Veterinary Urinalysis (Possible Questions Accurately Solved)

The composition of urine depends on what three factors? correct answers 1. Diet 2. Metabolic rate 3. General state of the body To view urine under the microscope, one must _________ (raise/lower) the condensor and _________ (increase/decrease) the contrast. correct answers LOWER the condensor INCREASE the contrast What are the three general parts of a urinalysis? correct answers 1. Observations of the physical properties: -volume -color -transparency -odor -specific gravity 2. Chemical tests for components (drop strips) eg. -sugar(s) -proteins -ketones -bilirubin -urobilinogen -occult blood 3. Microscopic exam of the urinary sediment When is it ideal to collect an animal's urine for diagnostics? Why? correct answers The first urination of the morning; it's more concentrated. True or false: If the patient has a bladder obstruction, you should collect a urine sample by compressing the bladder around the obstruction. correct answers False! What are the four primary methods of collecting urine samples? correct answers 1. Free-catch (during micturition) 2. Bladder compression 3. Catheterization 4. Cystocentesis What is the standard volume of urine used in a urinalysis? correct answers 5 mL What temperature should a urine sample be at for a urinalysis? correct answers Room temperature.