Match each explanation to an associated abbreviation.

-ARDS
A)this virus causes bronchiolitis and bronchopneumonia
B)difficult breathing with strenuous exercise
C)examples are forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and total lung capacity (TLC)
D)adenocarcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas are examples
E)tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tachycardia, and hypoxemia in an adult
F)chronic bronchitis and emphysema are examples
G)procedure to visually examine the chest using small incisions and video equipment
H)device to deliver aerosolized medication
I)this device helps relieve obstructive sleep apnea
J)related to absence of surfactant, a substance that helps expansion of lungs in infants

Question

Match each explanation to an associated abbreviation.

-ARDS
A)this virus causes bronchiolitis and bronchopneumonia
B)difficult breathing with strenuous exercise
C)examples are forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and total lung capacity (TLC)
D)adenocarcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas are examples
E)tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, tachycardia, and hypoxemia in an adult
F)chronic bronchitis and emphysema are examples
G)procedure to visually examine the chest using small incisions and video equipment
H)device to deliver aerosolized medication
I)this device helps relieve obstructive sleep apnea
J)related to absence of surfactant, a substance that helps expansion of lungs in infants

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ARDS stands for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, which is characterized by severe symptoms such as tachypnea (rapid breathing), dyspnea (difficulty breathing), cyanosis (bluish skin due to lack of oxygen), tachycardia (rapid heart rate), and hypoxemia (low blood oxygen levels).

Match Each Explanation to an Associated Abbreviation