Question 1

Collection of a midstream clean-catch specimen can affect the clarity of a urine specimen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the following conditions with their urine odor (Some answer options may be used twice or not at all):
-Diabetes mellitus

Accepted Answer

A) Fruity 
B) Ammonia 
C) Bleach 
D) Aromatic 
A) Fruity 
B) Ammonia 
C) Bleach 
D) Aromatic

Question 3

A urine turns black after standing,develops a cloudy white precipitate,and has a specific gravity of 1.010.
-Based on the information provided,the most likely cause of the black color in this specimen is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Methemoglobin 
B)  Methyldopa 
C)  Melanin 
D)  Homogentisic acid 
A)  Methemoglobin 
B)  Methyldopa 
C)  Melanin 
D)  Homogentisic acid

Question 4

Match the following urine colors with their cause.(Some answer options may be used twice or not at all):
-Polydipsia

Accepted Answer

A) Amber 
B) Green 
C) Pale yellow 
D) Black 
E) Red
F)Dark yellow 
A) Amber 
B) Green 
C) Pale yellow 
D) Black 
E) Red
F)Dark yellow

Question 5

Indicate whether each of the following substances causes clinically significant or nonsignificant urine turbidity:
-White blood cells

Accepted Answer

A) Significant 
B) Nonsignificant 
A) Significant 
B) Nonsignificant

Question 6

Matching
State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing:
-A cloudy,brown-black urine with a positive test for blood and a strong odor of ammonia

Accepted Answer

A) Acceptable 
B) Unacceptable 
A) Acceptable 
B) Unacceptable

Question 7

If a refractometer reads 1.003 with distilled water,the technologist should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Subtract 0.003 from the specimen results 
B)  Add 0.003 to the specimen results 
C)  Use a urinometer to measure the specific gravity 
D)  Calibrate the refractometer by adjusting the set screw 
A)  Subtract 0.003 from the specimen results 
B)  Add 0.003 to the specimen results 
C)  Use a urinometer to measure the specific gravity 
D)  Calibrate the refractometer by adjusting the set screw

Question 8

The color of a urine specimen containing blood can be attributed to all of the following except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Amount of blood 
B)  Blood type of patient 
C)  pH of the urine 
D)  Length of contact 
A)  Amount of blood 
B)  Blood type of patient 
C)  pH of the urine 
D)  Length of contact

Question 9

A pale yellow urine is a primary indication of impaired renal function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Matching
State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing:
-A hazy,yellow urine that produces a noticeable amount of white foam

Accepted Answer

A) Acceptable 
B) Unacceptable 
A) Acceptable 
B) Unacceptable

Question 11

Matching
State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing:
-A pale yellow urine with a noticeable odor of bleach

Accepted Answer

A) Acceptable 
B) Unacceptable 
A) Acceptable 
B) Unacceptable

Question 12

Matching
State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing:
-A port wine-colored specimen with a negative test for blood

Accepted Answer

A) Acceptable 
B) Unacceptable 
A) Acceptable 
B) Unacceptable

Question 13

Bacterial decomposition of urea produces urine that has an odor resembling:

Accepted Answer

A)  Aromatic amines 
B)  Asparagus 
C)  Ammonia 
D)  Bleach 
A)  Aromatic amines 
B)  Asparagus 
C)  Ammonia 
D)  Bleach

Question 14

Indicate whether each of the following substances causes clinically significant or nonsignificant urine turbidity:
-Bacteria

Accepted Answer

A) Significant 
B) Nonsignificant 
A) Significant 
B) Nonsignificant

Question 15

A clear yellow urine will not contain any pathologically significant constituents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the following conditions with their urine odor (Some answer options may be used twice or not at all):
-Normal urine

Accepted Answer

A) Fruity 
B) Ammonia 
C) Bleach 
D) Aromatic 
A) Fruity 
B) Ammonia 
C) Bleach 
D) Aromatic

Question 17

A patient has the following readings on two different urine specimens:
Which of the following statements best describes these results?

Accepted Answer

A)  The protein and glucose in Specimen B are falsely elevated because of the specific gravity. 
B)  The results of Specimen A are falsely decreased because of the specific gravity. 
C)  The microscopic findings in Specimen A are decreased because of the pH. 
D)  The microscopic findings in Specimen B are increased because of the glucose. 
A)  The protein and glucose in Specimen B are falsely elevated because of the specific gravity. 
B)  The results of Specimen A are falsely decreased because of the specific gravity. 
C)  The microscopic findings in Specimen A are decreased because of the pH. 
D)  The microscopic findings in Specimen B are increased because of the glucose.

