level: Abbreviations
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| LTC | long term care |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| OT | occupational therapist |
| MSW | medical social worker |
| OBRA | omnibus budget reconciliation act |
| PHI | protected health information |
| MDS | minimum data set |
| SDS | safety data sheets |
| HAI | healthcare associated infection |
| ROM | range of motion exercises |
| HT/HTN | hypertension |
| BP | blood pressure |
| HR | heart rate |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| OP | operative |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| AAROM | active assisted range of motion |
| CVS | cardiovascular system |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| MI (i not L) | myocardial infarction |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| NG [tube] | nasogastric |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| NPO | nil per os |
| po | by mouth |
| qd | once per day |
| bid/b.i.d. | twice per day |
| tid/t.i.d. | three times per day |
| qid/q.i.d. | four times per day |
| VS or V/S | vital signs |
| c/o | complains of |
| s/p | status post |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| I&O (i&o) | intake and output |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| PRN | per need |