Chapter 7 Respiratory- Abbreviations Flashcards by Jessica Balderas | Brainscape

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ARDS

A

Adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome

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Bronch

A

Bronchoscopy

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CO2

A

Carbon dioxide

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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C&S

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Culture and sensitivity

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CTA

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Clear to auscultation

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CXR

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Chest X-ray

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DOE

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Dyspnea on exertion

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DPT

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Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus injection

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ENT

A

Ear, nose, and throat

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ERV

A

Exploratory reserve volume

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FRC

A

Functional residual capacity

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HMD

A

Hyaline membrane disease

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IC

A

Inspiratory capacity

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IPPB

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Intermittent positive pressure breathing

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IRDS

A

Infant respiratory distress syndrome

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IRV

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Inspiratory reserve volume

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LLL

A

Left lower lobe

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LUL

A

Left upper lobe

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MDI

A

Metered-dose inhalar

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O2

A

Oxygen

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PCP

A

Pneumocystis pneumonia

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PFT

A

Pulmonary function test

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PPD

A

Purified protein derivative

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R

A

Respiration

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RA

A

Room air

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RDS

A

Respiratory distress syndrome

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RLL

A

Right lower lobe

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RML

A

Right middle lobe

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RRT

A

Registered respiratory therapist

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RV

A

Reserve volume

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RUL

A

Right upper lobe

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SARS

A

Severe acute respiratory syndrome

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SIDS

A

Sudden infant death syndrome

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SOB

A

Shortness of breath

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TB

A

Tuberculosis

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TLC

A

Total lung capacity

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TPR

A

Temperature, pulse, respiration

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TV

A

Tidal volume

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URI

A

Upper respiratory infection

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VC

A

Vital capacity

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ABGs

A

Arterial blood gases