Questions: ABBREVIATIONS 12.7 Match each abbreviation with the definition. Match each term with the definition. 1. arterial blood gas 2. acid-fast bacillus 3. acute respiratory distress syndrome or adult respiratory distress syndrome 4. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 5. continuous positive airway pressure 6. lower respiratory tract 7. metered dose inhaler 8. pulmonary function test

The answer is as follows:

1. arterial blood gas - ABG
2. acid-fast bacillus - AFB
3. acute respiratory distress syndrome or adult respiratory distress syndrome - ARDS
4. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - COPD
5. continuous positive airway pressure - CPAP
6. lower respiratory tract - LRT
7. metered dose inhaler - MDI
8. pulmonary function test - PFT

Explanation:

1. ABG (arterial blood gas) is a test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
2. AFB (acid-fast bacillus) refers to a type of bacteria that is resistant to decolorization by acids during staining procedures.
3. ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome or adult respiratory distress syndrome) is a severe lung condition causing respiratory failure.
4. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that obstructs airflow from the lungs.
5. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a treatment that uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open.
6. LRT (lower respiratory tract) includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
7. MDI (metered dose inhaler) is a device that delivers a specific amount of medication to the lungs.
8. PFT (pulmonary function test) measures how well the lungs are working.