Abbreviations PNS- RN Flashcards
1
Q
PNS
A
Peripheral nervous system
2
Q
PO
A
by mouth
3
Q
post- op
A
after surgery
4
Q
PPE
A
Personal protective equipment
5
Q
Pre-op
A
before surgery
6
Q
p.r.n, prn
A
when necessary
7
Q
PROM
A
passive range of motion
8
Q
PT
A
Physical therapist/ therapy
9
Q
PVD
A
peripheral vascular disease
10
Q
PWB
A
partial weight bearing
11
Q
Q with line over it
A
every
12
Q
q2h
A
every 2 hours
13
Q
q3h
A
every 3 hours
14
Q
q4h
A
every 4 hours
15
Q
qh, qhr
A
every hour
