Chapter 34: Urinary Elimination; Routine Urinalysis Values Flashcards
1
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pH
A
4.6-8 Acid-base balance
Helps protect against bacterial growth
2
Q
Protein
A
up to 8mg/100mL- normally not present in urine
3
Q
Glucose
A
Not normally present
Diabetes
4
Q
Ketones
A
Not normally present
Poor control of type 1 diabetes
5
Q
Blood
A
Damage to the glomerulus or tubules causes blood cells to enter urine
6
Q
Specific Gravity
A
1.0053 to 1.030
Dehydration
7
Q
Microscopic Examination RBC
A
Up to 2
Trauma, disease, presence of the urethral catheters
8
Q
WBCs
A
0-4 per low-power field
Inflammation or infection
9
Q
Bacteria
A
Not normally present
Infection
10
Q
Casts
A
Not normally present
Cylindrical bodies that look like objects within the renal tube
Indicates renal disease
11
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Crystals
A
Not normally present
Renal stones
