Having a the shape of a normal curve or normal distribution
Gaussian
This Westgard rule is the only one that is associated with random error
13S
This neuron runs to the CNS carrying vital information
Sensory or Afferent
This is the approximate percentage of plasma (NOT serum) in your blood.
55%
A chronic autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the neuromuscular junction resulting in muscle weakness.
myasthenia gravis
Gradual positive or negative change in performance
Trend
This Westgard rule is a warning of possible errors to come.
12S
This neuron carries information away from the CNS to an effector
Motor or Efferent
This is the medical terminology term for cutting out wrinkles
rhytidectomy
This cell is not found in blood but in tissues, however, its precursor, a monocyte is found in blood.
Macrophage
A statistic that characterizes the measure of variability
within a data set and used in graphing of Levey Jennings graph
Standard Deviation
This Westgard rule is about 2 levels of QC diverging in opposite directions beyond 2 SD
R4S
This neuron synapses with neurons coming to the CNS and those neurons that are exiting the CNS
Interneuron
Disease where alveolar wars are destroyed
emphysema
Failure to give reasonable care is "this" and lack of skill in a healthcare worker that causes harm is "that"
Negligence and Medical Malpractice
A process that uses materials of known value, reaction
or performance along with preset parameters, often
statistical in nature, to monitor the reliability of medical laboratory testing
Quality Control
This Westgard rule is where 2 days in a row, QC goes beyond 2 SD
22S
This disease is associated with increased ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
Cushing's
Birth defect where there is an incomplete closing of the spine and membranes around the spinal cord.
Spina bifida
When comparing an instrument to its peer group, this statistic provides the most useful description of overall imprecision.
Coefficient of Variation
A statistic that normalizes standard deviation for
comparative purposes
Coefficient of Variation
This Westgard rule is where 2 levels of QC go beyond 2SD.
22s
Primary Hemostasis is about the formation of this involving sticky platelets
Platelet plug
Softening of the bones.
Osteomalacia
Medical term for sweat gland
sudoriferous gland