The Correct Definition of Ascites Is

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Multiple Choice

The correct definition of ascites is:

• A)the protrusion of a structure through the wall that normally contains it.
• B)the slipping or telescoping of a portion of the bowel into itself.
• C)accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
• D)a partial or complete blockage of the lumen of the small or large intestine.

Understand the principles and goals of medical and surgical asepsis.

Identify guidelines and organizations related to infection control practices.

Understand the types of infections related to specific devices and procedures.

Understand the sterilization process and equipment handling.

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Definitions:

Heat of Fusion

The amount of energy required to change a substance from the solid phase to the liquid phase at its melting point without changing its temperature.

Phase Graph

A graphical representation showing the various phases (solid, liquid, gas) of a substance as a function of temperature and pressure.

Specific Heat Capacity

A physical property that describes the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius (or one Kelvin).

Hydrogen Bonding

A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.