Lab #9

Instructions

1. Waste removal

   For each of the following abnormal urine tests write a full explanation of what is wrong with the patient.   Describe the disease/disorder, how you know that is the correct diagnosis, and specifically what the patient should do about it. Discuss the patient’s prognosis.   If you can’t make a diagnosis explain what further information you would like and why you would like that information.  Patient A- Patient is a 35 year old female, pregnant and in her 35 week.   She is complaining of headaches, and general ‘sick’ feeling. You have found excess protein in the urine.  Patient B- Patient is a 56 year old overweight male.   You have found excess sugar in the urine.Patient C- Patient has come in for a drug test, you have found no salts or urea detected, the urine is clear of everything.  Patient D- Patient has come in for a routine urinalysis. You have found high levels of ketones in the urine.Patient E- Patient is complaining of back pain and burning during urination. You find crystals in urine.

   Respiratory system

   Describe the following termsInspiratory ReserveTidal VolumeWhat do the lung volume measurements mean in terms of a patient’s overall health?

3. What should you do if your vital capacity is far below normal?
4. Expiratory Reserve
5. Vital Capacity