A-C

Question 1

ABG

Answer 1

Arterial Blood Gasses

Measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in blood.

Question 2

ABO

Answer 2

Blood typing

Method to tell blood type

Question 3

ACD

Answer 3

Acid Citrate Dextrose

Solution of citric acid, sodium citrate, and dextrose.

Question 4

AED

Answer 4

Automated External Defibrillator

Portable device that measures heart rhythm.

Question 5

AIDS

Answer 5

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Advanced stage of HIV.

Question 6

APTT

Answer 6

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

Test commonly given after taking blood thinners.

Question 7

AVF

Answer 7

Arteriovenous Shunt

Abnormal passageway between artery and vein. Aka fistula.

Question 8

BBP

Answer 8

Blood-Borne Pathogen

Viruses or bacteria carried in blood.

Question 9

BC or B/C

Answer 9

Blood Culture

A test used to detect infections in the bloodstream.

Question 10

BIL

Answer 10

Bilirubin

Brownish yellow substance in bile.

Question 11

BT

Answer 11

Bleeding Time

Test performed to assess platelet function.

Question 12

BUN

Answer 12

Blood Urea Nitrogen

Question 13

Ca

Answer 13

Calcium

Question 14

CBC

Answer 14

Complete Blood Count

Provides information about the types and numbers of cells in the body.

Question 15

CHOL

Answer 15

Cholesterol

Question 16

CK

Answer 16

Creatine Kinase

Enzyme found mainly in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle.