Assignment 6a Respiratory Care Abbreviations Flashcards: Created by Miabella Martinez HSC 1513 ONLINE Fall 2025

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Arterial Blood Gas

A blood test that measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels in arterial blood to assess lung function.

Abbreviation: ABG

<p>A blood test that measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels in arterial blood to assess lung function. </p><p>Abbreviation: ABG</p>
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Peripheral Capillary Oxygen Saturation

The percentage of oxygen in the blood, usually measured with a pulse oximeter on a finger.

Abbreviation: SPO2

<p>The percentage of oxygen in the blood, usually measured with a pulse oximeter on a finger.</p><p>Abbreviation: SPO2</p>
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Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide

The measure of carbon dioxide pressure in arterial blood, showing how well CO₂ is being removed from the body.

Abbreviation: PaCO2

<p>The measure of carbon dioxide pressure in arterial blood, showing how well CO₂ is being removed from the body.</p><p>Abbreviation: PaCO2</p>
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Fraction of Inspired Oxygen

The percentage of oxygen a patient breathes in, either from air or oxygen therapy.

Abbreviation: FiO2

<p>The percentage of oxygen a patient breathes in, either from air or oxygen therapy.</p><p>Abbreviation: FiO2</p>
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Partial Pressure of Oxygen (in arteries)

The measure of oxygen pressure in arterial blood, showing how well oxygen is moving from lungs to blood.

Abbreviation: PaO2

<p>The measure of oxygen pressure in arterial blood, showing how well oxygen is moving from lungs to blood.</p><p>Abbreviation: PaO2</p>