Urinary System Lab Equipment Quiz

What is the main purpose of placing a drop of urine on each reagent pad of the dipstick?

Which of the following statements about handling dipsticks after testing is correct?

Why should only a drop of urine be placed on each reagent pad?

What should be done with expired dipsticks?

What indicates a positive result for protein presence on the dipstick?

What is the first step in performing a dipstick test?

What does the color change in the test pads of a dipstick indicate?

What type of materials are the test pads on a dipstick primarily made from?

Why is it important to dispose of contaminated materials in clinical waste?

What substances can be detected using a dipstick test?

What must be done after immersing the dipstick in the urine sample?

What precaution should be taken regarding spills during the dipstick test procedure?

Which of the following is NOT a test commonly included in a dipstick?

Equipment for Urinary System Station

Urine dipsticks are required
Real or substitute urine is needed
A syringe is part of the equipment
Paper towel or tissue is provided
Gloves are essential

Considerations for the Station

Gloves must be worn
Contaminated materials (tissue, paper, etc.) with urine should be disposed of in clinical waste
Substitute urine is acceptable in the Clinical Skills Lab
Students must adhere to lab area rules
Lab coats or scrub tops should be fastened correctly
Any spills should be cleaned up and the work surface sprayed with 1% Virkon solution
Hands should be washed in the hand wash sink with appropriate disinfection

Dipstick Tests - Principle

Dipstick tests are quick, simple methods for detecting specific substances in urine
A dipstick is a plastic strip with absorbent test pads
The test pads are coated with reagents that react with substances in the urine sample (e.g., glucose, protein, ketones)
Chemical reactions cause color changes in the pads
Color intensity indicates the concentration of the substance
The color changes are compared to a chart to determine the qualitative or quantitative assessment of the substances in the urine sample.

Dipstick Test Procedure

Use a sterile syringe to collect urine samples
Apply a drop of urine to each reagent pad on the strip
Do not over-apply urine; it may mix reagents
Compare colors to the standards on the dipstick packaging.
Reading times are usually indicated on the packaging
The right hand strip may indicate protein in the urine

Testing Parameters of Dipstick Reagents

Specific gravity, pH, glucose, protein, blood, bilirubin, ketones, urobilinogen, nitrite, and leukocytes are usually tested for in urine

This quiz covers the essential equipment needed for conducting urinary system tests, focusing on urine dipsticks and proper laboratory practices. Participants will learn about the necessary materials and safety precautions required when handling urine samples. Understanding these elements is crucial for performing accurate urinary tests in clinical settings.