Acronyms, Mnemonics, Abbreviations Flashcards

Need to know acronyms, mnemonics, and abbreviations.

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A, A’, P

A
  • *A**ssessment (Problem)
  • *A**nticipated Problem
  • *P**lan
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AED

A

Automated External Defibrillator

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ASR

A

Acute Stress Response

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AVPU

A
  • *A**wake
  • *V**erbal
  • *P**ain
  • *U**nresponsive
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5
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BE FAST

A
  • *B**alance
  • *E**yes
  • *F**ace
  • *A**rms
  • *S**peech
  • *T**ime
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BLS

A

Basic Life Support

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7
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BVM

A

Bag Valve Mask

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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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9
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CSM

A
  • *C**irculation
  • *S**ensation
  • *M**otor
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10
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HACE

A

High Altitude Cerebral Edema

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HAPE

A

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema

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12
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LOC

A

Level Of Consciousness

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13
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MDI

A

Metered Dose Inhaler

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14
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MOI

A

Mechanism Of Injury

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15
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NSAID

A

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

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16
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PAS

A

Patient Assessment System

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PPV

A

Positive Pressure Ventilations

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PROP

A
  • *P**osition of Comfort
  • *R**eassurance
  • *O**xygen (Best Available)
  • *P**PV
19
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RICE

A
  • *R**est
  • *I**ce
  • *C**ompression
  • *E**levation
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S/Sx

A

Signs & Symptoms

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SAMPLE

A
  • *S**ymptoms
  • *A**llergies
  • *M**edications
  • *P**ertinent History
  • *L**ast Ins/Outs
  • *E**vents
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STOPEATS

A
  • *S**ugar
  • *T**emperature
  • *O**xygen
  • *P**ressure
  • *E**lectricity
  • *A**ltitude
  • *T**oxins
  • *S**alts
23
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TBI

A

Traumatic Brain Injury

24
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↑ ICP

A

Increased Intracranial Pressure

25
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SOAP

A
  • *S**ubjective
  • *O**bjective
  • *A**ssessment
  • *P**lan