Respiratory System Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABGs
A
arterial blood gases
2
Q
AIDS
A
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
3
Q
ARDS
A
acute respiratory distress syndrome
4
Q
CA
A
cancer; chronological age; cardiac arrest
5
Q
CF
A
cystic fibrosis
6
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
7
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
8
Q
CPAP
A
continuous positive airway pressure
9
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
10
Q
CT
A
computed tomography
11
Q
DPT
A
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
12
Q
Dx
A
diagnosis
13
Q
FEV1
A
forced expiratory volume in one second
14
Q
FVC
A
forced vita capacity
15
Q
HF
A
heart failure
