Match each explanation to an associated abbreviation.

-RDS
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.

-RDS
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

RDS stands for Respiratory Distress Syndrome, which is related to the absence of surfactant, a substance that helps with the expansion of the lungs in infants, leading to breathing difficulties.

Match Each Explanation to an Associated Abbreviation