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Describe the Defining Characteristic of Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced Assessments

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Describe the defining characteristic of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments.


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Clean-Voided Urine

Urine collected midstream during urination to minimize contamination from the external genitalia.

Perineal Area

The region between the anus and the genitals, which is important for maintaining cleanliness to prevent infection.

Double-Voided Urine

A method of urine collection where the patient is asked to urinate, wait for a period, and then urinate again into a collection device to obtain a sample that is more concentrated with metabolic byproducts.

Self-Catheterize

The practice of inserting a catheter into the bladder oneself to empty it of urine, often necessary due to medical conditions that prevent natural voiding.

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