Question 1

____________ is the study of poisonous substances and their effects on the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is the study of poisonous substances...

Question 2

The specific gravity of most urine samples falls between

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

A red blood cell seen in urine sediment that has scalloped, leaflike edges is described as ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A red blood cell seen in urine...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following substances when found in urine may indicate kidney damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose 
B)  Electrolytes 
C)  Protein 
D)  Urea 
A)  Glucose 
B)  Electrolytes 
C)  Protein 
D)  Urea

Question 6

When instructing a female patient in how to obtain a clean-catch, midstream urine specimen, you should tell her to use how many antiseptic towelettes?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

Question 7

Which of the following is a common finding in cystitis and in individuals passing kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematuria 
B)  Hemoglobinuria 
C)  Myoglobinuria 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Hematuria 
B)  Hemoglobinuria 
C)  Myoglobinuria 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

A patient who shows a decrease in the volume of urine produced is said to have __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient who shows a decrease in...

Question 9

Quality control methods for microscopic examination of urine require a minimum of 20 mL of urine that has been centrifuged for 10 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

In general, artifacts in urine sediment, such as mucous threads and starch granules, are quantified and reported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormally high. 
B)  abnormally low. 
C)  normal. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  abnormally high. 
B)  abnormally low. 
C)  normal. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 13

A medical assistant instructs a patient to collect a first morning specimen for which of the following tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnancy testing 
B)  Culture for bacteriuria 
C)  Quantitative protein determination 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Pregnancy testing 
B)  Culture for bacteriuria 
C)  Quantitative protein determination 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is not a recommendation from the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute for urine specimens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Volume should be 12 mL 
B)  Specimen should not be centrifuged 
C)  A standardized slide should be used to view the sediment 
D)  A consistent reporting format should be used 
A)  Volume should be 12 mL 
B)  Specimen should not be centrifuged 
C)  A standardized slide should be used to view the sediment 
D)  A consistent reporting format should be used

Question 15

For the most accurate results, urine specimens should be kept refrigerated and processed within 2 hours of collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

___________ may be the first indication of diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ may be the first indication of...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Urine at r

Question 18

Safety precautions must be taken with the Clinitest method of testing for glycosuria because the chemical reaction causes the test tube to become very hot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A urine specimen is tested and shown to have a pH of 8.0. This value is

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormally low. 
B)  abnormally high. 
C)  midrange normal. 
D)  normal. 
A)  abnormally low. 
B)  abnormally high. 
C)  midrange normal. 
D)  normal.

Question 20

A small amount of which of the following is always present in normal urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bilirubin 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Urobilinogen 
D)  Leukocyte esterase 
A)  Bilirubin 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Urobilinogen 
D)  Leukocyte esterase

Exam 45: Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

____________ is the study of poisonous substances and their effects on the body.

The specific gravity of most urine samples falls between

A red blood cell seen in urine sediment that has scalloped, leaflike edges is described as ____________.

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

Which of the following substances when found in urine may indicate kidney damage?

When instructing a female patient in how to obtain a clean-catch, midstream urine specimen, you should tell her to use how many antiseptic towelettes?

Which of the following is a common finding in cystitis and in individuals passing kidney stones?

A patient who shows a decrease in the volume of urine produced is said to have __________.

Quality control methods for microscopic examination of urine require a minimum of 20 mL of urine that has been centrifuged for 10 minutes.

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.

In general, artifacts in urine sediment, such as mucous threads and starch granules, are quantified and reported.

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

A medical assistant instructs a patient to collect a first morning specimen for which of the following tests?

Which of the following is not a recommendation from the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute for urine specimens?

For the most accurate results, urine specimens should be kept refrigerated and processed within 2 hours of collection.

___________ may be the first indication of diabetes mellitus.

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

Safety precautions must be taken with the Clinitest method of testing for glycosuria because the chemical reaction causes the test tube to become very hot.

A urine specimen is tested and shown to have a pH of 8.0. This value is

A small amount of which of the following is always present in normal urine?

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