Medical Abbreviations for CNA
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What does the abbreviation 'abd' stand for?

  • Aorta
  • Abdominal
  • Adrenal
  • Abdomen (correct)

    • What does 'AC' or 'a.c.' mean?

    Before meals

    What do the initials 'ADL' represent?

  • Additional Daily Living
  • Activities of Daily Living (correct)
  • Advanced Dietary Lifestyle
  • Active Daily Lifestyle

    • Translate 'ad lib'.

    <p>As desired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'AIDS' stand for?

    <p>Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'AKA' mean?

    <p>Above the knee amputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'AM' refer to?

    <p>Morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Amt'?

    <p>Amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ap' or 'AP' indicate?

    <p>Apical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'bid' mean?

    <p>Twice a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'BE' in a medical context?

    <p>Barium enema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'BKA' refer to?

    <p>Below the knee amputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'BM' stand for?

    <p>Bowel movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'BP' refer to?

    <p>Blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'BRP' privileges?

    <p>Bathroom privileges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'c' signify?

    <p>With</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'C' refer to in terms of temperature?

    <p>Centigrade; Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CA' or 'ca' stand for?

    <p>Cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CABG' mean?

    <p>Coronary Artery Bypass Graft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'cal' refer to?

    <p>Calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Cath'?

    <p>Catheter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CBC' stand for?

    <p>Complete blood count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CBR' refer to?

    <p>Complete bed rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CDC' stand for?

    <p>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CNA' mean?

    <p>Certified nursing assistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'C/O' or 'c/o' indicate?

    <p>Complains of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CPR' stand for?

    <p>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CNS' mean?

    <p>Central Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'CS' refer to?

    <p>Central service; central supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'DOA' mean?

    <p>Dead on arrival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'DOE' stand for?

    <p>Dyspnea on exertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'DON' mean?

    <p>Director of Nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'DRSG' an abbreviation for?

    <p>Dressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Dx' represent?

    <p>Diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ECG' or 'EKG' stand for?

    <p>Electrocardiogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'EEG' refer to?

    <p>Electroencephalogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'EENT' stand for?

    <p>Eyes, ears, nose, and throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ER' stand for?

    <p>Emergency room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'F' denote in temperature measurement?

    <p>Fahrenheit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'FBS' refer to?

    <p>Fasting blood sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'FL' or 'FLD' mean?

    <p>Fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Fx' stand for?

    <p>Fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'FUO' mean?

    <p>Fever of unknown origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Gal' refer to?

    <p>Gallon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'GB' stand for?

    <p>Gallbladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'GI' mean?

    <p>Gastrointestinal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'GU' stand for?

    <p>Genitourinary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'h' or 'hr' mean?

    <p>Hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'H2O' represent?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'HIV' stand for?

    <p>Human immunodeficiency virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ht' refer to?

    <p>Height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'hx' signify?

    <p>History</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ICU' stand for?

    <p>Intensive care unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'I&O' mean?

    <p>Intake and output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'IV' stand for?

    <p>Intravenous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'L' signify?

    <p>Left; liter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Lab' represent?

    <p>Laboratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'lb' mean?

    <p>Pound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'liq' stand for?

    <p>Liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'LLQ' refer to?

    <p>Left lower quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'LOC' mean?

    <p>Level of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Abbreviations for CNA

