PRN – As Needed I&O – Intake And Output TMJ – Temporomandibular Joint UB – Upper Body DVT – Deep Vein Thrombosis S/S – Signs And Symptoms LE – Lower Extremity/Extremities EOB – Edge Of Bed Hemi – Hemiplegia or Hemiparesis AMA – Against Medical Advice CPM – Continuous Passive Motion PROM – Passive Range Of Motion TKA – Total Knee Arthoplasty H/A – Headache ACA – Anterior Cerebral Artery SICU – Surgical Intensive Care Unit ECC, EKG – Electrocardiogram A&O – Alert And Oriented W/C – Wheelchair CABG – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft ADD – Adduction Max A – Maximum Assistance MRSA – Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus WBQC – Wide Based Quad Cane TTWB – Toe Touch Weight Bearing DJD – Degenerative Joint Disease HKAFO – Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis UBE – Upper Body Ergometer TKR – Total Knee Replacement PMH – Past Medical History BPM – Beats Per Minute AAROM – Active Assistive Range Of Motion ICU – Intensive Care Unit PIP – Proximal Interphalangeal Joint ST – Speech Therapy N&V – Nausea And Vomiting TIA – Transient Ischemic Attack O2 – Oxygen CGA – Contact Guard Assistance H/O – History Of GCS – Glasgow Coma Scale L/S – Lumbar Spine FES – Functional Electronic Stimulation H&P – History And Physical NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit CTS – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome MI – Myocardial Infarction T/S – Thoracic Spine SBA – Standby Assist HEP – Home Exercise Program TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury LOS – Length Of Stay SCI – Spinal Cord Injury MTP – Metatarsophalangeal Joint AD – Assistive Device OT – Occupational Therapy DME – Durable Medical Equipment LUE – Left Upper Extremity Rx – Treatment SLP – Speech- Language Pathology/Pathologist MHP – Moist Heat Pack DDD – Degenerative Disc Disease RA – Rheumatoid Arthritis UQ – Upper Quadrant Post-Op – Postoperative MVA – Motor Vehicle Accident Mod A – Moderate Assistance DX – Diagnosis TDWB – Touch Down Weight Bearing NG – Nasogastric Max – Maximum PWB% – Partial Weight Bearing (With Percent) US – Ultrasound L – Left RN – Registered Nurse STG – Short Term Goals R – Right VC – Verbal Cue SW – Standard Walker IDDM – Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus RLA – Rancho Los Amigo Scale HHA – Home Health Aide Min A – Minimum Assistance NBQC – Narrow Based Quad Cane ETOH – Ethanol (Alcohol) MMT – Manual Muscle Test PACU – Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jt – Joint CX – Cancel PF – Plantarflexion CHF – Congestive Heart Failure UE – Upper Extremity DOB – Date Of Birth BP – Blood Pressure Pt – Patient HNP – Herniated Nucleus Pulposus ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis THR – Total Hip Replacement LB – Lower Body Quad – Quadriceps HR – Heart Rate ITB – Iliotibial Band Sup – Supervision/Supervised (Level Of Assist) SPC – Single Point Cane NIDDM – Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease T-Band – Theraband OTA – Occupational Therapy Assistant POC – Plan Of Care RUE – Right Upper Extremity WFL – Within Functional Limits Fx – Fracture SOB – Shortness Of Breath I/Indep – Independent D/C – Discharge HTN – Hypertension PVD – Peripheral Vascular Disease Reps. – Repetitions AMA – Against Medical Advice Eval – Evaluation PA – Physician’s Assistant RLE – Right Lower Extremity CMC – Carpometacarpal COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease PE – Pulmonary Embolism CVA – Cerebral Vascular Accident DM – Diabetes Mellitis PNF – Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation FOB – Foot Of Bed 4WW – Four Wheeled Walker RW – Rolling Walker GSW – Gunshot Wound NPO – Nothing By Mouth S/P – Status Post TENS – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator Pre-Op – Preoperative ADLs – Activities of Daily Living IR – Internal Rotation LTG – Long Term Goal TLSO – Thoracolumbosacral Orthotic AROM – Active Range Of Motion GH – Glenohumeral COTA – Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant RTC – Rotator Cuff CNS – Central Nervous System FWB – Full Weight