Abbreviations Flashcards
(34 cards)
1
Q
Bradycardia
A
Slow heart rate
2
Q
Tachycardia
A
Increased heart rate
3
Q
Bradypnea
A
Hypoventilation
4
Q
Apnea
A
suspension of external breathing
5
Q
Tachypnea
A
Hyperventilation
6
Q
Diaphoresis
A
Sweating
7
Q
Epistaxis
A
Nose Bleed
8
Q
Fibrosis
A
Scar Tissue
9
Q
Pallor
A
Pale color of the skin
10
Q
HTN
A
Hypertension
11
Q
ICP
A
Intracranial Pressure
12
Q
CSF
A
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
13
Q
Trendelenburg
A
Supine with the legs higher than the head
14
Q
NIDDM
A
Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
15
Q
IDDM
A
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
16
Q
)2
A
Oxygen
17
Q
CO2
A
Carbon Dioxide
18
Q
TIA
A
Transient Ischemic Attacks
19
Q
COPD
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
20
Q
AEIOU TIPS
A
Alcohol, Epilepsy, Insulin, Overdose, Uremia, Trauma, Infarction, Poisoning, Sepsis
21
Q
P/W/D
A
Pink Warm Dry
22
Q
MCI
A
Mild Cognitive Impairment
23
Q
mmHg
A
Millimeters of mercury
24
Q
ACS
A
Acute Coronary Syndrome
25
MI
Myocardia infarction
26
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
27
DRT
Distention, Rigity, Tenderness
28
DCAP BLS TIC
Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Penetrations, Burns, Lacerations, Swelling, Tenderness, Instability, Crepitus
29
PMS
Pulse Motor Sensation
30
OPQRST
Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time
31
AMPLE
Allergies, Medication, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events
32
AVPU
Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unconscious
33
LOC
Level of Consciousness
34
METHANE
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M – Major Incident Identified
E – Exact Location
T – Type of Incident
H – Hazards
A – Access Routes
N – Number, Type and Severity of Casualties
E – Emergency Services Required
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