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is a surgical procedure in which amniotic fluid is extracted for genetic testing or removed when there is an accumulation of excessive amniotic fluid.

AMNIOCENTESIS

is a collection of abdominal fluid within the peritoneal cavity.

ASCITES

is a surgical opening in the abdomen that allows the colon to empty into an attached bag.

COLOSTOMY

is a sterile drape with an opening that is placed over the sterile surgical site.

FENESTRATED DRAPE

is a surgical opening in the abdomen that allows the ileum to empty into an attached bag.

ILEOSTOMY

is a medical procedure that involve penetration of body tissues.

INVASIVE PROCEDURES

is a sterile device placed on the transducer to aid in needle placement during an invasive procedure.

NEEDLE GUIDE

is an invasive procedure that uses a needle to drain abdominal fluid for either diagnostic or therapeutic reasons.

PARACENTESIS

is a surgical procedure that utilizes a needle and catheter to drain fluid around the heart.

PERICARDIOCENTESIS

is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space.

PLEURAL EFFUSION

is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of the blood to clot.

PROTHROMBIN TIME

is a specified container in which to place sharp objects, like needles, to prevent needle sticks.

SHARPS CONTAINER

is a procedure to remove microorganisms by mechanical and chemical means to reduce the likelihood of infection.

SKIN PREPARATION

is free from living germs and microorganisms.

STERILE

is a special area that is free of microorganisms.

STERILE FIELD

is ultrasound gel that is pre-packed and considered free of microorganisms.

STERILE GEL

are gloves that are pre-packed and free of microorganisms.

STERILE GLOVES

is the complete removal of microorganisms and their spores from the surface of an object.

SURGICAL ASEPSIS

is the complete removal of microorganisms from the hands and arms.

SURGICAL HAND ANTISEPSIS

is an invasive procedure that uses a needle to drain fluid from the pleural cavity for either diagnostic or therapeutic reasons

THORACENTESIS

List four examples of invasive procedures that would require a sterile technique.

AMNIOCENTESIS, PARACENTESIS, THORACENTESIS, PERICARDOCENTESIS