Activity Director Basic Practice Test 2026 – Complete Exam Preparation

NKA means No Known Allergies. This shorthand is used in medical records to indicate that, based on the patient’s report and available history, there are no documented allergies to meds, foods, latex, or other substances. It’s a quick way to communicate safety information to clinicians at intake or before procedures. However, it isn’t a guarantee that no allergies exist—if a reaction is later reported or new information becomes available, the record should be updated. The other phrases listed aren’t standard terminology for this concept.