In a laparotomy procedure vusing the Omni self retaining retractor system, only ____________– are used once the abdominal contents are exposed. 

A 16F urinary catheter is used routinely during pelvic procedures to ____. These can be achieved using either a In & Out red rubber catheters or indwelling Foley catheters with Urimeter.  (*) 

The linea alba is found ____ and is a major abdominal structure used for incision, dissection, and closure of most laparotomy procedures.   

In general surgery, a purse- string silk suture on a tapered SH needle is most commonly used  for____. (*)

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

A combined approach procedure to allow for visualization and access in order to remove en bloc the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon. The prefernnce card has the following notes.  Dr. is performed after performing both an one step abdominal and two step perineal prep. Both fields are draped simultaneously to allow for access. The patient is placed in supine/ low lithotomy in Allen Stirrups and all bowel technique precautions are followed.  The procedure described is scheduled as a/an ____.

During a laparotomy, after the surgeon has made a midline incision into the peritoneum, he may ask for a self-retaining, ring retractor called the ____.  

The obstetrical condition not considered emergent is called ____.

Which of the following statements regarding persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is TRUE?

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between pH and hydrogen ion concentration?