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The falciform ligament ____ and serves as an important landmark during resection and transplant surgery.

All instruments and supplies that have come into contact with the inside mucosal layer of the large intestine are considered ____________________ and should not be used during the abdominal closure. This technique is known as ____. 

What is the most important reason that the sterile field not be broken down until the patient is extubated and has left the OR for transport to PACU following all pediatric and major procedures (trauma, CV, thoracic, head/neck, or large open abdominal procedures included)?  (*)   

____ is a procedure in which two hollow organs are joined surgically. Placing sutures around the circumference of the two cut edges can join two hollow structures. This applies to portions of the gastrointestinal (GI) system and other hollow systems, such as blood vessels and organ ducts.  

The obstetrical condition not considered emergent is called ____.

When tissue from within the abdominal cavity pushes out through a deeper fascia and muscular anatomy defect into the inguinal canal is called ____.

Insufflation of the abdomen,_____________,  is achieved with the use of CO2 gas to aid in visualization of the abdominal cavity.

Current ventricular assist devices (VADs) most commonly provide which type of blood flow?

The parents of a 13-year-old client receiving the HPV vaccine express concern about reported side effects. Which potential side effect should the nurse include in the teaching as a normal, self-limiting reaction?

Which lipid is the most abundant in the body and diet?