A cytologist can screen no more than ___ slides in a 24 hour period & must be completed in no less than an 8 hour period.

• A. 50
• B. 75
• C. 100
• D. 125

Answer: (C)

Workload limits and shift duration govern how many slides a cytologist can screen in a day. The rule sets a daily cap of 100 slides in a 24-hour period and requires the work to take at least 8 hours, not be rushed into a shorter shift. Because of the daily cap, no more than 100 slides can be screened in one day, so any option exceeding that (like 125) isn’t allowed. While 50 or 75 slides are also feasible within the limit, the question asks for the maximum permissible amount, which is 100. The 8-hour minimum ensures you pace the work to maintain accuracy and reduce fatigue, averaging about 12–13 slides per hour to reach the 100-slide limit within a shift of at least 8 hours.