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Surgical Technology
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1. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.
Sleep apnea
Pharynx
Olfactory; smell
Auricle: External auditory meatus
2. 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 4: Tympanoplasty
Vestibule
Trachea
Freer elevator
3. Similar to 4. the reamianing foot plate of the stapes is fixed. All ossicles are removed. A window is made into the horizontal semicircular canal and the tympanic graft seals offf the middle ear and provides protection for the oval window.
Haemophilus influenzae
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Dorsum
4. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Myringotomy
Cochlear implants
Epistaxis
Rhinoplasty
5. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Middle ear
Adenoidectomy
6. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.
Synovial
Base; root - superiorly
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Dorsum
7. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Adenoiditis
Waldeyer's ring
Mastoidectomy
8. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Vestibulocochlear
Bronchoscopy
9. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
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.
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Flexible cartilage
Uvula
10. 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
Posterior
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Apex
11. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Internal nares
Mastiodectomy
Internal maxillary artery
Tympanic membrane : concave
12. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Stapedotomy
Glottis
Rhinitis
Mastiodectomy
13. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
External component of cochlear implants
Posterior
Eardrum
Ethmoid
14. An esophageal diverticulum
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15. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Sleep apnea
Ampullae
Turbinectomy
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
16. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
Haemophilus influenzae
Apex
Trachea
Osseus ridges
17. 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.
Tympanic membrane : concave
Septoplasty
Vestibule
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
18. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.
Oval
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.
Mucous membrane
Mastoidectomy
19. 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
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Posterior
Conductive-type deafness
Osseus ridges
20. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.
Cricoid cartilage
Tracheitis
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Tracheotomy
21. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Earwax and presence foreign body
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Sclerosing agent
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
22. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Mastoidectomy
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Parotid gland; lateral
Temporalis fascia
23. Another word for a nosebleed
Mastiodectomy
Epistaxis
Bronchoscopy
Adenoidectomy
24. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
Vestibulocochlear
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Direct vision - otoscope
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
25. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.
Dorsum
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Olfactory; smell
Tracheotomy
26. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.
Oval
Myringoplasty
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Nose: respiratory system
27. 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
Turbinectomy
Mucous membrane
True vocal cords (lower)
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
28. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.
Sleep apnea
Otis media; nasopharynx
Maxillary
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
29. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?
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30. Removal of the bony partitions that form the mastoid aire cells. Would be indicated for cholesteatoma or mastoidits. You will need a microscope - power drill - and microscopic instruments.
Salivary glands
Mastiodectomy
Eardrum
Petrous Portion
31. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______
Quadrilateral cartilage
Sphenoid
External auditory canal
Seventh - cholesteatoma
32. 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
Septoplasty
Eustachian tubes
Internal nares
Polyps
33. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________
Stapedectomy
Dorsum
Pharyngeal tonsils
Otis media; nasopharynx
34. 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.
Mastoidectomy
Sinustitis
Tonsillitis
Uvula
35. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______
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.
Pharynx
Internal component of cochlear implants
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
36. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions
Tympanic membrane : concave
Panendoscopy
Cristae; cupula
Ringing in the ear
37. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Perforation; tympanotomy
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Temporalis fascia
38. 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
Zenker's diverticulum
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Ethmoidectomy
Freer elevator
39. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.
Nose: respiratory system
Pedicle
Perforation; tympanotomy
Larynx
40. Infectious disease that can affect any age group - although it is most commonly seen in the 2-5 year old. May be viral or bacterial.
Epiglottitis
Freer elevator
Epistaxis
Sinus endoscopy
41. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Olfactory bulb
Cholesteatoma
Laryngoscopy
Cottonoids
42. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Panendoscopy
Haemophilus influenzae
Nerve stimulator
Ringing in the ear
43. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.
Ossicles
Quadrilateral cartilage
Panendoscopy
Virus
44. 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.
Flexible cartilage
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Stapedotomy
Myringoplasty
45. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Internal and external
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Children
External nares
46. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________
Tonsillectomy
Base; root - superiorly
Ethmoidectomy
Freer elevator
47. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Direct pressure
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Pharynx
Perforation; tympanotomy
48. 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
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Cholesteatoma
2
49. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.
Tonsillectomy
Stapedectomy
External auditory canal
Synovial
50. 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
Middle ear
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Myringoplasty
Sleep apnea