Diagnostic Services
What does the abbreviation BP stand for?
Blood Pressure
What does Rx stand for?
Prescription
What does EMR stand for?
Electronic Medical Record
The abbreviation DNA stands for what?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What does HR stand for when taking vitals?
Heart Rate
What does PT stand for in a therapy setting?
Physical Therapy (or Physical Therapist)
The abbreviation HIPAA refers to what federal law?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What does RNA stand for?
Ribonucleic Acid
The abbreviation CXR appears on a chart. What does it mean?
Chest X-ray
The abbreviation OT often appears in patient care. What does it mean?
Occupational Therapy
What does DOB stand for on a patient chart?
Date of Birth
What does IV stand for in lab and clinical research contexts?
Intravenous
What does the abbreviation ECG or EKG stand for?
Electrocardiogram
What does Tx stand for in medical shorthand?
Treatment
If a nurse notes NPO, what does that mean for the patient?
Nothing by mouth
The abbreviation IM stands for what type of injection?
Intramuscular
If a lab report shows CBC, what test is being referred to?
Complete Blood Count
What does ROM mean in physical therapy documentation?
Range of Motion
The abbreviation DNR on a chart means what?
Do Not Resuscitate
What does HIV stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus