Question 1

The specific gravity of a urine specimen reads 1.035. This value is considered

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A)   abnormally high.
B)   abnormally low.
C)   normal.
D)   none of the above.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is mismatched concerning urine color and the likely pathologic cause?

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A)   Red: bleeding in the urinary tract
B)   Greenish yellow: liver disorder
C)   Blue-green: Pseudomonas infection
D)   Reddish brown: diabetesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The specific gravity of most urine samples falls between

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A)   1.000 and 1.010.
B)   1.010 and 1.024.
C)   1.005 and 1.030.
D)   1.030 and 1.050.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

___________ may be the first indication of diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

Glycosuria
Glycosuri...

Question 5

When urine is fresh and warm, trichomonas organisms may be motile and appear to be darting about rapidly when the specimen is examined under a microscope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Crushing injuries and MIs can result in _____________.

Accepted Answer

myoglobinuria
Crushi...

Question 7

The presence of casts in urine may be caused by strenuous exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The easiest directions for a patient in collecting a urine specimen are to ask the patient to fill the container three-quarters full to make sure enough urine is provided for testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You are working in a PCP office that routinely performs work-related drug screenings. Describe several methods that may be used to ensure that the urine sample has not been adulterated.

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A random specimen is usually collected. ...

Question 10

Although urine tests are used for drug screening, the most accurate examination is performed on blood samples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The average person produces approximately 3 L of urine each day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the changes that occur in urine when it has been sitting at room temperature.
• Clarity
• Color
• pH
• Glucose
• Ketones
• Bilirubin
• Blood
• Nitrite
• Bacteria

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Urine at room temperature changes as fol...

Question 13

The pigment __________ is responsible for the color of urine.

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urochrome
The pigmen...

Question 14

If a urine specimen cannot be analyzed within 1 hour, the best course of action is to

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A)   discard the specimen and order a recollection.
B)   refrigerate the specimen.
C)   add a chemical preservative.
D)   set the specimen aside.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A turbid urine sample means that the specimen is

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A)   contaminated.
B)   high in ketones.
C)   high in glucose.
D)   cloudy.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which statement is true about the pH of urine?

Accepted Answer

A)   The average pH of freshly voided urine is 9.
B)   The urinary pH varies with the diet.
C)   The urine pH is alkaline if the patient has bacteriuria.
D)   A urine pH below 7 indicates alkalinity.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Hematuria is the presence of intact red blood cells in urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Polyuria is common in which of the following clinical situations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diabetes mellitus
B)   Dehydration
C)   Renal failure
D)   Urinary tract infectionsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Of the many sugars that can be present in the urine, only glucose and galactose signify a pathologic condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You are examining a patient's urinalysis report. Which of the following factors is normal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Specific gravity: 1.045
B)   Color: light amber
C)   Turbidity: present
D)   Glucose: positiveE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 45: Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

If a urine specimen cannot be analyzed within 1 hour, the best course of action is to

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The pigment __________ is responsible for the color of urine.

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The easiest directions for a patient in collecting a urine specimen are to ask the patient to fill the container three-quarters full to make sure enough urine is provided for testing.

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Hematuria is the presence of intact red blood cells in urine.

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Of the many sugars that can be present in the urine, only glucose and galactose signify a pathologic condition.

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The average person produces approximately 3 L of urine each day.

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The specific gravity of a urine specimen reads 1.035. This value is considered

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The presence of casts in urine may be caused by strenuous exercise.

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You are examining a patient's urinalysis report. Which of the following factors is normal?

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A turbid urine sample means that the specimen is

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Describe the changes that occur in urine when it has been sitting at room temperature. • Clarity • Color • pH • Glucose • Ketones • Bilirubin • Blood • Nitrite • Bacteria

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Which statement is true about the pH of urine?

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The specific gravity of most urine samples falls between

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___________ may be the first indication of diabetes mellitus.

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When urine is fresh and warm, trichomonas organisms may be motile and appear to be darting about rapidly when the specimen is examined under a microscope.

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Which of the following is mismatched concerning urine color and the likely pathologic cause?

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You are working in a PCP office that routinely performs work-related drug screenings. Describe several methods that may be used to ensure that the urine sample has not been adulterated.

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Crushing injuries and MIs can result in _____________.

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Although urine tests are used for drug screening, the most accurate examination is performed on blood samples.

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Polyuria is common in which of the following clinical situations?

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