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©PREP4EXAMS@2024 [REAL-EXAM-DUMPS] Saturday, August 3, 2024 7:34 AMWEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSIRTY- ( WV) : 26506
Urinalysis and body fluids Exam Study Guide 2024/2025
A 3-year old girl was brought to the ER with a temperature of 103ºF, lethargy, and
cervical rigidity. Three tubes of cloudy CSF were delivered to the Lab, and preliminary
test results showed:
WBC: 4,500/µL Differential: 88% neutrophilsGlucose: 15 mg/dL 12%
lymphocytesProtein: 140 mg/dLGram stain: No organisms observed
From these results, what preliminary diagnosis SHOULD the physician consider? -
✔️✔️bacterial meningitis
What is the MOST probable condition when a clean-catch urine specimen gave these
results:Appearance = cloudy, amber
pH 5.0Specific Gravity = 1.015,Protein = 1+Glucose = negativeOccult Blood =
traceNitrite = positive
Microscopic = many bacteria and 30 - 40 WBC/HPF. - ✔️✔️urinary tract infection
A spinal fluid that is slightly hazy is briefly examined microscopically. The technologist
performing the count decides to make a 1:10 dilution using 30 µL of sample. What
volume of diluent should be used? - ✔️✔️270 uL
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, ©PREP4EXAMS@2024 [REAL-EXAM-DUMPS] Saturday, August 3, 2024 7:34 AM
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSIRTY- ( WV) : 26506
Which of the following tests included on a urine reagent strip would never be reported
out as negative? - ✔️✔️urobilinogen
Which of the following best defines specific gravity: - ✔️✔️The density of a solution
compared to the density of water
Which of the following methods would be used to confirm the presence of Bence-Jones
protein in the urine: - ✔️✔️Urine protein electrophoresis or immunoelectrophoresis
The following urine test results were obtained from a 6-month-old African American
infant who experiences vomiting and diarrhea after milk ingestion and has failed to gain
weight:
pH: 5.0Protein: NegativeGlucose: NegativeKetones: NegativeBlood: NegativeBilirubin:
NegativeNitrite: NegativeUrobilinogen: 0.1 EU/dLClinitest: 2+
These results are clinically significant in which of the following disorders? -
✔️✔️galactosemia
A technologist decides to make a 1:20 dilution of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) after briefly
evaluating a portion of the sample microscopically. After making the dilution and
charging the chambers, the number of observed cells in each of the large squares of the
hemocytometer is >100. What should the technologist do to obtain the most accurate
count? - ✔️✔️make a larger dilution
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