Medical terms starting with N
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- N95 respiratorA tight-fitting NIOSH-approved respirator that filters small airborne particles. It needs a fit test before first use…
- nasopharyngeal swabA thin, flexible swab passed through the nose to the back of the nasal passage to collect secretions for testing.
- necr/oDeath (of cells or tissue).
- needle hubThe base of a needle that attaches to the holder or syringe; a flash of blood appears there when the vein is entered.
- needle safety deviceBuilt-in feature, such as a shield or a retracting needle, engaged right after the needle leaves the vein to prevent…
- needleless systemA device that collects fluids after access is established, or gives fluids, without using a needle (OSHA).
- needlestick injurySkin puncture by a used needle. Wash with soap and water, report at once, and get a prompt medical evaluation.
- Needlestick Safety and Prevention ActFederal law signed November 6, 2000, that amended OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: safer devices, a sharps injury…
- negligenceHarm caused by failing to act with the care a reasonable person in the same role would use. A claim requires duty…
- neo-New.
- nerve injuryDamage to a nerve by the needle: electric-shock-like or stabbing pain, tingling or numbness. Remove the needle at once…
- neur/oNerve or nervous system.
- neutrophilGranular white cell that is most plentiful in blood; it is first to reach infected tissue, where it swallows and…
- newborn screeningState-required blood tests from a few drops of a baby's heel, best collected at 24 to 48 hours of age, to find…
- NIOSHNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: researches workplace hazards and certifies respirators; it does…
- non-Not or without.
- normo-Normal.
- Notice of Privacy PracticesDocument a covered entity must give patients describing how their PHI may be used and shared and the privacy rights…
- NPINational Provider Identifier: a permanent 10-digit number assigned to each health care provider and used on claims and…
- NPONothing by mouth (Latin nil per os): the patient may not eat or drink. Check the order before offering a drink or…