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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. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






3. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.






4. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.






5. 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.






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






7. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.






8. Removal of pharyngeal tonsils that have become enlarged. Done under general anesthesia - patient in supine - with neck hyperextedned by a roll placed under the shoulders. An adult patient may receive a local anesthetic and will be placed in teh sitti






9. 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.






10. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.






11. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.






12. Done for patients with otosclerosis. Under local with a complaint patient so that the surgeon using either voice commands or a tuning fork may access hearing restoration. Involves removal of the fixed stapes through a transaural or retroauricular inc






13. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.






14. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






15. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.






16. 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






17. What are the two common ear obstructions






18. 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 ________.






19. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.






20. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






21. 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






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






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






24. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.






25. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






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






27. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






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






29. 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






30. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






31. A soft tissue graft is used to repair the eardrum. The damage is limited to the tympanic membrane - All content of the middle ear are intact.






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






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






34. Pinna consists of 2 parts






35. 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






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






37. 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






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






39. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






40. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse






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






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






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






44. 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






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






46. 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.






47. 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.






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






49. 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






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