Question 1

Which of the following is necessary when you are measuring specific gravity with a reagent strip?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use a refrigerated urine specimen
B)   Read the results 30 minutes after dipping
C)   Check the expiration date on the reagent strip container
D)   Blot the test pads of the reagent strip
E)   Allow sediment to fall to the bottom before testingF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

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

Question 3

The presence of which of the following in the urine suggests a bacterial infection in the urinary tract?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nitrite
B)   Blood
C)   Glucose
D)   Protein
E)   BilirubinF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Which type of catheter is inserted after plastic repair of the ureter and must remain in place for at least a week after surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Straight
B)   Urethral
C)   Retention
D)   Indwelling
E)   SplintingF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 5

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) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 6

You are performing a microscopic examination of Mr. Henderson's urine sample. Under high-power magnification, you see the items shown in the picture. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vigorous exercise
B)   Pyelonephritis
C)   Heavy-metal poisoning
D)   Renal ischemia
E)   Allergic reactionF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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) C) and D)
G) B) and C) C

Question 9

Which of the following are frequently associated with vaginitis, urethritis, and prostatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Red blood cells
B)   Yeast cells
C)   Glucose
D)   Protein
E)   KetonesF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following are present in large amounts in the urine if inflammation is present?

Accepted Answer

A)   Proteins
B)   Bilirubin
C)   White blood cells
D)   Phenylketones
E)   GlucoseF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Patients that are dehydrated, have a decreased fluid intake, are in shock, or have renal disease may have an insufficient production (or volume) of urine. This is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients that are dehydrated, have a decreased...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A genetically inherited disorder in which the...

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ catheter is inserted after plastic...

Question 14

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) C) and D)
G) A) and E) B

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following measures the concentration of substances dissolved in urine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Urinary volume
B)   Specific gravity
C)   Turbidity
D)   Urinary pH
E)   Urinary cultureF) B) and E)
G) A) and E) B

Question 17

A genetically inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the nutrient phenylalanine, resulting in mental retardation, is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hemoglobinuria
B)   myoglobinuria
C)   bilirubinuria
D)   glycosuria
E)   phenylketonuriaF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

The type of cells pictured here are ________ cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of cells pictured here are...

Question 19

A rare condition caused by transfusion reactions, malaria, drug reactions, snakebites, or severe burns is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   myoglobinuria
B)   hemoglobinuria
C)   bilirubinuria
D)   phenylketonuria
E)   glycosuriaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   a urinary infection
B)   phenylketonuria
C)   diabetes mellitus
D)   bleeding
E)   hypertensionF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 48: Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Which of the following is necessary when you are measuring specific gravity with a reagent strip?

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Which of the following is the most common urinary parasite?

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The presence of which of the following in the urine suggests a bacterial infection in the urinary tract?

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

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You are performing a microscopic examination of Mr. Henderson's urine sample. Under high-power magnification, you see the items shown in the picture. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

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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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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?

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Which of the following are frequently associated with vaginitis, urethritis, and prostatitis?

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Which of the following are present in large amounts in the urine if inflammation is present?

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Patients that are dehydrated, have a decreased fluid intake, are in shock, or have renal disease may have an insufficient production (or volume) of urine. This is called ________.

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

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

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Which of the following measures the concentration of substances dissolved in urine?

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A genetically inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the nutrient phenylalanine, resulting in mental retardation, is ____.

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The type of cells pictured here are ________ cells.

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A rare condition caused by transfusion reactions, malaria, drug reactions, snakebites, or severe burns is ____.

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

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