Medical Assisting - Chapter 47
The types of cells in urine are 1) Keratinocytes 2) Erythrocytes 3) Epithelial cells 4) Leukocytes 5) Melanocytes
Erythrocytes Epithelial cells Leukocytes
The condition of having cloudy urine is called 1) Oliguria 2) Nocturia 3) Hematuria 4) Turbidity
Turbidity
Which of the following are physical characteristics of urine? 1) Turbidity 2) Nitrites 3) Color 4) Glucose 5) Volume
Turbidity Color Volume
The goal of urine specimen collection, storage, and preservation is for the sample to have ______ physical, chemical, or microscopic properties. 1) Unchanged 2) Transformed 3) Unaltered 4) Adulterated
Unchanged Unaltered
A splinting catheter is inserted after plastic repair of the 1) Uterus 2) Uvula 3) Urethra 4) Ureter
Ureter
The external opening of the urethra is called the 1) Urinary junction 2) Urethral meatus 3) Renal pelvis 4) Bladder
Urethral meatus
Bilirubinuria is the condition of having bilirubin in the 1) Lymph 2) Urine 3) Blood 4) Feces
Urine
A measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity of urine is urinary 1) pH 2) Protein 3) Nitrites 4) Ketones
pH
For how long does refrigerating a urine specimen prevent bacterial growth? 1) 1 hour 2) 4 hours 3) 24 hours 4) 72 hours
24 hours
Which urine collection technique is typically used for a urine culture? 1) Clean-catch 2) First-morning 3) Random 4) 24-hour
Clean-catch
Beginning with the first step on top, list the steps for performing a urine pregnancy test.
1) Label the kit with the patient's name or identification number 2) Apply the urine to the test chamber per manufacturer's instructions 3) At the appropriate time, read and interpret the test results 4) Record the results
Beginning with the first step on top, list the steps for collecting a 24-hour urine specimen
1) Label the specimen 2) At the start of the observation time, void and discard the first urine 3) For the next 24 hours, collect each urine specimen in the container 4) At the end of the 24 hours, void the final specimen into the container
What is the average daily urine output? 1) 2,000 mL 2) 500 mL 3) 1,250 mL 4) 100 mL
1,250 mL
The specific gravity of distilled water is 1) 100 2) 1.001 3) 1.100 4) 1.000
1.000
Which of the following values falls into the range for normal urinary pH? 1) 4.2 2) 8.6 3) 6.8 4) 2.9
6.8
The absence of urine production is called 1) Nocturia 2) Oliguria 3) Anuria 4) Polyuria
Anuria
A clean-catch urine specimen may be submitted for ______ testing to identify the number and types of pathogens present. 1) Glucose 2) Viral 3) Sensitivity 4) Bacterial
Bacterial
Which of the following is the condition of having bilirubin in the urine? 1) Bilirubinuria 2) Hematuria 3) Ketonuria 4) Hemoglobinuria
Bilirubinuria
Which of the following are reasons for decreased urine specific gravity? 1) Chronic renal disease 2) Adrenal insufficiency 3) Dehydration 4) Systemic lupus erythematosus 5) Diabetes insipidus
Chronic renal disease Systemic lupus erythematosus Diabetes insipidus
A urine specimen that is collected after a night's sleep is called a ______ urine specimen. 1) Random 2) First morning 3) Clean-catch 4) 24-hour
First morning
Diseases, bacteria, and certain ______ are factors that can change the odor or urine. 1) Perfumes 2) Food coloring 3) Foods 4) Liquids
Foods
A Foley catheter is also known as a(n) ______ catheter. 1) Retention 2) Ureteral 3) Indwelling 4) Straight
Indwelling
Urobilinogen is a colorless compound formed in the ______, possibly indicating increased hemolysis or liver disease. 1) Kidneys 2) Liver 3) Stomach 4) Intestines
Intestines
The cause of high urinary urobilinogen levels is 1) Dehydration 2) Liver disease 3) Recurrent diarrhea 4) Increased hemolysis
Liver disease Increased hemolysis
Which of the following are advantages of measuring urine specific gravity with a refractometer? 1) It is fast. 2) The patient can perform the test. 3) It is comprehensive. 4) It requires a very small urine volume.
It is fast. It requires a very small urine volume.
Bacterial infections of the GI system typically cause what symptoms? 1) Constipation 2) Dry, scanty, bloody stool 3) Odorless stool 4) Loose, bloody, mucus-tinged stool
Loose, bloody, mucus-tinged stool
Phenylketonuria can cause 1) Mental retardation 2) Encephalitis 3) Heart disease 4) Kidney failure
Mental retardation
Which of the following are conditions that may cause alkaline urine? 1) Metabolic alkalosis 2) Urinary tract infections 3) Phenylketonuria 4) Acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis Urinary tract infections
Urinalysis includes the physical, chemical, and ______ evaluation of urine. 1) Functional 2) Compositional 3) Structural 4) Microscopic
Microscopic
Myoglobinuria is the presence of ______ in the urine. 1) Myoglobin 2) Blood 3) Hemoglobin 4) Ketones
Myoglobin
Which of the following is the presence of myoglobin in the urine? 1) Myoglobinuria 2) Dysuria 3) Hemoglobinuria 4) Hematuria
Myoglobinuria
Which STIs can be diagnosed using nucleic acid amplification tests with a urine specimen? 1) Neisseriae gonorrhoeae 2) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 3) Chlamydia trachomatis 4) Herpes simplex
Neisseriae gonorrhoeae Chlamydia trachomatis
Match the collecting, processing, and testing urine and stool specimens terms with their definitions.
Oliguria - Insufficient production of urine Refractometer - Optical instrument that measures the bending of light as it passes through a liquid Urinalysis - Physical, chemical, and microscopic evaluation of urine Urine specific gravity - Measurement of the concentration of dissolved substances in urine
Which condition is associated with the inability to properly metabolize phenylalanine and is the presence of phenylktones in the urine? 1) Phenylketonuria 2) Pregnancy 3) Starvation 4) Diabetes
Phenylketonuria
Color, turbidity, volume, odor, and specific gravity are ______ the characteristics of urine. 1) Physical 2) Microscopic 3) Functional 4) Chemical
Physical
An excess amount of protein in the urine is called 1) Hemoglobinuria 2) Ketonuria 3) Hematuria 4) Proteinuria
Proteinuria
A test that indicates the presence or absence of a substance in urine is called a ______ analysis. 1) Quantity 2) Quantitative 3) Quality 4) Qualitative
Qualitative
A test that measures the amount of a specific substance in urine is called a ______ analysis. 1) Quantity 2) Qualitative 3) Quantitative 4) Quality
Quantitative
Which of the following are types of urinary drainage catheters? 1) External 2) Spiral 3) Retention 4) Straight 5) Ureteral 6) Indwelling
Retention Straight Ureteral Indwelling
Cells, casts, crystals, bacteria, yeast, and parasites are elements that form ______ after urine is centrifuged. 1) Serum 2) Sediment 3) Urea 4) Precipitate
Sediment Precipitate
The advantages of measuring urine specific gravity with a refractometer are that it is faster and requires a ______ amount of urine. 1) Small 2) Nonexistent 3) Large 4) Copious
Small
Which of the following substances are typically tested in 24-hour urine specimens? 1) Lipids 2) Sodium 3) Sedimentation rate 4) Calcium 5) Chloride
Sodium Calcium Chloride
Reagent strips and refractometers are methods for testing ______ gravity. 1) Limited 2) Comprehensive 3) Adjusted 4) Specific
Specific
A measure of the concentration of dissolved substances in urine is called 1) Urinary pH 2) Volume measure 3) Reagent strip 4) Specific gravity
Specific gravity
With the first step on top, place the steps in order for explaining the instructions for collecting a clean-catch midstream urine specimen.
1) Confirm the patient's identity 2) Explain the procedure in detail 3) Confirm the patient's understanding 4) Collect the specimen
Beginning with the first step on top, list the steps for performing urinalysis using a reagent strip test.
1) Swirl the specimen 2) Dip the urine strip into the aliquoted specimen 3) Read the test pad against the chart on the designated time 4) Record the values on the laboratory form 5) Discard the used disposable items
Phenylketonuria and acidosis may cause a(n) ______ urine sample. 1) Acidic 2) Unmeasurable 3) Poor-quality 4) Alkaline
Acidic
Urinary pH is the measure of the degree of the ______ or alkalinity of urine. 1) Concentration 2) Odor 3) Acidity 4) Turbidity
Acidity
Which of the following conditions can cause excessively acidic urine? 1) Metabolic alkalosis 2) Urinary tract infection 3) Acidosis 4) Phenylketonuria
Acidosis Phenylketonuria
Which of the following conditions can be indicated by an increased specific gravity? 1) Gallstones 2) Adrenal insufficiency 3) Dehydration 4) Congestive heart failure 5) Respiratory infection 6) Urinary tract infection 7) Hepatic disease
Adrenal insufficiency Dehydration Congestive heart failure Urinary tract infection Hepatic disease
When are most reagant strips considered invalid? 1) After 10 minutes 2) After 24 hours 3) After 5 minutes 4) After 2 minutes
After 2 minutes
Patients with UTIs, metabolic alkalosis, and respiratory alkalosis may exhibit a(n) ______ urine sample. 1) Unmeasurable 2) Low-quality 3) Alkaline 4) Acidic
Alkaline
Match the terms associated with collecting, processing, and testing urine and stool specimens with their definitions.