Question 18

The addition of dilute acetic acid to a cloudy urine specimen will dissolve:

Accepted Answer

A)  Amorphous urates 
B)  White blood cells 
C)  Yeast 
D)  Amorphous phosphate 
A)  Amorphous urates 
B)  White blood cells 
C)  Yeast 
D)  Amorphous phosphate

Question 19

A dark yellow urine producing yellow foam may contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemoglobin 
B)  Protein 
C)  Red blood cells 
D)  Bilirubin 
A)  Hemoglobin 
B)  Protein 
C)  Red blood cells 
D)  Bilirubin

Question 20

The calibration of the refractometer can be quality-controlled using all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Distilled water 
B)  5% NaCl 
C)  9% sucrose 
D)  Commercial controls 
A)  Distilled water 
B)  5% NaCl 
C)  9% sucrose 
D)  Commercial controls

Collection of a midstream clean-catch specimen can affect the clarity of a urine specimen.

Match the following conditions with their urine odor (Some answer options may be used twice or not at all): -Diabetes mellitus

A urine turns black after standing,develops a cloudy white precipitate,and has a specific gravity of 1.010. -Based on the information provided,the most likely cause of the black color in this specimen is:

Match the following urine colors with their cause.(Some answer options may be used twice or not at all): -Polydipsia

Indicate whether each of the following substances causes clinically significant or nonsignificant urine turbidity: -White blood cells

Matching State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing: -A cloudy,brown-black urine with a positive test for blood and a strong odor of ammonia

If a refractometer reads 1.003 with distilled water,the technologist should:

The color of a urine specimen containing blood can be attributed to all of the following except the:

A pale yellow urine is a primary indication of impaired renal function.

Matching State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing: -A hazy,yellow urine that produces a noticeable amount of white foam

Matching State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing: -A pale yellow urine with a noticeable odor of bleach

Matching State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing: -A port wine-colored specimen with a negative test for blood

Bacterial decomposition of urea produces urine that has an odor resembling:

Indicate whether each of the following substances causes clinically significant or nonsignificant urine turbidity: -Bacteria

A clear yellow urine will not contain any pathologically significant constituents.

Match the following conditions with their urine odor (Some answer options may be used twice or not at all): -Normal urine

A patient has the following readings on two different urine specimens: Which of the following statements best describes these results?

The addition of dilute acetic acid to a cloudy urine specimen will dissolve:

A dark yellow urine producing yellow foam may contain:

The calibration of the refractometer can be quality-controlled using all of the following except:

Safety and Quality Assessment

Introduction to Urinalysis

Renal Function

Chemical Examination of Urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Semen

Synovial Fluid

Serous Fluid

Amniotic Fluid

Fecal Analysis

Vaginal Secretions

Filters

Exam 4: Physical Examination of Urine

Collection of a midstream clean-catch specimen can affect the clarity of a urine specimen.

Match the following conditions with their urine odor (Some answer options may be used twice or not at all): -Diabetes mellitus

A urine turns black after standing,develops a cloudy white precipitate,and has a specific gravity of 1.010. -Based on the information provided,the most likely cause of the black color in this specimen is:

Match the following urine colors with their cause.(Some answer options may be used twice or not at all): -Polydipsia

Indicate whether each of the following substances causes clinically significant or nonsignificant urine turbidity: -White blood cells

Matching State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing: -A cloudy,brown-black urine with a positive test for blood and a strong odor of ammonia

If a refractometer reads 1.003 with distilled water,the technologist should:

The color of a urine specimen containing blood can be attributed to all of the following except the:

A pale yellow urine is a primary indication of impaired renal function.

Matching State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing: -A hazy,yellow urine that produces a noticeable amount of white foam

Matching State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing: -A pale yellow urine with a noticeable odor of bleach

Matching State whether the following specimens are acceptable or unacceptable for routine urinalysis testing: -A port wine-colored specimen with a negative test for blood

Bacterial decomposition of urea produces urine that has an odor resembling:

Indicate whether each of the following substances causes clinically significant or nonsignificant urine turbidity: -Bacteria

A clear yellow urine will not contain any pathologically significant constituents.

Match the following conditions with their urine odor (Some answer options may be used twice or not at all): -Normal urine

A patient has the following readings on two different urine specimens: Which of the following statements best describes these results?

The addition of dilute acetic acid to a cloudy urine specimen will dissolve:

A dark yellow urine producing yellow foam may contain:

The calibration of the refractometer can be quality-controlled using all of the following except:

Safety and Quality Assessment

Introduction to Urinalysis

Renal Function

Chemical Examination of Urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Semen

Synovial Fluid

Serous Fluid

Amniotic Fluid

Fecal Analysis

Vaginal Secretions

Filters