,
, FUNDAMENTALS
OF NURSING
Common Medical Abbreviations IV Complications
The Basics of Fundamentals Oxygen Delivery Methods
ADPIE/AAPIE Made Simple Chest Tubes
Writing a Nursing Diagnosis Isolation Precautions
Clinical Judgement Model Rights & Scope of Practice
Uncommon Acronyms Burns and Burn Types
Normal Vitals Along the Lifespan Rule of 9's
Lab Value Ranges 4 Stages of Pressure Ulcer Development
Lab Value Memory Tricks Common Hallmark Signs and Symptoms
Blood Collection Tubes Adult CPR
Blood Collection Order of Draw Key Tidbits for CPR/End-of-Life Care
Blood Type Compatibility The Nervous System
Needle Gauges Top 9 Nutrition Mnemonics
Needle Sizes & Injection Sites
, RNEXPLAINED
MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS
A G
AC – antecubital (L/R) GFR – glomerular filtration rate
a.c. – before meals → “A” before “C” so before meals GI – gastrointestinal
ADL’s – activities of daily living → basic activities we GSW – gunshot wound
perform every day to live independently GT – gastrostomy tube
aeb – as evidenced by → used in writing nursing gtt – drops (liquid measurement)
diagnosis GTT – glucose tolerance test (oral)
AFIB – atrial fibrillation → heart rhythm GU – genitourinary
AMA – against medical advice
AMS – altered mental status H
HA – headache
B Hb – hemoglobin
b.i.d. – twice a day → “Bi” means two so I think twice HLD – hyperlipidemia
BM – bowel movement HPI – history of present illness
BP – blood pressure HR – heartrate
BPH – benign prostatic hyperplasia HS – bedtime → “hours of sleep”
BPM – beats per minutes HTN – hypertension
Hx – history
C
CABG – coronary artery bypass graft → pronounced I
“cabbage” IBD – irritable bowel disease
CBC – complete blood count IBS – irritable bowel syndrome
CC – chief complaint ICP – intracranial pressure
CHF – congestive heart failure I&D – incision and drainage
CKD – chronic kidney disease ID – intradermal
CNS – central nervous system IM – intramuscular
CO – cardiac output I&O – intake and output (urine)
c/o – complains of IUP – intrauterine pregnancy
COPD – chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder IV – intravenous
CP – chest pain IVP – intravenous push
CSF – cerebrospinal fluid
c/s – cesarean section J
CTA – clear to auscultation JVD – jugular vein distention
CVA – cerebrovascular accident → stroke
CVAT – costovertebral angle tenderness L
CXR – chest x-ray LBW – low birth weight
LE – lower extremity
D LLL – left lower lobe
d/c – discharge/discontinue LLQ – left lower quadrant
DM – diabetes mellitus → NIDDM – non-insulin LUL – left upper lobe
dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 2) & IDDM – LV – left ventricle
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 1)
DNR – do not resuscitate M
DOB – date of birth MD – muscular dystrophy
DVT – deep vein thrombosis → blood clot MDD – maximum daily dose
Dx – diagnosis MS – multiple sclerosis
MVA – motor vehicle accident
E
EC – enteric coated N
EEG – electroencephalogram → evaluate electrical NKDA – no known drug allergies
activity in the brain NPO – nothing per os (by mouth)
EKG/ECG – electrocardiogram → evaluate electrical NTG – nitroglycerin
activity in the heart N/V/D – nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Ø – no/none
F
FA – forearm O
Fx – fracture → “x” like crossing out a bone or OCD – obsessive compulsive disorder
breaking it OCP – oral contraceptive
OD – right eye → we look right FIRST (“D” comes first)
, FUNDAMENTALS
OF NURSING
Common Medical Abbreviations IV Complications
The Basics of Fundamentals Oxygen Delivery Methods
ADPIE/AAPIE Made Simple Chest Tubes
Writing a Nursing Diagnosis Isolation Precautions
Clinical Judgement Model Rights & Scope of Practice
Uncommon Acronyms Burns and Burn Types
Normal Vitals Along the Lifespan Rule of 9's
Lab Value Ranges 4 Stages of Pressure Ulcer Development
Lab Value Memory Tricks Common Hallmark Signs and Symptoms
Blood Collection Tubes Adult CPR
Blood Collection Order of Draw Key Tidbits for CPR/End-of-Life Care
Blood Type Compatibility The Nervous System
Needle Gauges Top 9 Nutrition Mnemonics
Needle Sizes & Injection Sites
, RNEXPLAINED
MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS
A G
AC – antecubital (L/R) GFR – glomerular filtration rate
a.c. – before meals → “A” before “C” so before meals GI – gastrointestinal
ADL’s – activities of daily living → basic activities we GSW – gunshot wound
perform every day to live independently GT – gastrostomy tube
aeb – as evidenced by → used in writing nursing gtt – drops (liquid measurement)
diagnosis GTT – glucose tolerance test (oral)
AFIB – atrial fibrillation → heart rhythm GU – genitourinary
AMA – against medical advice
AMS – altered mental status H
HA – headache
B Hb – hemoglobin
b.i.d. – twice a day → “Bi” means two so I think twice HLD – hyperlipidemia
BM – bowel movement HPI – history of present illness
BP – blood pressure HR – heartrate
BPH – benign prostatic hyperplasia HS – bedtime → “hours of sleep”
BPM – beats per minutes HTN – hypertension
Hx – history
C
CABG – coronary artery bypass graft → pronounced I
“cabbage” IBD – irritable bowel disease
CBC – complete blood count IBS – irritable bowel syndrome
CC – chief complaint ICP – intracranial pressure
CHF – congestive heart failure I&D – incision and drainage
CKD – chronic kidney disease ID – intradermal
CNS – central nervous system IM – intramuscular
CO – cardiac output I&O – intake and output (urine)
c/o – complains of IUP – intrauterine pregnancy
COPD – chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder IV – intravenous
CP – chest pain IVP – intravenous push
CSF – cerebrospinal fluid
c/s – cesarean section J
CTA – clear to auscultation JVD – jugular vein distention
CVA – cerebrovascular accident → stroke
CVAT – costovertebral angle tenderness L
CXR – chest x-ray LBW – low birth weight
LE – lower extremity
D LLL – left lower lobe
d/c – discharge/discontinue LLQ – left lower quadrant
DM – diabetes mellitus → NIDDM – non-insulin LUL – left upper lobe
dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 2) & IDDM – LV – left ventricle
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 1)
DNR – do not resuscitate M
DOB – date of birth MD – muscular dystrophy
DVT – deep vein thrombosis → blood clot MDD – maximum daily dose
Dx – diagnosis MS – multiple sclerosis
MVA – motor vehicle accident
E
EC – enteric coated N
EEG – electroencephalogram → evaluate electrical NKDA – no known drug allergies
activity in the brain NPO – nothing per os (by mouth)
EKG/ECG – electrocardiogram → evaluate electrical NTG – nitroglycerin
activity in the heart N/V/D – nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Ø – no/none
F
FA – forearm O
Fx – fracture → “x” like crossing out a bone or OCD – obsessive compulsive disorder
breaking it OCP – oral contraceptive
OD – right eye → we look right FIRST (“D” comes first)
