S1_L3: Documentation Flashcards

(363 cards)

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Notes that serve as records of skilled interventions provided and records of time taken to provide the interventions in order to justify billing codes being used. To document what occurred during a session or encounter and may or may not follow the SOAP format.

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Treatment notes / Daily PT notes

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Provides justification for the medical necessity of treatment and to justify ongoing services. Notes done in specific time periods.

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Progress notes

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Notes performed when there are significant changes in the patient’s status in comparison to baseline; a separately billable service

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Re-evaluation notes

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Re-evaluation notes (RE) is typically done on the ___ session before the follow-up check up to the rehabilitation medicine doctor or referring MD

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Last

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TRUE OR FALSE: In the re-evaluation notes, any test and measure describing an impairment or any functional deficit in the IE should be re-examined. Signal words “now” or “still” are used.

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True

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A:
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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assessment

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ABI
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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acquired brain injury

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afib
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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atrial fibrillation

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A-line
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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arterial line

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A-V
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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arteriovenous

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AAA
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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abdominal aortic aneurysm

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ABG
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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arterial blood gases

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ac
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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before meals

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ACTH
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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ACL
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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anterior cruciate ligament

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AC joint
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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acromioclavicular joint

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AAROM
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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active assistive range of motion

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ad lib
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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at discretion

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adm
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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admission, admitted

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ADL
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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activities of daily living

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AE
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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above elbow

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AFO
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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ankle foot orthosis

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AIDS
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AJ
This abbreviation / symbol stands for

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ankle jerk

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AK This abbreviation / symbol stands for
above knee
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AIIS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
anterior inferior iliac spine
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ALS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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AMA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
against medical advice
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amb This abbreviation / symbol stands for
ambulation, ambulating, ambulated, ambulate, ambulates
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AP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
anterior-posterior
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ARDS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
adult respiratory distress syndrome
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This serves as a record of the patient’s final subjective and objective status and provides the final or discharge plan
Discharge notes (D/C)
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This serves as a tool for improving care by identifying and investigating problems as they arise and provides an internal account in case legal action results from the adverse event.
Incident Report
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This is prepared for the following circumstances: (1), In case of the absence / scheduled leave of the therapist in charge, and (2), when there is a change of therapist.
Endorsement notes
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ARF This abbreviation / symbol stands for
acute renal failure
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AROM This abbreviation / symbol stands for
active range of motion
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ASA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
aspirin
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ASAP or asap This abbreviation / symbol stands for
as soon as possible
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ASCVD This abbreviation / symbol stands for
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
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ASHD This abbreviation / symbol stands for
arteriosclerotic heart disease
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ASIS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
anterior superior iliac spine
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assist. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
assistance, assistive
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AVM This abbreviation / symbol stands for
arteriovenous malformation
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B/S This abbreviation / symbol stands for
bedside
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BBB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
bundle branch block
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BE This abbreviation / symbol stands for
below elbow
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BID or bid This abbreviation / symbol stands for
twice a day
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bilat. or B This abbreviation / symbol stands for
bilateral, bilaterally
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BK This abbreviation / symbol stands for
below knee
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BM This abbreviation / symbol stands for
bowel movement
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BOS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
base of support
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BP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
blood pressure
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a.m. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
morning
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ANS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
autonomic nervous system
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ant This abbreviation / symbol stands for
anterior
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Abd or abd This abbreviation / symbol stands for
abduction
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Add or add This abbreviation / symbol stands for
adduction
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bpm This abbreviation / symbol stands for
beats per minute
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BR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
bedrest
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BRP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
bathroom privileges
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BS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
breath sounds or bowel sounds
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BUN This abbreviation / symbol stands for
blood urea nitrogen (blood test)
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C This abbreviation / symbol stands for
centigrade
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C&S This abbreviation / symbol stands for
culture and sensitivity
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c/o This abbreviation / symbol stands for
complains of
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CA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
cancer, carcinoma
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CABG This abbreviation / symbol stands for
coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD This abbreviation / symbol stands for
coronary artery disease
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cal This abbreviation / symbol stands for
calories
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CAT This abbreviation / symbol stands for
computerized axial tomography
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CBC This abbreviation / symbol stands for
complete blood cell (count)
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CC, C/C This abbreviation / symbol stands for
chief complaint
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CF This abbreviation / symbol stands for
cystic fibrosis
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CHF This abbreviation / symbol stands for
congestive heart failure
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cm This abbreviation / symbol stands for
centimeter
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CMV This abbreviation / symbol stands for
cytomegalovirus
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CNS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
central nervous system
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CO This abbreviation / symbol stands for
cardiac output
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CO2 This abbreviation / symbol stands for
carbon dioxide
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cont. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
continue, continuous
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COPD This abbreviation / symbol stands for
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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COTA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
certified occupational therapy assistant
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CP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
cerebral palsy
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CPAP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
continuous positive airway pressure
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CPR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CRF This abbreviation / symbol stands for
chronic renal failure
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CSF This abbreviation / symbol stands for
cerebrospinal fluid
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CV This abbreviation / symbol stands for
cardiovascular
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CWI This abbreviation / symbol stands for
crutch walking instructions
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CXR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
chest x-ray
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Cysto This abbreviation / symbol stands for
cystoscopic examination
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D/C This abbreviation / symbol stands for
discontinued or discharged
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dept. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
department
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DIP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
distal interphalangeal (joint)
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DJD This abbreviation / symbol stands for
degenerative joint disease
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DM This abbreviation / symbol stands for
diabetes mellitus
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DNR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
do not resuscitate
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DO This abbreviation / symbol stands for
doctor of osteopathy
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DOB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
date of birth
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DOE This abbreviation / symbol stands for
dyspnea on exertion
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DTR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
deep tendon reflex
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DVT This abbreviation / symbol stands for
deep vein thrombosis
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Dx This abbreviation / symbol stands for
diagnosis
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ECF This abbreviation / symbol stands for
extended care facility
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ECG, EKG This abbreviation / symbol stands for
electrocardiogram
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ED This abbreviation / symbol stands for
emergency department
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EEG This abbreviation / symbol stands for
electroencephalogram
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EENT This abbreviation / symbol stands for
ear, eyes, nose, throat
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EMG This abbreviation / symbol stands for
electromyogram, electromyography
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E.R. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
emergency room
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eval. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
evaluation
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ext. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
extension
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FBS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
fasting blood sugar
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FEV This abbreviation / symbol stands for
forced expiratory volume
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FH This abbreviation / symbol stands for
family history
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flex This abbreviation / symbol stands for
flexion
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FRC This abbreviation / symbol stands for
functional residual capacity
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ft. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
foot, feet (the measurement, not the body part)
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FUO This abbreviation / symbol stands for
fever of unknown origin
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FVC This abbreviation / symbol stands for
forced vital capacity
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FWB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
full weight bearing
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fx This abbreviation / symbol stands for
fracture
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GB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
gallbladder
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GI This abbreviation / symbol stands for
gastrointestinal
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g This abbreviation / symbol stands for
gram
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GSW This abbreviation / symbol stands for
gunshot wound
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GYN This abbreviation / symbol stands for
gynecology
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h, hr. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
hour
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H&H, H/H This abbreviation / symbol stands for
hematocrit and hemoglobin
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H&P This abbreviation / symbol stands for
history and physical
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h/o This abbreviation / symbol stands for
history of
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HA, H/A This abbreviation / symbol stands for
headache
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Hb, Hgb This abbreviation / symbol stands for
hemoglobin
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Hct, Ht This abbreviation / symbol stands for
hematocrit
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HCVD This abbreviation / symbol stands for
hypertensive cardiovascular disease
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HEENT This abbreviation / symbol stands for
head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
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HEP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
home exercise program
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HIV This abbreviation / symbol stands for
human immunodeficiency virus
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HNP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
herniated nucleus pulposus
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HOB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
head of bed
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HR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
heart rate
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hs This abbreviation / symbol stands for
at bedtime
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ht. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
height
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Htn or HTN This abbreviation / symbol stands for
hypertension
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Hx This abbreviation / symbol stands for
history
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I&O This abbreviation / symbol stands for
intake and output
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IADL This abbreviation / symbol stands for
instrumental activities of daily living
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ICU This abbreviation / symbol stands for
intensive care unit
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IDDM This abbreviation / symbol stands for
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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IM This abbreviation / symbol stands for
intramuscular
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imp. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
impression
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in. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
inches
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indep This abbreviation / symbol stands for
independent
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IMV This abbreviation / symbol stands for
intermittent mandatory ventilation
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inf This abbreviation / symbol stands for
inferior
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IRDS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
infant respiratory distress syndrome
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IS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
incentive spirometry
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IV This abbreviation / symbol stands for
intravenous
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KAFO This abbreviation / symbol stands for
knee-ankle-foot orthosis
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kcal This abbreviation / symbol stands for
kilocalories
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kg This abbreviation / symbol stands for
kilogram
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KJ This abbreviation / symbol stands for
knee jerk
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KUB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
kidney, ureter, bladder
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L or l. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
liter
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L This abbreviation / symbol stands for
left
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lat This abbreviation / symbol stands for
lateral
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lb. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
pound
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LBBB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
left bundle branch block
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LBP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
low back pain
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LE This abbreviation / symbol stands for
lower extremity
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LOC This abbreviation / symbol stands for
loss of consciousness, level of consciousness
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LMN This abbreviation / symbol stands for
lower motor neuron
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LOS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
length of stay
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LP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
lumbar puncture
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m This abbreviation / symbol stands for
meter
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MAP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
mean arterial pressure
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max This abbreviation / symbol stands for
maximal
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MD This abbreviation / symbol stands for
medical doctor; doctor of medicine
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MED This abbreviation / symbol stands for
minimal erythemal dose
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Meds. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
medications
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mg This abbreviation / symbol stands for
milligram
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MI This abbreviation / symbol stands for
myocardial infarction
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min This abbreviation / symbol stands for
minimal, minimum
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min. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
minute
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ml This abbreviation / symbol stands for
milliliter
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mm This abbreviation / symbol stands for
millimeter
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MMT This abbreviation / symbol stands for
manual muscle test
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mo. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
month
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mod This abbreviation / symbol stands for
moderate
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MP, MEP, MCP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
metacarpophalangeal
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MRSA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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MVA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
motor vehicle accident
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NDT This abbreviation / symbol stands for
neurodevelopmental treatment
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neg. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
negative
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NG or ng This abbreviation / symbol stands for
nasogastric
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N.H. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
nursing home
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NIDDM This abbreviation / symbol stands for
non–insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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nn This abbreviation / symbol stands for
nerve
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noc This abbreviation / symbol stands for
night, at night
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NPO or npo This abbreviation / symbol stands for
nothing by mouth
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NSR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
normal sinus rhythm
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NWB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
non–weight bearing
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O: This abbreviation / symbol stands for
objective
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OB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
obstetrics
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OBS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
organic brain syndrome
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OA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
osteoarthritis
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OOB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
out of bed
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od This abbreviation / symbol stands for
once daily
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O.P. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
outpatient
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O.R. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
operating room
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ORIF This abbreviation / symbol stands for
open reduction, internal fixation
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OT This abbreviation / symbol stands for
occupational therapy, occupational therapist
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OTR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
occupational therapist (used to follow official signature of the occupational therapist)
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oz. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
ounce
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P This abbreviation / symbol stands for
poor
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P: This abbreviation / symbol stands for
plan, intervention plan, plan of care
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P.A. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
physician’s assistant
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PA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
posterior/anterior
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para This abbreviation / symbol stands for
paraplegia
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pc This abbreviation / symbol stands for
after meals
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PCL This abbreviation / symbol stands for
posterior cruciate ligament
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PE This abbreviation / symbol stands for
pulmonary embolus
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PEEP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
positive end expiratory pressure
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per This abbreviation / symbol stands for
by/through
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p.o. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
by mouth (per orem)
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PERRLA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation
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P.H. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
past history
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p.m. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
afternoon
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PMH, PMHx This abbreviation / symbol stands for
past medical history
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PNF This abbreviation / symbol stands for
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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PNI This abbreviation / symbol stands for
peripheral nerve injury
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POMR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
problem-oriented medical record
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pos. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
positive
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poss This abbreviation / symbol stands for
possible
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post This abbreviation / symbol stands for
posterior
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post-op This abbreviation / symbol stands for
after surgery (operation)
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PRE This abbreviation / symbol stands for
progressive-resistive exercise
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pre-op This abbreviation / symbol stands for
before surgery (operation)
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prn This abbreviation / symbol stands for
whenever necessary, as often as necessary
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PROM This abbreviation / symbol stands for
passive range of motion
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PSIS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
posterior-superior iliac spine
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PT This abbreviation / symbol stands for
physical therapy, physical therapist (used after therapist’s signature)
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PT/PTT This abbreviation / symbol stands for
prothrombin time/partial thromboplastin time
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Pt., pt. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
patient
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PTA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
physical therapist assistant; prior to admission
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PTB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
patellar tendon bearing
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PVD This abbreviation / symbol stands for
peripheral vascular disease
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PWB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
partial weight bearing
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q This abbreviation / symbol stands for
every
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qid This abbreviation / symbol stands for
four times a day
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qh This abbreviation / symbol stands for
every hour
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qn This abbreviation / symbol stands for
every night
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qt. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
quart
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R This abbreviation / symbol stands for
right
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RA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
rheumatoid arthritis
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RBBB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
right bundle branch block
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RBC This abbreviation / symbol stands for
red blood cell (count)
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R.D. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
registered dietician
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re: This abbreviation / symbol stands for
regarding
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rehab This abbreviation / symbol stands for
rehabilitation
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reps This abbreviation / symbol stands for
repetitions
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resp This abbreviation / symbol stands for
respiratory, respiration
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RN This abbreviation / symbol stands for
registered nurse
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R/O or r/o This abbreviation / symbol stands for
rule out
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ROM This abbreviation / symbol stands for
range of motion
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ROS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
review of systems
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RR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
respiratory rate
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RROM This abbreviation / symbol stands for
resistive range of motion
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RT This abbreviation / symbol stands for
respiratory therapist, respiratory therapy
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Rx This abbreviation / symbol stands for
intervention plan, prescription, therapy
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SACH This abbreviation / symbol stands for
solid ankle cushion heel
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SCI This abbreviation / symbol stands for
spinal cord injury
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SC joint This abbreviation / symbol stands for
sternoclavicular joint
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sec. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
seconds
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SED This abbreviation / symbol stands for
suberythemal dose
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sig This abbreviation / symbol stands for
directions for use, give as follows, let it be labeled
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SI(J) This abbreviation / symbol stands for
sacroiliac (joint)
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SLE This abbreviation / symbol stands for
systemic lupus erythematosus
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SLP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
speech-language pathologist
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SLR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
straight leg raise
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SNF This abbreviation / symbol stands for
skilled nursing facility
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SOAP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
subjective, objective, assessment, plan
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SOB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
shortness of breath
