Ch. 25 Urinary System Questions #1

Excessive ketones in urine can indicate

that the body is using fat as an energy source in place of glucose.

Diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus are the same condition.

False

Absence of urine is

anuria

Renal disease does not affect urine output that greatly.

false

It is normal for blood to appear in the urine as part of menstrual contamination during the menstrual cycle.

true

in the urine indicates metabolism of nitrates by Gram-negative bacteria.

nitrite

The color of urine is determined mostly by

breakdown products of RBC destruction.

The structures in the kidneys that filter(s) blood are the 

glomeruli.

Kidney stones can develop secondary to dietary habits.

true

The normal range of urine volume per day is 

1 to 2 L

Excessive urine output is

polyuria

The yellow pigment of urine is

urochrome

Choose what can affect urine pH.

vegetables, dairy products, citrus fruits, meats

The more dehydrated a person is, the _____ their urine will appear.

darker

Low levels of urine output is

oliguria

Large quantities of urine output can indicate a possible disease.

true

The presence of_____in urine can indicate a UTI.

leukocytes

It is normal to find a moderate amount of protein in the urine on urinalysis.

false

Choose the factors that change the characteristics of urine.

exercise, nutrient intake, water intake, environmental temperature

Polyuria

sickle cell anemia, diabetes insipidus, excessive caffeine intake, DM, excessive alcohol intake, diuretics

Oliguria

Blood loss, dehydration, diarrhea, cardiogenic shock

Anuria

Renal failure, tumor, renal stone