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Surgical Technology

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






2. 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.






3. 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.






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






5. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






6. 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.






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






8. 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.






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






10. 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).






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






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






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






14. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.






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






16. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






17. 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






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






19. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






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






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






29. 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






30. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...






31. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






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






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






35. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.






36. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






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






38. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






39. What are the two common ear obstructions






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






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






42. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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43. 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.






44. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.






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






46. An esophageal diverticulum

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47. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.






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






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






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

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