Anuria - Absence of urine production Cast - By-product of protein breakdown found in urine Catheterization - Insertion of a sterile plastic tube to drain fluid Glycosuria - Presence of glucose in the urine Hematuria - Presence of blood in the urine
Which of the following may cause false-positive fecal occult blood test results? 1) Aspirin 2) Beets 3) Asparagus 4) Acetaminophen 5) Broccoli 6) Ibuprofen
Aspirin Beets Broccoli Ibuprofen
Which of the following drugs can cause a false-positive FOBT result? 1) Aspirin 2) Calcium 3) Amoxicillin 4) Ibuprofen
Aspirin Ibuprofen
During pregnancy, when do HCG levels typically peak? 1) At 12 weeks 2) At 8 weeks 3) At 4 weeks 4) At 28 weeks
At 8 weeks
Refrigerating urine specimens prevents the growth of _______ for 24 hours. 1) Viruses 2) Casts 3) Bacteria 4) Parasites
Bacteria
A Foley catheter remains in place in the ______ to continually drain urine. 1) Stomach 2) Kidney 3) Bladder 4) Uterus
Bladder
A fecal occult blood test is a test for hidden ______ in the stool. 1) Mucus 2) Glucose 3) Blood 4) Protein
Blood
Menstruation, UTIs, and kidney trauma may cause the presence of ______ in a urine sample 1) Ketones 2) Urobilinogen 3) Blood 4) Leukocytes
Blood
The condition of having _____ in the urine is called hematuria. 1) Urobilinogen 2) Ketones 3) Blood 4) Leukocytes
Blood
What is the first action to take before testing refrigerated urine samples? 1) Check for casts in the samples. 2) Check the color of the samples. 3) Bring the samples back to room temperature. 4) Check the pH of the samples.
Bring the samples back to room temperature.
The consent form for drug and alcohol testing may be a separate from or a part of the 1) CMS-1450 2) UB-04 3) CMS-1500 4) CCF
CCF
What is the first step before using a refractometer? 1) Calibrate it with distilled water. 2) Read the specific gravity value. 3) Document the procedure. 4) Draw the specimen into the dropper.
Calibrate it with distilled water.
A refractometer should be ______ with distilled water prior to use. 1) Moistened 2) Calibrated 3) Cleaned 4) Lubricated
Calibrated
Which of the following bacteria can cause infections characterized by loose, bloody, or mucus-tinged stools? 1) Campylobacter 2) Shigella 3) Salmonella 4) Pseudomonas
Campylobacter Shigella Salmonella
What are cylinder-shaped elements in the urine with flat or rounded ends? 1) Mucus 2) Casts 3) Epithelial cells 4) Crystals
Casts
What element forms when protein from the breakdown of cells accumulates and precipitates in the kidney tubules? 1) Leukocytes 2) Crystals 3) Precipitate 4) Casts
Casts
Which of the following are microscopic components of urine? 1) Casts 2) Parasites 3) Nitrites 4) Bilirubin 5) Cells
Casts Parasites Cells
A sterile plastic tube inserted into the kidney, ureter, or bladder to provide urinary drainage is called a urinary 1) Pump 2) Sling 3) Catheter 4) Drain
Catheter
Urinary ______ is performed for many reasons, including to relieve urinary retention, to obtain a sterile specimen, and to measure residual urine. 1) Surgery 2) Hygiene 3) Catheterization 4) Organ ablation
Catheterization
Epithelial cells, leukocytes, and erythrocytes are ______ found in urine. 1) Pathogens 2) Cells 3) Bacteria 4) Normal flora
Cells
The doctor may order ______ testing of urine to determine the status of body processes such as carbohydrate metabolism, liver or kidney function, or acid-base balance. 1) Experimental 2) Chemical 3) Limited 4) Restrictive
Chemical
Using reagent strips is the most common method of ______ urine tests. 1) Physical 2) Chemical 3) Microscopic 4) Functional
Chemical
Turbidity is the condition of 1) Cloudiness 2) Odor 3) Concentration 4) Color
Cloudiness
Which of the following conditions may be suspected when the physician orders stool sample testing? 1) Colitis 2) Cancer 3) Viral infection 4) Parasitic infection 5) Pregnancy
Colitis Cancer Parasitic infection
Which of the following are instructions to give a patient collecting a timed urine specimen? 1) Start with the first morning urine. 2) Store the container at room temperature. 3) Collect all urine for a specified time. 4) Collect only a small amount each time you void. 5) Do not mix urine with stool or toilet paper.
