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Surgical Technology

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1. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions






2. ________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 ________






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






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






5. Auditory or Pharyngotympanic - enter the nasopharynx from the middle ear. Their function is to equalize the pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane - preventing rupture of the TM. Opens during yawning - chewing and swallowing and blowing the






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






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






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






9. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






10. 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






11. 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






12. 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






13. 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.






14. The ______come together to form the utricle.






15. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.






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






17. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?






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






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






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






21. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.






22. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.






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






24. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?






25. 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.






26. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse






27. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






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






30. 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.






31. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.






32. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






33. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________






34. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






35. 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






36. Ear ache - headache - purulent discharge from the ear - hearing loss - dizziness - and weakness of the facial muscle due to damage of the ______ cranial nerve are evidence of _______






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






43. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






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






45. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a






46. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.






47. 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






48. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.






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






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