110 Module 8

What is the outer part of the kidney called?

• Cortex

• Medulla

• Pelvis

• Renal papilla

What is the function of nephron units in the kidney?

• Produce red blood cells

• Produce urine

• Filter blood of small solutes only

• Filter blood of large solutes

Which of the following substances are filtered as wastes by the nephrons?

• Hemoglobin

• Urea

• Proteins

• Glucose

What is the function of the ureters in the urinary system?

• Filter blood

• Store urine

• Pass urine from kidneys to bladder

• Pass urine outside the body

Which type of urine specimen is most preferred to find abnormalities?

• Catheterized specimen

• 24hr urine

• Clean catch

• Random specimen

What is the normal range for the pH of urine?

• 11-14

• 5-7

• 1-3

• 8-10

Which of the following is an indication of renal disease in urine?

• Negligible leukocyte esterase

• Negligible protein

• Negligible glucose

• Negligible blood

What is the normal range for specific gravity in urine?

• 1.002-1.035

• 0.001-0.005

• 1.040-1.060

• 1.070-1.090

What does the presence of nitrite in urine indicate?

• Urinary tract infection

• Liver disease

• Kidney disease

• Diabetes mellitus

What is the purpose of a 24hr urine specimen?

• To check for kidney stones

• To check for diabetes

• To measure specific gravity

• To measure creatinine clearance and total protein