Which of the Following Is the Poorest Prognostic Sign for a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the poorest prognostic sign for a patient with a bacterial infection?

• A)high white count with mature neutrophils
• B)high white count with immature neutrophils
• C)high white count with few toxic changes in neutrophils
• D)low white count with immature neutrophils and toxic changes

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Definitions:

Material Quantity Variance

A financial measurement that calculates the difference between the expected amount of materials and the actual amount used, affecting production costs and efficiency.

Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used to produce a product and the standard or expected cost.

Direct Material Variances

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost, indicating efficiency in using materials.

Favorable Variances

Variances that occur when actual costs are less than standard or budgeted costs, or actual revenues exceed expectations, benefiting the company's financial performance.