Abbreviations and Acronyms: The Language of Nursing Students in Medical Terminology

Abbreviations and Acronyms: The Language of Nursing Students in Medical Terminology

Nursing students often use various abbreviations and acronyms to refer to different medical terms and procedures. Here are some commonly used alphabetical full forms in the field of nursing:

A&P – Anatomy and Physiology

ABG – Arterial Blood Gas

ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support

ADL – Activities of Daily Living

AED – Automated External Defibrillator

AP – Anteroposterior

ARDS – Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

BLS – Basic Life Support

B/P – Blood Pressure

CABG – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

CAD – Coronary Artery Disease

CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CVA – Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

DC – Discharge

DM – Diabetes Mellitus

DOA – Dead on Arrival

ECG/EKG – Electrocardiogram

ED – Emergency Department

ENT – Ear, Nose, and Throat

FBS – Fasting Blood Sugar

GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

GI – Gastrointestinal

GTT – Glucose Tolerance Test

HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus

ICU – Intensive Care Unit

IV – Intravenous

LMP – Last Menstrual Period

LOC – Level of Consciousness

MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging

NPO – Nothing by Mouth

OB – Obstetrics

OT – Occupational Therapy

PT – Physical Therapy

RBC – Red Blood Cell

RN – Registered Nurse

TIA – Transient Ischemic Attack

UTI – Urinary Tract Infection

WBC – White Blood Cell

Please note that these acronyms may vary depending on the context and region, and it’s always important to confirm the meaning and usage with your instructors or healthcare professionals.

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