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Abnormally high levels of glucose in the urine may indicate ____.


A) a urinary infection
B) phenylketonuria
C) diabetes mellitus
D) bleeding
E) hypertension

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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A(n) ________ urine specimen is used to complete a quantitative and qualitative analysis of one or more substances, such as sodium, chloride, and calcium, and is collected over a full day.

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Chemical and microscopic changes that invalidate a urine specimen occur if the urine is kept at room temperature for more than ____.


A) 2 minutes
B) 5 minutes
C) 20 minutes
D) 30 minutes
E) 1 hour

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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A(n) ________ catheter is inserted after plastic repair of the ureter and must remain in place for at least a week after surgery.

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Catheterization is performed for which of the following reasons?


A) Obtain a specific gravity
B) Relieve urinary retention
C) Obtain a random urine specimen
D) Prevent urinary infection
E) Prevent kidney disease

F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

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Which of the following conditions is suspected when a reagent urine strip for human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) shows positive?


A) Diabetes mellitus
B) Pregnancy
C) Polycystic kidney disease
D) Sickle cell anemia
E) Chronic renal disease

F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Which urine specimen contains the greatest concentration of substances?


A) First morning urine specimen
B) Random urine specimen
C) Timed urine specimen
D) Clean-catch midstream urine specimen
E) 24-hour urine specimen

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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A sterile plastic tube inserted to provide urinary drainage is called a urinary ________.

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What amount of residual urine is considered abnormal?


A) 10 mL
B) 25 mL
C) 40 mL
D) 50 mL
E) 70 mL

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following is part of the medical assistant's responsibility in collecting and testing urine and stool samples?


A) Work directly with bloodborne pathogens
B) Dispose of specimens in the trashcan after use
C) Wear adequate personal protective equipment
D) Diagnose urinary infections
E) Analyze patient health based on test results

F) All of the above
G) None of the above

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For an O&P test to determine if the patient has a protozoal or parasitic infection, both a fresh and a(n) ________ stool specimen are collected for examination.

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Wendy has provided a random urine sample and has returned to the examination room. You notice that the sample is a blue-green color. Which of the following questions would you ask Wendy to help rule out nonpathologic causes for the unusual color?


A) "Are you a vegetarian?"
B) "How much coffee have you drunk in the last 2 hours?"
C) "Did you have asparagus for lunch?"
D) "Are you taking any prescription medications, such as Primaquine?"
E) "Are you taking an iron supplement?"

F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

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Naturally produced solids of definite form that are commonly seen in urine specimens and usually do not indicate a significant disorder are ________.

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The procedure of a inserting a sterile plastic tube in order to drain urine is ____.


A) the urine specific gravity
B) the urinometer measurement
C) catheterization
D) a random urine specimen
E) a 24-hour urine specimen

F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

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Which type of catheter is used for drainage through a wound that leads to the bladder?


A) Cystostomy
B) Straight
C) Indwelling
D) Retention
E) Splinting

F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

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