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What does HOB stand for?
What does HOB stand for?
- Head of bed (correct)
- Hard of hearing
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- Hour
What does HOH stand for?
What does HOH stand for?
Hard of hearing
What does hr represent?
What does hr represent?
Hour
What does HIV stand for?
What does HIV stand for?
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What does HR stand for in a medical context?
What does HR stand for in a medical context?
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What does hs mean?
What does hs mean?
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What does ht refer to?
What does ht refer to?
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What does Hx stand for?
What does Hx stand for?
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Medical Abbreviations for CNAs (HOB-Hx)
- HOB: Refers to the position of a patient, indicating the "Head of Bed" which is relevant for patient positioning and comfort.
- HOH: Stands for "Hard of Hearing," used to identify patients who may have hearing impairments affecting communication and care.
- hr: Abbreviation for "Hour," a unit of time commonly used in medical records for scheduling and documenting patient care.
- HIV: The "Human Immunodeficiency Virus," a significant virus that attacks the immune system, leading to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) if untreated.
- HR: Indicates "Heart Rate," a vital sign reflecting the number of heartbeats per minute, important for assessing cardiovascular health.
- hs: An abbreviation for "Hour of Sleep" or "bedtime," used when scheduling medications or care routines related to a patient's sleep schedule.
- ht: Represents "Height," a measurement essential for assessing a patient's growth, nutritional status, and medication dosages.
- Hx: Abbreviation for "History," typically referring to the patient’s medical history, vital for diagnosis and treatment planning.
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