A terms
Before Meals
What does a.m mean?
morning
What does BR mean?
Bed Rest
What does cm mean?
centimeter
What does Dx mean?
diagnosis
What does A.D.I mean?
Activities of daily living
What does ASL mean?
American Sign Language
What does BS mean?
Breath sound
Abbreviation for Certified Nursing Assistant
What does d/c mean
discharge
What does A.M.A mean?
against medical advice
What does b.i.d mean?
Twice a day
Abbreviation for cancer
ca
What does DNR mean?
do not resusitate
Abbreviation for day
D
What does A&O mean?
Alert and Oriented
What does BP mean?
Blood pressure
What does CBC mean?
Complete blood count
CPR
What does DOB mean?
Date of Birth
What does ASAP mean?
As soon as possible
What does Bx mean?
biapsy
What does CHF mean?
Congestive heart failure
CXR defintion
Chest x-ray
Emergency room