PCA Novice Basic Terminology

Which acronym means "before a meal"?

AC or BP

Which acronym means "activities of daily living"?

ADL or ICU

Which acronym means "cardiopulmonary resuscitation"?

BSC or CPR

Which acronym means "twice a day"?

BRP or BID

Which acronym means "bowel movement"?

UA or BM

Which acronym means "nothing by mouth"?

NPO or PRN

What does "amt" stand for?

• amount

• ambulatory

• another day

What does "DOB" stand for?

• donning on bedside

• date of birth

• decrease on blood medicine

What does "STAT" stand for?

• static electricity

• statistic

• at once or immediately

What does "UA" stand for?

• urinalysis

• under anesthesia

• unable attendance