PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF URINE

Learning Plan 4

Why This Skill Is Important: 

You may have notice urine variation in color intensity or a different odor after eating asparagus. During this learning plan we will recognize what physical characteristics of urine are normal and abnormal as well as relating abnormal characteristics to possible chemical or microscopic abnormalities. An example: If the urine is cloudy, will we have positive tests for white blood cells, bacteria, or red blood cells?

Competencies

Interpret physical properties including specific gravity.
Correlate physical properties and chemical analysis of urine to help determine the validity of the results.

Core Abilities

Demonstrate critical thinking
Use science and technology

Learning Plan Prerequisites

Completion of Learning Plans:

  • 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System 
  • 2: Introduction to Urinalysis.

Learning Activities

  1. VIEW a presentation "Physical Properties of Urine" found in Blackboard.
  2. COMPLETE worksheet relating to physical properties.
  3. COMPLETE the physical properties lab
  4. COMPLETE lab report for physical properties.
  5. CREATE a chart relating physical properties to positive tests on dipstick and microscopic
  6. CREATE a mind map related to physical properties of urine.
  7. Complete Blackboard quiz.

Performance Activities

  1. COMPLETE lab report for physical properties.
  2. Complete Blackboard quiz relating to material in the readings, lecture, and lab activities.
  3. ANSWER questions correctly on lab practicals, and the comprehensive final relating to this learning plan.

How did these activities work for you?  Do you have any suggestions to me or future students? 

Instructional Materials
 

Clinical Microbiology Syllabus