RMA Urinalysis

Question 1

What is the normal pH range for urine?

Accepted Answer

4.5 to 8.0

Answer

3.0 to 5.0

Answer

7.35 to 7.45

Answer

8.5 to 10.0

Question 2

Which urine specimen collection method is used to obtain a sterile urine sample for culture and sensitivity testing?

Accepted Answer

Clean-catch midstream specimen

Answer

First morning void

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Random specimen

Answer

24-hour urine collection

Question 3

On a urine dipstick test, a positive result for nitrites most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Bacterial infection in the urinary tract

Answer

Kidney stones

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Diabetes mellitus

Answer

Dehydration

Question 4

What does specific gravity measure in a urine sample?

Accepted Answer

The concentration of solutes compared to pure water

Answer

The amount of protein excreted per day

Answer

The presence of glucose in the urine

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The acidity or alkalinity of the urine

Question 5

Which of the following is an abnormal finding when examining urine under a microscope?

Accepted Answer

More than 10 bacteria per high power field

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0–2 red blood cells per high power field

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0–5 white blood cells per high power field

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1–2 hyaline casts per low power field

Question 6

What is glucosuria and what does it typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

The presence of glucose in the urine, typically indicating elevated blood glucose levels

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The presence of blood in the urine, typically indicating kidney damage

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Excess protein in the urine, typically indicating nephrotic syndrome

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The presence of ketones in the urine, typically indicating starvation or uncontrolled diabetes