Chap 7 Abbrev & Mean Word Scramble
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Chap 7 Abbreviations | Chap 7 Abbreviation Meanings |
ABGs | arterial blood gases |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus (TB organism) |
AP | anteroposterior |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CT scan | computed tomography scan |
CXR | chest x-ray, chest radiograph |
DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
HMD | hyaline membrane disease |
IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
MRI scan | magnetic resonance imaging scan |
NMTs | nebulized mist treatments |
O2 | oxygen |
PA | posteroanterior; pernicious anemia |
Pco2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
PCP | Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
PFT | pulmonary function test |
pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
Po2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
RD | respiratory distress |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
Sao2 | arterial oxygen saturation |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
SOB | shortness of breath |
T & A | tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy |
TB | tuberculosis |
TPR | temperature, pulse, & respiration |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
VC | vital capacity |
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