Urine Analysis and Urinalysis Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of urinalysis in a patient's initial assessment?

  • To diagnose kidney disease
  • To screen for diabetic complications
  • To provide a quick screening for glucose, acetone, and albumin (correct)
  • To assess hydration status

A patient's urine output is measured at 300 mL/day. What term best describes this condition?

  • Nocturia
  • Polyuria
  • Anuria
  • Oliguria (correct)

What is the term for an increase in night excretion of urine?

  • Anuria
  • Oliguria
  • Polyuria
  • Nocturia (correct)

What is the definition of polyuria?

<p>Urine volume greater than 2.5 L/day in adults (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of urinalysis in patients with renal disease?

<p>To assess kidney functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for cessation of urine flow or less than 100 mL/day in adults?

<p>Anuria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of urine specimen is more accurate for glucose testing?

<p>Second-Voided urine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?

<p>To detect kidney and cardiac diseases or conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of normal urine?

<p>Pale yellow and clear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a Catheterized urine specimen collected?

<p>By catheterizing the patient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Clean-Catch mid-stream urine specimen?

<p>For routine urinalysis, culture and sensitivity test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?

<p>24 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to label the bottle or container with the client's name and doctor's name?

<p>To prevent mix-up of specimens from different clients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for removing the specimen immediately after the client has voided?

<p>To send the specimen immediately to the laboratory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to instruct the client to void in a clean receptacle?

<p>To limit cross-contamination of microorganisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disposing of used equipment or cleaning them after the procedure?

<p>To prevent cross-contamination of microorganisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to document the procedure in the designated place?

<p>To maintain accurate records of client data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of waking a patient in the morning to obtain a routine urine specimen?

<p>To avoid contamination of the specimen with bacteria normally present on the labia or penis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to instruct the patient to use soap and water for cleansing the genitals immediately preceding the collection of the specimen?

<p>To reduce the risk of contamination with bacteria normally present on the labia or penis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of noting on the specimen label if the female client is menstruating at the time of analysis?

<p>To avoid a false-positive reading due to menstruation blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of performing hand hygiene before collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?

<p>To reduce the risk of contamination of the specimen with bacteria from the collector's hands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of explaining the procedure to the patient before collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?

<p>To gain the patient's cooperation and understanding of the procedure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using sterile gloves when collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?

<p>To reduce the risk of contamination of the specimen with bacteria from the collector's hands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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