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Surgical Technology

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1. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______






2. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________






3. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______






4. An esophageal diverticulum


5. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual






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






7. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.






8. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.






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






10. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.






11. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.






12. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






13. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






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






15. The external ear is comprised of the...






16. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.






17. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






18. Another word for a nosebleed






19. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.






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






21. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.






22. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.






23. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?






24. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.






25. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____






26. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






27. 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.






28. 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






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






30. Excision of a portion or all of the parotid gland. Common disorfer is the formation of stones that block Steno's duct. Very important to identify the facial nerve during a paratidectomy. Have facial nerve identifiers ready for surgeon.






31. 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.






32. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness






33. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.






34. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.






35. 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.






36. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx






37. 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).






38. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.






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






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






41. 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.






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. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.






44. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.






45. Can be used as a diagnostic procedure - or can be considered functional. The paranasal sinuses can be accessed with the endoscope using an intrancasal approach or external incisions. The main advantages is that the surgery can be focused on the area






46. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






48. Unilaterally - removal of the cervial lymph nodes - jugular vein - and sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). While perfomed alone to treat metastatic squamous cell carcinoma - also done in conjunction with mandibulectomy for metastatic lesions of the mou






49. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






50. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.