Abbreviations- Unit 5 Flashcards
1
Q
BS
A
breath sounds
2
Q
CF
A
cystic fibrosis
- passed down in families
- thick, sticky mucus that builds up in the lungs and digestive system
- most common in children and young adults
- life threatening; average life span about 37 years
3
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- used to describe airflow limitations
4
Q
PE
A
pulmonary embolism
- blockage caused by blood clots in the lungs
- can be life threatening, but treatable with medications if detected early
5
Q
SIDS
A
sudden infant death syndrome
6
Q
TB
A
tuberculosis
- infectious disease that attacks the lungs
7
Q
URI
A
upper respiratory infection (common cold)
8
Q
PCN
A
penicillin
9
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
10
Q
O2
A
oxygen
11
Q
RT
A
respiratory therapy
12
Q
SOB
A
short of breath
13
Q
DNR
A
do not resuscitate
14
Q
DOA
A
dead on arrival
15
Q
T&A
A
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
