Urine Values

Question 1

Urine Glucose

Answer 1

+1 to +4
Mild to Severe
Indicative of increased serum glucose (DM, less insulin, IVF with carbs)

Question 2

Urine Ketones

Answer 2

Negative
+1 to +4 mild to severe

Acetone and other acids
Indicative of incomplete fat catabolism and lack of glucose availability

Question 3

Urine proteins

Answer 3

Negative

Important with kidney issues, renal vs. extrarenal (CHF, preeclampsia, UIT) causes

Question 4

Urine blood/hgb

Answer 4

Negative
Indicative of kidney/UT damage (membrane problems, UIT, neoplasm, kidney stones, trauma)

Hgb without RBC = rhabdo

Question 5

Urine specific gravity

Answer 5

1.003-1.035

I-Dehydration
D-impaired concentration (DI, glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis)

Question 6

Urine pH

Answer 6

4.5-8