Respiratory Abbreviations/Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
ABGs
A
Arterial Blood Gases
2
Q
COPD
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
3
Q
CXR
A
Chest X-ray
4
Q
PE
A
Pulmonary Embolism
5
Q
PF
A
Peak Flow
6
Q
PFT
A
Pulmonary Function Testing
7
Q
URI
A
Upper Respiratory Infection
8
Q
TB
A
Tuberculosis
9
Q
T & A
A
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
10
Q
CPAP
A
Continues Positive Airway Pressure
11
Q
Bradypnea
A
Slow Breathing
12
Q
Tachypnea
A
Fast Breathing
13
Q
Apnea
A
Absence of Breathing
14
Q
Dyspnea
A
Difficulty Breathing
15
Q
Orthopnea
A
Difficulty Breathing while Laying Down
