URINARY SEDIMENTS

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the appearance of red blood cells in urinary sediments under microscopic examination?

A) Irregular-shaped nucleated cells
B) Smooth, non-nucleated biconcave discs (7mm)
C) Stellate-shaped with prominent nuclei
D) Rod-shaped with granular cytoplasm

Answer 1

B) Smooth, non-nucleated biconcave discs (7mm)

Question 2

What is the characteristic appearance of red blood cells in hypertonic or concentrated urine?

A) Smooth, non-nucleated biconcave discs
B) Irregularly shaped with crenated edges
C) Stained purple or violet
D) Three-dimensional microscopy image

Answer 2

B) Irregularly shaped with crenated edges

Question 3

HYPOSTHENURIC (DILUTED) red blood cells would likely present as:

A) Crenated or irregularly shaped
B) Smooth, non-nucleated biconcave discs
C) Ghost cells with a released hemoglobin, showing only the cell membrane
D) Swollen due to water loss

Answer 3

C) Ghost cells with a released hemoglobin, showing only the cell membrane

Question 4

What type of urinary sediment is characterized by RBCs that vary in size and exhibit cellular protrusions or fragments?

A) Hyperthenuric
B) Ghost cells
C) Dysmorphic
D) Crenated

Answer 4

C) Dysmorphic