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What is the normal color of urine?
What is the normal color of urine?
- Brown
- Colorless
- Yellow (correct)
- Clear
What is the purpose of measuring the specific gravity of urine?
What is the purpose of measuring the specific gravity of urine?
- To indicate if the urine is normal, diluted, or concentrated (correct)
- To detect the presence of microorganisms in urine
- To determine the pH of urine
- To measure the volume of urine
What is the primary purpose of a reagent strip?
What is the primary purpose of a reagent strip?
- To determine the pH of urine
- To measure the osmolality of urine
- To analyze the chemical composition of urine
- To detect the presence of microorganisms in urine (correct)
How long does it take to read the result of a reagent strip?
How long does it take to read the result of a reagent strip?
What is measured using a urinometer?
What is measured using a urinometer?
How are the results of a reagent strip typically reported?
How are the results of a reagent strip typically reported?
What is the most common urinalysis test ordered?
What is the most common urinalysis test ordered?
Who collects throat swab specimens?
Who collects throat swab specimens?
What should be observed when handling specimens?
What should be observed when handling specimens?
Where should the label be placed on the specimen container?
Where should the label be placed on the specimen container?
What information should be included on the specimen label?
What information should be included on the specimen label?
What is the primary purpose of the C-Urea Breath Test?
What is the primary purpose of the C-Urea Breath Test?
What is the role of urease in Helicobacter pylori infection?
What is the role of urease in Helicobacter pylori infection?
What is the purpose of the baseline breath sample in the C-Urea Breath Test?
What is the purpose of the baseline breath sample in the C-Urea Breath Test?
What is the function of the labeled 13C urea in the C-Urea Breath Test?
What is the function of the labeled 13C urea in the C-Urea Breath Test?
How often is the patient asked to blow into the Mylar balloon during the C-Urea Breath Test?
How often is the patient asked to blow into the Mylar balloon during the C-Urea Breath Test?
What is the purpose of using EDTA tubes in collecting peritoneal fluid?
What is the purpose of using EDTA tubes in collecting peritoneal fluid?
What is the primary indication for collecting sputum?
What is the primary indication for collecting sputum?
Why is it important to rinse the mouth with water before collecting sputum?
Why is it important to rinse the mouth with water before collecting sputum?
What is the minimum volume of sputum required for laboratory testing?
What is the minimum volume of sputum required for laboratory testing?
What type of tube is used for culturing microorganisms from peritoneal fluid?
What type of tube is used for culturing microorganisms from peritoneal fluid?
How should the sputum sample be transported to the laboratory?
How should the sputum sample be transported to the laboratory?
What is the purpose of centrifuging 10-15 mL of urine in microscopic analysis?
What is the purpose of centrifuging 10-15 mL of urine in microscopic analysis?
Why is midstream urine collection recommended?
Why is midstream urine collection recommended?
What is the purpose of measuring specific gravity or creatinine in urine drug screening?
What is the purpose of measuring specific gravity or creatinine in urine drug screening?
What is the purpose of incubating urine on a special nutrient medium in urine culture and sensitivity?
What is the purpose of incubating urine on a special nutrient medium in urine culture and sensitivity?
What is the minimum bacterial count required to confirm a UTI?
What is the minimum bacterial count required to confirm a UTI?
Why is it essential to transport urine specimens promptly to the laboratory?
Why is it essential to transport urine specimens promptly to the laboratory?