Urine Testing Flashcards
Normal Urine Specific Gravity
1.010-1.025
Low Urine Specific Gravity Meaning
Low water intake, Dehydration or Increase number of Glucose.
High Urine Specific Gravity meaning
Increase number of water intake, or The body can’t keep liquid in the body which may concern for R/T failure.
Normal PH level of Urine
PH6
High PH level of urine is caused by?
Metabolic Akalosis
Low PH level of urine is caused by?
Metabolic Acidosis
Why is Glucose screened?
The Urine should have 0 number, having numbers mean its having trouble with managing sugar/glucose. Possible to Diabetes.
Number of Glucose in Urine
0
Why is Ketones tested
It’s tested because ketones are not supposed to be present in the urine.
What is Ketone
Product of break down of Fatty acids
Where is Ketoacidosis present?
Alcoholic, Starving, or consuming a high protein diet.
Normal Number of Protein in the Urine
0
How much should you collect for Urine Analysis
10 ml
How to collect?
Catch Midstream
Purpose of the urine test
Determine sugar and Level
