Knock out the urinalysis myths

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   Three of these claims about urine are false.

   Choices

   1. Item

      Specific gravity always exceeds 1.0

      Correct

      Yes

   2. Explanation

      The normal-values table lists glucose as none

      Item

      Glucose belongs in healthy urine

   3. Explanation

      The liver turns ammonia to urea; bacteria make the smell later

      Item

      Fresh urine reeks of ammonia

   4. Explanation

      Tea-dark or red urine flags liver trouble or bleeding

      Item

      Urine colour never signals disease

Instructions

Tap each claim you can prove false. The true one stays put.

Explanation