Acute care medical terminology and abbreviations

Question 1

what does wnl mean

Answer 1

with in normal limits

Question 2

what does bid mean?

Answer 2

Twice a day

Question 3

what does CC mean?

Answer 3

chief complaint

Question 4

what TBI stand for?

Answer 4

traumatic brain injury

Question 5

what does eeg mean?

Answer 5

electroencephalogram

Question 6

what does HOB stand for?

Answer 6

Head of bed

Question 7

what does prn stand for?

Answer 7

whenever nessary

Question 8

what does dnr stand for?

Answer 8

do not resuscitate

Question 9

what does fx stand for?

Answer 9

fracture

Question 10

what does I&O stand for?

Answer 10

input and output

Question 11

what does JT stand for?

Answer 11

joint space

Question 12

what does qd stand for?

Answer 12

once daily

Question 13

what does ac stand for?

Answer 13

axillary crutches

Question 14

what does bsc stand for?

Answer 14

bed side commode

Question 15

what does hw stand for?

Answer 15

hemi walker

Question 16

what does WBQC stand for?

Answer 16

WIDE BASE QUAD CANE

Question 17

what does wc stand for?

Answer 17

wheel chair

Question 18

what does nwb stand for?

Answer 18

non-weight bearing

Question 19

what does HPI stand for?

Answer 19

history of present illness

Question 20

what does IM stand for?

Answer 20

intramuscular

Question 21

what does ib stand for?

Answer 21

POUND

Question 22

what does RX stand for?

Answer 22

prescription

Question 23

what does vc stand for?

Answer 23

vital capacity

Question 24

what does LLQ stand for?

Answer 24

left lower quadrant

Question 25

what does Tx stand for?

Answer 25

treatment

Question 26

what does tka stand for?

Answer 26

total knee arthroplasty

Question 27

what does Pt stand for?

Answer 27

patient

Question 28

what does s/p stand for?

Answer 28

status post

Question 29

what does RN stand for?

Answer 29

nurse

Question 30

what does CABG stand for?

Answer 30

coronary artery bypass graft

Question 31

what does ORIF stand for?

Answer 31

open reduction internal fixation

Question 32

what are the contraindications and precautions after a posterior approach THA?

Answer 32

Movements avoided after THA, done via posterior approach Hip IR Hip Add past midline Hip Flex > 90

Question 33

what are the contraindications and precautions after a anterior approach THA?

Answer 33

Movements avoided after THA, done via anterior approach Hip ER Hip extension past neutral

Question 34

what are the three precautions and contraindications after spinal fusion surgery?

Answer 34

No lifting 10+ lbs No twisting of spine No bending of spine

Question 35

what are the sternal precautions?

Answer 35

avoid shoulder flexion >90 avoid pushing/pulling 10+ Ibs

Question 36

65 yo 2 days post op for TKA - she is complaining of extreme pain in her calf - you notice redness, swelling, and warmth. What do you suspect is happening and what should you response be?

Answer 36

DVT

Question 37

Left THA patient with difficulty breathing, complains of chest pain, has an increased HR & clammy skin. What do you suspect?

Answer 37

MI PE CVA

Question 38

How many weeks post coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery may resistive exercises commence?

Answer 38

8 weeks

Question 39

How many weeks post MI may resistive exercises commence?

Answer 39

5 weeks