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Surgical Technology
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1. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.
Perforation; tympanotomy
Larynx
Deafness
Cottonoids
2. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.
Decongestants; myringotomy
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Polyps
Adenoiditis
3. 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.
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Radial neck dissection
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Vestibulocochlear
4. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.
Pharynx
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Oval
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._____
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Auricle: External auditory meatus
6. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Mastiodectomy
Decongestants; myringotomy
Quadrilateral cartilage
7. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Radial neck dissection
Nerve stimulator
Laryngitis
Uvula
8. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
Ostia
Otosclerosis
Nasopharynx
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
9. 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.
Polyps
Tympanic membrane : concave
Tonsillitis
Hyerpertrophic
10. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Sclerosing agent
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Larynx
11. ________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 ________
Hyerpertrophic
Posterior
Decongestants; myringotomy
Cricoid cartilage
12. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Unilateral
Radial neck dissection
Sinustitis
13. 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.
Rhinoplasty
Septal perforation
Sphenoid
Acute epiglottitis
14. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.
Larynx
Apex
Glottis
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
15. Another word for a nosebleed
Sleep apnea
Ampullary crests
Pinna
Epistaxis
16. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Pinna
Mucous membrane
Sphenoid
Hard and soft
17. 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
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Dynamic equilibrium
Deafness
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
18. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?
Synovial
Tonsillectomy
Dynamic equilibrium
2
19. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.
Adenoidectomy
Acute epiglottitis
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Dorsum
20. Pinna consists of 2 parts
Tympanic membrane : concave
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Pedicle
Panendoscopy
21. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________
Pharyngeal tonsils
Olfactory; smell
Adenoiditis
Sinus endoscopy
22. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Cartilaginous
Osseus ridges
Septoplasty
Direct pressure
23. 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.
Paratidectomy
Larynx
Sensorineural deafness
Cricoid cartilage
24. 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).
Direct vision - otoscope
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Tympanic membrane : concave
Glottis
25. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Stapedectomy
Mucous membrane
26. 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.
Pharynx
Cartilaginous
Mastiodectomy
Pinna
27. What is the main cause of nose bleed?
External auditory canal
Otosclerosis
Traum
Posterior
28. 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
Deafness
Cristae; cupula
Conductive-type deafness
Pharynx
29. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?
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30. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Glottis
Temporalis fascia
Ala
Sinustitis
31. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Uvula
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Polyps
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.
32. 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
Traum
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Paratidectomy
33. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Vestibulocochlear
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Eustachian tubes
34. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
External component of cochlear implants
Otosclerosis
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Mastiodectomy
35. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
Internal nares
Acute epiglottitis
Ethimoid and vomer
Virus
36. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
2
Rhinoplasty
Waldeyer's ring
Radial neck dissection
37. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.
True vocal cords (lower)
Stapedectomy
Stapedotomy
Perilymph; endolymph
38. 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
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Trachea
Tracheitis
External nares
39. 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.
Deafness
Internal maxillary artery
Dynamic equilibrium
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
40. An esophageal diverticulum
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41. 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
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Otis media; nasopharynx
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.
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Ethmoidectomy
Cottonoids
Swimmers ear
43. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.
Nerve stimulator
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Epistaxis
Otosclerosis
44. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
Posterior
Internal nares
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Cholesteatoma
45. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Cartilaginous
Decongestants; myringotomy
Uvula
Otosclerosis
46. 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
Bronchoscopy
Base; root - superiorly
Turbinectomy
Vestibule
47. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
Vestibulocochlear
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Uvula
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
48. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Ostia
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Rhinitis
Uvula
49. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.
Temporalis fascia
Otis media; nasopharynx
Middle ear
Epiglottitis
50. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed
Ethmoidectomy
Tympanic membrane : concave
Stapedotomy
Laryngitis