Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
What means ARDS?
A
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
2
Q
What means CAP?
A
Community Acquired Pneumonia.
3
Q
What means CF?
A
Cystic Fibrosis.
4
Q
What means CO2?
A
Carbon Dioxide.
5
Q
What means COPD?
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
6
Q
What means CPAP?
A
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.
7
Q
What means CXR?
A
Chest X-Ray.
8
Q
What means LLL?
A
Left Lower Lobe (of lung).
9
Q
What means LUL?
A
Left Upper Lobe (of lung).
10
Q
What means NG Tube?
A
Nasogastric tube.
11
Q
What means O2?
A
Oxygen.
12
Q
What means OSA?
A
Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
13
Q
What means PE?
A
Pulmonary Embolism.
14
Q
What means PFT?
A
Pulmonary Function Test.
15
Q
What means PNA?
A
Pneumonia.
