Week 14 Review MLT100

Levey-Jennings

100

Having a the shape of a normal curve or normal distribution

Gaussian

200

Gradual positive or negative change in performance

Trend

300

A statistic that characterizes the measure of variability
within a data set and used in graphing of Levey Jennings graph

Standard Deviation

400

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

500

A statistic that normalizes standard deviation for
comparative purposes

Coefficient of Variation

Westgard RULES!

100

This Westgard rule is the only one that is associated with random error

1_3S

200

This Westgard rule is a warning of possible errors to come.

1_2S

300

This Westgard rule is about 2 levels of QC diverging in opposite directions beyond 2 SD

R_4S

400

This Westgard rule is where 2 days in a row, QC goes beyond 2 SD

2_2S

500

This Westgard rule is where 2 levels of QC go beyond 2SD.

2_2s

Things Best Forgotten?

100

This neuron runs to the CNS carrying vital information

Sensory or Afferent

200

This neuron carries information away from the CNS to an effector

Motor or Efferent

300

This neuron synapses with neurons coming to the CNS and those neurons that are exiting the CNS

Interneuron

400

This disease is associated with increased ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)

Cushing's 

500

Primary Hemostasis is about the formation of this involving sticky platelets

Platelet  plug

Never Forget

100

This is the approximate percentage of plasma (NOT serum) in your blood.

55%

200

This is the medical terminology term for cutting out wrinkles

rhytidectomy

300

Disease where alveolar wars are destroyed

emphysema

400

Birth defect where there is an incomplete closing of the spine and membranes around the spinal cord.

Spina bifida

500

Softening of the bones.

Osteomalacia

Never Give Up

100

A chronic autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the neuromuscular junction resulting in muscle weakness.

myasthenia gravis

200

This cell is not found in blood but in tissues, however, its precursor, a monocyte is found in blood.

Macrophage

300

Failure to give reasonable care is "this" and lack of skill in a healthcare worker that causes harm is "that"

Negligence and Medical Malpractice

400

When comparing an instrument to its peer group, this statistic provides the most useful description of overall imprecision.

Coefficient of Variation

500

Medical term for sweat gland

sudoriferous gland