1020 Flashcards by Vicky Suki

DNR M1

Allow natural death with supportive care, symptom management and the provision of comfort. Transfer to higher level of care if patient’s comfort needs are not met in current location.

Symptom ctrl
No: resuscitation, intubation, ICU, site transfer, do not treat conditions reversibly

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DNR M2

Treat readily reversible medical problems and sustain life if possible within the capacity of the current location of care.

Symptom ctrl, treat reversible symptoms
No: resuscitation, intubation, ICU, site transfer

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DNR M3

Sustain life and reverse medical problems. Transfer to acute care for investigations and treatment, including surgery as required.

Symptom ctrl, site transfer, treat reversible symptoms
No: resuscitation, intubation, ICU (critical care)

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DNR C1

Symptom ctrl, ICU, site transfer, treat reversible conditions

No: resuscitation, intubation

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DNR C2

Everything but resuscitation.

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CPR C2

Chest compressions, defibrillation, intubation for cardiac arrest.

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Abd/ abdo

Abdomen / abdominal

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ACS

acute coronary syndrome

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AF / AFib

Atrial fibrillation

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AKI

Acute kidney injury

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Angina

Pain in chest (decrease O2 to heart tissue)

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Apex

point of maximal heartbeat in chest

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ARDS

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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ARF

Acute renal failure

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Ascites

Fluid in peritoneal cavity

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BPH

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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C. Diff

Clostridium difficile: bacteria found in GI tract causing +++ diarrhea

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Cancer

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CABG

Coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

Coronary artery disease

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CAUTI

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection

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CHF

Congestive heart failure

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CKD

Chronic kidney disease

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COPD, COPDE

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (exacerbated)

Bronchitis/emphysema/asthma

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CVA

cerebral vascular accident (stroke)

CRF

Chronic renal failure

DDD

Degenerative disc disease

Diabetes mellitus (type 1 or 2) DMT1/DMT2

DTs

Delirium tremens

DVT

Deep vein thrombosis

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing

Dyspnea

Shortness of breath

ESRD

End-stage renal disease

EtOH abuse

Alcohol abuse

Fx / #

Fracture

GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

GIB

Gastrointestinal bleeding

UGIB

Upper gastrointestinal bleed

Genitourinary

HAIs

Healthcare associated infections

HAP

Health care acquired pneumonia

Heart failure

HOH

Hard of hearing

HTN

Hypertension

IDDM

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Ishemia

Lack of blood to tissue

LLL

Left lower lobe of lung

LLQ

Left lower quadrant of abdomen

LUL

left upper lobe of lung

...megaly

Enlargement of organ (ie: hepatomegaly)

Mets

Metastasis

Myocardial infarction

MRSA

Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

NIDDM

Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

OA / RA

Osteoarthritis / rheumatoid arthritis

OCD

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Osteoporosis

OSA

Obstructive sleep apnea

Pallor

Pale colour to skin

Pulmonary embolus

PNA

Pneumonia

PVD

Peripheral vascular disease

RLL

Right lower lobe of lung

RLQ

Right lower quadrant of abdomen

RML

Right middle lobe of lung

RUL

Right upper lobe of lung

RUQ

Right upper quadrant of abdomen

SBO

Small bowel obstruction

SOB

Shortness of breath

SOBOE

Shortness of breath on exertion

Suprapubic

Syncope

Fainting

TIA

Transient ischemic attack

TURP

Transurethral resection of the prostate

UTI

Urinary tract infection

Vertigo

Dizziness

VRE

Vancomycin resistant enterococcus

VTE

Venous thromboembolism

WOB

Work of breathing

A&O x3

Alert and oriented, x3

AAT

Activity as tolerated

ABx

Antibiotics

Before meals (referring to meds)

ACP

Advanced care planning

Ad lib

As desired

ADLs

Activities of daily living

ALC

Alternate level of care

Morning

Amt

Amount

AROs

Antibiotic resistant organisms

AVB

Aggressive violent behaviour

Axilla (under the arm)

BID

Bis in die (twice a day)

Bowel movement

BMI

Body mass index

Blood pressure

Bathroom

BRP

Bathroom privileges

Blood work

Biopsy

With

C/o

Complaint of

CAM

Confusion assessment method Or Complementary and alternative medicine

Cap

Capsule

Cubic centimetre Or With meals

Clear fluids

CIWA

Clinical institute withdrawal assessment (reference to alcohol)

Ceiling lift

Centimetre

Commode chair

Comp

Compound

CPAP

Continuous positive airway pressure | machine for OSA-obstructive sleep apnea

Chest tube

D/C

Discontinued Or Discharged

DAT

Diet as tolerated

Disposable brief

DB & C

Deep breathing and coughing

DNA

Do not acknowledge (patient does not want his/her name made obvious)

DNR / DNAR

Do not resuscitate / do not attempt resuscitation

Diagnosis

Enteric coated

EDD

Estimated discharge date

Ejection fraction (helps diagnose the state of the heart’s left ventricle)

Elix

Elixir

Full fluid (diet)

FTT

Failure to thrive

FWB

Full weight bearing

GCS

Glasgow Coma scale

Gram

gtt

Drop

h/hr

Hour

HFFM

High-flow face mask (oxygen therapy)

HOB

Head of bed

Heart rate

Hora somni (before bed)

Height

History of

I&O

Intake and output (ins and outs)

IADLs

Instrumental activities of daily living

Intramuscular route for injection

International unit

IV / IVF

Intravenous route for administering fluids, blood products, medications

Kilogram

Litre

LBM

Last bowel movement

Liq

Liquid

LOC

Level of consciousness

lpm

Litres per minute (O2)

LTC

Long term care

MAiD

Medical assistance in dying

mcg

Microgram

MDI

Metered dose inhaler

MDROs

Multi-drug resistant organisms

Meds

Medications

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