CNA/PCT Terminology - Respiratory System

Front

alveoli

Back

air sacs

Front

bronch

Back

air tubes

Front

capn

Back

carbon dioxide

Front

pneum

Back

lungs

Front

pulmon

Back

lungs

Front

thorac

Back

chest

Front

-oxia

Back

level of oxygen

Front

-pnea

Back

breathing

Front

ARDS

Back

acute respiratory distress syndrome

Front

BiPAP

Back

bilevel positive airway pressure