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Surgical Technology

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1. 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).






2. An esophageal diverticulum

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3. 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.






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






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






6. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






7. 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






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






9. 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






10. Pinna consists of 2 parts






11. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.






12. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)






13. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.






14. 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






15. ______a very common acute inflammatiion of the middle ear - usually initiated by blockage of the eustachian tube causing an accululation of fluid - which would normally be drained into the _________ - this would lead to severe ear pain.






16. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a






17. 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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






25. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________






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






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






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






29. 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 ____>






30. 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






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






32. 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 ________.






33. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






35. Local anesthetics (with or without epinephrine). Gelfoam - bone wax - anitibotics (systemic and topical-wound irrigation - ointments drops - or suspension) and antiflammatory agents are a variety of ___________






36. What are the two common ear obstructions






37. 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.






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






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






40. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?






41. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






47. 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.






48. 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






49. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.






50. 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.