Preeval_AUBF+++ (Quiz 2)

The primary component of urinary mucus is:

• Bence Jones protein

• Microalbumin

• Uromodulin

• Orthostatic protein

Which of the following are reported as number per lpf?

• RBCs

• WBCs

• Crystals

• Casts

When using the glass slide and cover-slip method, which of

the following might be missed if the cover slip is overflowed?

• Casts

• WBCs

• RBCs

• Bacteria

Initial screening of the urine sediment is performed using

an objective power of:

• 4x

• 10x

• 40x

• 100x

The purpose of the Hansel stain is to identify:

• Renal tubular cells

• Eosinophils

• Neutrophils

• Monocytes

The finding of yeast cells in the urine is commonly associated with:

• Cystitis

• Pyelonephritis

• Renal tubular acidosis

• Diabetes mellitus

The majority of casts are formed in the:

• Proximal convoluted tubules

• Ascending loop of Henle

• Distal convoluted tubules

• Collecting ducts

WBC casts are primarily associated with:

• Viral infection

• Pyelonephritis

• Cystitis

• Diabetes mellitus

Cylindruria refers to the presence of:

• Cylindrical renal tubular cells

• Mucus-resembling casts

• Hyaline and waxy casts

• All types of casts

The most valuable initial aid for identifying crystals in a

urine specimen is:

• Temperature

• pH

• Solubility

• Staining