Collect all urine for a specified time. Do not mix urine with stool or toilet paper.
Medical assistants may be responsible for many parts of the handling of urine and stool specimens, including 1) Collection 2) Processing 3) Diagnosing 4) Testing
Collection Processing Testing
A first morning urine sample contains a greater ______ of substances that collect over time. 1) Concentration 2) Separation 3) Assimilation 4) Mixture
Concentration
The goal of the procedure for collecting a urine specimen is to ensure that the specimen is free from 1) Color 2) Agitation 3) Light 4) Contaminants
Contaminants
Specimen containers should include which of the following pieces of information? 1) Patient's address 2) Date and time of collection 3) Patient's name 4) Physician's name 5) Patient's Social Security number
Date and time of collection Patient's name Physician's name
Overhydration, diabetes insipidus, chronic renal disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus are reasons for _______ urine specific gravity. 1) Decreased 2) Increased 3) Critical 4) Normal
Decreased
Which of the following are reasons for high urine specific gravity? 1) Dehydration 2) Adrenal insufficiency 3) Diabetes insipidus 4) Congestive heart failure 5) Certain foods
Dehydration Adrenal insufficiency Congestive heart failure
Fruity-smelling urine may indicate 1) Pregnancy 2) A congenital metabolic disorder 3) Diabetes 4) A urinary tract infection
Diabetes
Proper collection and testing of urine and fecal samples are a crucial step in the ______ process. 1) Diagnostic 2) Discovery 3) Documentation 4) Billing
Diagnostic
A reagent strip is also referred to as a 1) Void stick 2) Probe 3) Dipstick 4) Urinometer
Dipstick
Instructions for collecting a timed urine specimen include telling the patient to ______ the first urine sample. 1) Label 2) Refrigerate 3) Discard 4) Separate
Discard
When performing a 24-hour urine specimen, patients should ______ the first urine specimen. 1) Measure 2) Discard 3) Test 4) Dilute
Discard
Indwelling, retention, ureteral, cystostomy, and straight are types of ______ catheters are used to withdraw fluids. 1) Drainage 2) Splinting 3) Arterial 4) Rectal
Drainage
A urinary catheter is placed to provide urinary 1) Retention 2) Overflow 3) Drainage 4) Collection
Drainage Collection
The chemical testing of urine checks for the presence of 1) Cancer 2) Drugs 3) Leukemia 4) Infections 4) Toxins
Drugs Infections Toxins
Ketone bodies in the urine can be an indication of which of the following? 1) Overeating 2) Low-protein diet 3) Excessive vomiting 4) Diabetes mellitus 5) Low-carbohydrate diet
Excessive vomiting Diabetes mellitus Low-carbohydrate diet
Glycosuria is the presence of significant levels of ______ in the urine. 1) Glucose 2) Ketones 3) Protein 4) Nitrate
Glucose
Which of the following is the presence of significant levels of glucose in the urine? 1) Hemoglobinuria 2) Hematuria 3) Myoglobinuria 4) Glycosuria
Glycosuria
Proteinuria may indicate which of the following? 1) Diabetes 2) Heavy exercise 3) Pregnancy 4) Renal disease 5) Heart attack
Heavy exercise Pregnancy Renal disease
Which of the following is the condition of having blood in the urine? 1) Oliguria 2) Nocturia 3) Dysuria 4) Hematuria
Hematuria
Which of the following is the presence of hemoglobin in the urine? 1) Phenylketonuria 2) Dysuria 3) Hemoglobinuria 4) Hematuria
Hemoglobinuria
The term occult means 1) Blood 2) Excessive 3) Hidden 4) Dark
Hidden
UTIs, dehydration, adrenal insufficiency, hepatic disease, and CHF are reasons for _______ urine specific gravity. 1) High 2) Low 3) Critical 4) Normal
High
Pregnancy is diagnosed by the presence of which chemical in the urine? 1) Chlamydia trachomatis 2) Human chorionic gonadotropin 3) Phenylketones 4) Semen
Human chorionic gonadotropin
Match the type of cast with the clinical significance.
