Question 1

Which of the following is the most important technique to stress when instructing the patient in collecting a clean-catch, midstream specimen to avoid contamination?

Accepted Answer

A) Cleansing genital area before collection 
B) Collection process 
C) Labeling before collection 
D) Lid placement 
A) Cleansing genital area before collection 
B) Collection process 
C) Labeling before collection 
D) Lid placement

Question 2

Which of the following urine specimens is usually requested when quantitative tests are needed for different substances?

Accepted Answer

A) Random 
B) Fasting timed 
C) 24-hour 
D) Catheterized 
A) Random 
B) Fasting timed 
C) 24-hour 
D) Catheterized

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a CLIA regulation that applies to urine testing?

Accepted Answer

A) Person must have appropriate training in the methodology of the test. 
B) Person must be proficient in the use of the instruments used. 
C) Person must be aware of factors that influence test results. 
D) Person must have another qualified person perform the same quality control testing. 
A) Person must have appropriate training in the methodology of the test. 
B) Person must be proficient in the use of the instruments used. 
C) Person must be aware of factors that influence test results. 
D) Person must have another qualified person perform the same quality control testing.

Question 4

Near the end of the blood's journey through the kidney, in which area are the other substances that have not already been filtered secreted into the urine?

Accepted Answer

A) Glomerulus 
B) Proximal convoluted tubule 
C) Henle's loop 
D) Distal convoluted tubule 
A) Glomerulus 
B) Proximal convoluted tubule 
C) Henle's loop 
D) Distal convoluted tubule

Question 5

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when performing a microscopic examination of a urine specimen?

Accepted Answer

A) Use the last night specimen and store it in a refrigerator. 
B) Centrifuge a 5 ml aliquot at 1,000 rpm for 5 minutes. 
C) Pour off the supernatant leaving about 1 ml in the bottom. 
D) Scan the sediment using a high-power objective. 
A) Use the last night specimen and store it in a refrigerator. 
B) Centrifuge a 5 ml aliquot at 1,000 rpm for 5 minutes. 
C) Pour off the supernatant leaving about 1 ml in the bottom. 
D) Scan the sediment using a high-power objective.

Question 6

What is NOT required on the urinalysis report?

Accepted Answer

A) Type of urine specimen 
B) Patient's signature 
C) Date and time the urine was tested 
D) Findings 
E) Provider who ordered the urinalysis 
A) Type of urine specimen 
B) Patient's signature 
C) Date and time the urine was tested 
D) Findings 
E) Provider who ordered the urinalysis

Question 7

Which of the following is the filtering unit of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A) Renal arteries 
B) Glomerulus 
C) Tubules 
D) Cortex 
A) Renal arteries 
B) Glomerulus 
C) Tubules 
D) Cortex

Question 8

When you take the specimen from Mrs.Ferguson and examine it for color, it is amber and cloudy.Which of the following best describes the appearance and composition of the urine?

Accepted Answer

A) Dilute; normal 
B) Concentrated; has white blood cells 
C) Dilute; has white blood cells 
D) Concentrated; has red blood cells 
A) Dilute; normal 
B) Concentrated; has white blood cells 
C) Dilute; has white blood cells 
D) Concentrated; has red blood cells

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT included in the quality control of reagent strips?

Accepted Answer

A) Do not expose to moisture. 
B) Keep in the original container. 
C) Keep away from direct sunlight. 
D) Keep in the refrigerator. 
A) Do not expose to moisture. 
B) Keep in the original container. 
C) Keep away from direct sunlight. 
D) Keep in the refrigerator.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a classification for urine specimens?

Accepted Answer

A) First morning 
B) Fasting/timed 
C) 24-hour 
D) Voided specimen 
A) First morning 
B) Fasting/timed 
C) 24-hour 
D) Voided specimen

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the color of normal urine?

Accepted Answer

A) Clear 
B) Straw 
C) Amber 
D) Smoky 
A) Clear 
B) Straw 
C) Amber 
D) Smoky

Question 12

Which of the following specimens usually requires added preservatives in the container?

