Question 1

Blood is the most commonly analyzed body fluid in the clinical laboratory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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. 
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.

Question 3

The reagent strip is highly sensitive to

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin. 
B)  immunoglobulin. 
C)  urinary albumin. 
D)  mucoproteins. 
A)  hemoglobin. 
B)  immunoglobulin. 
C)  urinary albumin. 
D)  mucoproteins.

Question 4

In the microscopic observation of urine sediment, yeast most resembles

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria. 
B)  red blood cells. 
C)  mucous threads. 
D)  calcium oxalate crystals. 
A)  bacteria. 
B)  red blood cells. 
C)  mucous threads. 
D)  calcium oxalate crystals.

Question 5

The Clinitest is performed as a screening test for glycosuria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A random urine sample may contain blood from vaginal contamination if the woman is ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A random urine sample may contain blood...

Question 7

Which of the following are tubular structures found in the urine and composed mainly of mucoprotein secreted by certain cells of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  Casts 
B)  Bacteria 
C)  Yeasts 
D)  Metabolites 
A)  Casts 
B)  Bacteria 
C)  Yeasts 
D)  Metabolites

Question 8

A turbid urine sample means that the specimen is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The most accurate method of testing urine in patients with diabetes requires a second-voided specimen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

QC for the microscopic examination of urine relies on standardized commercial systems such as KOVA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the most common urine test for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinitest 
B)  Lateral flow immunoassay 
C)  CLIA-waved lateral flow urine test 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Clinitest 
B)  Lateral flow immunoassay 
C)  CLIA-waved lateral flow urine test 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

Reagent strip testing must be performed on a fresh specimen within 1 hour of collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The pigment __________ is responsible for the color of urine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pigment __________ is responsible for the...

Question 15

Crystal deposits are detected in urine after it has cooled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 45: Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Blood is the most commonly analyzed body fluid in the clinical laboratory.

Which statement is true about the pH of urine?

The reagent strip is highly sensitive to

In the microscopic observation of urine sediment, yeast most resembles

The Clinitest is performed as a screening test for glycosuria.

A random urine sample may contain blood from vaginal contamination if the woman is ______________.

Which of the following are tubular structures found in the urine and composed mainly of mucoprotein secreted by certain cells of the kidney?

A turbid urine sample means that the specimen is

The most accurate method of testing urine in patients with diabetes requires a second-voided specimen.

QC for the microscopic examination of urine relies on standardized commercial systems such as KOVA.

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

What is the most common urine test for pregnancy?

Reagent strip testing must be performed on a fresh specimen within 1 hour of collection.

The pigment __________ is responsible for the color of urine.

Crystal deposits are detected in urine after it has cooled.

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