General Urine Examination: Macroscopic Exam
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What does the macroscopic exam of urine determine?

  • Dehydration and infections
  • Physical properties such as color, clarity, and odor (correct)
  • Microscopic particles in the urine
  • Chemical compounds and their levels

    • Which condition can result in a sweet or fruity aroma in the urine?

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Particular foods consumed
  • Elevated glucose or ketones in the urine due to diabetes (correct)
  • Dehydration increasing urine concentration

    • What can cause urine to become cloudy?

  • Particular foods and organ dysfunction
  • Infections and urinary tract problems
  • Dehydration, diabetes, and medications
  • High concentration of crystals, white blood cells, or elevated glucose (correct)

    • What is the normal color of urine?

    <p>Pale yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does urine clarity refer to?

    <p>Turbidity or transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive nitrite test on a urine test strip indicate?

    <p>Urinary tract infection (UTI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does elevated urine urobilinogen levels on a urine test strip indicate?

    <p>Liver disease and dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication of elevated urine proteins on a urine test strip?

    <p>Kidney disease or immune disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the specific gravity test on a urine test strip measure?

    <p>Urine particle concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes glucose to enter the urine and result in elevated urine glucose levels?

    <p>~180 mg/dL blood glucose level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive leukocyte esterase test indicate on a urine test strip?

    <p>Urinary tract infection (UTI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive bilirubin test indicate on a urine test strip?

    <p>Liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of ketones in urine indicate?

    <p>Ketones are produced in the liver from the breakdown of fats when glucose is not available to the cells for energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the pH test on a urine test strip measure?

    <p>Urine acidity and alkalinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the microscopic exam of urine determine?

    <p>Presence of cells, crystals, casts, and microorganisms in the urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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