Unit 9: Respiratory System-Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABG
A
arterial blood gas
2
Q
ARDS
A
adult respiratory distress syndrome
3
Q
BiPAP
A
bi-level positive airway pressure
4
Q
BPD
A
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
5
Q
BS
A
breath sounds
6
Q
Bx
A
biopsy
7
Q
CF
A
cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system
8
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
9
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
10
Q
CPAP
A
continuous positive airway pressure, treatment for sleep apnea
11
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
12
Q
CXR
A
chest x-ray
13
Q
DPT
A
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
14
Q
ET
A
endotracheal
15
Q
ETT
A
endotracheal tube
