Oral Care Before Collecting a Sputum Specimen Involves

question 26

Multiple Choice

Oral care before collecting a sputum specimen involves

• A)Brushing the teeth
• B)Using mouthwash
• C)Flossing
• D)Rinsing with clear water

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Substage

A phase within Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development where infants use their senses and motor abilities to understand the world.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental stage in infants from about 4 to 8 months characterized by intentional repetition of actions that produce effects on the environment.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development where toddlers (around 12 to 18 months) experiment with new actions to see the outcomes, demonstrating an early form of problem-solving.

Mental Representations

Internal cognitive symbols that represent external reality, which are used in the process of thinking and understanding the world.