CNA: Ch. 1-8 Abbreviations

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  • CR
    classroom
  • WPL
    workplace learning
  • SLOs
    student learning outcomes
  • LTC
    long term care
  • SNA
    student nurse assistant
  • NA
    nurse assistant
  • CNA
    certified nurse assistant
  • CEU
    continuing educational units (48 hours)
  • LVN
    licensed vocational nurse (in Cali/Texas)
  • LPN
    licensed practical nurse
  • SNF
    "sniff" - skill nursing facility (24 hour nursing)
  • OBRA
    federal law that governs patients rights
  • NATCEP
    nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program
  • Pt
    patient, residents, clients
  • WIPED(pre-care)

    W: wash hands
    I: identity
    P: privacy
    E: explain
    D: drape
  • CLEAN (post-care)

    C: call light
    L: lower bed
    E: equipment
    A: alert
    N: notice
  • ALR
    assisted living residence
  • Tx
    treatment
  • Dx
    diagnosis
  • Hx
    history
  • Fr/Frx
    fracture
  • Dr.
    doctor
  • Prog
    prognosis
  • cc
    cubic centimeters
  • mL
    milliliters
  • CDC
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • BR
    bedrest
  • BRP
    bathroom privileges
  • STAT
    immediately
  • AM
    morning
  • PM
    afternoon
  • noc
    night/nocturnal
  • ac
    before meals
  • pc
    after meals
  • O2
    oxygen
  • W/C
    wheelchair
  • hr
    hour
  • q
    every
  • qh
    every hour
  • hs
    hour of sleep