Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Respiratory System Flashcards
What means ARDS?
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
What means CAP?
Community Acquired Pneumonia.
What means CF?
Cystic Fibrosis.
What means CO2?
Carbon Dioxide.
What means COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
What means CPAP?
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.
What means CXR?
Chest X-Ray.
What means LLL?
Left Lower Lobe (of lung).
What means LUL?
Left Upper Lobe (of lung).
What means NG Tube?
Nasogastric tube.
What means O2?
Oxygen.
What means OSA?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
What means PE?
Pulmonary Embolism.
What means PFT?
Pulmonary Function Test.
What means PNA?
Pneumonia.
What means PPD?
Tuberculin Skin Test (stands for purified protein derivative)
What means RLL?
Right Lower Lobe (of lung)
What means RUL?
Right Upper Lobe (of lung)
What means SOB?
Shortness of Breath.
What means TB?
Tuberculosis.
What means URI?
Upper Respiratory Infection.
