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1. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.
Hypertrophied turbinates
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
2. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Rhinoplasty
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
3. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
Myringotomy
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Vestibule
Eardrum
4. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________
Conchae or turbinate
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Pharyngeal tonsils
Laryngoscopy
5. There are several landmarks on the tympanic membrance. They are 1. _____ - surrounding the 'TM' is referred to as the 2. _____. A small superior is less tense and is called 3._____ - because it lacks the central fibrous connective tissue. The 4._____
Ringing in the ear
Stapedectomy
Vestibulocochlear nerve
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
6. 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.
Myringotomy
Laryngoscopy
Ampullae
Epistaxis
7. 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.
Cartilaginous
Tonsillitis
Hyerpertrophic
Perforation; tympanotomy
8. 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
Laryngitis
Pharynx
Polyps
Cochlea
9. Autographs(from the same person) - allografts (from the same species) - xenografts (from animals) - or synthetic grafts are several options available for repair or replacement of damaged or diseased _____ or the ____>
Ethmoid
Waldeyer's ring
Uvula
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
10. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions
Myringotomy
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Pinna
Ringing in the ear
11. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Tonsillectomy
Haemophilus influenzae
Rhinoplasty
External component of cochlear implants
12. 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
Eustachian tubes
Tracheitis
Frontal
Nerve stimulator
13. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________
Tracheitis
Sleep apnea
Salivary glands
Pedicle
14. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Cochlea
Ostia
Cholesteatoma
Parotid gland; lateral
15. 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.
Parotid gland; lateral
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Epiglottitis
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
16. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
Ringing in the ear
Haemophilus influenzae
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Sphenoid
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
Sleep apnea
Base; root - superiorly
Nose: respiratory system
Posterior
18. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear
Polyps
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
2
Nose: respiratory system
19. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.
Posterior
Ethmoid
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Nose: respiratory system
20. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Internal nares
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Osseus ridges
Direct pressure
21. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Polyps
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Children
Vestibule
22. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______
Ampullary crests
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Sleep apnea
23. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Mastoidectomy
Conchae or turbinate
Hypertrophied turbinates
24. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
Virus
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Ala
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
25. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Rhinitis
External auditory canal
Ampullae
Cartilaginous
26. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?
Apex
Ala
Ampullary crests
The course of the facial nerve - because it travels through the gland dividing the superficial portion from the deeper portion. Majority of benign tumors are located here.
27. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Olfactory bulb
Children
Quadrilateral cartilage
28. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.
Larynx
Mastoidectomy
Tracheitis
Laryngeal neoplasm
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
Vestibulocochlear
Stapedectomy
Nerve stimulator
Eustachian tubes
30. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Internal and external
External auditory canal
Cholesteatoma
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
31. 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.
Trachea
Pharynx
Stapedotomy
Vestibulocochlear nerve
32. 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.
Conductive-type deafness
Adenoiditis
Internal maxillary artery
Deafness
33. What is the main cause of nose bleed?
Salivary glands
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
True vocal cords (lower)
Traum
34. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Otosclerosis
Virus
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
35. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.
Sensorineural deafness
Dorsum
Uvula
Dynamic equilibrium
36. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
Tympanic membrane : concave
Flexible cartilage
Mastiodectomy
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
37. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.
Vestibule
Tracheotomy
Pharyngeal tonsils
Internal component of cochlear implants
38. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.
External component of cochlear implants
Tracheotomy
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
39. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Uvula
Mastoidectomy
Apex
40. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Laryngeal neoplasm
Cochlear implants
Parotid gland; lateral
41. Another word for a nosebleed
Olfactory bulb
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Larynx
Epistaxis
42. An esophageal diverticulum
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43. Possesses several electrodes which enter and circle around inside the cochlear. Implanted under the patients skin behind the ear. The electrodes receive signals transmitted from the external portion of the devise to the cochlea activating fibrs of th
Direct pressure
Internal component of cochlear implants
Cholesteatoma
Internal nares
44. 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.
Sinus endoscopy
Sphenoid
Tympanic membrane : concave
Laryngeal neoplasm
45. 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.
Ostia
Myringotomy
Septoplasty
Ethimoid and vomer
46. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
Otosclerosis
Tracheitis
External component of cochlear implants
Middle ear
47. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Sinus endoscopy
Glottis
Petrous Portion
48. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule
Cochlea
Petrous Portion
Cricoid cartilage
Dynamic equilibrium
49. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Ostia
Mucous membrane
Deafness
Direct pressure
50. What is the 8th cranial nerve?
Hypertrophied turbinates
Earwax and presence foreign body
Vestibulocochlear
Ethmoid
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