| Abbreviation | Term | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| ASAP | as soon as possible | 84%
|
| ADLs | activities of daily living | 79%
|
| appt. | appointment | 79%
|
| ADD | attention deficit disorder | 79%
|
| cont. | continued/continue | 74%
|
| ft. | foot/feet (measurement) | 74%
|
| DOB | date of birth | 68%
|
| Dr. | doctor | 68%
|
| °F | Fahrenheit | 68%
|
| fl oz | fluid ounce | 68%
|
| exam | examination | 63%
|
| abd | abduction | 58%
|
| AROM | active range of motion | 58%
|
| add | adduction | 58%
|
| CNS | central nervous system | 58%
|
| ER | emergency room | 58%
|
| eval. | evaluation | 58%
|
| ant | anterior | 53%
|
| ADHD | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | 53%
|
| CO₂ | carbon dioxide | 53%
|
| cm | centimeter | 53%
|
| DNR | do not resuscitate | 53%
|
| hr. | hour | 53%
|
| °C | Celsius | 47%
|
| ext. | extension | 47%
|
| flex. | flexion | 47%
|
| am, AM | morning | 47%
|
| AAROM | active assisted range of motion | 42%
|
| BADLs | basic activities of daily living | 42%
|
| COTA | Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 42%
|
| amt. | ammount | 37%
|
| BP | blood pressure | 37%
|
| CP | cerebral palsy | 37%
|
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis | 37%
|
| Dx | diagnosis | 37%
|
| HR | heart rate | 37%
|
| AK | above knee | 32%
|
| COPM | Canadian Occupational Performance Measure | 32%
|
| e-stim | electrical stimulation | 32%
|
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram | 32%
|
| etc. | etcetera | 32%
|
| c̄ | with | 32%
|
| AA | Alcoholics Anonymous | 26%
|
| AFO | ankle-foot orthosis | 26%
|
| Ⓐ | assistance | 26%
|
| BE | below elbow | 26%
|
| BK | below knee | 26%
|
| BKA | below knee amputation | 26%
|
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 26%
|
| DPT | Doctor of Physical Therapy | 26%
|
| DME | durable medical equipment | 26%
|
| EOB | edge of bed | 26%
|
| Fx | fracture | 26%
|
| FWB | full weightbearing | 26%
|
| GI | gastrointestinal | 26%
|
| AE | above elbow | 21%
|
| AKA | above knee amputation | 21%
|
| AMB | ambulation | 21%
|
| AMA | American Medical Association | 21%
|
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 21%
|
| CMC | carpometacarpal | 21%
|
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident | 21%
|
| CHF | congestive heart failure | 21%
|
| CIMT | Constraint Induced Movement Therapy | 21%
|
| CAD | coronary artery disease | 21%
|
| DOA | dead on arrival | 21%
|
| DIP | distal interphalangeal joint | 21%
|
| ENT | ear, nose, throat | 21%
|
| ECHO | echocardiogram | 21%
|
| FIM™ | Functional Independence Measure | 21%
|
| gm | gram | 21%
|
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome | 16%
|
| AMA | against medical advice | 16%
|
| AP | anterior posterior | 16%
|
| ad lib. | as desired | 16%
|
| ATNR | asymmetrical tonic neck reflex | 16%
|
| Ⓑ | bilateral | 16%
|
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome | 16%
|
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid | 16%
|
| CHT | Certified Hand Therapist | 16%
|
| D.O. | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine | 16%
|
| G | Good (muscle strength grade 4) | 16%
|
| GYN | gynecology | 16%
|
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 11%
|
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease | 11%
|
| BRP | bathroom privileges | 11%
|
| BM | bowel movement | 11%
|
| CA | carcinoma; cancer | 11%
|
| CT | computed tomography | 11%
|
| CAT | computerized axial tomography | 11%
|
| CGA | contact guard assist | 11%
|
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure | 11%
|
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft | 11%
|
| C&S | culture and sensitivity | 11%
|
| DMEPOS | DME + prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies | 11%
|
| EEG | electroencephalogram | 11%
|
| ER | external rotation | 11%
|
| F | Fair (muscle strength grade 3) | 11%
|
| F/U | follow up | 11%
|
| GSW | gunshot wound | 11%
|
| HOB | head of bed | 11%
|
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy | 11%
|
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus | 11%
|
| CTR | carpal tunnel release | 5%
|
| CMS | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | 5%
|
| CTRS | Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 5%
|
| CXR | chest x-ray | 5%
|
| CHI | closed head injury | 5%
|
| C/O | complaints of | 5%
|
| CBC | complete blood count | 5%
|
| CRPS | complex regional pain syndrome | 5%
|
| CPM | continuous passive motion | 5%
|
| CCU | coronary (cardiac) care unit | 5%
|
| CST | craniosacral therapist | 5%
|
| CTD | cumulative trauma disorder | 5%
|
| CPT | Current Procedural Terminology | 5%
|
| DOA | date of admission | 5%
|
| d | day | 5%
|
| DTR | deep tendon reflex | 5%
|
| DJD | degenerative joint disease | 5%
|
| DRUJ | distal radioulnar joint | 5%
|
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion | 5%
|
| EMG | electromyogram | 5%
|
| EOB | explanation of benefits | 5%
|
| f | female | 5%
|
| FUO | fever of unknown origin | 5%
|
| FM | fine motor | 5%
|
| FCE | functional capacity evaluation | 5%
|
| GAD | generalized anxiety disorder | 5%
|
| HOH | hand-over-hand | 5%
|
| HOH | hard of hearing | 5%
|
| HA; H/A | headache | 5%
|
| HEP | home exercise program | 5%
|
| HS | bedtime | 0%
|
| Ⓓ | dependant | 0%
|
| DD | developmental disability | 0%
|
| DRG | diagnostic related group | 0%
|
| D&C | dilation and curettage | 0%
|
| ECT | electroconvulsive therapy | 0%
|
| EHR | electronic health record | 0%
|
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol | 0%
|
| FERPA | Family Education Rights and Privacy Act | 0%
|
| FBS | fasting blood sugar | 0%
|
| HIB | harassment, intimidation, bullying | 0%
|
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat | 0%
|
| HBV | hepatitis B virus | 0%
|
| H&P | history and physical | 0%
|
| HHA | home health agency | 0%
|
| HIPPA | Home Insurance Portability and Accountability | 0%
|
| HP | hot pack | 0%
|