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Surgical Technology
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1. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.
Tracheotomy
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Pinna
Posterior
2. Removal of the bony partitions that form the mastoid aire cells. Would be indicated for cholesteatoma or mastoidits. You will need a microscope - power drill - and microscopic instruments.
Stapedotomy
Mastiodectomy
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
3. Growth that originate from mucous membrane - most often develop in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis. They can multiple and in some cases - the size and number may cause complete obstruction of the nose. The sense of olfaction is often impair
Polyps
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Cricoid cartilage
Sphenoid
4. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?
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5. 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).
Unilateral
Glottis
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Quadrilateral cartilage
6. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Ostia
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Paratidectomy
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
7. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?
Dynamic equilibrium
Internal and external
Mucous membrane
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
8. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Eardrum
9. ________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 ________
Ossicles
Internal component of cochlear implants
Pinna
Decongestants; myringotomy
10. 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
Turbinectomy
Sinustitis
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Decongestants; myringotomy
11. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Rhinoplasty
Perilymph; endolymph
Synovial
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
12. What are the two common ear obstructions
Earwax and presence foreign body
Stapedectomy
Rhinoplasty
Direct pressure
13. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Carina
Ala
Eardrum
Polyps
14. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
Pharynx
Internal nares
Ampullary crests
Cottonoids
15. 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
Children
Olfactory; smell
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Pharyngeal tonsils
16. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Pharynx
Eustachian tubes
Temporalis fascia
Tympanic membrane : concave
17. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Middle ear
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Conchae or turbinate
18. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Ampullary crests
Apex
Paratidectomy
Carina
19. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
Salivary glands
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
External auditory canal
Panendoscopy
20. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
Adenoidectomy
Uvula
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Tonsillectomy
21. Local anesthetics (with or without epinephrine). Gelfoam - bone wax - anitibotics (systemic and topical-wound irrigation - ointments drops - or suspension) and antiflammatory agents are a variety of ___________
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Laryngoscopy
Otis media; nasopharynx
Pharynx
22. Another word for a nosebleed
Epistaxis
Base; root - superiorly
Dorsum
Vestibulocochlear
23. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
True vocal cords (lower)
Rhinoplasty
Direct pressure
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
24. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Cochlear implants
Direct vision - otoscope
Tonsillitis
Children
25. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Paratidectomy
Uvula
Vestibulocochlear
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
26. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions
Radial neck dissection
Temporalis fascia
Ringing in the ear
Internal nares
27. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
Nasopharynx
Glottis
Sinus endoscopy
Stapedotomy
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
Panendoscopy
Septal perforation
Tracheitis
Conductive-type deafness
29. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.
Epistaxis
Tonsillectomy
Epiglottitis
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
30. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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31. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.
Salivary glands
Ethimoid and vomer
Laryngeal neoplasm
Posterior
32. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
Ethimoid and vomer
Polyps
Flexible cartilage
Mucous membrane
33. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.
Mastoidectomy
Esophagitis
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
34. Done for patients with otosclerosis. Under local with a complaint patient so that the surgeon using either voice commands or a tuning fork may access hearing restoration. Involves removal of the fixed stapes through a transaural or retroauricular inc
Stapedectomy
Pharynx
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Eardrum
35. 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.
Cartilaginous
Myringotomy
Trachea
Stapedectomy
36. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.
Middle ear
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Glottis
37. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.
Perforation; tympanotomy
Hyerpertrophic
Pedicle
Internal component of cochlear implants
38. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Pharynx
Epiglottitis
Sclerosing agent
Perforation; tympanotomy
39. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Hard and soft
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Osseus ridges
40. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.
Direct vision - otoscope
Paratidectomy
Laryngoscopy
Middle ear
41. 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.
Ethmoidectomy
Internal maxillary artery
Vestibulocochlear
True vocal cords (lower)
42. Maybe benign or malignant. Evidence may include changes in voice quality and pain. May arise form any structure within the larynx and is not limited to the vocal coreds. Laryngectomy - radical neck dissection - radiation therapy.
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Laryngeal neoplasm
Pharynx
Internal component of cochlear implants
43. What is the 8th cranial nerve?
Trachea
Flexible cartilage
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Conductive-type deafness
44. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Haemophilus influenzae
Radial neck dissection
Decongestants; myringotomy
45. Autographs(from the same person) - allografts (from the same species) - xenografts (from animals) - or synthetic grafts are several options available for repair or replacement of damaged or diseased _____ or the ____>
Glottis
Olfactory bulb
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Tonsillectomy
46. The ______come together to form the utricle.
Pharynx
Sinus endoscopy
Synovial
Ampullae
47. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.
Sinus endoscopy
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Maxillary
Vestibulocochlear
48. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.
Decongestants; myringotomy
Freer elevator
Petrous Portion
Hard and soft
49. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule
Vestibule
Cochlea
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Virus
50. Possesses several electrodes which enter and circle around inside the cochlear. Implanted under the patients skin behind the ear. The electrodes receive signals transmitted from the external portion of the devise to the cochlea activating fibrs of th
Olfactory; smell
Dorsum
Internal component of cochlear implants
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy