Chapter 12 Preventing Infection Key Abbreviations AIIR Airborne infection isolation room CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HAI Healthcare-associated infection HBV Hepatitis B virus HIV Human immunodeficiency virus MDRO Multidrug-resistant organism MRSA Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus OPIM Other…
Chapter 28 Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems Key Abbreviations AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis BPH Benign prostatic hyperplasia CAD Coronary artery disease CO2 Carbon dioxide COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CVA Cerebrovascular…
Chapter 20 Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids Key Abbreviations GI Gastro-intestinal gtt Drops gtt/min Drops per minute ID Identification IV Intravenous mg Milligram mL Milliliter mL/hr Milliliters per hour NG Naso-gastric NPO Non per os; nothing by mouth OBRA Omnibus Budget…
Chapter 7 Body Structure and Function Key Abbreviations CNS Central nervous system GI Gastro-intestinal mL Milliliter RBC Red blood cell WBC White blood cell Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this…
Chapter 9 Assisting With Safety Key Abbreviations AED Automated external defibrillator CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation EMS Emergency Medical Services ID Identification MSDS Material safety data sheet OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PASS Pull the safety pin, aim…
Chapter 11 Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use Key Abbreviations CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services FDA Food and Drug Administration OBRA Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 TJC The Joint Commission Objectives…
Chapter 26 Assisting With Oxygen Needs Key Abbreviations CO2 Carbon dioxide ID Identification L/min Liters per minute O2 Oxygen SpO2 Saturation of peripheral oxygen (oxygen concentration) Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed…
Chapter 31 Assisting With Emergency Care Key Abbreviations AED Automated external defibrillator AHA American Heart Association BLS Basic Life Support CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation EMS Emergency Medical Services RRT Rapid Response Team SCA Sudden cardiac arrest VF Ventricular fibrillation…
Chapter 22 Assisting With Specimens Key Abbreviations BM Bowel movement ID Identification I&O Intake and output mL Milliliter oz Ounce Objectives • Define the key terms and key abbreviations listed in this chapter. • Explain why specimens…
Chapter 30 Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia Key Abbreviations AD Alzheimer’s disease ADL Activities of daily living NIA National Institute on Aging OBRA Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 Objectives • Define the…
