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A physician instructs a nurse to administer a medication 'ad lib'. What should the nurse do?
A physician instructs a nurse to administer a medication 'ad lib'. What should the nurse do?
- Administer the medication twice a day.
- Administer the medication as needed or as desired by the patient. (correct)
- Administer the medication every day at bedtime.
- Hold the medication until further orders.
When documenting a patient's ability to perform daily self-care tasks, which abbreviation should a healthcare provider use?
When documenting a patient's ability to perform daily self-care tasks, which abbreviation should a healthcare provider use?
- ADLs (correct)
- CPR
- BPM
- DOB
A patient's chart indicates a diagnosis of 'HTN'. What condition does the patient have?
A patient's chart indicates a diagnosis of 'HTN'. What condition does the patient have?
- Hypertension (correct)
- Herpes Simplex Virus
- Hypotension
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
A doctor orders a 'CBC' for a patient experiencing fatigue. What does this test measure?
A doctor orders a 'CBC' for a patient experiencing fatigue. What does this test measure?
If a patient states they have 'c/o' chest pain, what does this indicate in their medical record?
If a patient states they have 'c/o' chest pain, what does this indicate in their medical record?
A patient is scheduled for 'CPR'. What emergency procedure is about to be performed?
A patient is scheduled for 'CPR'. What emergency procedure is about to be performed?
A prescription reads 'qid'. How many times per day should the medication be administered?
A prescription reads 'qid'. How many times per day should the medication be administered?
What vital sign is being measured when a nurse records 'RR' in a patient's chart?
What vital sign is being measured when a nurse records 'RR' in a patient's chart?
A physician writes an order for 'NPO' for a patient. What does this instruction mean?
A physician writes an order for 'NPO' for a patient. What does this instruction mean?
Which of the following abbreviations indicates that a medication should be administered twice daily?
Which of the following abbreviations indicates that a medication should be administered twice daily?
In a patient's chart, 'Hx' is documented. What does this abbreviation refer to?
In a patient's chart, 'Hx' is documented. What does this abbreviation refer to?
A nurse is asked to record 'VS' on a patient. Which patient information should be recorded?
A nurse is asked to record 'VS' on a patient. Which patient information should be recorded?
What information is being conveyed when a nurse documents 'PERRLA' after an eye examination?
What information is being conveyed when a nurse documents 'PERRLA' after an eye examination?
A physical therapist notes 'ROM' in a patient's chart after an evaluation. What does this indicate?
A physical therapist notes 'ROM' in a patient's chart after an evaluation. What does this indicate?
A patient's lab results are described as 'WNL'. What does this abbreviation mean?
A patient's lab results are described as 'WNL'. What does this abbreviation mean?
A doctor documents 'PMH' in a patient's record. What aspect of the patient's health is being referenced?
A doctor documents 'PMH' in a patient's record. What aspect of the patient's health is being referenced?
Following surgery, a patient is noted to be 'OOB'. What does this imply?
Following surgery, a patient is noted to be 'OOB'. What does this imply?
A nurse receives an order to administer medication 'PRN'. When should the nurse administer the medication?
A nurse receives an order to administer medication 'PRN'. When should the nurse administer the medication?
In a patient's chart, the abbreviation 'EENT' is used. What area of the body does this refer to?
In a patient's chart, the abbreviation 'EENT' is used. What area of the body does this refer to?
A doctor writes 'R/O' in a patient's chart. What does this imply about a potential diagnosis?
A doctor writes 'R/O' in a patient's chart. What does this imply about a potential diagnosis?
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ad lib
ad lib
As desired.
ADLs
ADLs
Activities of Daily Living.
AIDS
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AM, a.m.
AM, a.m.
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BID, bid, b.i.d.
BID, bid, b.i.d.
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BP
BP
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BPM
BPM
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BPM
BPM
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BR
BR
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BS
BS
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C
C
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CBC, cbc
CBC, cbc
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c/o
c/o
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CPR
CPR
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dc, DC, D/C
dc, DC, D/C
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diff
diff
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DOB
DOB
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DPT
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DRG
DRG
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Dx
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Study Notes
- ad lib: As desired.
- ADLs: Activities of daily living.
- AIDS: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
- AM, a.m.: Morning.
- BID, bid, b.i.d.: Twice a day.
- BP: Blood pressure.
- bpm: Beats per minute.
- BPM: Breaths per minute.
- BR: Bed rest.
- BS: Bowel sounds.
- C: Centigrade, Celsius.
- CBC, cbc: Complete blood count.
- c/o: Complaint of.
- CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- dc, DC, D/C: Discontinue.
- diff: Differential blood count.
- DOB: Date of birth.
- DPT: Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus.
- DRG: Diagnosis-related group.
- Dx: Diagnosis.
- EBP: Evidence-based practice.
- EENT: Eye, ear, nose, and throat.
- ENT: Ear, nose, and throat.
- ESR: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
- F: Fahrenheit.
- FH, Fhx: Family history.
- FOB: Foot of bed.
- H&P: History and physical.
- HA: Headache.
- HAV: Hepatitis A virus.
- HBV: Hepatitis B virus.
- HEENT: Head, eye, ear, nose, and throat.
- HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus.
- HOB: Head of bed.
- h/o: History of.
- HR, hr: Heart rate; hour.
- HS: Bedtime (hour of sleep).
- HSV: Herpes simplex virus.
- HT, ht: Height.
- HTN: Hypertension.
- hx, Hx: History.
- ICNP: International Classification for Nursing Practice.
- LE: Lower extremity; lupus erythematosus.
- LOC: Level of consciousness.
- LTG: Long-term goal.
- mm Hg: Millimeters of mercury.
- MMR: Maternal mortality rate; measles-mumps-rubella.
- N/A: Not applicable.
- NIC: Nursing Interventions Classification.
- NKA: No known allergies.
- NPO, npo: Nothing by mouth.
- NSG, nsg: Nursing.
- OOB: Out of bed.
- PCP: Primary care provider.
- PE: Physical examination; pulmonary embolism.
- PERRLA: Pupils equal, round, react to light and accommodation.
- PM, p.m.: Evening.
- PMH: Past medical history.
- PMI: Point of maximal impulse.
- PO: Orally; by mouth.
- PRN, p.r.n.: As required; as needed.
- q: Every.
- Qh, qhr: Every hour.
- qid: Four times a day.
- R: Respiration; right; Rickettsia; roentgen.
- R/O: Rule out.
- ROM: Range of motion.
- ROS: Review of systems.
- RR: Recovery room; respiratory rate.
- R/T: Related to.
- s/s: Signs and symptoms.
- Staph: Staphylococcus.
- STG: Short-term goal.
- Strep: Streptococcus.
- Sx: Symptoms.
- T: Temperature; thoracic.
- TB: Tuberculosis.
- tid: Three times a day.
- TPR: Temperature, pulse, and respiration.
- Tx: Treatment.
- UAP: Unlicensed assistive personnel.
- VS, v.s.: Vital signs.
- WBC: White blood cell.
- WNL: Within normal limits.
- WT, wt: Weight.
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