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Surgical Technology

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1. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)






2. 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.






3. 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






4. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.






5. 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.






6. 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.






7. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.






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






9. The chemoreceptors for _______ are located in the __________ __________ in the most superior region of each nasal cavity just above the superior turbinate near the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.






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






11. 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.






12. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear






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






14. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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






16. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.






17. Another word for a nosebleed






18. 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.






19. An esophageal diverticulum

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






21. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.






22. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






23. This progressive disease is herditary - affecting women more commonly than mena and is diagnosed with the assistance of a tuning for and audiometric exams. Surgical treatment to consider for this disorder would be _______or ________.






24. 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






25. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.






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






27. Is a benign cyst or tumor that fills the mastoid cavity and erodes the mastoid air cells. Formed when epithelial cells that would normally be shed throught the eustachian tube are unable to migrate out the middle ear cavity due to a blockage of the a






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






29. 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






30. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as

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






32. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______

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33. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






34. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






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






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






37. To remove a foreign body - obtain diagnosis - or treat a condition. For flexible - the patient is often given a topical anesthetic - for rigid - general is the treatment of choice.






38. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________






39. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






41. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






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






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






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






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






46. _____ are capable of vibration when air passes through them during exhalation to produce sound. Fibrous bands that stretch across the hollow interior of the larynx.






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






48. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?






49. 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






50. 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.