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What is the approximate percentage of water in urine?
What is the approximate percentage of water in urine?
- 98%
- 90%
- 99%
- 95% (correct)
What is the primary factor that determines urine volume?
What is the primary factor that determines urine volume?
- The amount of urea in the body
- The amount of water that the kidneys excrete (correct)
- The amount of salt in the diet
- The amount of glucose in the blood
What is the normal range of daily urine output?
What is the normal range of daily urine output?
- 800-2500 mL
- 600-2000 mL (correct)
- 400-1000 mL
- 1000-3000 mL
Why is it important to wear gloves when handling urine specimens?
Why is it important to wear gloves when handling urine specimens?
What information should be included on the label of a urine specimen?
What information should be included on the label of a urine specimen?
What should accompany specimens delivered to the laboratory?
What should accompany specimens delivered to the laboratory?
What is the recommended capacity of the container for specimen collection?
What is the recommended capacity of the container for specimen collection?
What is the primary concern for delivering specimens to the laboratory?
What is the primary concern for delivering specimens to the laboratory?
What is the most commonly used method of preservation for specimens?
What is the most commonly used method of preservation for specimens?
What should be done with a specimen that cannot be delivered and tested within 2 hours?
What should be done with a specimen that cannot be delivered and tested within 2 hours?
Why are disposable containers recommended for specimen collection?
Why are disposable containers recommended for specimen collection?
What is the primary reason for rejecting a specimen?
What is the primary reason for rejecting a specimen?
What is the term used to describe the transparency or turbidity of a urine specimen?
What is the term used to describe the transparency or turbidity of a urine specimen?
What is the characteristic of the odor of freshly voided urine?
What is the characteristic of the odor of freshly voided urine?
What is the purpose of using a clear container to view a urine specimen?
What is the purpose of using a clear container to view a urine specimen?
What is the reason for storing reagent strips with a desiccant?
What is the reason for storing reagent strips with a desiccant?
What is the typical temperature range for storing reagent strips?
What is the typical temperature range for storing reagent strips?
What is the result of a color-producing chemical reaction on a reagent strip?
What is the result of a color-producing chemical reaction on a reagent strip?
What is the pigment responsible for the yellow color of urine?
What is the pigment responsible for the yellow color of urine?
Why is it important to examine the urine specimen under a good light source?
Why is it important to examine the urine specimen under a good light source?
What is the normal color range of urine?
What is the normal color range of urine?
What is the possible cause of yellow-orange colored urine?
What is the possible cause of yellow-orange colored urine?
What is the possible cause of brown or black urine?
What is the possible cause of brown or black urine?
What is the possible cause of blue or green colored urine?
What is the possible cause of blue or green colored urine?
What is the method of interpreting the reactions in urine analysis?
What is the method of interpreting the reactions in urine analysis?
What is the purpose of checking pH levels in urine analysis?
What is the purpose of checking pH levels in urine analysis?
What is a common indicator of renal disease in urine analysis?
What is a common indicator of renal disease in urine analysis?
What is a precaution to be taken when using reagent strips?
What is a precaution to be taken when using reagent strips?
How often should reagent strips be checked with positive and negative controls?
How often should reagent strips be checked with positive and negative controls?
What should you do if the chemical pads become discolored?
What should you do if the chemical pads become discolored?
