Unit 9: Respiratory System-Abbreviations

Question 1

ABG

Answer 1

arterial blood gas

Question 2

ARDS

Answer 2

adult respiratory distress syndrome

Question 3

BiPAP

Answer 3

bi-level positive airway pressure

Question 4

BPD

Answer 4

bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Question 5

BS

Answer 5

breath sounds

Question 6

Bx

Answer 6

biopsy

Question 7

CF

Answer 7

cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system

Question 8

CO2

Answer 8

carbon dioxide

Question 9

COPD

Answer 9

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 10

CPAP

Answer 10

continuous positive airway pressure, treatment for sleep apnea

Question 11

CPR

Answer 11

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 12

CXR

Answer 12

chest x-ray

Question 13

DPT

Answer 13

diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

Question 14

ET

Answer 14

endotracheal

Question 15

ETT

Answer 15

endotracheal tube

Question 16

IRDS

Answer 16

infant respiratory distress syndrome

Question 17

LTB

Answer 17

laryngotracheobronchitis

Question 18

O2

Answer 18

oxygen

Question 19

OSA

Answer 19

obstructive sleep apnea

Question 20

PE

Answer 20

pulmonary embolism

Question 21

PFT

Answer 21

pulmonary function test

Question 22

PSG

Answer 22

polysomnography

Question 23

SIDS

Answer 23

sudden infant death syndrome

Question 24

SOB

Answer 24

shortness of breath

Question 25

T&A

Answer 25

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

Question 26

TB

Answer 26

tuberculosis

Question 27

URI

Answer 27

upper respiratory infecton

Question 28

V/Q

Answer 28

ventilation-perfusion ratio