The Myeloid-To-Erythroid (M:E)ratio of a Bone Marrow in a 35-Year-Old

question 5

Multiple Choice

The myeloid-to-erythroid (M:E) ratio of a bone marrow in a 35-year-old male is 1:1.Select the correct interpretation.

• A)normal
• B)abnormal, more fat cells than normal
• C)abnormal, more white cell precursors than normal
• D)abnormal, more red cell precursors than normal

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Definitions:

Upper Control Limits

The threshold values in statistical quality control that indicate the maximum acceptable variation in a process.

Pareto Analysis

A decision-making technique used for selecting a limited number of tasks that produce significant overall effect, based on the principle that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes.

Vital Few

A principle often associated with the Pareto Principle, indicating that a small number of causes, inputs, or effort usually lead to a majority of the results, outputs, or rewards.

Cause-And-Effect

A relationship between events where one is the result of the other, often illustrated by a fishbone diagram in quality improvement contexts.