1. Survey of Health Science Nov. 13&14 0021a STAT Have your flash cards and abbreviation list on your desk. Wait for instructions.

2. Content Objective: Students will learn 26 common medical abbreviations used in health care. Students will understand the importance of using medical abbreviations accurately in health care. Today’s Agenda Abbreviation notes Create sentences share Review Military NEXT CLASS-Military time/Medical Abbreviation TEST

4. Medical abbreviation notes I & O Intake and Output Checks fluid balance of the body. Measures what is going in -- - comes out Measures clear fluids Can indicate serious health problems. NPO/po Nothing by mouth/by mouth Why NPO? Prior to surgery Treatments Certain blood tests Some diagnosis

5. BRP Bathroom privileges Medical abbreviations OOB Out of bed Maintains proper body function. Circulation Digestion Muscle tone Mental health Patient is allowed to use the bathroom on their own. Pt. not allowed Prevent pt falls.