Medical Slang Flashcards
1
Q
Afib
A
Atrial fibrillation, irregular and rapid heartbeats.
2
Q
Bagging
A
Helping a patient breathe using a squeeze bag attached to a face mask.
3
Q
C-Section
A
Cesarean section, where a baby is delivered through an abdominal and uterine incision.
4
Q
Detox
A
Detoxification, the removal of toxins from the body, such as drugs or alcohol.
5
Q
Exam
A
Examination
6
Q
Foley
A
A catheter inserted into the bladder to help with urinary drainage.
7
Q
GSW
A
Gunshot Wound
8
Q
LABS
A
Laboratory work or tests.
9
Q
MVA
A
Motor Vehicle Accident
10
Q
Nitro
A
Nitroglycerin
11
Q
O Sign
A
A patient who is unconscious and open-mouthed.
12
Q
OD’d
A
Overdosed
13
Q
Script
A
Prescription
14
Q
Stat
A
Immediately
15
Q
Thready
A
Shallow and weak, particularly in reference to a person’s pulse.
