Row A
bradypnea
What is slow breathing?
hypertension
What is high blood pressure?
hypotension
What is low blood pressure; less than 90/60?
tachypnea
What is fast or rapid breathing?
pc
What is after meals?
dysphagia
What is difficulty swallowing?
ac
What is before meals?
bradycardia
What is slow pulse; less than 60 beats per minute?
bid
What is twice a day?
tachycardia
What is fast or rapid pulse; more than 100 beats per minute?
npo
What is nothing to eat or drink by mouth?
OOB
What is out of bed?
HOB
What is head of bed?
CBR
What is complete bed rest?
dysphasia
What is difficulty speaking?
hemiplegia
What is paralyzed on one side or half of the body?
paraplegia
What is paralyzed in the trunk and legs?
afebrile
What is no fever?
oliguria
What is small or scant amount of urine?
prn
What is as needed/as necessary?
DOE
What is dyspnea on exertion?
Quadriplegia
What is paralyzed in all 4 limbs/from the neck down?
Montgomery Ties
What prevents skin irritation from frequent dressing changes?
AFO
What is ankle/foot orthosis(orthotic)?
R-A-C-E
What is:
-rescue/remove the pt: activate the alarm: confine/contain(close doors): extinguish