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Surgical Technology

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1. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.






2. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






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






4. 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 _______






5. 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






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






7. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.






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






9. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.






10. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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






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






14. Infectious disease that can affect any age group - although it is most commonly seen in the 2-5 year old. May be viral or bacterial.






15. ________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 ________






16. 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.






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






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






19. 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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. Not breathing. Numerous - brief interruptions in respiration during sleep - leaving the patient feeling sleepy during the day. Life threatening - can lead to irregualr hear beats - high blood pressure - heart attach and stroke. Pharmacologic treatmen






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






36. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






37. 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.






38. 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.






39. 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.






40. ______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.






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






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






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






44. 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






45. 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 ________.






46. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






47. The ______come together to form the utricle.






48. Most often done to straighten a deviated nasal septum - and to improve air flow through the nasal cavity. It is also used to repair a perforated septum or one damaged by trauma.






49. 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.






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