Urinalysis and Body Fluids Exam 2:
Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
According to your textbook, what is the maximum length of time a urine
specimen should remain unpreserved at room temperature before testing?
✓ 2 hours
A dark yellow urine producing yellow foam may contain____________.
✓ bilirubin
Causes of red-colored urine may include
✓ a. blood
✓ b. porphyrins
✓ c. beets
✓ d. medications
✓
✓ E. ALL OF THE ABOVE!
Causes in Orange-colored urine may include
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✓ a. bilirubin
✓ b. medications
✓
✓ d. A and B only
which of the following specific gravity readings correlates with a pale yellow
urine?
✓ 1.005
Specimens that contain intact red blood cells may appear cloudy red while
those that contain free hemoglobin will generally be clear and red.
✓ True
Urine from a patient diagnosed with hepatitis will appear what color?
✓ a. amber
✓ b. brown
✓ c. yellow-brown
✓
✓ D. ALL THE ABOVE
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An ADH deficiency is associated with a ___________specific gravity.
✓ Low
The specific gravity of urine is directly proportioned to its __________.
✓ dissolved solids
A refractometer reads 1.003 with distilled water. The technician
should________.
✓ adjust the screw set to 1.000 and then continue with patient testing
A clear yellow urine will NOT contain any pathologically significant
constituents.
✓ False
Proper care of reagent strips includes:
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