SECC RC terminology Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| a.c. | before meals |
| AFB | acid fast bacillus |
| AIDS | aquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| Ant. | anterior |
| AP | anterior posterior |
| ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| ARF | acute respiratory failure |
| ASHD | Arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| A-V | atriovenous, atrioventricular |
| BE | Base excess |
| BID | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure, bronchopleural |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BSA | body surface area |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| c | with |
| CA | cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | cheif complaint |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO | cardiac output |
| COPD | cronic obstructive pulmondary disease |
| CPR | cardio pulmonary resuscitation |
| CPT | chest physical therapy |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| DC | discontinue |
| diff | white cell differential |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ECMO | extracorporeal membrane oxygenation |
| ED | emergency department |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ET | endotracheal tube |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fx | fracture |
| GI | gastro intestinal |
| grav I | Pregnancy one |
| GSW | gunshot wound |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| h.s. | at bedtime |
| Hx | history |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| General Abbreviations: P | Pressure |
| General Abbreviations: V | volume |
| General Abbreviations: f | frequency of breathing |
| General Abbreviations: t | time |
| Gas Phase Symbols: V | Gas volume |
| Gas Phase Symbols: F | Fractional concentration |
| Gas Phase Symbols: A | Alveolar |
| Gas Phase Symbols: B | barometric |
| Gas Phase Symbols: E | Expired |
| Gas Phase Symbols: DS | dead space |
| Gas Phase Symbols: L | lung |
| Gas Phase Symbols: I | Inspired |
| Gas Phase Symbols: T | tidal |
| Blood Phase Symbols: Q | volume of blood |
| Blood Phase Symbols: C | concentration in blood phase |
| Blood Phase Symbols: S | saturation in blood phase |
| Blood Phase Symbols: a | arterial |
| Blood Phase Symbols: c | capillary |
| Blood Phase Symbols: p | pulmonary |
| Blood Phase Symbols: v | venous |
| Blood Phase Symbols: s | shunt |
| Mechanics of breathing symbols: C | compliance |
| Mechanics of breathing symbols: G | conductance |
| Mechanics of breathing symbols: R | resistance |
| Mechanics of breathing symbols: W | work |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: A | alveolar |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: ab | abdomen |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: am | ambient |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: ao | airway opening |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: aw | airway |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: B | barometric |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: as (bs) | body surface |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: di | diaphragm |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: dyn | dynamic |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: E | expiratory |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: El (el) | elastic |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: es | esophageal |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: L | transpulmonary |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: m | mouth |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: max | maximum |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: pl | pleural |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: rs | respiratory system |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: st | static |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: tm | transmural |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: W | chest wall |
| Program abbreviations: SRT | Student respiratory therapist |
| Program abbreviations: CRT | certified respiratory therapist |
| Program abbreviations: RRT | registered respiratory therapist |
| Program abbreviations: RRT-NPS | registered respiratory therapist neo natal specialist |
| Program abbreviations: CPFT | certified pulmonary function technologist |
| Program abbreviations: RPFT | registered pulmonary function technologist |
| Program abbreviations: NBRC | national board of respiratory care |
| Program abbreviations: AARC | american association of respiratory care |
| Program abbreviations: CoARC | commission on accredation for respiratory care |
| Program abbreviations: SACS | Southern association of colleges and schools |
| Program abbreviations: KCTCS | Kentucky community and technical college system |
| Program abbreviations: RPSGT | |
| Program abbreviations: KSRC | |
| Prefixes: Hypo | deficient |
| Prefixes: Hyper | above |
| Prefixes: Tachy | fast |
| Prefixes: a | lack of |
| Prefixes: Endo | within |
| Prefixes: Vaso | vessel |
| Prefixes: Broncho | Bronchi |
| Prefixes: Pneumo | pertaining to the Lungs |
| Prefixes: Cyan | dark blue |
| Prefixes: Pulmo | related to the lungs |
| Prefixes: Thora | pertaining to the upper chest |
| Prefixes: Rhino | pertaining to the nose |
| Prefixes: Hemo | blood |
| Prefixes: naso | Nose |
| Prefixes: Pyo | pus |
| Prefixes: Myo | relating to the muscle |
| Prefixes: Epi | on, upon |
| Prefixes: Histo | Tissue |
| Prefixes: Trache | trachea |
| Prefixes: Spiro | Breath |
| Prefixes: An | not, without |
| Prefixes: Thyro | thyroid |
| Prefixes: Supra | Above, excessive |
| suffixes: centesis | surgical procedure for aspiration |
| suffixes: ectomy | surgical operation to remove a bodily part, excision |
| suffixes: itis | inflammation |
| suffixes: osis | condition, disease |
| suffixes: otomy | incision |
| suffixes: scope | instrument |
| suffixes: pnea | breathing |
| suffixes: meter | neasurement |
| suffixes: plasty | reconstruction, surgical repair |
| suffixes: us | pertaining to |
| suffixes: extasis | dialation, expansion |
| Mechanics of breathing modify: rc | rib cage |
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