Review Collection, Physical, & Chemical Exams of Urine

A urine collected after the initially voided urine is discarded is a ____ specime

• fasting

• random

• timed

• midstream

A urine which is collected after no food or drink has been consumed for at least 8 hours is a ____ specimen

• fasting

• random

• timed

• midstream

Specimens for microbiological culture are collected into containers that

• have a preservative

• can contain 1000 mL

• have sterile interiors

• are not disposable

A urine sample is transported to the lab. From the descriptions listed below, choose the statement which indicates an error in labeling

• only the lid is labeled

• the label is self-adhering

• patient's name, DOB, & ID number are on the label

• label is hand written

The presence of this compound may indicate liver disease

• bilirubin

• hemoglobin

• ammonia

• intact RBCs

Which of the following is the pigment that gives urine its characteristic color

• hemoglobin

• biliverdin

• homogentisic acid

• urochrome

Hyposthenuria is urine with

• consistently low specific gravity

• consistently high specific gravity

• normal specific gravity

• specific gravity of 1.000

this color of urine may indicate liver disease

• red

• green

• straw

• dark amber

This test is based on the reaction of hydrogen ions with color indicators

• blood

• pH

• specific gravity

• WBC

Which of the following is the best way to perform the chemical exam

• dipping the dipstick, then standing it upright and reading

• submerging the dipstick in the urine for 1 minute then reading

• quickly submerging the dipstick and removing excess urine, then placing horizontally to read

• all answers are acceptable