COMMON MED

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COMMON MEDICAL TERMS/ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS | Term | Meaning | | --- | --- | | ADLs | Activities of Daily Living (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting) | | IADLs | Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (e.g., cooking, shopping) | | Vitals | Temp, pulse, respirations, bp, oxygen | | BP | Blood Pressure (120/80) | | HR / Pulse | Heart Rate (60-100) | | Temperature | 101 degrees or above | | O2 | Oxygen (95%-100%) | | RR | Respiratory Rate (breathing rate) (12-20) | | PRN | "As needed" (usually for medications or treatments) | | Blanch Test | Assessment technique used to determine circulation | | NPO | Nothing by mouth (client cannot eat or drink) | | Incontinent | Unable to control bladder or bowel | | ROM | Range of Motion (exercises or movement ability) | | Transfer | Moving a client from one position/place to another (e.g., bed to wheelchair) | | Ambulate | To walk or assist with walking | | CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) | A chronic, progressive condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs, leading to fluid buildup (congestion) in the lungs, legs, or other tissues. | | Diabetes | Chronic condition characterized by...