Question 1

Ketones may not be present in a urine sample that is at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The __________ is a network of capillaries where filtration of waste materials occurs in the nephron unit.

Accepted Answer

glomerulus
The glomerulus is a network of capillaries where initial filtration of waste materials occurs in the nephron unit.

Question 3

Ovulation testing measures the level of hCG in the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Collection of a midstream, clean-catch urine specimen is a nonsterile method for collecting a specimen for C&S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The presence of casts in urine sediment always indicates a pathologic condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

A urine sample that can be collected at any given time is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) random sample 
B) 2-hour PP 
C) clean-catch sample 
D) 24-hour sample 
A) random sample 
B) 2-hour PP 
C) clean-catch sample 
D) 24-hour sample

Question 8

Refrigeration of urine can cause __________urates or phosphates to settle out of a urine sample.

Accepted Answer

amorphous
Refrigeration of uri

Question 9

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 10

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 11

The sugar most commonly found in urine is __________.

Accepted Answer

glucose
The sugar mo

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

When a woman enters menopause, the ovaries stop producing eggs and the levels of __________ rise.

Accepted Answer

FSH
When a woman ent

Question 15

__________ may be the first indication of diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

Glycosuria
Glycosuri

Question 16

The pigment __________ is responsible for the color of urine.

Accepted Answer

urochrome
The pigmen

Question 17

The average person produces approximately 2 L of urine each day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A 24-hour urine sample is ordered to determine which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Ketone levels 
B) Creatinine clearance rates 
C) Proteinuria 
D) Anuria 
A) Ketone levels 
B) Creatinine clearance rates 
C) Proteinuria 
D) Anuria

Question 19

On chemical analysis, a urine specimen from a female with a urinary tract infection most likely reveals _____ pH, _____ nitrite, and _____ leukocyte esterase.

Accepted Answer

A) decreased; increased; increased 
B) increased; increased; increased 
C) increased; decreased; decreased 
D) increased; decreased; increased 
A) decreased; increased; increased 
B) increased; increased; increased 
C) increased; decreased; decreased 
D) increased; decreased; increased

Question 20

Which of the following is not used to measure specific gravity?

Accepted Answer

A) Refractometer 
B) Microscope 
C) Reagent strip 
D) Urinometer 
A) Refractometer 
B) Microscope 
C) Reagent strip 
D) Urinometer

Exam 52: Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Ketones may not be present in a urine sample that is at room temperature.

The __________ is a network of capillaries where filtration of waste materials occurs in the nephron unit.

Ovulation testing measures the level of hCG in the bloodstream.

Collection of a midstream, clean-catch urine specimen is a nonsterile method for collecting a specimen for C&S.

The presence of casts in urine sediment always indicates a pathologic condition.

Which statement is true about the pH of urine?

A urine sample that can be collected at any given time is called a:

Refrigeration of urine can cause __________urates or phosphates to settle out of a urine sample.

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

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.

The sugar most commonly found in urine is __________.

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

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.

When a woman enters menopause, the ovaries stop producing eggs and the levels of __________ rise.

__________ may be the first indication of diabetes mellitus.

The pigment __________ is responsible for the color of urine.

The average person produces approximately 2 L of urine each day.

A 24-hour urine sample is ordered to determine which of the following?

On chemical analysis, a urine specimen from a female with a urinary tract infection most likely reveals _____ pH, _____ nitrite, and _____ leukocyte esterase.

Which of the following is not used to measure specific gravity?

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On chemical analysis, a urine specimen from a female with a urinary tract infection most likely reveals ___ pH, _ nitrite, and ___ leukocyte esterase.