microscopy 1
The renal threshold range for glucose is
160-180mg/dL
Put the following in the order they occur in making urine: 1. countercurrent process 2. blood flow to the glomerulus 3. glomerular filtration 4. reabsorption of water in collecting duct due to ADH
2,3,1,4
Enumeration of cells in urine sediment is performed using which (objective) magnification?
40x
Which part of the microscope controls gives the user the ability to adjust the amount of light and contrast of the image?
Aperture diaphragm
Which body structure in this image is responsible for temporary storage of the urine before it is excreted out of the body?
Bladder photo
Which of the following choices correctly traces the route of glomerular filtrate on its path to the collecting duct of a nephron?
Bowman's capsule, proximal tubule, descending loop of Henle, ascending loop of Henle, distal tubule
PPE, hand washing and decontamination of surfaces are part of the standard guidelines from
CDC
Which part of a microscope focuses light onto a specimen?
Condenser
A total waste product that is not reabsorbed
Creatinine
Which of the following is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease
Diabetes mellitus
Darkfield microscopy is used for routine urinalysis.
False
Urinalysis Findings: + Glucose Cystine crystals + Amino acid Altered (abnormal) electrolytes Which of the following conditions would you suspect?
Fanconi Syndrome
All of the following are true about the glomerular filtration rate EXCEPT
It is used to monitor acid base balance
Which part of the microscope moves the specimen?
Mechanical stage
This government agency is responsible for oversight of employee safety
OSHA
Which of the following lenses produces the primary image in brightfield microscopy?
Objective
WBC casts are most likely to be a finding in which of the following
Pyelonephritis
A waste product from a healthy kidney is:
Urea
With Kohler illumination,
a bright evenly lit field of view is achieved
This urine dipstick and microscopic finding often accompanies kidney stones:
a small amount of blood and 0-5 RBCs/HPF
Hematuria is found in
all of the above
Which of the following is NOT a main constituent of urine
amino acid
Biohazard risks require
an exposure control plan
The damage to the kidney in IgA nephropathy is caused by
build up of IgA complexes in the glomerular membrane
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
can arise from the kidney or from the lower urinary tract
The GFR
can be used to monitor progression of disease
After using an oil immersion objective, the immersion oil should be
cleaned with lens cleaner and lens paper
A delta check is defined as a
comparison of patient results to previous results
Polarized lights aids in the analysis of urinary:
crystals
A patient with an increased urine volume (3000ml/day) and a decreased ADH level most likely has:
diabetes insipidus
Which type of urinary cast is best visualized using phase-contrast microscopy?
hyaline
In acidotic conditions
hydrogen ions are secreted in exchange for sodium and bicarbonate ions
Which of the following is NOT part of the filtration layer the filters blood and creates the ultrafiltrate?
nephrons
Which of the following diseases has proteins and lipids in the urine
nephrotic syndrome
HIPAA mandates
privacy of patient information
Which of the following anatomical portions of a nephron connects the Bowman's (glomerular) capsule to the loop of Henle?
proximal convulted tubule
These activities must be evaluated and communicated in order to reduce medical errors and improve patient outcomes:
quality assessment
Pyelonephritis is identified by the presence of
red blood cells and protein
Chronic Renal Failure with a GFR of less than 20% of normal is termed as
renal failure
