Urinalysis

Question 1

What is urinalysis?

Answer 1

Checking the appearance, concentration and content of urine

Question 2

Why would we do urinalysis?

Answer 2

Non invasive
Immediate
Monitor deviations

Question 3

What are the characteristics of urine?

Answer 3

Clear
Not cloudy
Inoffensive smell

Question 4

Talk through the procedure of urinalysis

Answer 4

Make sure collection/storage/handling is sterile
Gain informed consent
Perform asap after collection
Wash hands and don apron & gloves
Collect in a clean & dry container
Observe for colour, clarity and odour
Dip stick, immersing all reagent pads
Tilt and blot on paper towel to remove excess
Read at specified times & compare to chart
Dispose of urine & strip to trust policy
Remove gloves and wash hands
Discuss findings
Document and take appropriate action as per NMC Code

Question 5

Proteinuria indicates

Answer 5

Infection
Contamination
Pre-eclampsia

Question 6

Haematuria indicates

Answer 6

Infection
Trauma
Tumour
Contamination

Question 7

Glycosuria indicates

Answer 7

Diabetes

Gestational diabetes

Question 8

Ketonuria indicates

Answer 8

Excess breakdown of body fats due to:
Fasting 
Dehydration 
Vomiting 
Diabetes 
Has a sweet smell

Question 9

Urobilinogen indicates

Answer 9

Liver abnormalities

Excessive haemolysis

Question 10

Nitrites indicates

Answer 10

Presence of bacteria

MSSU sent to lab

Question 11

Bilirubin indicates

Answer 11

Hepatic disease

Biliary disease