The field of nursing is one of the fastest growing job fields of our time. Along with compassion and patient care, you will need to familiarize yourself with medical abbreviations in order to advance in your career. Whether you're thinking of becoming a doctor or are studying for your certified nursing assistant exam, our review of commonly used abbreviations can help! Many terms are abbreviated in order to maintain a fast paced environment. You will need to know what the abbreviations are for important things like activities of daily living, and where the ABD is located on the body.
Understanding medical abbreviations at a glance is crucial for success in any kind of medical profession or even just in helping you understand the paperwork you receive from your doctor. Some examples of the information on our flashcards include the abbreviations of “before meal”, “twice a day” and “blood pressure”. up abbreviations can have dire consequences, so make sure to study these flashcards!