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Surgical Technology

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

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2. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.






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






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






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






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






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






8. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.






9. Removal of pharyngeal tonsils that have become enlarged. Done under general anesthesia - patient in supine - with neck hyperextedned by a roll placed under the shoulders. An adult patient may receive a local anesthetic and will be placed in teh sitti






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






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






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






13. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






14. 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.






15. 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.






16. ________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 ________






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






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






19. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.






20. 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






21. 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 ________.






22. What are the two common ear obstructions






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

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






25. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.






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






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






28. An esophageal diverticulum

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






30. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.






31. 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.






32. Another word for a nosebleed






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






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






35. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.






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






37. 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






38. 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.






39. 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






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






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






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






43. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






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






46. A soft tissue graft is used to repair the eardrum. The damage is limited to the tympanic membrane - All content of the middle ear are intact.






47. 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






48. 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






49. 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.






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