Accepted Answer

A) Random 
B) Fasting timed 
C) 24-hour 
D) Catheterized 
A) Random 
B) Fasting timed 
C) 24-hour 
D) Catheterized

Question 13

Which area on the reagent test strip would be positive, indicating an infection and its presence in a urine sample?

Accepted Answer

A) Specific gravity 
B) Leukocytes 
C) Ketones 
D) Urobilinogen 
A) Specific gravity 
B) Leukocytes 
C) Ketones 
D) Urobilinogen

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an example of an artifact seen in urine?

Accepted Answer

A) Hair 
B) Fibers 
C) Powder 
D) Crystals 
A) Hair 
B) Fibers 
C) Powder 
D) Crystals

Question 15

Which type of specimen will you collect?

Accepted Answer

A) Random 
B) 24-hour 
C) Clean-catch midstream 
D) Catheterized 
A) Random 
B) 24-hour 
C) Clean-catch midstream 
D) Catheterized

Question 16

Which of the following is an adequate urine specimen for analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) At least 2 mls 
B) At least 5 mls 
C) At least 10 mls 
D) At least 7 mls 
A) At least 2 mls 
B) At least 5 mls 
C) At least 10 mls 
D) At least 7 mls

Question 17

Which of the following is normally included in completely reabsorbed threshold substances?

Accepted Answer

A) Creatinine 
B) Amino acids 
C) Protein 
D) Chloride 
A) Creatinine 
B) Amino acids 
C) Protein 
D) Chloride

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true about casts?

Accepted Answer

A) They are formed when ketones accumulate. 
B) They are cylindrical with round or flat ends. 
C) They are classed according to the substances in them. 
D) The most common is the hyaline cast. 
A) They are formed when ketones accumulate. 
B) They are cylindrical with round or flat ends. 
C) They are classed according to the substances in them. 
D) The most common is the hyaline cast.

Question 19

Which of the following is a true statement regarding a first-morning urine specimen?

Accepted Answer

A) More dilute 
B) Higher acid pH 
C) Lower acid pH 
D) None of the above 
A) More dilute 
B) Higher acid pH 
C) Lower acid pH 
D) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant when handling urine specimens?

Accepted Answer

A) Treat all specimens as if they were normal. 
B) Avoid splashes that may enter the eyes. 
C) Store urine specimens in a dark cabinet. 
D) Process urine specimens within 24 hours. 
A) Treat all specimens as if they were normal. 
B) Avoid splashes that may enter the eyes. 
C) Store urine specimens in a dark cabinet. 
D) Process urine specimens within 24 hours.

Exam 41: Urinalysis

Which of the following is the most important technique to stress when instructing the patient in collecting a clean-catch, midstream specimen to avoid contamination?

Which of the following urine specimens is usually requested when quantitative tests are needed for different substances?

Which of the following is NOT a CLIA regulation that applies to urine testing?

Near the end of the blood's journey through the kidney, in which area are the other substances that have not already been filtered secreted into the urine?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when performing a microscopic examination of a urine specimen?

What is NOT required on the urinalysis report?

Which of the following is the filtering unit of the kidney?

When you take the specimen from Mrs.Ferguson and examine it for color, it is amber and cloudy.Which of the following best describes the appearance and composition of the urine?

Which of the following is NOT included in the quality control of reagent strips?

Which of the following is NOT a classification for urine specimens?

Which of the following best describes the color of normal urine?

Which of the following specimens usually requires added preservatives in the container?

Which area on the reagent test strip would be positive, indicating an infection and its presence in a urine sample?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an artifact seen in urine?

Which type of specimen will you collect?

Which of the following is an adequate urine specimen for analysis?

Which of the following is normally included in completely reabsorbed threshold substances?

Which of the following is NOT true about casts?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding a first-morning urine specimen?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant when handling urine specimens?

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