Exam 47: Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

A urine specimen collected for a culture and sensitivity test can be obtained either through catheterization or by obtaining a ____.

The centrifuge is used to spin the urine to force the solids (cells, casts, and crystals) to the bottom of the tube. Most of the liquid portion, called the ________, is poured off, and the remaining sediment is examined by microscope.

A(n) ________ is an optical instrument that measures the refraction, or bending, of light as it passes through a liquid and is used to measure specific gravity of the liquid.

An excess of protein in the urine is called ________ and usually indicates renal disease. However, it may occur in pregnant patients or after heavy exercise.

Which of the following measures the concentration of substances dissolved in urine?

Which of the following is the most common type of urine sample?

You are performing a microscopic examination of Mr. Henderson's urine sample. Under high-power magnification, you see the items shown in the picture. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

The ________ urine specimen is the most common type of sample and may be obtained at any time of the day.

Which of the following are frequently associated with vaginitis, urethritis, and prostatitis?

When instructing a patient about how to collect a 24-hour urine specimen, which patient should be asked about possible urine leakage when laughing or coughing?

Which of the following refers to an insufficient production of urine?

When you obtain a urine specimen for drug or alcohol analysis, you must establish a proper ________.

Renal or urethral obstruction and renal failure can cause absence of urine production, known as ________.

Bacterial infections caused by _______ species can cause loose, bloody, or mucus-tinged stools.

Which type of specimen is collected for a urine culture and sensitivity test?

A rare condition caused by transfusion reactions, malaria, drug reactions, snakebites, or severe burns is ____.

When collecting a urine specimen for drug and alcohol analysis for legal purposes, a transfer bag that is permanently sealed is used to ensure that there has been no tampering with the specimen. Then for legal purposes, a chain of ______ must be established to document the handling of this type of specimen.

The liquid portion from the tube of urine that is discarded down the drain after the centrifuge stops is called the ____.

The procedure in which a sterile plastic tube is inserted into the kidney, ureter, or bladder to provide urinary drainage is called ________.

The epithelial cells found in urine and pictured here are ________ cells.