ch 6 pt 2

Question 1

reagent strip test method

Answer 1

qualitative results based on color change

Question 2

quality care storage of strips

Answer 2

must be protected from moisture, heat, chemicals, and light

Question 3

use of tablet and liquid chemical tests

Answer 3

confirms results obtained by reagent strip testing

Question 4

specific gravity measures

Answer 4

sodium, potassium, chloride, and ammonium

Question 5

principle of reagent strip

Answer 5

when strip immersed in urine, protons released in proportion to concentration which results in color change

Question 6

normal pH of urine

Answer 6

4.5 to 8

Question 7

hematuria

Answer 7

red blood cells in urine

Question 8

hemoglobinuria

Answer 8

free hemoglobin in urine

Question 9

nitrite

Answer 9

present in urine because they are nitrite reducing bacteria form it

Question 10

protein

Answer 10

urine protein is the first sign of kidney disease

Question 11

microalbumin

Answer 11

detects album less than 1-2 mg/dL
–> screens for early kidney damage

Question 12

glucose

Answer 12

appears if plasma level in urine is over 160-180 mg/dL

Question 13

ketones

Answer 13

breakdown products from large amounts of fatty acids formed than krebs cycle can handle

Question 14

bilirubin

Answer 14

seen in urine in heptatic or posthhepatic jaundice

Question 15

urobilinogen

Answer 15

best specimen in 2 hour collection from 2-4 pm