Specific Gravity

Question 1

Low specific gravity

Answer 1

Dilute urine
Diabetes insipidus

Question 2

High specific gravity

Answer 2

Concentrated urine
Dehydration
Liver failure
Shcok

Question 3

Specific gravity of urine reflects the amoutn of

Answer 3

Wastes, minerals, and solids that are present

Question 4

Albuminuria

Answer 4

Presence of the protein albumin in the urine
High = impaired kidney function

Question 5

Bacteriuria

Answer 5

Presence of bacteria in the urine

Question 6

Calciuria

Answer 6

Presence of calcium in the urine
Too high = hyperparathyroidism
Lower = osteomalacia

Question 7

Creatinuria

Answer 7

Increased concentration of creatinine

Question 8

Creatinine

Answer 8

Waste product of muscle of metabolism that is usually removed by the kidneys

Question 9

Excess creatinine means

Answer 9

Increased muscle breakdown or disruption of kidney function

Question 10

Glycosuria

Answer 10

Presence of glucose in the urine
DM

Question 11

Hematuria

Answer 11

Blood in the urine

Question 12

Ketonuria

Answer 12

Ketones in the urine

Question 13

Ketones

Answer 13

Formed when break down fat

Question 14

Proteinuria

Answer 14

Abnormal amt of protein in the urine

Question 15

Pyuria

Answer 15

Pus in the urine

Question 16

Urine culture and sensitivity tests

Answer 16

Lab test thta tis used to identify the cause of a UTI and to determine which antibiotic to use