Acronyms, Mnemonics, Abbreviations Flashcards
Need to know acronyms, mnemonics, and abbreviations.
1
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A, A’, P
A
- *A**ssessment (Problem)
- *A**nticipated Problem
- *P**lan
2
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AED
A
Automated External Defibrillator
3
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ASR
A
Acute Stress Response
4
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AVPU
A
- *A**wake
- *V**erbal
- *P**ain
- *U**nresponsive
5
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BE FAST
A
- *B**alance
- *E**yes
- *F**ace
- *A**rms
- *S**peech
- *T**ime
6
Q
BLS
A
Basic Life Support
7
Q
BVM
A
Bag Valve Mask
8
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CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
9
Q
CSM
A
- *C**irculation
- *S**ensation
- *M**otor
10
Q
HACE
A
High Altitude Cerebral Edema
11
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HAPE
A
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
12
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LOC
A
Level Of Consciousness
13
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MDI
A
Metered Dose Inhaler
14
Q
MOI
A
Mechanism Of Injury
15
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NSAID
A
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
16
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PAS
A
Patient Assessment System
17
Q
PPV
A
Positive Pressure Ventilations
18
Q
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
20
Q
S/Sx
A
Signs & Symptoms
21
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SAMPLE
A
- *S**ymptoms
- *A**llergies
- *M**edications
- *P**ertinent History
- *L**ast Ins/Outs
- *E**vents
22
Q
STOPEATS
A
- *S**ugar
- *T**emperature
- *O**xygen
- *P**ressure
- *E**lectricity
- *A**ltitude
- *T**oxins
- *S**alts
23
Q
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
