Veterinary Urinalysis Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Veterinary Urinalysis Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the three factors that influence urine composition? 1. Dietary intake 2. Metabolic activity 3. Overall health For optimal viewing of urine under a microscope, should you adjust the condenser up or down, and should the contrast be increased or decreased? LOWER the condenser INCREASE the contrast What are the three main steps involved in urinalysis? 1. Physical assessment: - Amount - Color - Clarity - Smell - Specific gravity 2. Chemical analysis using test strips for: 2 - Glucose - Proteins - Ketones - Bilirubin - Urobilinogen - Hidden blood 3. Microscopic evaluation of urine sediment When is the best time to collect an animal's urine sample for testing, and why? The first morning urine; it is more concentrated. True or False: If there is a bladder obstruction, you should try to get a urine sample by pressing around the blockage. False! What are the four main methods to collect urine samples? 1. Free-catch (while urinating) 2. Bladder compression 3. Using a catheter 3 4. Cystocentesis What volume of urine is typically used for a urinalysis? 5 mL At what temperature should a urine sample be kept for a urinalysis? Room temperature True or False: Urine samples are generally centrifuged at 1,500 - 2,000 RPM for 5 minutes. True True or false: Urine should be stained in order to properly see any crystals within it. False. Which objective lens is used to look for casts in the urine? Low-power: 10x objective lens In a standard practice, what time-sensitive test would you use to biochemically analyze urine (to determine its constituents)? Reagent