Hyaline - Kidney disease or strenuous exercise White blood cell - Pyelonephritis Epithelial cell - Excessive kidney disease Waxy - Severe renal disease
The intermediary products of fat and protein metabolism in the body are called 1) Bilirubin 2) Carbohydrates 3) Ketone bodies 4) Uric acid
Ketone bodies
A low-carbohydrate diet, starvation, excessive vomiting, and diabetes mellitus may cause an increased amount of ______ on a urine reagent strip. 1) Urobilinogen 2) Blood 3) Ketones 4) Leukocytes
Ketones
Ketone bodies are intermediary products of ______ and protein metabolism in the body. 1) Lipid 2) Vitamin 3) Carbohydrate 4) Fat
Lipid Fat
Ketone bodies are intermediary products of ______ and protein metabolism in the body. 1) Lipid 2) Vitamin 3) Fat 4) Carbohydrate
Lipid Fat
A refractometer is an optical instrument that measures the bending of light as it passes through a 1) Liquid 2) Solid 3) Gel 4) Lotion
Liquid
Following the proper guidelines in obtaining urine specimens will ensure that their physical, chemical, and ______ properties will remain unaltered. 1) Compositional 2) Microscopic 3) Structural 4) Functional
Microscopic
Following the proper guidelines in obtaining urine specimens will ensure that their physical, chemical, and ______ properties will remain unaltered. 1) Structural 2) Compositional 3) Functional 4) Microscopic
Microscopic
Many significant conditions may be noted with the assessment of which types of examination of a patient's specimen? 1) Microscopic 2) Functional 3) Chemical 4) Physical 5) Structural
Microscopic Chemical Physical
In cases of suspected protozoal or parasitic infections, the physician may request which of the following specimens? 1) O&P 2) T&O 3) A&P 4) O&R
O&P
Disease, bacteria, and certain foods may alter the ______ of urine. 1) Temperature 2) Odor 3) Consistency 4) Function
Odor
The condition of having insufficient production of urine is called 1) Oliguria 2) Nocturia 3) Hematuria 4) Anuria
Oliguria
The average daily ______ of urine is 1,250 mL. 1) Output 2) Retention 3) Input 4) Production
Output
The normal color of urine is 1) Pale orange to dark amber 2) Bright yellow to light amber 3) Light green to dark yellow 4) Pale yellow to dark amber
Pale yellow to dark amber
An O&P specimen is examined for 1) Blood 2) Parasites 3) hCG 4) Protozoans 5) Eggs
Parasites Protozoans Eggs
Protozoal, bacterial, or _______ infections, along with cancer or colitis, may be suspected conditions when the physician orders stool specimen testing. 1) Viral 2) Parasitic 3) Staphylococcal 4) Nosocomial
Parasitic
Copies of a CCF should be distributed to the 1) Patient 2) Requesting party 3) Medical review officer 4) Billing department 5) Medical insurance provider 6) Collector
Patient Requesting party Medical review officer Collector
When performing a urine pregnancy test, one test chamber should be labeled with patient identification, and the another chamber should be labeled for a(n) 1) Fasting glucose test 2) Second test for verification 3) Positive and negative control 4) Blood sample
Positive and negative control
If a urine sample is shipped to an outside laboratory for testing, a chemical ______ is added. 1) Preservative 2) Binding agent 3) Fixative 4) Diluent
Preservative
An excess amount of protein in the urine is called 1) Ketonuria 2) Proteinuria 3) Hemoglobinuria 4) Hematuria
Proteinuria
A urine sample taken at any time of the day is a ______ urine specimen. 1) Random 2) Scheduled 3) Quantitative 4) Qualitative
Random
The most common type of urine sample is a ________ specimen. 1) Timed 2) Clean-catch 3) Random 4) 24-hour
Random
The most common method of chemical urine testing is with 1) Refractometer tests 2) Reagent strips 3) Microscopic exams 4) Visual inspections
Reagent strips
A ______ is an optical instrument used to measure the bending of light as it passes through a liquid. 1) Refractometer 2) Speedometer 3) Hemocytometer 4) Urinometer
Refractometer
Abnormal levels of protein in the urine are indicative of which condition? 1) Diabetes 2) Renal dysfunction 3) Preeclampsia 4) Urinary tract infections
Renal dysfunction Preeclampsia