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S/P This abbreviation / symbol stands for
status post (e.g., “S/P hip fx” means “Pt. fx her hip in the recent past.”)
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spec This abbreviation / symbol stands for
specimen
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stat. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
immediately, at once
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sup This abbreviation / symbol stands for
superior
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Sx This abbreviation / symbol stands for
symptoms
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tab This abbreviation / symbol stands for
tablet
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TB This abbreviation / symbol stands for
tuberculosis
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TBI This abbreviation / symbol stands for
traumatic brain injury
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tbsp. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
tablespoon
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TENS, TNS This abbreviation / symbol stands for
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator/stimulation
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THA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
total hip arthroplasty
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ther ex, thera ex This abbreviation / symbol stands for
therapeutic exercise
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TIA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
transient ischemic attack
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tid This abbreviation / symbol stands for
three times daily
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TKA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
total knee arthroplasty
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TM(J) This abbreviation / symbol stands for
temporomandibular (joint)
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TNR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
tonic neck reflex (also ATNR, STNR)
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t.o. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
telephone order
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TPR This abbreviation / symbol stands for
temperature, pulse, and respiration
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tsp. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
teaspoon
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TUR/TURP This abbreviation / symbol stands for
transurethral resection
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Tx This abbreviation / symbol stands for
traction
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TV This abbreviation / symbol stands for
tidal volume
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UA This abbreviation / symbol stands for
urine analysis
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UE This abbreviation / symbol stands for
upper extremity
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UMN This abbreviation / symbol stands for
upper motor neuron
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URI This abbreviation / symbol stands for
upper respiratory infection
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US This abbreviation / symbol stands for
ultrasound
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UTI This abbreviation / symbol stands for
urinary tract infection
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UV This abbreviation / symbol stands for
ultraviolet
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VC This abbreviation / symbol stands for
vital capacity
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VD This abbreviation / symbol stands for
venereal disease
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v.o. or VO This abbreviation / symbol stands for
verbal orders (e.g., v.o. Dr. Smith/ assistant’s signature)
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vol. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
volume
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v.s. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
vital signs
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w/c This abbreviation / symbol stands for
wheelchair
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W/cm^2 This abbreviation / symbol stands for
watts per square centimeter
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WBC This abbreviation / symbol stands for
white blood cell (count)
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wk. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
week
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WNL This abbreviation / symbol stands for
within normal limits
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wt. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
weight
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X This abbreviation / symbol stands for
Number of times performed (e.g., 2 is twice; 3 is 3 times)
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y/o or y.o. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
years old
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yd. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
yard
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yr. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
year
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+1 (+2, etc.) This abbreviation / symbol stands for
Assistance (assistance of 1 person given; also written “assistance of 1.” Examples: amb ... c min + 1 assist., or amb ... c +1 min assist., or amb ... c min assist. of 1)
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♂ This abbreviation / symbol stands for
Male
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♀ This abbreviation / symbol stands for
female
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↓ This abbreviation / symbol stands for
down, downward, decrease, diminished
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↑ This abbreviation / symbol stands for
up, upward, increase, augmented
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// This abbreviation / symbol stands for
parallel or parallel bars (also written “// bars”)
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c This abbreviation / symbol stands for
with
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s This abbreviation / symbol stands for
without
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p This abbreviation / symbol stands for
after
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a This abbreviation / symbol stands for
before
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~ or ≈ This abbreviation / symbol stands for
approximately
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Δ This abbreviation / symbol stands for
change
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= This abbreviation / symbol stands for
equal
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+ or (+) This abbreviation / symbol stands for
plus, positive (positive also abbreviated “pos.”)
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(-) or - This abbreviation / symbol stands for
minus, negative (negative also abbreviated “neg.”)
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↔ This abbreviation / symbol stands for
to and from
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→ This abbreviation / symbol stands for
to progressing toward, approaching
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1° This abbreviation / symbol stands for
primary
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2° This abbreviation / symbol stands for
secondary, secondary to
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/ This abbreviation / symbol stands for
per
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% This abbreviation / symbol stands for
percent
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+, &, et. This abbreviation / symbol stands for
and
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Hashtag # This abbreviation / symbol stands for
number (#1 = number 1), pounds (5# wt. = 5 pound weight; pound also abbreviated “lbs.”)
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Common used to substitute for ‘is’
Colon (:)
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TRUE OR FALSE: In documentation, never use correction fluid or tape. The proper way to correct an error is to strike a line through the error, then write the date and initials above the error.
True
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In documentation, the dont's are: Don't leave (1)___ after each entry and leave (2)___ in between words. Don't use derogatory statements and don't use first person singular pronouns. Don't include unnecessary and irrelevant facts.
1. empty lines 2. big spaces
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This provides a method of communication, keeps record of PT management given, and serves as a business record, for billing and for legal aspects. It also assists in obtaining insurance coverage and in decision making and discharge planning.
Documentation
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Has precise descriptions. Vague statements and confusing use of words are avoided. A. Accuracy B. Brevity C. Clarity
C. Clarity
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States information in a factual manner and never records falsely, exaggerate, guess or make up data. Statements are proofread for incorrect spelling, grammar, and punctuation. A. Accuracy B. Brevity C. Clarity
A. Accuracy
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Information is stated concisely, using short, succinct sentences. Long-winding statements are avoided. A. Accuracy B. Brevity C. Clarity
B. Brevity
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This punctuation is a common substitute for ‘through’ or 'to’. It also may be confused with the minus/negative sign.
Hyphen (-)
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This punctuation is used to connect two related statements in documentation.
Semicolon (;)
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T/c This abbreviation / symbol stands for
To consider
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WFL This abbreviation / symbol stands for
Within functional limits
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PTC This abbreviation / symbol stands for
Prior to consultation