A
ap
apical
ax
axilla or axillary
UTI
urinary tract infection
IV
intravenous
N/V or n/v
nausea and vomiting
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
tachy-
too fast
w/c
wheelchair
LTC
hypo-
low/lower than normal range
MDS
Rx or rx
prescription
RACE
Rescue -- Alarm/Activate -- Contain -- Evacuate/Extinguish
BR
bedrest
NAS
no added salt
spec
specimen
Hx or hx
history
CXR
chest x-ray
PASS
Pull -- Aim -- Squeeze -- Sweep
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
hyper-
high/higher than normal range
CCU
Cardiac Care Unit
QD or qd
every day
oz
ounce
PPE
personal protective equipment
Dx or dx
diagnosis
ADL
MSDS
std. prec.
standard precautions
Fx or fx
fracture
OSHA
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
too slow
ECG (aka EKG)
electrocardiogram
BSC
bedside commode
mL
milliliter
w/a
with assist or with assistance
IM
intramuscular
DAT
diet as tolerated
URI
Tx or tx
treatment
Q or q
every
amb
ambulate or ambulatory
ER
Emergency Room
CPR
RF
restrict fluids
S/S or s/s
signs and symptoms
BRP
bathroom priveleges
ty
PACU
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit