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What does AHA stand for?

Association for Healthcare Advancement

American Heart Association (correct)

Association of Health Administrators

American Health Association

What does BLS for HCP mean?

Basic Life Safety for Healthcare Personnel

Basic Lifesaving Skills for Health Care Practitioners

Basic Life Support for Hospital Care Providers

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (correct)

What does ECC stand for?

Emergency Cardiac Care

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does AED stand for?

Automatic External Defibrillator Signup and view all the answers

What does C-A-B stand for?

Compressions-Airway-Breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does EMS stand for?

Emergency Medical Services Signup and view all the answers

What does DNR mean?

Do Not Resuscitate Signup and view all the answers

What does DNI mean?

Do Not Intubate Signup and view all the answers

What does Code Blue refer to?

Activation of EMS Signup and view all the answers

What does Code Status refer to?

Status of patient in a hospital Signup and view all the answers

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does BSI stand for?

Body Substance Isolation Signup and view all the answers

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Signup and view all the answers

What does V-TACH refer to?

Ventricular Tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

What does V-FIB refer to?

Ventricular Fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

What does ETT stand for?

Endotracheal Tube Signup and view all the answers

What does FBAO stand for?

Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What does ROSC mean?

Return of Spontaneous Circulation Signup and view all the answers

What does CPP stand for?

Cerebral Perfusion Pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does IHCA stand for?

In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Signup and view all the answers

What does OHCA stand for?

Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

BLS Medical Abbreviations

AHA stands for the American Heart Association, which plays a crucial role in improving cardiovascular health and supporting research and education.
BLS for HCP refers to Basic Life Support specifically designed for Health Care Professionals, emphasizing techniques for treating emergencies.
ECC denotes Emergency Cardiac Care, focusing on immediate interventions during cardiac emergencies.
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a life-saving technique used in emergencies to restore blood circulation and breathing.
AED is short for Automatic External Defibrillator, a device that can automatically diagnose life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and treat them through defibrillation.
C-A-B represents the sequence of Compressions, Airway, and Breathing, a prioritized approach in CPR.
EMS indicates Emergency Medical Services, which provide urgent medical assistance and transportation in emergencies.
DNR signifies Do Not Resuscitate, a medical order that instructs healthcare providers not to perform CPR if a patient’s heart stops.
DNI stands for Do Not Intubate, indicating that a patient should not be placed on a ventilator or have breathing tubes inserted.
Code Blue is the term used to activate Emergency Medical Services within a hospital, signaling a patient in critical condition.
Code Status reflects the level of medical intervention a patient should receive during a medical emergency within a hospital setting.
PPE refers to Personal Protective Equipment, essential gear that protects healthcare workers from health hazards during medical procedures.
BSI stands for Body Substance Isolation, a basic principle of infection control that involves taking precautions to prevent exposure to body fluids.
OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a regulatory agency focused on ensuring safe working conditions for employees.
V-TACH refers to Ventricular Tachycardia, a rapid heart rate originating from the ventricles, which can be life-threatening.
V-FIB denotes Ventricular Fibrillation, a serious arrhythmia that requires immediate defibrillation to restore normal heart rhythm.
ETT stands for Endotracheal Tube, a medical device used to secure an airway in patients who are unable to breathe independently.
FBAO stands for Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, a blockage in the airway due to inhalation of an object, requiring immediate intervention.
ROSC indicates Return of Spontaneous Circulation, which happens when a patient’s heart resumes pumping effectively after a cardiac arrest.
CPP refers to Cerebral Perfusion Pressure, a critical measurement of blood flow to the brain necessary for maintaining brain function.
IHCA stands for In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, occurring in patients while receiving treatment in a healthcare facility.
OHCA denotes Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest, referring to events that happen outside medical settings, like at home or the community.