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Surgical Technology
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1. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
Ringing in the ear
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Polyps
2. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.
Eardrum
Laryngeal neoplasm
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Cartilaginous
3. TM - malleus - and incus are affected. The replacement tympanium is placed directly against the intact stapes - permitting the transmission of sound to the oval window. In addition to the damaged tympanic membrane - both the malleus and incus have be
Cristae; cupula
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Direct pressure
Tonsillectomy
4. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
Stapedotomy
Internal nares
Conductive-type deafness
Hypertrophied turbinates
5. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Ostia
Parotid gland; lateral
Ossicles
Eardrum
6. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Mastoidectomy
Perforation; tympanotomy
Hypertrophied turbinates
Direct pressure
7. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.
Myringoplasty
Petrous Portion
Swimmers ear
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
8. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Osseus ridges
Myringotomy
Ringing in the ear
External component of cochlear implants
9. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Tonsillectomy
Rhinitis
Pharyngeal tonsils
Acute epiglottitis
10. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.
Posterior
External component of cochlear implants
Hypertrophied turbinates
Synovial
11. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.
Ringing in the ear
Pinna
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Myringoplasty
12. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.
Cholesteatoma
Earwax and presence foreign body
Apex
External nares
13. ______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.
Middle ear
Swimmers ear
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Internal maxillary artery
14. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.
Cochlea
Cristae; cupula
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
15. ________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 ________
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Temporalis fascia
Frontal
Decongestants; myringotomy
16. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.
Hard and soft
Sensorineural deafness
Laryngitis
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
17. What are the two common ear obstructions
Cricoid cartilage
Freer elevator
Pharynx
Earwax and presence foreign body
18. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
Bronchoscopy
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Salivary glands
Vestibule
19. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.
Olfactory bulb
Otosclerosis
Children
Perforation; tympanotomy
20. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
Hypertrophied turbinates
Uvula
Cholesteatoma
Cochlear implants
21. 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.
Deafness
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Ringing in the ear
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
22. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Ethimoid and vomer
Decongestants; myringotomy
Salivary glands
23. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse
Sinus endoscopy
Tonsillitis
Septal perforation
Glottis
24. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
Freer elevator
Posterior
Hyerpertrophic
Swimmers ear
25. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Ethimoid and vomer
Traum
Epiglottitis
26. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Otis media; nasopharynx
True vocal cords (lower)
Sphenoid
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
27. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Cottonoids
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
28. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Internal nares
Myringotomy
Frontal
29. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.
Tracheotomy
Perilymph; endolymph
Virus
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
30. What is the main cause of nose bleed?
Tympanic membrane : concave
Turbinectomy
Polyps
Traum
31. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
Internal nares
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Temporalis fascia
Flexible cartilage
32. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Stapedectomy
Ringing in the ear
Petrous Portion
Cochlear implants
33. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.
Cartilaginous
Deafness
Turbinectomy
Ossicles
34. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
Freer elevator
True vocal cords (lower)
Acute epiglottitis
Trachea
35. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Cottonoids
Cricoid cartilage
Rhinoplasty
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
36. 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
Middle ear
Eustachian tubes
Septal perforation
Eardrum
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.
Pharynx
Ala
Conchae or turbinate
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
38. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Olfactory; smell
Mastoidectomy
Sinustitis
Pharynx
39. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.
Posterior
Laryngoscopy
Turbinectomy
Middle ear
40. 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
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Ringing in the ear
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Internal maxillary artery
41. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Trachea
Ringing in the ear
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Peritonsillar abscess formation
42. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
Esophagitis
Olfactory; smell
Synovial
Sensorineural deafness
43. _____ are capable of vibration when air passes through them during exhalation to produce sound. Fibrous bands that stretch across the hollow interior of the larynx.
Pinna
Pharynx
Ringing in the ear
True vocal cords (lower)
44. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________
Freer elevator
Laryngeal neoplasm
External nares
Tracheitis
45. 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
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Radial neck dissection
Epiglottitis
Cartilaginous
46. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
Tracheitis
Hyerpertrophic
Ampullary crests
Tracheotomy
47. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.
External component of cochlear implants
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Tonsillectomy
Hard and soft
48. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.
Perilymph; endolymph
Laryngitis
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Larynx
49. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Hypertrophied turbinates
Rhinitis
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Pedicle
50. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Adenoiditis
Traum
Carina