    • abd: Abbreviation for abdomen, referring to the part of the body between the chest and pelvis.
    • AC; a.c.: Means "before meals," indicating timing for medication or procedures.
    • ADL: Stands for Activities of Daily Living, essential daily tasks like eating, bathing, and dressing.
    • ad lib: Indicates "as desired," allowing patients to engage in activities at their own pace.
    • AIDS: Short for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a chronic condition caused by the HIV virus.
    • AKA: Refers to Above the Knee Amputation, a surgical procedure removing part of the leg above the knee.
    • AM: Abbreviation for morning, commonly used to denote times or schedules.
    • Amb; amb: Indicates ambulate or ambulatory, relating to walking or the ability to walk.
    • amt: Stands for amount, often used in medical contexts to quantify dosages or fluid intake.
    • ap; AP: Refers to apical, often used in relation to heart sounds or pulse assessments.
    • bid: Means "twice a day," used for scheduling medication administration.
    • BE: Signifies barium enema, a type of X-ray examination of the lower gastrointestinal tract.
    • BKA: Below the Knee Amputation, a procedure removing the lower leg.
    • BM; bm: Abbreviation for bowel movement, referring to the act of defecation.
    • BP: Represents blood pressure, a critical measure of circulatory health.
    • BRP: Stands for bathroom privileges, indicating permission for patients to use the restroom.
    • c: With a line over it, meaning "with."
    • C: Used for centigrade or Celsius, a unit of temperature measurement.
    • ca; CA: Abbreviation for cancer, a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
    • CABG: Stands for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart.
    • cal: Refers to calories, a measure of energy intake from food.
    • Cath: Abbreviation for catheter, a tube for draining or injecting fluids.
    • CBC: Complete Blood Count, a common blood test to assess overall health.
    • CBR: Complete Bed Rest, a medical directive for patients to limit physical activity.
    • CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the USA.
    • CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant, a professional who assists nurses with patient care.
    • C/O; c/o: Indicates Complains Of, used to document patient symptoms.
    • CPR: CardioPulmonary Resuscitation, a lifesaving technique used in emergencies.
    • CNS: Central Nervous System, encompassing the brain and spinal cord.
    • CS: Central Service or central supply, referring to sterile supplies in healthcare settings.
    • DOA: Dead on Arrival, a term used when a patient is unresponsive upon arrival at a facility.
    • DOE: Dyspnea on exertion, referring to shortness of breath during physical activity.
    • DON: Director of Nursing, a leadership role overseeing nursing staff and patient care.
    • DRSG: Dressing, a covering for a wound or surgical site.
    • Dx: Abbreviation for diagnosis, the identification of a medical condition.
    • ECG; EKG: Electrocardiogram, a test to measure heart electrical activity.
    • EEG: Electroencephalogram, a diagnostic test measuring brain wave activity.
    • EENT: Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat, a medical specialty concerning these areas.
    • ER: Emergency Room, a hospital department for urgent medical care.
    • F: Stands for Fahrenheit, a temperature scale.
    • FBS: Fasting Blood Sugar, a test measuring blood sugar levels after fasting.
    • FL; FLD: Refers to fluid, often in discussion of intake or hydration status.
    • Fx: Abbreviation for fracture, indicating a broken bone.
    • FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin, a symptom without a diagnosed cause.
    • Gal: Abbreviation for gallon, a measure of volume.
    • GB: Gallbladder, an organ that stores bile for digestion.
    • GI: Gastrointestinal, relating to the digestive system.
    • GU: Genitourinary, referring to the urinary and reproductive systems.
    • h; hr: Represents hour, a unit of time.
    • H2O: Represents water, essential for hydration and physiological processes.
    • HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the virus that leads to AIDS.
    • ht: Abbreviation for height, a measure of vertical distance.
    • hx: Stands for history, often referring to medical history.
    • ICU: Intensive Care Unit, a specialized section of a hospital for critically ill patients.
    • I&O: Intake and Output, a measurement of fluid intake and excretion.
    • IV: Intravenous, referring to the administration of fluids or medications directly into veins.
    • L: Represents left or liter, a unit of volume.
    • Lab: Refers to laboratory, a facility for testing or analysis.
    • lb: Abbreviation for pound, a unit of weight.
    • liq: Stands for liquid, often in reference to medications or intake.
    • LLQ: Left Lower Quadrant, a reference point in abdominal assessment.
    • LOC: Level of consciousness, an indicator of awareness and responsiveness.

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