Bearing LBP – Low Back Pain KAFO – Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis CAD – Coronary Artery Disease LQ – Lower Quadrant WB – Weight Bearing SLPA – Speech- Language Pathology/Pathologist Assistant CP – Cerebral Palsy (or Cold Pack) AFO – Ankle Foot Orthosis C/O – Complains Of A/P – Anterior Posterior SBQC – Small Base Quad Cane PD – Parkinson’s Disease Rehab. – Rehabilitation Bed Mob – Bed Mobility F/U – Follow Up OOB – Out Of Bed OA – Osteoarthritis BID – Twice Per Day WBAT – Weight Bearing As Tolerated HX – History MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging THA – Total Hip Arthroplasty Mm. – Muscle CPAP – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therex – Therapeutic Exercise Vent. – Ventilator NVD – Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea B – Bilateral NWB – Non- Weight Bearing PT – Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist R/O – Rule Out BKA – Below Knee Amputation MCP – Metacarpophalangeal Joint ABD – Abduction DIP – Distal Interphalangeal Joint BOS – Base of Support RBC – Red Blood Cell/Count VO – Verbal Order WNL – Within Normal Limits UTI – Urinary Tract Infection PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant ROM – Range Of Motion HOB – Head Of Bed Script – Prescription Cont – Continue GI – Gastrointestinal AKA – Above Knee Amputation PRN – As Needed I&O – Intake And Output TMJ – Temporomandibular Joint UB – Upper Body DVT – Deep Vein Thrombosis S/S – Signs And Symptoms LE – Lower Extremity/Extremities EOB – Edge Of Bed Hemi – Hemiplegia or Hemiparesis AMA – Against Medical Advice CPM – Continuous Passive Motion PROM – Passive Range Of Motion TKA – Total Knee Arthoplasty H/A – Headache ACA – Anterior Cerebral Artery SICU – Surgical Intensive Care Unit ECC, EKG – Electrocardiogram A&O – Alert And Oriented W/C – Wheelchair CABG – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft ADD – Adduction Max A – Maximum Assistance MRSA – Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus WBQC – Wide Based Quad Cane TTWB – Toe Touch Weight Bearing DJD – Degenerative Joint Disease HKAFO – Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis UBE – Upper Body Ergometer TKR – Total Knee Replacement PMH – Past Medical History BPM – Beats Per Minute AAROM – Active Assistive Range Of Motion ICU – Intensive Care Unit PIP – Proximal Interphalangeal Joint ST – Speech Therapy N&V – Nausea And Vomiting TIA – Transient Ischemic Attack O2 – Oxygen CGA – Contact Guard Assistance H/O – History Of GCS – Glasgow Coma Scale L/S – Lumbar Spine FES – Functional Electronic Stimulation H&P – History And Physical NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit CTS – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome MI – Myocardial Infarction T/S – Thoracic Spine SBA – Standby Assist HEP – Home Exercise Program TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury LOS – Length Of Stay SCI – Spinal Cord Injury MTP – Metatarsophalangeal Joint AD – Assistive Device OT – Occupational Therapy DME – Durable Medical Equipment LUE – Left Upper Extremity Rx – Treatment SLP – Speech- Language Pathology/Pathologist MHP – Moist Heat Pack DDD – Degenerative Disc Disease RA – Rheumatoid Arthritis UQ – Upper Quadrant Post-Op – Postoperative MVA – Motor Vehicle Accident Mod A – Moderate Assistance DX – Diagnosis TDWB – Touch Down Weight Bearing NG – Nasogastric Max – Maximum PWB% – Partial Weight Bearing (With Percent) US – Ultrasound L – Left RN – Registered Nurse STG – Short Term Goals R – Right VC – Verbal Cue SW – Standard Walker IDDM – Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus RLA – Rancho Los Amigo Scale HHA – Home Health Aide Min A – Minimum Assistance NBQC – Narrow Based Quad Cane ETOH – Ethanol (Alcohol) MMT – Manual Muscle Test PACU – Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jt – Joint CX – Cancel PF – Plantarflexion CHF – Congestive Heart Failure UE – Upper Extremity DOB – Date Of Birth BP – Blood Pressure Pt – Patient HNP – Herniated Nucleus Pulposus ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis THR – Total Hip Replacement LB – Lower Body Quad – Quadriceps HR – Heart Rate ITB – Iliotibial Band Sup – Supervision/Supervised (Level Of Assist) SPC – Single Point Cane NIDDM – Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease T-Band – Theraband OTA – Occupational Therapy Assistant POC – Plan Of Care RUE – Right Upper Extremity WFL – Within Functional Limits Fx – Fracture SOB – Shortness Of Breath I/Indep – Independent D/C – Discharge HTN – Hypertension PVD – Peripheral Vascular Disease Reps. – Repetitions AMA – Against Medical Advice Eval – Evaluation PA – Physician’s Assistant RLE – Right Lower Extremity CMC – Carpometacarpal COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease PE – Pulmonary Embolism CVA – Cerebral Vascular Accident DM – Diabetes Mellitis PNF – Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation FOB – Foot Of Bed 4WW – Four Wheeled Walker RW – Rolling Walker GSW – Gunshot Wound NPO – Nothing By Mouth S/P – Status Post TENS – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator Pre-Op – Preoperative ADLs – Activities of Daily Living IR – Internal Rotation LTG – Long Term Goal TLSO – Thoracolumbosacral Orthotic AROM – Active Range Of Motion GH – Glenohumeral COTA – Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant RTC – Rotator Cuff CNS – Central Nervous System FWB – Full Weight Bearing LBP – Low Back Pain KAFO – Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis CAD – Coronary Artery Disease LQ – Lower Quadrant WB – Weight Bearing SLPA – Speech- Language Pathology/Pathologist Assistant CP – Cerebral Palsy (or Cold Pack) AFO – Ankle Foot Orthosis C/O – Complains Of A/P – Anterior Posterior SBQC – Small Base Quad Cane PD – Parkinson’s Disease Rehab. – Rehabilitation Bed Mob – Bed Mobility F/U – Follow Up OOB – Out Of Bed OA – Osteoarthritis BID – Twice Per Day WBAT – Weight Bearing As Tolerated HX – History MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging THA – Total Hip Arthroplasty Mm. – Muscle CPAP – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therex – Therapeutic Exercise Vent. – Ventilator NVD – Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea B – Bilateral NWB – Non- Weight Bearing PT – Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist R/O – Rule Out BKA – Below Knee Amputation MCP – Metacarpophalangeal Joint ABD – Abduction DIP – Distal Interphalangeal Joint BOS – Base of Support RBC – Red Blood Cell/Count VO – Verbal Order WNL – Within Normal Limits UTI – Urinary Tract Infection PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant ROM – Range Of Motion HOB – Head Of Bed Script – Prescription Cont – Continue GI – Gastrointestinal AKA – Above Knee Amputation
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PRN – As Needed
I&O – Intake And Output
TMJ – Temporomandibular Joint
UB – Upper Body
DVT – Deep Vein Thrombosis
S/S – Signs And Symptoms
LE – Lower Extremity/Extremities
EOB – Edge Of Bed
Hemi – Hemiplegia or Hemiparesis
AMA – Against Medical Advice
CPM – Continuous Passive Motion
PROM – Passive Range Of Motion
TKA – Total Knee Arthoplasty
H/A – Headache
ACA – Anterior Cerebral Artery
SICU – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
ECC, EKG – Electrocardiogram
A&O – Alert And Oriented
W/C – Wheelchair
CABG – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
ADD – Adduction
Max A – Maximum Assistance
MRSA – Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
WBQC – Wide Based Quad Cane
TTWB – Toe Touch Weight Bearing
DJD – Degenerative Joint Disease
HKAFO – Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis
UBE – Upper Body Ergometer
TKR – Total Knee Replacement
PMH – Past Medical History
BPM – Beats Per Minute
AAROM – Active Assistive Range Of Motion
ICU – Intensive Care Unit
PIP – Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
ST – Speech Therapy
N&V – Nausea And Vomiting
TIA – Transient Ischemic Attack
O2 – Oxygen
CGA – Contact Guard Assistance
H/O – History Of
GCS – Glasgow Coma Scale
L/S – Lumbar Spine
FES – Functional Electronic Stimulation
H&P – History And Physical
NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
CTS – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
MI – Myocardial Infarction
T/S – Thoracic Spine
SBA – Standby Assist
HEP – Home Exercise Program
TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury
LOS – Length Of Stay
SCI – Spinal Cord Injury
MTP – Metatarsophalangeal Joint
AD – Assistive Device
OT – Occupational Therapy
DME – Durable Medical Equipment
LUE – Left Upper Extremity
Rx – Treatment
SLP – Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MHP – Moist Heat Pack
DDD – Degenerative Disc Disease
RA – Rheumatoid Arthritis
UQ – Upper Quadrant
Post-Op – Postoperative
MVA – Motor Vehicle Accident
Mod A – Moderate Assistance
DX – Diagnosis
TDWB – Touch Down Weight Bearing
NG – Nasogastric
Max – Maximum
PWB% – Partial Weight Bearing (With Percent)
US – Ultrasound
L – Left
RN – Registered Nurse
STG – Short Term Goals
R – Right
VC – Verbal Cue
SW – Standard Walker
IDDM – Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
RLA – Rancho Los Amigo Scale
HHA – Home Health Aide
Min A – Minimum Assistance
NBQC – Narrow Based Quad Cane
ETOH – Ethanol (Alcohol)
MMT – Manual Muscle Test
PACU – Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Jt – Joint
CX – Cancel
PF – Plantarflexion
CHF – Congestive Heart Failure
UE – Upper Extremity
DOB – Date Of Birth
BP – Blood Pressure
Pt – Patient
HNP – Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
THR – Total Hip Replacement
LB – Lower Body
Quad – Quadriceps
HR – Heart Rate
ITB – Iliotibial Band
Sup – Supervision/Supervised (Level Of Assist)
SPC – Single Point Cane
NIDDM – Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
T-Band – Theraband
OTA – Occupational Therapy Assistant
POC – Plan Of Care
RUE – Right Upper Extremity
WFL – Within Functional Limits
Fx – Fracture
SOB – Shortness Of Breath
I/Indep – Independent
D/C – Discharge
HTN – Hypertension
PVD – Peripheral Vascular Disease
Reps. – Repetitions
AMA – Against Medical Advice
Eval – Evaluation
PA – Physician’s Assistant
RLE – Right Lower Extremity
CMC – Carpometacarpal
COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
PE – Pulmonary Embolism
CVA – Cerebral Vascular Accident
DM – Diabetes Mellitis
PNF – Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
FOB – Foot Of Bed
4WW – Four Wheeled Walker
RW – Rolling Walker
GSW – Gunshot Wound
NPO – Nothing By Mouth
S/P – Status Post
TENS – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
Pre-Op – Preoperative
ADLs – Activities of Daily Living
IR – Internal Rotation
LTG – Long Term Goal
TLSO – Thoracolumbosacral Orthotic
AROM – Active Range Of Motion
GH – Glenohumeral
COTA – Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
RTC – Rotator Cuff
CNS – Central Nervous System
FWB – Full Weight Bearing
LBP – Low Back Pain
KAFO – Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis
CAD – Coronary Artery Disease
LQ – Lower Quadrant
WB – Weight Bearing
SLPA – Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
CP – Cerebral Palsy (or Cold Pack)
AFO – Ankle Foot Orthosis
C/O – Complains Of
A/P – Anterior Posterior
SBQC – Small Base Quad Cane
PD – Parkinson’s Disease
Rehab. – Rehabilitation
Bed Mob – Bed Mobility
F/U – Follow Up
OOB – Out Of Bed
OA – Osteoarthritis
BID – Twice Per Day
WBAT – Weight Bearing As Tolerated
HX – History
MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging
THA – Total Hip Arthroplasty
Mm. – Muscle
CPAP – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Therex – Therapeutic Exercise
Vent. – Ventilator
NVD – Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
B – Bilateral
NWB – Non-Weight Bearing
PT – Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist
R/O – Rule Out
BKA – Below Knee Amputation
MCP – Metacarpophalangeal Joint
ABD – Abduction
DIP – Distal Interphalangeal Joint
BOS – Base of Support
RBC – Red Blood Cell/Count
VO – Verbal Order
WNL – Within Normal Limits
UTI – Urinary Tract Infection
PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant
ROM – Range Of Motion
HOB – Head Of Bed
Script – Prescription
Cont – Continue
GI – Gastrointestinal
AKA – Above Knee Amputation
