23 Questions
What is the primary purpose of urinalysis in a patient's initial assessment?
To provide a quick screening for glucose, acetone, and albumin
A patient's urine output is measured at 300 mL/day. What term best describes this condition?
Oliguria
What is the term for an increase in night excretion of urine?
Nocturia
What is the definition of polyuria?
Urine volume greater than 2.5 L/day in adults
What is the purpose of urinalysis in patients with renal disease?
To assess kidney functions
What is the term for cessation of urine flow or less than 100 mL/day in adults?
Anuria
What type of urine specimen is more accurate for glucose testing?
Second-Voided urine
What is the primary purpose of collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?
To detect kidney and cardiac diseases or conditions
What is a characteristic of normal urine?
Pale yellow and clear
How is a Catheterized urine specimen collected?
By catheterizing the patient
What is the purpose of a Clean-Catch mid-stream urine specimen?
For routine urinalysis, culture and sensitivity test
What is the time frame for collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?
24 hours
Why is it essential to label the bottle or container with the client's name and doctor's name?
To prevent mix-up of specimens from different clients
What is the primary reason for removing the specimen immediately after the client has voided?
To send the specimen immediately to the laboratory
Why is it crucial to instruct the client to void in a clean receptacle?
To limit cross-contamination of microorganisms
What is the purpose of disposing of used equipment or cleaning them after the procedure?
To prevent cross-contamination of microorganisms
Why is it important to document the procedure in the designated place?
To maintain accurate records of client data
What is the primary purpose of waking a patient in the morning to obtain a routine urine specimen?
To avoid contamination of the specimen with bacteria normally present on the labia or penis
Why is it important to instruct the patient to use soap and water for cleansing the genitals immediately preceding the collection of the specimen?
To reduce the risk of contamination with bacteria normally present on the labia or penis
What is the purpose of noting on the specimen label if the female client is menstruating at the time of analysis?
To avoid a false-positive reading due to menstruation blood
What is the primary purpose of performing hand hygiene before collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?
To reduce the risk of contamination of the specimen with bacteria from the collector's hands
What is the purpose of explaining the procedure to the patient before collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?
To gain the patient's cooperation and understanding of the procedure
What is the purpose of using sterile gloves when collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?
To reduce the risk of contamination of the specimen with bacteria from the collector's hands
Test your knowledge of urinalysis, a valuable tool to diagnose patient health status, including hydration, renal and urinary tracts, liver disease, diabetes mellitus and urinary-tract infections.
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