EMT N's

Question 1

narcotic

Answer 1

drug that produces sleep or altered mental status

Question 2

nares

Answer 2

nostrils (singular = naris)

Question 3

nasal airway / nasopharyngeal airway

Answer 3

nasal adjunct

Question 4

nasal cannula

Answer 4

24%-44% o2 depending on flow rate

Question 5

nasopharynx

Answer 5

pharynx above the mouth roof (palate)

Question 6

National EMS Scope of Practice Model

Answer 6

NHTSA, outlines skills by EMS providers

Question 7

NOI

Answer 7

nature of illness

Question 8

neglect

Answer 8

refusal to care for patient

Question 9

negligence

Answer 9

failure to provide same care as other same-skilled EMTs

Question 10

negligence per se

Answer 10

clear violation of statute

Question 11

neisseria meningitidis

Answer 11

rapid onset meningitis, shock/death

Question 12

neonate

Answer 12

birth-1 month child

Question 13

nephrons

Answer 13

kidney filters

Question 14

neurogenic shock

Answer 14

paralysis of the nerves that control blood vessel size. widespread dilation; common with SCI (spinal cord injuries)

Question 15

neurons

Answer 15

nerve cells

Question 16

neuropathy

Answer 16

nerves leaving spinal cords are damaged

Question 17

neurotoxins

Answer 17

deadliest substance

Question 18

nitroglycerin

Answer 18

medication; increases cardiac perfusion (flow)

Question 19

non-displaced fracture

Answer 19

hairline fracture

Question 20

nonrebreathing mask

Answer 20

mask and reservoir bag system; up to 90% inspired oxygen; prevents inhaling exhaled gasses (co2)

Question 21

norepinephrine

Answer 21

neurotransmitter and drug that is used to treat shock, produces vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels)

Question 22

nuchal cord

Answer 22

umbilical cord around infant’s neck