EMT N's Flashcards
narcotic
drug that produces sleep or altered mental status
nares
nostrils (singular = naris)
nasal airway / nasopharyngeal airway
nasal adjunct
nasal cannula
24%-44% o2 depending on flow rate
nasopharynx
pharynx above the mouth roof (palate)
National EMS Scope of Practice Model
NHTSA, outlines skills by EMS providers
NOI
nature of illness
neglect
refusal to care for patient
negligence
failure to provide same care as other same-skilled EMTs
negligence per se
clear violation of statute
neisseria meningitidis
rapid onset meningitis, shock/death
neonate
birth-1 month child
nephrons
kidney filters
neurogenic shock
paralysis of the nerves that control blood vessel size. widespread dilation; common with SCI (spinal cord injuries)
neurons
nerve cells
neuropathy
nerves leaving spinal cords are damaged
neurotoxins
deadliest substance
nitroglycerin
medication; increases cardiac perfusion (flow)
non-displaced fracture
hairline fracture
nonrebreathing mask
mask and reservoir bag system; up to 90% inspired oxygen; prevents inhaling exhaled gasses (co2)
norepinephrine
neurotransmitter and drug that is used to treat shock, produces vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels)
nuchal cord
umbilical cord around infant’s neck
