Question 1

Which of the following would you include when measuring specific gravity with a refractometer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use a specimen that was collected at least 2 hours ago
B)   Calibrate the refractometer once a week
C)   Place three drops of the specimen under the lid of the refractometer
D)   Turn on the light and look into the eyepiece to measure refraction
E)   Clean the refractometer and dropper every three daysF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

What is the normal lab value for protein in urine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Negative to trace
B)   Few
C)   Moderate
D)   
E)   10 to 100 mcgF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 3

The type of cells pictured here are ________ cells.

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Question 4

The ________ midstream urine specimen may be collected and submitted for culturing to identify the number and the types of pathogens present and requires special cleansing of the external genitalia to avoid contamination.

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Question 5

A genetically inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the nutrient phenylalanine is ________ (PKU).

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Question 6

Which of the following is the most common urinary parasite?

Accepted Answer

A)   Staphylococcus aureus
B)   Beta-Hemolytic streptococci
C)   Escherichia coli
D)   Trichomoniasis vaginalis
E)   Streptococcus pneumoniaeF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Intermediary products of fat and protein metabolism in the body are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   phenylketones
B)   ketone bodies
C)   nitrites
D)   leukocytes
E)   cystine crystalsF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following are nonpathologic causes for colorless or pale urine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Low fluid intake and excessive sweating
B)   Excessive intake of water, beer, and coffee
C)   Taking vitamin B
D)   Strict vegetarian diet
E)   Specimen collection first thing in the morningF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following may indicate polycystic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anuria
B)   Oliguria
C)   Proteinuria
D)   Hematuria
E)   KetonuriaF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 10

A measure of the concentration or amount of substances dissolved in urine is ________.

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Question 11

Which of the following is a measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity of the urine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Specific gravity
B)   Urine sediment
C)   Urinary pH
D)   Urobilinogen
E)   Urine cultureF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

On average a healthy adult's daily urine output, with an adequate fluid intake, is ____ mL per 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

A)   460
B)   720
C)   950
D)   1100
E)   1250F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Residual urine is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination
B)   urine that is collected over a 24-hour period
C)   urine remaining in the bladder after voiding
D)   urine that is normally voided
E)   urine collected by an indwelling urethral catheterF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The crystals found in urine and pictured here are ________ crystals.

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Question 15

The best urine specimen to test for nitrates is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   random specimen
B)   first morning specimen
C)   24-hour urine specimen
D)   timed specimen
E)   clean-catch midstream specimenF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

A pregnant patient's urine is checked for abnormal levels of protein during a prenatal visit to detect ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   diabetes mellitus
B)   preeclampsia
C)   urinary infection
D)   bleeding
E)   urine leakageF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Presence of the bile pigment bilirubin in the urine, called ________, is one of the first signs of liver disease or conditions that involve the liver.

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Question 18

The presence of blood in the urine, or ________, can be caused by cystitis, kidney stones, menstruation, ureteral or bladder catheters, or urethral irritation.

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Question 19

Injured or damaged muscle tissue can cause ________, which is the presence of myoglobin in the urine.

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Question 20

A pregnant patient who is having pain during urination or pain in the kidney area may be experiencing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a urinary infection or kidney stones
B)   preeclampsia
C)   diabetes mellitus
D)   weak bladder muscles
E)   alkalosisF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 47: Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

The presence of blood in the urine, or ________, can be caused by cystitis, kidney stones, menstruation, ureteral or bladder catheters, or urethral irritation.

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Which of the following is a measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity of the urine?

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Residual urine is ____.

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The best urine specimen to test for nitrates is a ____.

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Injured or damaged muscle tissue can cause ________, which is the presence of myoglobin in the urine.

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A genetically inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the nutrient phenylalanine is ________ (PKU).

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The type of cells pictured here are ________ cells.

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A measure of the concentration or amount of substances dissolved in urine is ________.

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Presence of the bile pigment bilirubin in the urine, called ________, is one of the first signs of liver disease or conditions that involve the liver.

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Which of the following is the most common urinary parasite?

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The crystals found in urine and pictured here are ________ crystals.

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Which of the following may indicate polycystic kidney disease?

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What is the normal lab value for protein in urine?

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A pregnant patient who is having pain during urination or pain in the kidney area may be experiencing ____.

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A pregnant patient's urine is checked for abnormal levels of protein during a prenatal visit to detect ____.

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Which of the following would you include when measuring specific gravity with a refractometer?

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Which of the following are nonpathologic causes for colorless or pale urine?

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On average a healthy adult's daily urine output, with an adequate fluid intake, is ____ mL per 24 hours.

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Intermediary products of fat and protein metabolism in the body are ____.

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