Chapter 7 Respiratory System [Abbreviations] Flashcards
1
Q
ABGs
A
arterial blood gases
2
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
3
Q
ARDS
A
adult (or acute) respiratory distress syndrome
4
Q
Bronch
A
bronchoscopy
5
Q
CF
A
cystic fibrosis
6
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
7
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
8
Q
СРАР
A
continuous positive airway pressure
9
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
10
Q
C&S
A
culture and sensitivity
11
Q
CTA
A
clear to auscultation
12
Q
CXR
A
chest X-ray
13
Q
d
A
day
14
Q
DOE
A
dyspnea on exertion
15
Q
DPT
A
diphtheria
pertussis
tetanus injection
16
Q
ENT
A
ear, nose, and throat
17
Q
ERV
A
expiratory reserve volume
18
Q
flu
A
influenza
19
Q
FRC
A
functional residual capacity
20
Q
HMD
A
hyaline membrane disease
21
Q
IC
A
inspiratory capacity