Abbreviations - C

Question 1

CXR

Answer 1

CHEST X-RAY

Question 2

CCF/CHF

Answer 2

congestive cardiac failure - a long-term condition that happens when your heart can’t pump blood well enough to give your body a normal supply

Question 3

CFS

Answer 3

chronic fatigue syndrome

Question 4

CABG

Answer 4

coronary artery bypass graft - a surgery whereby a blood vessel from another part of the body (usually the chest, leg or arm) is attached to the coronary artery above and below the narrowed area or blockage to treat CAD

Question 5

CAD

Answer 5

coronary artery disease - the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the walls of the heart arteries

Question 6

cap

Answer 6

capsule

Question 7

CBRI

Answer 7

chemical, biological, radiological, infection

Question 7

CCP

Answer 7

critical care paramedic

Question 8

CCU

Answer 8

coronary care unit

Question 9

CF

Answer 9

cystic fibrosis - an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs

Question 10

C/I

Answer 10

contraindication - a condition or circumstance that suggests or indicates that a particular technique or drug should not be used in the case in question

Question 11

CNS

Answer 11

central nervous system

Question 12

c/o

Answer 12

complaining of

Question 13

CO

Answer 13

carbon monoxide

Question 14

CO2

Answer 14

carbon dioxide

Question 15

COPD

Answer 15

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems

Question 16

CPAP

Answer 16

continuous positive airway pressure - a machine that uses mild air pressure to keep breathing airways open while you sleep

Question 17

c/t

Answer 17

called to

Question 18

CPG

Answer 18

clinical practice guidelines

Question 19

CPP

Answer 19

cerebral perfusion pressure - blood flow to the brain

Question 20

CPR

Answer 20

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 21

CSF

Answer 21

cerebrospinal fluid

Question 22

CT

Answer 22

computerised tomography

Question 23

CVA

Answer 23

cerebrovascular accident

Question 24

CVL

Answer 24

central venous line