Question 1

The specific gravity of a urine specimen reads 1.035. This value is considered

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A)   abnormally high.
B)   abnormally low.
C)   normal.
D)   None of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) B) and D) A

Question 2

A urine sample that can be collected at any given time is called a

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A)   random sample.
B)   2-hour PP.
C)   clean-catch sample.
D)   24-hour sample.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Using a urine dipstick test on a urine specimen from a female with a UTI, which tests will most likely be positive?

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A)   Blood and glucose
B)   Nitrite and leukocyte esterase
C)   Glucose and urobilinogen
D)   Ketone and nitriteE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The specific gravity of most urine samples falls between

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A)   1.000 and 1.010.
B)   1.010 and 1.025.
C)   1.005 and 1.030.
D)   1.030 and 1.050.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 5

A urine specimen is tested and shown to have a pH of 8.0. This value is

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A)   abnormally low.
B)   abnormally high.
C)   midrange normal.
D)   normal.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

An ammonia or putrid smell in the urine can be caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uncontrolled diabetes
B)   Infection
C)   A child with phenylketonuria
D)   Food such as asparagus or garlicE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Polyuria is common in which of the following clinical situations?

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A)   Diabetes mellitus
B)   Dehydration
C)   Renal failure
D)   Urinary tract infectionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The sugar most commonly found in urine is

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A)   fructose.
B)   maltose.
C)   glucose.
D)   lactose.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The pigment that is responsible for the color of urine is

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A)   bilirubin.
B)   urochrome.
C)   hemoglobin.
D)   nitrites.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Normally the medical assistant documents the presence of foam on a urine specimen.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most accurate method of testing urine in patients with diabetes requires a second-voided specimen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The presence of casts in urine may be caused by strenuous exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For the most accurate results, urine specimens should be kept refrigerated and processed within 2 hours of collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In general, artifacts in urine sediment, such as mucous threads and starch granules, are quantified and reported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following are tubular structures found in the urine and composed mainly of mucoprotein produced in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)   Casts
B)   Bacteria
C)   Yeasts
D)   MetabolitesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

Urine suspected of having high levels of which substance should be stored in a dark place before testing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sugar
B)   Red blood cells
C)   Bacteria
D)   BilirubinE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A urine reagent dipstick is highly sensitive to

Accepted Answer

A)   hemoglobin.
B)   immunoglobulin.
C)   urinary albumin.
D)   mucoproteins.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

A child whose urine has a mousy smell most likely would be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)   diabetes.
B)   urinary tract infection.
C)   PKU.
D)   renal failure.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

You open a urine sample for testing and immediately detect a fruity odor. Which test result do you expect to be elevated using a urine dipstick?

Accepted Answer

A)   Protein
B)   Urobilinogen
C)   Ketones
D)   BilirubinE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 20

A CLIA-waived urine pregnancy test result can detect hCG as early as

Accepted Answer

A)   24 hours of conception.
B)   72 hours of conception.
C)   1 week after implantation, or 4 to 5 days before a missed menstrual period.
D)   1 week after a missed menstrual period.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 42: Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

The specific gravity of a urine specimen reads 1.035. This value is considered

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A urine sample that can be collected at any given time is called a

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Using a urine dipstick test on a urine specimen from a female with a UTI, which tests will most likely be positive?

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The specific gravity of most urine samples falls between

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A urine specimen is tested and shown to have a pH of 8.0. This value is

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An ammonia or putrid smell in the urine can be caused by which of the following?

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Polyuria is common in which of the following clinical situations?

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The sugar most commonly found in urine is

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The pigment that is responsible for the color of urine is

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Normally the medical assistant documents the presence of foam on a urine specimen.

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The most accurate method of testing urine in patients with diabetes requires a second-voided specimen.

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The presence of casts in urine may be caused by strenuous exercise.

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For the most accurate results, urine specimens should be kept refrigerated and processed within 2 hours of collection.

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In general, artifacts in urine sediment, such as mucous threads and starch granules, are quantified and reported.

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Which of the following are tubular structures found in the urine and composed mainly of mucoprotein produced in the kidney?

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Urine suspected of having high levels of which substance should be stored in a dark place before testing?

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A urine reagent dipstick is highly sensitive to

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A child whose urine has a mousy smell most likely would be diagnosed with

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You open a urine sample for testing and immediately detect a fruity odor. Which test result do you expect to be elevated using a urine dipstick?

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A CLIA-waived urine pregnancy test result can detect hCG as early as

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