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Unformatted text preview: access into the abdominal cavity. Thoracotomy-major surgical procedure the allows surgeons to access chest cavity. Amputation-removal of the limb Sedation-the reduction of irritability or agitation with the use of sedative drugs. Intubation- the introduction of a tube into a hollow organ to keep it open or restore its patency if obstructed. Thrombosis-formation of a blood clot within the vessels or heart. Page of 1 2 Course: NURS 120 WEEK 1 TERMINOLOGY WORKSHEET: PERIOPERATIVE NURSING Incentive spirometry-device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs Atelectasis-a complete or partial collapse of a lung or a lobe of a lung Hyperthermia-elevated body temperature Dehiscence-surgical complication in which a wound ruptures along surgical incision Evisceration-when the abdominal organs then protrude or come out of the incision Asepsis-state of being free from disease-causing micro-organisms. Page of 2 2...
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