Abbreviations used for symptoms or exam findings Flashcards
1
Q
SOB
A
shortness of breath
2
Q
HEENT
A
head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
3
Q
PERRLA
A
pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
4
Q
NAD
A
no acute distress (the patient does not display any intense symptoms)
5
Q
CV
A
cardiovascular
6
Q
RRR
A
regular rate and rhythm (description of a normal hear on exam)
7
Q
CTA
A
clear to auscultation (description of normal sounding lungs)
8
Q
WDWN
A
well developed, well nourished (the patient is growing or has grown appropriately and does not appear to be malnourished)
9
Q
A&O
A
alert and oriented (the patient can answer questions and is aware of what’s going on)
