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Surgical Technology
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1. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Posterior
Cartilaginous
Internal and external
Vestibule
2. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________
Ethmoid
External auditory canal
Conchae or turbinate
Adenoidectomy
3. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Tracheitis
Synovial
4. An esophageal diverticulum
5. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual
Salivary glands
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Myringotomy
Nose: respiratory system
6. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Flexible cartilage
Olfactory bulb
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Ala
7. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Ostia
True vocal cords (lower)
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Mastoidectomy
8. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Frontal
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Acute epiglottitis
Olfactory; smell
9. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
Carina
Zenker's diverticulum
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Posterior
10. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.
Larynx
Adenoiditis
Auditory
Septal perforation
11. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.
Rhinitis
Perilymph; endolymph
Sensorineural deafness
Eustachian tubes
12. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.
Ethmoidectomy
Vestibule
Cottonoids
Oval
13. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
Virus
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Panendoscopy
14. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.
Sinus endoscopy
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Mucous membrane
Quadrilateral cartilage
15. The external ear is comprised of the...
Ethmoidectomy
Nerve stimulator
Pinna
Peritonsillar abscess formation
16. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
Vestibule
Conchae or turbinate
Bronchoscopy
Ethmoid
17. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________
Nerve stimulator
Freer elevator
2
Hyerpertrophic
18. Another word for a nosebleed
Virus
Epistaxis
Epiglottitis
Dynamic equilibrium
19. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
Decongestants; myringotomy
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Rhinoplasty
Trachea
20. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Conchae or turbinate
Cartilaginous
Rhinoplasty
Dorsum
21. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.
Pharynx
Virus
Bronchoscopy
Uvula
22. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Parotid gland; lateral
Tracheotomy
Cochlea
Salivary glands
23. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?
Cottonoids
Internal maxillary artery
Unilateral
Maxillary
24. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
Laryngeal neoplasm
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Traum
Internal component of cochlear implants
25. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
Temporalis fascia
Direct vision - otoscope
Maxillary
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
26. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.
Vestibulocochlear
Rhinitis
Ringing in the ear
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
27. 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.
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Pharynx
Cristae; cupula
Parotid gland; lateral
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
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Cholesteatoma
Hard and soft
29. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________
Cholesteatoma
Laryngoscopy
Pharyngeal tonsils
Peritonsillar abscess formation
30. 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.
Paratidectomy
Pharynx
Otis media; nasopharynx
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
31. 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.
Ethimoid and vomer
Cricoid cartilage
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Polyps
32. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Cochlear implants
Otis media; nasopharynx
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Vestibulocochlear nerve
33. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.
Petrous Portion
Tonsillitis
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Posterior
34. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.
Pharyngeal tonsils
Nerve stimulator
Direct vision - otoscope
Middle ear
35. 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.
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Adenoiditis
Internal maxillary artery
Flexible cartilage
36. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Olfactory bulb
Pharynx
Ringing in the ear
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
37. 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).
Ostia
Glottis
Adenoiditis
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
38. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.
Hyerpertrophic
Nasopharynx
Adenoiditis
Haemophilus influenzae
39. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
Osseus ridges
Unilateral
Mucous membrane
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
40. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Cartilaginous
Glottis
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Peritonsillar abscess formation
41. Is characterized by a sudden onset of obstruction of the respiratory tract that progresses very rapidly. The cardinal sign is the presence of a 'cherry-red' epiglottis.
Tonsillitis
Rhinoplasty
Acute epiglottitis
Laryngoscopy
42. ______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.
Swimmers ear
True vocal cords (lower)
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
43. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.
Tracheotomy
Cricoid cartilage
Tracheitis
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
44. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.
Osseus ridges
Ossicles
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Direct vision - otoscope
45. 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
Sinus endoscopy
Epistaxis
Ethmoidectomy
Sphenoid
46. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______
Tonsillitis
Quadrilateral cartilage
Waldeyer's ring
External nares
47. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
Yes - patients head is placed at the foot of the table - allowing space under the foot portion of the table to accomodate the seated team member's legs to allow for equipment placement.
Glottis
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Nasopharynx
48. 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
Rhinoplasty
Radial neck dissection
Tracheitis
Myringoplasty
49. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Tympanic membrane : concave
Uvula
Synovial
50. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Ethmoidectomy
Temporalis fascia
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane