Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

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: positive 
A)  Specific gravity: 1.045 
B)  Color: light amber 
C)  Turbidity: present 
D)  Glucose: positive

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

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.

Accepted Answer

A random specimen is usually collected.

Question 11

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 12

Polyuria is common in which of the following clinical situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes mellitus 
B)  Dehydration 
C)  Renal failure 
D)  Urinary tract infections 
A)  Diabetes mellitus 
B)  Dehydration 
C)  Renal failure 
D)  Urinary tract infections

Question 13

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 14

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 room temperature changes as fol

Question 15

Crushing injuries and MIs can result in _____________.

Accepted Answer

myoglobinuria
Crushi

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. 
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 17

___________ may be the first indication of diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

Glycosuria
Glycosuri

Question 18

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 19

The pigment __________ is responsible for the color of urine.

Accepted Answer

urochrome
The pigmen

Question 20

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

Exam 45: Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

A turbid urine sample means that the specimen is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The specific gravity of most urine samples falls between

Polyuria is common in which of the following clinical situations?

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.

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

Crushing injuries and MIs can result in _____________.

Which statement is true about the pH of urine?

___________ may be the first indication of diabetes mellitus.

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

The pigment __________ is responsible for the color of urine.

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

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