ACLS Abbreviations Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does ACE stand for?

Acute coronary enzyme

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (correct)

Angiotensin-calcium enzyme

Adrenaline converting enzyme

What is ACLS?

Angioplasty Cardiovascular Life Support

Acute Care Life Support

Advanced Care Life Support

Advanced Cardiovascular life support (correct)

ACS refers to what?

Advanced coronary syndrome

Acute cardiac syndrome

Alternating cardiac syndrome

Acute coronary syndrome (correct)

What does AED stand for?

Automated external defibrillator Signup and view all the answers

AHF stands for?

Acute heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What does AIVR stand for?

Accelerated idioventricular rhythm Signup and view all the answers

AMI refers to what term?

Acute myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What does aPTT stand for?

Activated partial thromboplastin time Signup and view all the answers

What does AV stand for?

Atrioventricular Signup and view all the answers

BLS stands for?

Basic life support Signup and view all the answers

What does CARES stand for?

Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival Signup and view all the answers

What does CCF mean?

Chest compression fraction Signup and view all the answers

CPR stands for?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does CPSS stand for?

Cincinnati prehospital Stroke Scale Signup and view all the answers

What does CQI stand for?

Continuous Quality improvement Signup and view all the answers

CT refers to?

Computed tomography Signup and view all the answers

DNAR means?

Do not attempt resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does ECG stand for?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

ED stands for?

Emergency department Signup and view all the answers

What does EMS stand for?

Emergency medical services Signup and view all the answers

What does ET refer to?

Endotracheal Signup and view all the answers

FDA is an abbreviation for?

Food and Drug Administration Signup and view all the answers

What does FIO2 stand for?

Fraction of inspired oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What does GI stand for?

Gastrointestinal Signup and view all the answers

ICU stands for?

Intensive care unit Signup and view all the answers

What does INR stand for?

International normalized ratio Signup and view all the answers

What does IO refer to?

Intraosseous Signup and view all the answers

IV stands for?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does LV stand for?

Left ventricle or left ventricular Signup and view all the answers

MA refers to?

Milliamperes Signup and view all the answers

What does MACE stand for?

Major adverse cardiac events Signup and view all the answers

What does MET stand for?

Medical emergency team Signup and view all the answers

MI refers to?

Myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What does mm Hg represent?

Millimeters of mercury Signup and view all the answers

NIH refers to?

National Institute of Health Signup and view all the answers

What does NIHSS stand for?

National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Signup and view all the answers

NINDS stands for?

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Signup and view all the answers

What does NPA refer to?

Nasopharyngeal airway Signup and view all the answers

NSAID stands for?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug Signup and view all the answers

NSTE-ACS refers to?

Non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes Signup and view all the answers

NSTEMI stands for?

Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What does OPA stand for?

Oropharyngeal airway Signup and view all the answers

PaCO2 refers to?

Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood Signup and view all the answers

What does PCI stand for?

Percutaneous coronary intervention Signup and view all the answers

PE refers to?

Pulmonary embolism Signup and view all the answers

PEA stands for?

Pulseless Electrical Activity Signup and view all the answers

PETCO2 refers to?

Partial Pressure of end-tidal carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What does PT stand for?

Prothrombin time Signup and view all the answers

What does pVT stand for?

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

What does ROSC stand for?

Return of Spontaneous Circulation Signup and view all the answers

What does RRT stand for?

Rapid Response Team Signup and view all the answers

What does rtPA stand for?

Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator Signup and view all the answers

What does RV stand for?

Right ventricle or right ventricular Signup and view all the answers

SBP stands for?

Systolic Blood Pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does STEMI stand for?

ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What does SVT stand for?

Supraventricular tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

What does TCP stand for?

Transcutaneous pacing Signup and view all the answers

TTM stands for?

Targeted temperature management Signup and view all the answers

UA stands for?

Unstable Angina Signup and view all the answers

VF stands for?

Ventricular fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

VT stands for?

Ventricular tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ACLS Abbreviations Overview

ACE: Angiotensin-converting enzyme, plays a crucial role in blood pressure regulation and fluid balance.
ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, essential protocols for managing cardiac emergencies.
ACS: Acute Coronary Syndrome, a spectrum of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart.
AED: Automated External Defibrillator, a device that assesses heart rhythms and delivers shocks if necessary.
AHF: Acute Heart Failure, a rapid onset of heart failure symptoms requiring immediate treatment.
AIVR: Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm, a heart rhythm that can occur in various cardiac settings.
AMI: Acute Myocardial Infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, resulting from blocked blood flow to the heart.
aPTT: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time, a blood test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot.
AV: Atrioventricular, referring to the electrical connection between the atria and ventricles of the heart.

Basic Life Support and Resuscitation

BLS: Basic Life Support, fundamental skills like checking responsiveness and performing CPR.
CARES: Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival, a database for tracking and improving cardiac arrest survival rates.
CCF: Chest Compression Fraction, a measure of the percentage of time during CPR that compressions are being made.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, lifesaving technique to restore heartbeat and breathing.
CPSS: Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, a tool for identifying stroke symptoms in the prehospital setting.
CQI: Continuous Quality Improvement, a systematic approach to improving healthcare services.

Diagnostic and Treatment Measures

CT: Computed Tomography, imaging used for diagnostic assessment of various medical conditions.
DNAR: Do Not Attempt Resuscitation, a clinical order indicating that efforts to resuscitate are not to be undertaken.
ECG: Electrocardiogram, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
ED: Emergency Department, the hospital section dedicated to urgent patient care.
EMS: Emergency Medical Services, services providing urgent medical care and transport.
ET: Endotracheal, relating to the intubation method for securing an airway.

Medical Measurements and Units

FIO2: Fraction of Inspired Oxygen, the percentage of oxygen in the air we breathe.
GI: Gastrointestinal, referring to the digestive tract and related functions.
ICU: Intensive Care Unit, specialized care for critically ill patients.
INR: International Normalized Ratio, a standardized measure for blood coagulation.
IO: Intraosseous, referring to access via the bone marrow for medication administration.
IV: Intravenous, relating to the administration of fluids or medications into a vein.

Cardiac and Stroke Metrics

LV: Left Ventricle, significant cardiac chamber responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body.
MACE: Major Adverse Cardiac Events, encompassing serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes.
MET: Medical Emergency Team, a specialized group responding to critical patient situations.
MI: Myocardial Infarction, another term for heart attack.
mm Hg: Millimeters of Mercury, unit of measurement for blood pressure.
NIH: National Institute of Health, a key medical research agency in the U.S.
NIHSS: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, a tool for quantifying stroke severity.

Additional Cardiac and Respiratory Terms

NINDS: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, focused on research and treatment of neurological diseases.
NPA: Nasopharyngeal Airway, a device to maintain an open airway.
NSAID: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, medication used for pain relief and inflammation reduction.
NSTE-ACS: Non-ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes, a category of heart problems without ST elevation on an ECG.
NSTEMI: Non-ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a type of heart attack.
OPA: Oropharyngeal Airway, used to keep the airway open in unconscious patients.

Respiratory and Cardiac Monitoring

PaCO2: Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood, an important measure in respiratory function.
PCI: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, a non-surgical procedure to treat narrowing of coronary arteries.
PE: Pulmonary Embolism, blockage in a pulmonary artery.
PEA: Pulseless Electrical Activity, a situation where the heart has an electrical rhythm but fails to pump effectively.
PETCO2: Partial Pressure of End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide, a measure reflecting the amount of CO2 exhaled.
PT: Prothrombin Time, a test that measures how long it takes blood to clot.

Emergency Interventions and Outcomes

pVT: Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia, a type of cardiac arrest without a pulse.
ROSC: Return of Spontaneous Circulation, the resumption of effective heartbeats and blood flow.
RRT: Rapid Response Team, a group of healthcare professionals responding to critical patient situations.
rtPA: Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator, a clot-busting medication used in stroke treatment.
RV: Right Ventricle, responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
SBP: Systolic Blood Pressure, the pressure in the arteries during heartbeats.
STEMI: ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a severe form of heart attack marked by specific ECG changes.
SVT: Supraventricular Tachycardia, an abnormally fast heart rhythm originating above the ventricles.
TCP: Transcutaneous Pacing, a temporary measure to treat slow heart rhythms using external electrical stimulation.
TTM: Targeted Temperature Management, a treatment to improve outcomes after cardiac arrest.
UA: Unstable Angina, a condition indicating that chest pain may occur at any time and may signal a heart attack risk.
VF: Ventricular Fibrillation, a life-threatening heart rhythm leading to cardiac arrest.
VT: Ventricular Tachycardia, a fast heart rhythm that can be life-threatening if it lasts long enough.

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Test your knowledge of key abbreviations used in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). This quiz includes important terms like ACE, AED, and AHF, essential for understanding emergency care protocols. Challenge yourself to remember the meanings and applications of these acronyms!