You Leave Me Breathless
Term for breathing
pnea
the blood work used to determine the level of oxygenation in the blood
ABG
What is a PFT
pulmonary function test
inflammation of the bronchi
bronchitis
term for a surgical repair of the nose
rhinoplasty
Term for listening to
Auscultation
What does CXR stand for
chest x ray
What does TB stand for
Tuberculosis
inflammation of the pleura around the lungs
pleurisy
term for a nose bleed
epistaxis
Term for over extending of the lungs
hyperventilation
What does MDI stand for
metered dose inhaler
How do you don PPE
start with hand hygiene, then put on the gown, followed by the mask or respirator, next the goggles or face shield, and finally the gloves, ensuring the gloves extend over the gown's cuffs
this is a sars virus that can cause loss of taste and smell
COVID
provider that specializes in the Ears nose and throat
ENT
term for painful breathing
dyspnea
What does COPD stand for
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What is the order for doffing PPE
Gloves, Gown, Eye Protection (face shield or goggles), and finally, the Mask or Respirator
this is a runny nose
rhinorrhea
term that refers to upper respiratory infection
URI
term for normal breathing
eupnea
What does c & s stand for
culture and sensitivity
What does ARDS stand for
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose
coryza
what doe the letters nc mean
nasal cannula