Common Abbreviations

Question 1

CPR

Answer 1

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 2

AED

Answer 2

Automated external defibrillator

Question 3

BVM

Answer 3

Bag valve mask

Question 4

ALS

Answer 4

Advanced life support

Question 5

BLS

Answer 5

Basic life support

Question 6

EKG

Answer 6

Electrocardiogram

Question 7

PPE

Answer 7

Personal protective equipment

Question 8

ROSC

Answer 8

Return of spontaneous circulation

Question 9

SAMPLE

Answer 9

Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to the incident

Question 10

OPQRST

Answer 10

Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time

Question 11

DCAP-BTLS

Answer 11

Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling

Question 12

AVPU

Answer 12

Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive

Question 13

LOC

Answer 13

Level of consciousness

Question 14

ICS

Answer 14

Incident command system

Question 15

HIPAA

Answer 15

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Question 16

A&P

Answer 16

Anatomy and Physiology

Question 17

AAA

Answer 17

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Question 18

abd

Answer 18

Abdomen

Question 19

ABC’s

Answer 19

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Question 20

ac

Answer 20

Before meals

Question 21

ACLS

Answer 21

Advanced cardiac life support

Question 22

ADL’s

Answer 22

Activity/activities of daily living

Question 23

Ad lib

Answer 23

As desired

Question 24

AF, A-fib

Answer 24

Atrial fibrillation

Question 25

AICD

Answer 25

Automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator