Bands
immature neutrophils
released after injury or inflammation, ACUTE RESPONSE
B cell lymphocytes
mature into plasma cells to secrete antibodies
Eosinophils
a white blood cell containing granules that are readily stained by eosin.
PARASITIC INFECTION
Reticulocyte count
measurement ...
NSG 550 EXAM 1.
DIAGNOSTIC REASONING
FOR NURSE
PRACTITIONERS
Who makes ADH?
Hypothalamus, stored in the posterior lobe; adjusts the water levels
mcv
size of RBC
MCHC
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
High MCV
B12 or folate deficiency; alcoholism, liver failure, drug effects
Neutrophils
Most abundant white blood cell., The most abundant type of white blood cell.
Phagocytic and tend to self-destruct as they destroy foreign invaders, limiting their life
span to a few days.
Basophils
A circulating leukocyte that produces histamine.
, Precision of a test
Ability of the test to yield the same results on multiple trials using the same sample
(repeatability)
Accuracy of a test
does the test measure what is is designed to measure
Sensitivity
determine who has the disease
highly sensitivity gives low false NEG
Specificity
determine who does NOT have the disease
highly specific gives low false POS
Choosing Wisely Campaign
Developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine to aims to conversations
between physicians and patients by helping patients choose care that is:
-Supported by evidence
-Not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received
-Free from harm
-Truly necessary
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
-Stimulates adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids (cortisol)
-response to stress
-fights infection
-regulates blood sugar and blood pressure and metabolism
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