Chapter 6: Microscopic Examination of Urine

Chapter 6: Microscopic Examination of Urine

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

1. The recommended centrifugation setting for preparation of the urine sediment is:
2. 400 RPM for 10 minutes
3. 1000 RPM for 5 minutes
4. 400 RCF for 5 minutes
5. 1000 RCF for 10 minutes

ANS: C

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 3

TOP: Centrifugation

2. The number of fields that should be examined when quantitating urinary sediment constituents is:
3. 2
4. 5
5. 10
6. 20

ANS: C

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 3

TOP: Examination of the sediment

3. The predecessor of the standardized urine microscopic examination was the:
4. Sternheimer count
5. Addis count
6. Kova system
7. T-system

ANS: B

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 3

TOP: Technique

4. The two factors that determine relative centrifugal force are:
5. Radius of rotor head and revolutions per minute (RPM)
6. Radius of rotor head and time of centrifugation
7. Diameter of rotor head and RPM
8. RPM and time of centrifugation

ANS: A

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 3

TOP: Centrifugation

5. A lipid droplet that does not stain with Sudan III may be composed of:
6. Triglycerides
7. Cholesterol
8. Neutral fats
9. Chylomicrons

ANS: B

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 4

TOP: Sediment stains