3) In general, as the pressure over a solution composed of a gas dissolved in a liquid is increased, the solubility of the gas in liquid __________.      

A radioactive substance used to identify sentinel lymph nodes.

Carbon dioxide expands the abdomen, like a balloon, and helps to prevent injury to the organs while the camera, cannulas, and instruments are inserted. This is known as creating a __________. 

_______  is the insertion of a fine gauge tru-cut or punch needle device is into a breast mass. Tissue and cells are taken out  and sent to pathology for definitive diagnosis.  

The Surgical Tech should ensure the ESU tip remains _____ which aids in the effectiveness during dissection as well as prevent OR fires on the surgical field. 

A combined approach procedure is scheduled that will allow for access to the ABD and perineum in order to remove en bloc the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, and a lower section of the descending colon with the creation of a colostomy. The patient is placed in a low lithotomy position and all bowel technique precautions are followed. There are two separate back tables, mayo stand, and instrument sets; and the RN performed both an abdominal and perineal prep. The areas are draped separately.  The procedure described and is the best choice for the type of scheduled procedure is a/an ____.

4) Consider the three statements below. Which statement(s) is (are) true?                                                                               I) Hydration is a special case of solvation in which the solvent is water. II) The oxygen end of water molecules is attracted toward Na1+ ions.             III) The hydrogen end of water molecules is attracted toward Cl– ions.

A technique used to enter the body to perform surgery.

An -ostomy is a procedure in which a portion of the intestine is divided, the open end is everted to form a ____ and secured to the skin to allow for draining the bowel or urine contents outside the body.  The opening is called a _____. 

____ involves inserting the fine-gauge needle into a suspect breast mass, and sending the tissue (cells and fluid) withdrawn through the needle for examination and diagnosis of cancer.