Questions and Answers
What does the abbreviation GEN stand for?
What does NAD stand for?
No Acute Distress
What does AAOx3 indicate about a patient?
Awake, Alert, Oriented to person/place/time
What does WDWN mean?
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What does HEENT stand for?
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What does NCAT stand for?
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What does MMM refer to?
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What does EOMI stand for?
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What does PERRLA mean?
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What does b/l stand for?
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What does JVD stand for?
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What does LAD stand for?
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What does RRR refer to?
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What do m/r/g refer to in a physical exam?
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What does PMI indicate?
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What does HJR stand for?
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What does CR refer to?
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Study Notes
Abbreviations in Physical Exams and Progress Notes
- GEN: Refers to the general condition of the patient.
- NAD: Indicates the patient is in no acute distress, which suggests stability.
- AAOx3: Signifies the patient is awake, alert, and oriented to person, place, and time, indicating cognitive functionality.
- WDWN: Describes a patient who is well-developed and well-nourished, reflecting overall health status.
- HEENT: An acronym for head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat, often assessed in examinations.
- NCAT: Means normocephalic and atraumatic, indicating a normal-shaped head without trauma.
- MMM: Stands for moist mucous membranes, which are assessed for hydration status.
- EOMI: Refers to extraocular muscles intact, confirming full eye movement.
- PERRLA: Indicates pupils are equally round and reactive to light and accommodation, a crucial neurological assessment.
- b/l: Abbreviation for bilaterally, referring to findings on both sides of the body.
- NECK: Discussion of the neck region during examination, which may include vital signs or structural evaluations.
- JVD: Stands for jugular venous distention, which can indicate fluid overload or heart problems.
- LAD: Refers to lymphadenopathy, which is the enlargement of lymph nodes and may suggest infection or malignancy.
- CV: Denotes cardiovascular system, essential in assessing heart health.
- RRR: Indicates a regular rate and rhythm of the heart, signifying normal cardiovascular function.
- m/r/g: Abbreviation for murmurs/rubs/gallops, significant sounds assessed during cardiac exams.
- PMI: Refers to point of maximal intensity, often related to cardiac apex beat findings.
- HJR: Stands for hepatojugular reflux, a test for congestive heart failure.
- CR: Indicates capillary refill less than two seconds, which is a method of assessing peripheral circulation.
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