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A/A - P Flashcards

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PACE Plan

A

Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency (for HLZ operations)

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PALS

A

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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PCI

A

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

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PCR

A

Patient Care Report

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PD

A

Peritoneal Dialysis

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PE

A

Pulmonary Embolism

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PEA

A

Pulseless Electrical Activity

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PEEP

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Positive End-Expiratory Pressure

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PGCS

A

Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale

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PICC

A

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

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PMHx

A

Past Medical History

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PO

A

per os (Latin for “by mouth”)(oral adminstration)

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POL

A

Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants

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PPE

A

Personal Protective Equipment

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PPM CO

A

Parts per Million Carbon Monoxide measurement

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PR

A

Per Rectum

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PRN

A

Pre re nata (Latin for “when necessary) and/or As needed

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Pt

A

Patient

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6 Ps

A

Pain, Pulselessness, Pallor, Paresthesia, Paralysis, Poikilothermia

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RLL

A

Right Lower Lobe

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RLQ

A

Right Lower Quadrant

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RN

A

Registered Nurse

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RODS

A

Restricted Mouth Opening, Obstruction, Disrupted/Distorted Airway, Still Lung/Cervical Spine (difficult extraglottic device)

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RR

A

Respiratory Rate

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RSI

A

Rapid Sequence Induction OR Rapid Sequence Intubation

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RT

A

Respratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Practioner)

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RUQ

A

Right Upper Quadrant

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