abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABGs
A
arterial blood gasses
2
Q
ARDs
A
acute respiratory distress syndrome
3
Q
BP
A
blood pressure
4
Q
BS
A
breathing sounds, bowel sounds, blood sugar
5
Q
BVM
A
bag valve mask
6
Q
CF
A
cystic fibrosis
7
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
8
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
9
Q
CPAP
A
continuous postive airway pressure
10
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
11
Q
C&S
A
culture and sensitivity
12
Q
CXR
A
chest x-ray
13
Q
DTP
A
diphtheria, tetanus,pertussis
14
Q
ER
A
emergency room
15
Q
ET
A
endotracheal
16
Q
NC
A
nasal cannula
17
Q
O2
A
oxygen
18
Q
PE
A
pulmonary embolism
19
Q
PFT
A
pulmonary function test
20
Q
pt
A
patient
21
Q
RSV
A
respiratory function therapy
22
Q
RT
A
respiratory therapy
