Longview Hospital Performs Blood Tests in Its Laboratory

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Multiple Choice

Longview Hospital performs blood tests in its laboratory. The following standards have been set for each blood test performed: During May, the laboratory performed 1,500 blood tests. On May 1 there were no direct materials (plates) on hand; after a plate is used for a blood test it is discarded. Variable overhead is assigned to blood tests on the basis of standard direct labor-hours. The following events occurred during May: • 3,600 plates were purchased for $9,540
• 3,200 plates were used for blood tests
• 340 actual direct labor-hours were worked at a cost of $5,550
The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.
The materials quantity variance for May is:

• A)$1,650 F
• B)$1,650 U
• C)$550 U
• D)$720 F

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Definitions:

Enema

A procedure where liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, usually to expel its contents, but also to introduce drugs or permit X-ray imaging.

Colon

The large intestine.

Contrast Medium

A substance used in medical imaging to highlight specific structures or fluids within the body to improve the clarity and diagnostic accuracy of the images.

Evacuants

A medication that promotes emptying of the bowels.