Urinalysis

Question 1

What is the normal urine specific gravity Range* for a canine?

Answer 1

1.016-1.060

Question 2

Normal urine output in cats and dogs is

Answer 2

1 to 2 ml/kg/hr

Question 3

Which of these can be positive in the urine of a normal, healthy dog?

Answer 3

Bilirubin

Question 4

The specific gravity of a urine sample is a reflection of its … ?

Answer 4

concentration

Question 5

Which method of urine collection provides the most accurate diagnostic information?

Answer 5

cystocentesis

Question 6

In which of the following is it most technically difficult to insert a urinary catheter?

Answer 6

female canine

Question 7

Which are common biochemical abnormalities for patients with renal disease?

Answer 7

increased BUN/CREA

Question 8

Which of the following specific gravity measurements would indicate the most concentrated urine from the values below?

Answer 8

1.040

Question 9

After centrifugation of urine and prior to microscopic examination, pour off the ___________________.

I know you All know this one now :D

Answer 9

supernatant

Question 10

Which of the syringe and needle combination would be most suitable for performing cystocentesis on an adult male Labrador retriever collecting a large volume of urine to send off for UA + Culture?

Answer 10

22g x1 ½” needle with 6cc- 12cc syringe

Question 11

When referring to a urine sample what is turbidity?

Answer 11

the quality of being cloudy; usually due to suspended matter

Question 12

Which two magnification powers are used to scan a urine sediment sample?

Answer 12

10X & 40X

Question 13

When collecting samples by cystocentesis, direct the needle:

Answer 13

dorsocaudally

Question 14

Urine that appears __________ has a low specific gravity.

Answer 14

clear

Question 15

Which crystals are commonly found in Dalmatian dogs?

Answer 15

ammonium biurate

Question 16

Urine samples should be analyzed within _____ after collection if they are not refrigerated.

Answer 16

less than 1 hour

Question 17

Which test should be performed before refrigerating a urine sample?

Answer 17

specific gravity

Question 18

Urine samples collected by _________ are often contaminated with cells from the distal genital tract.

Answer 18

free catch

Question 19

Identify the catheter pictured below

Answer 19

Foley Catheter

Question 20

Identify the catheter pictured below:

Answer 20

Tomcat

Question 21

Your patient comes in, and after you collect a “free catch” sample you grossly observe the color. What term would be best to describe the color seen from the picture below?

Answer 21

Hematuria