Key Abbreviations Flashcards
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AD
Alzheimer’s Disease
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
AE
Anti-embolism, anti-embolic
AED
Automated external difibrillator
AHA
American Hospital Association; American Heart Association
AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AIIR
Airborne infection isolation room
ALR
Assisted living residence
ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
AMD
Age-related macular degeneration
ASL
American sign language
BLS
Basic life support
BM
Bowel movement
BP
Blood pressure
BPD
Borderline Personality Disorder
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
C
Centigrade
CAA
Care area assesment
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
CBC
Complete blood count
CCRC
Continuing care retirement community
CDC
Centers for disease control and prevention
cm
Centimeter