An Instrument Printout Reveals an RDW of 33

question 37

Multiple Choice

An instrument printout reveals an RDW of 33. Which of the following would best correlate with those results?

• A) The presence of a dimorphic cell population on the PB smear
• B) The presence of marked polychromasia on the PB smear
• C) The presence of spherocytes on the PB smear
• D) The presence of macro-ovalocytes on the PB smear

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Definitions:

Variable Costing Income

An accounting method that considers only variable costs—costs that vary with production—when determining cost of goods sold and, ultimately, income.

Fixed Overhead Cost

Indirect fixed costs associated with the production process, such as rent and insurance, that do not vary with the level of output.

Contribution Margin Report

A financial report detailing the variable costs deducted from net sales to determine the contribution margin, used in managerial accounting to make decisions.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.