National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Medical Assistant Practice Test

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Which urine dipstick test is used to detect acetone in the urine?

Protein
Nitrite
Ketones
Urobilinogen

The correct answer is: Ketones

The urine dipstick test that is specifically designed to detect acetone in the urine is the ketones test. Ketones, which include acetone, are produced when the body breaks down fat for energy, typically occurring during states of fasting, low carbohydrate intake, or uncontrolled diabetes. The presence of ketones in the urine is an important indicator of metabolic health, particularly for monitoring diabetic patients who may be at risk for ketoacidosis. The test on the dipstick measures the concentration of acetoacetate, one of the types of ketone bodies, which is reflective of acetone presence as part of the overall ketone levels. Therefore, a positive result for ketones indicates that the body is in a state of fat metabolism, which aligns with the intent of the question regarding the detection of acetone.