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Surgical Technology

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






2. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____






3. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?






4. ______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.






5. 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.






6. 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.






7. 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






8. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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






10. 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






11. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.






12. 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.






13. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.






14. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






15. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______

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16. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.






17. Maybe benign or malignant. Evidence may include changes in voice quality and pain. May arise form any structure within the larynx and is not limited to the vocal coreds. Laryngectomy - radical neck dissection - radiation therapy.






18. 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).






19. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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20. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)






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






22. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.






23. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.






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






25. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.






26. 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






27. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






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






29. 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






30. 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






31. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.






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






33. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.






34. An esophageal diverticulum

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35. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






36. 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.






37. 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






38. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule






39. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as

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40. 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 ____>






41. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______






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






43. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.






44. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






45. _____ 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.






46. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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






48. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...






49. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.






50. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.