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Surgical Technology

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1. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.






2. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






3. What is the principle organ of equilibrium - 1.____. This is made up of the semicircular ducts including their - 2. _____ - and the 3.____ and the 4.____ of the vestibule.






4. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.






5. There are several landmarks on the tympanic membrance. They are 1. _____ - surrounding the 'TM' is referred to as the 2. _____. A small superior is less tense and is called 3._____ - because it lacks the central fibrous connective tissue. The 4._____






6. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...






7. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.






8. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.






9. May affect the pharyngeal - palatine - or lingual tonsils. Usually refers to the palatine tonsils and it is the palatine tonsils that are removed during the procedure - tonsillectomy. Most often caused by streptococcal organisms.






10. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.






11. ________may assist inn opening the eustachian tube - facilitaitng drainage of the middle ear cavity. The 'TM' may rupture spontaneously or may require surgical incision - called a ________






12. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.






13. Is characterized by a sudden onset of obstruction of the respiratory tract that progresses very rapidly. The cardinal sign is the presence of a 'cherry-red' epiglottis.






14. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.






15. Another word for a nosebleed






16. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.






17. All of the ossicles are affected - in addition to the perforated tympanum. The only remaining natural structure of the middle ear is the intact and mobile footplate of the stapes. Only an air pocked remains as protection for the round window - as the






18. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






19. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.






20. Pinna consists of 2 parts






21. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________






22. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.






23. The only cartilage in the upper digestive tract to form a complete circle and is found at the base of the larynx. It is the most inferior of the laryngeal cartilages and attaches to the trachea.






24. During swallowing - the superior movable portion of the epiglottis fold over the opening into the larynx is called the _____. The superior opening into the larynx is the _______( space between true vocal cords).






25. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.






26. Commonly referred to as the throat. Serves the respiratory tract by receiving air from the nose and mouth - and the digestive system as a passageway for food and liquids.






27. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






28. Occurs when there is an interference with the transmission of sounds from the external or middle ear - preventing sound waves from entering the inner ear. Ex. a peanut in the ear - perforated 'TM' - fluid in middle ear






29. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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30. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____






31. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.






32. TM and malleus - malleus is removed and TM graft is placed directly against the remaining portion of the malleus of the incus.The destructive process extends beyond the damaged tympanic membrane to include the malleus






33. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






34. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






35. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.






36. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.






37. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.






38. Treatment for intractable snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Redundant tissue of the fauces - teh tonsils (if present) and a portion fo teh soft palate including the uvula are removed. Removal of adenoids - if necessary. Surgeon uses a #12 Curved k






39. Branches of both the internal and external carotid arteries provide the blood supply to the nose. The main source is the _________ - Which is one of the terminal divisions of the external carotid.






40. An esophageal diverticulum

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41. An incision into the infereior posterior portion of the 'TM' with a disposable myringotomy knife - for removing fluid. Maybe be accompanied with polyethylene ventilation tubes - or pressure equalizing (PE) tubes.






42. ______can be caused by stagnant water and wax in the ear or may be acquired from swimming in contaminated water. Inflammations can be either bacterial or fungal and cause the patient a great deal of pain.






43. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.






44. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.






45. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






46. Used to remove hypertrophic turbinate - usually inferior. It is also achieved with a submucosal approach. The nasal mucosa along the edge of the edge of the affected turbinate is incised. All or some of the bones of the turbinate are removed. The muc






47. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______






48. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






49. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.






50. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed