Chapter 4: Physical Examination of Urine

Chapter 4: Physical Examination of Urine

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

1. The primary pigment responsible for normal urine color is:
2. Uroerythrin
3. Urochrome
4. Hemoglobin
5. Bilirubin

ANS: B

DIF: Level 1

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2. A dark yellow urine producing yellow foam may contain:
3. Hemoglobin
4. Protein
5. Red blood cells
6. Bilirubin

ANS: D

DIF: Level 1

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3. Which of the following urine colors and causes match?
4. Red—carotene
5. Dark yellow—porphyrins
6. Black—melanin
7. Green—pyridium

ANS: C

DIF: Level 2

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4. The color of a urine specimen containing blood can be attributed to all of the following except the:
5. Amount of blood
6. Blood type of patient
7. pH of the urine
8. Length of contact

ANS: B

DIF: Level 2

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5. A urine specimen that turns black after standing may contain:
6. Porphobilinogen
7. Homogentisic acid
8. Carboxyhemoglobin
9. Myoglobin

ANS: B

DIF: Level 1

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