Abbreviations
Gait Styles
Circulatory
Skeletal
New Abbreviations
100

Both ears

What is AU
100

A crutch or cane walking technique used for partial weight-bearing, where one leg and the opposite crutch/cane move forward simultaneously.

What is a Two-point gait

100

Two-thirds of the heart is on the left side of the chest.

Where does the heart sit

100

270 bones

What is the amount of bones an infant has

100

Three times a day

What is TID

200
Autism Spectrum Disorder

What is ASD

200

It involves moving both crutches and the affected leg forward simultaneously, followed by the stronger leg.

What is a three point gait
200

LUB DUB

What sounds does the heart make

200

206 Bones

What is the amount of bones an Adult has

200

By mouth

What is PO

300

Bilateral Lower Extremities

What is BLE
300

It mimics natural walking by independently moving one crutch, then the opposite leg, followed by the other crutch and opposite

What is a four point gait

300

This node generates the electrical impulse that starts each wave of muscle contraction in the heart.

What is the SA node (sinoatrial or pacemaker)

300

A frequently used test that evaluates the condition of bones in cases such as dislocations, sprains, and fractures

What is an X Ray

300

At bedtime or at night

What is QHS

400

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

What is COPD
400

both crutches move forward simultaneously, followed by the user lifting and swinging both legs to land in line with the crutch tips

What is a swing to gait

400
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  • B

  • AB

  • O

What are blood types

400

Compression of the median nerve at the wrist that results from repetitive motion such as typing, sewing, diving, writing, etc...

What is a Carpal Tunnel

400
Without
What is /s
500
Fecal Occult Blood Test

What is FOBT

500

a fast, non-weight-bearing crutch technique where both crutches are moved forward together, followed by swinging both legs past the crutches.

What is a swing through gait

500

Any abnormal changes in the heart rhythm

What is an Arrhythmia 

500

Inflammation of the forearm extensor tendon where it attaches to the humerus

What is epicondylitis

500

Four times a day

What is QID
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