specific gravity Flashcards
1
Q
SG of distilled water
A
1.000
2
Q
we want a SG of about:
A
1.035+
3
Q
what is isosthenuria?
A
urine SG is the same as plasma: 1.010 - 1.012
4
Q
why is isosthenuria bad? (what does it mean?)
A
kidneys aren’t concentrating urine very well
5
Q
we want urine to be (more/less) concentrated
A
more concentrated
6
Q
(higher/lower) SG means the kidneys are doing their job
A
higher SG
7
Q
both ___ and ____ help determine if we have diluted (bad) or concentrated (good) urine
A
SG and osmolality
