Respiratory Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABGs
A
arterial blood gases
2
Q
AFB
A
acid-fast bacillus
3
Q
ARDS
A
acute respiratory distress syndrome
4
Q
CF
A
cystic fibrosis
5
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
6
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
7
Q
CPAP
A
continuous positive airway pressure
8
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
9
Q
C&S
A
culture and sensitivity
10
Q
CTA
A
clear to auscultation
11
Q
CXR
A
chest x-ray
12
Q
DPT
A
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
13
Q
ERV
A
expiratory reserve
14
Q
FEV1
A
forced expiratory volume in 1 second
15
Q
FVC
A
forced vital capacity
