#1
Which of the following is not a component typically analyzed in urinalysis?
Fibrinogen
ExplanationFibrinogen is not typically analyzed in urinalysis.
#2
Which type of urine sample is most commonly used for routine urinalysis?
Midstream clean-catch urine
ExplanationMidstream clean-catch urine is most commonly used.
#3
What is the typical range for specific gravity in a healthy individual's urine?
1.010 - 1.025
ExplanationSpecific gravity in healthy urine typically ranges from 1.010 to 1.025.
#4
Which of the following is not typically assessed during a microscopic examination of urine sediment?
Hormones
ExplanationHormones are not typically assessed in urine sediment examination.
#5
Which of the following is not a common method of urine preservation for transport to the laboratory?
Exposure to sunlight
ExplanationExposure to sunlight is not a common method for urine preservation.
#6
What is the primary purpose of performing a specific gravity test during urinalysis?
To measure the concentration of solutes in urine
ExplanationSpecific gravity test measures urine solute concentration.
#7
Which of the following substances is not typically detected in a routine urinalysis?
Amylase
ExplanationAmylase is not typically detected in routine urinalysis.
#8
What is the primary function of the reagent strip in urinalysis?
To detect the presence of specific substances
ExplanationReagent strip detects specific substances in urine.
#9
Which of the following conditions is associated with the presence of bilirubin in urine?
Jaundice
ExplanationBilirubin in urine is associated with jaundice.
#10
Which of the following is not a common method for urine collection in infants?
Voiding into a cup
ExplanationVoiding into a cup is not a common method for infant urine collection.
#11
What does the presence of proteinuria in urine often indicate?
Renal dysfunction
ExplanationPresence of proteinuria often indicates renal dysfunction.
#12
In urinalysis, what does the presence of leukocytes in urine usually indicate?
Urinary tract infection
ExplanationPresence of leukocytes indicates a urinary tract infection.
#13
Which of the following conditions might cause the presence of ketones in urine?
Ketoacidosis
ExplanationKetones in urine can be caused by ketoacidosis.
#14
What is the significance of pH measurement in urinalysis?
To evaluate acid-base balance
ExplanationpH measurement evaluates acid-base balance in urine.
#15
Which renal condition is often associated with the presence of casts in urine sediment?
Glomerulonephritis
ExplanationPresence of casts in urine sediment is often associated with glomerulonephritis.
#16
Which of the following substances is commonly tested using a reagent strip in urinalysis?
Urobilinogen
ExplanationUrobilinogen is commonly tested using a reagent strip.
#17
What is the primary advantage of performing microscopic examination of urine sediment?
To identify cellular and noncellular elements
ExplanationMicroscopic examination identifies cellular and noncellular elements in urine sediment.