Urinalysis And Body Fluids Final Exam
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Synovial fluid is described as? ultra filtrate of plasma to which proteins and proteoglycans
are added by fibroblast like synoviocytes in the lining layers
Spinal fluid samples from a patient with bacterial meningitis typically present? cloudy or
purulent, with increased polymorphonucler cells and low glucose levels
meningitis is describes as? inflammation of the meninges around the brain and/or spinal
cord
Paracentesis is the term used for what? Removal of acites fluid from the abdominal cavity
Xanthochromia is? abnormal yellow-pink color of CSF
Macroscopic exam of Serous fluids include? color and clarity
A fetus that has a deficiency of surfactant can develop what? Neonatal respiratory distress
syndrome (RDS)
, Urinalysis And Body Fluids Final Exam
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Birefrengence can be detected by? polarized microscopy
The macroscopic appearance of a normal pericardial fluid is? pale yellow and clear
Ascites fluid contaminated with bile typically appears? green or dark brown
Sperm motility is reported as the %? sperm that move
A normal CSF will appear? Clear, colorless
A patient with suspected bacterial meningitis could be diagnosed by? polynuclear cells:
62%
mononuclear cells: 38%
What is the typical appearance of synovial fluid specimens in patients with RA? cloudy
and translucent
, Urinalysis And Body Fluids Final Exam
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An exudate is defined as? serous fluid that contains high concentration of protein or cells
that sccumulate in a body cavity as a result of increase capillary permeability
A loss of viscosity in synovial fluid may be due to? decreased levels of hyaluronic acid
Patients with pseudogout typically present with? CPPD that are rhomboid and weakly
positive birefrengement (blue when aligned with the axis)
Normal amniotic fluid will appear? Clear, colorless
Which CSF tube is sent to hemo for count? tube #3
The first tub filled with CSF obtained from a spinal tap should not be used for micro testing
because? the sample may be contaminated with skin bacteria
A seminal fluid should be received within? 1 hour and kept at 37 degrees C post
ejaculation
Questions With Solutions
Synovial fluid is described as? ultra filtrate of plasma to which proteins and proteoglycans
are added by fibroblast like synoviocytes in the lining layers
Spinal fluid samples from a patient with bacterial meningitis typically present? cloudy or
purulent, with increased polymorphonucler cells and low glucose levels
meningitis is describes as? inflammation of the meninges around the brain and/or spinal
cord
Paracentesis is the term used for what? Removal of acites fluid from the abdominal cavity
Xanthochromia is? abnormal yellow-pink color of CSF
Macroscopic exam of Serous fluids include? color and clarity
A fetus that has a deficiency of surfactant can develop what? Neonatal respiratory distress
syndrome (RDS)
, Urinalysis And Body Fluids Final Exam
Questions With Solutions
Birefrengence can be detected by? polarized microscopy
The macroscopic appearance of a normal pericardial fluid is? pale yellow and clear
Ascites fluid contaminated with bile typically appears? green or dark brown
Sperm motility is reported as the %? sperm that move
A normal CSF will appear? Clear, colorless
A patient with suspected bacterial meningitis could be diagnosed by? polynuclear cells:
62%
mononuclear cells: 38%
What is the typical appearance of synovial fluid specimens in patients with RA? cloudy
and translucent
, Urinalysis And Body Fluids Final Exam
Questions With Solutions
An exudate is defined as? serous fluid that contains high concentration of protein or cells
that sccumulate in a body cavity as a result of increase capillary permeability
A loss of viscosity in synovial fluid may be due to? decreased levels of hyaluronic acid
Patients with pseudogout typically present with? CPPD that are rhomboid and weakly
positive birefrengement (blue when aligned with the axis)
Normal amniotic fluid will appear? Clear, colorless
Which CSF tube is sent to hemo for count? tube #3
The first tub filled with CSF obtained from a spinal tap should not be used for micro testing
because? the sample may be contaminated with skin bacteria
A seminal fluid should be received within? 1 hour and kept at 37 degrees C post
ejaculation