Which of the following can result in epithelial cell casts? 1) Renal ischemia 2) Excessive fluid intake 3) Strenuous exercise 4) Shock 5) Heavy-metal poisoning
Renal ischemia Shock Heavy-metal poisoning
Distilled water is the standard against which _______ is measured. 1) Composition 2) Function 3) Output 4) Specific gravity
Specific gravity
Which type of catheter is inserted after plastic repair of the ureter and must remain in place for at least a week after surgery. 1) Foley 2) Urinary 3) Indwelling 4) Drainage 5) Splinting
Splinting
Which type of catheter is inserted after plastic repair of the ureter and must remain in place for at least a week after surgery. 1) Foley 2) Urinary 3) Indwelling 4) Splinting 5) Drainage
Splinting
Medical assistants may be responsible for many parts of the handling of urine and stool specimens, including 1) Testing 2) Processing 3) Diagnosing 4) Collection
Testing Processing Collection
Which of the following are advantages to urine tests for STIs? 1) They are highly specific 2) The tests are highly sensitive 3) Organisms do not have to be living to be detected 4) The tests are inexpensive 5) Organisms can be retained for up to 30 days for follow-up culture
They are highly specific. The tests are highly sensitive. Organisms do not have to be living to be detected.
Which of the following are reasons for performing catheterization? 1) To instill chemotherapy 2) To obtain a random specimen 3) To measure residual urine 4) To relieve urinary retention
To instill chemotherapy To measure residual urine To relieve urinary retention
The physical, chemical, and microscopic evaluation of urine to obtain information about body health and disease is called 1) Urology 2) Urinometry 3) Cystocentesis 4) Urinalysis
Urinalysis
The types of testing included in ______ are physical, chemical, and microscopic. 1) Urine drug tests 2) Urine protein tests 3) Urinalysis 4) Urine cultures
Urinalysis
To accurately perform the required duties in the collecting, processing, and testing of urine and stool samples, medical assistants should have an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the ______ systems. 1) Urinary 2) Integumentary 3) Nervous 4) Digestive
Urinary Digestive
Pregnant women may be prone to 1) Respiratory tract infections 2) Decubitis ulcers 3) Bowel obstruction 4) Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections
Which of the following may be a cause of blood in a urine sample? 1) Metabolic alkalosis 2) Increased urinary pH 3) Phenylketonuria 4) Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections
Hemoglobinuria is the condition of having hemoglobin in the 1) Lymph 2) Sputum 3) Blood 4) Urine
Urine
Oliguria is a condition of insufficient production of 1) Blood 2) Sputum 3) Lymph 4) Urine
Urine
Specific gravity is the measurement of the concentration or amount of dissolved substances in 1) Sputum 2) Lymph 3) Blood 4) Urine
Urine
Which type of specimen is used to confirm if a patient has a urinary tract infection? 1) Routine urinalysis 2) Urine culture 3) Fecal occult blood 4) Pregnancy test
Urine culture
Hemolysis and liver disease may cause high ______ levels. 1) Ketone 2) Urobilinogen 3) Leukocyte 4) Glucose
Urobilinogen
The colorless compound formed in the intestines, which if present in the urine, may indicate liver disease, is called 1) Bilirubin 2) Hemoglobin 3) Myoglobin 4) Urobilinogen
Urobilinogen
Urine color comes from a yellow pigment known as what? 1) Uric pigmentation 2) Urobilinogen 3) Urochrome 4) Kodachrome
Urochrome
If patients are given a container that contains a preservative, they should be warned that the additive may contain 1) sulfa 2) acid 3) saline 4) talc
acid
The normal range of urine specific gravity is _______ to 1.028. 1) 1.002 2) 1.025 3) 1.020 4) 1.000
1.002
Which urine specimen is collected over the period of a day? 1) Random 2) 24-hour 3) Clean-catch, midstream 4) First morning
24-hour
The normal urinary pH range is 1) 8.0-10.0 2) 6.0-9.5 3) 10.5-12.0 4) 4.5-8.0
4.5-8.0
Foul-smelling urine may indicate 1) A urinary tract infection 2) Diabetes 3) Congenital metabolic disease 4) Pregnancy
A urinary tract infection
Anuria is a(n)_______ the production of urine. 1) Increase in 2) Decrease in 3) Change in 4) Absence of
Absence of
