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Surgical Technology
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1. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Paratidectomy
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
2. 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.
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Ampullae
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Pharynx
3. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
External component of cochlear implants
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Sinus endoscopy
4. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Cochlea
Nasopharynx
5. Is a benign cyst or tumor that fills the mastoid cavity and erodes the mastoid air cells. Formed when epithelial cells that would normally be shed throught the eustachian tube are unable to migrate out the middle ear cavity due to a blockage of the a
Auditory
Internal component of cochlear implants
Frontal
Cholesteatoma
6. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.
External auditory canal
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Nerve stimulator
Posterior
7. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Cottonoids
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Children
Seventh - cholesteatoma
8. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________
Auditory
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Pedicle
Tracheotomy
9. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
Esophagitis
Pharynx
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
10. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Adenoiditis
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Posterior
Dorsum
11. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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12. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Pedicle
Vestibule
Tracheitis
13. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.
Cottonoids
Turbinectomy
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.
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
14. 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
Radial neck dissection
Myringotomy
Laryngeal neoplasm
Cochlea
15. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Ostia
Nerve stimulator
Sinustitis
16. 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.
Cottonoids
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Laryngoscopy
Pharynx
17. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.
Posterior
Sensorineural deafness
Temporalis fascia
Pharyngeal tonsils
18. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?
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19. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.
Base; root - superiorly
Sinustitis
Tonsillitis
Virus
20. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________
Posterior
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Laryngitis
21. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?
Olfactory; smell
Pinna
Haemophilus influenzae
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
22. 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
Laryngoscopy
Zenker's diverticulum
Internal nares
Sleep apnea
23. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
External nares
Pharynx
Internal maxillary artery
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
24. 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
Conductive-type deafness
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Ostia
25. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.
Laryngoscopy
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Panendoscopy
Septal perforation
26. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Panendoscopy
Zenker's diverticulum
Perforation; tympanotomy
27. 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.
Conductive-type deafness
Mucous membrane
Epiglottitis
Myringotomy
28. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.
Pharyngeal tonsils
Hyerpertrophic
Otosclerosis
Larynx
29. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Parotid gland; lateral
Osseus ridges
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.
Pharynx
30. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
Dorsum
Laryngeal neoplasm
Tracheitis
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
31. What is the main cause of nose bleed?
Pharyngeal tonsils
Traum
Perilymph; endolymph
Mastiodectomy
32. 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
Sleep apnea
Epistaxis
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
33. 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 ____>
Tracheitis
Decongestants; myringotomy
Osseus ridges
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
34. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.
External component of cochlear implants
Auditory
Parotid gland; lateral
Internal maxillary artery
35. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.
Eardrum
Mastoidectomy
Hypertrophied turbinates
Myringoplasty
36. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Polyps
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Uvula
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
37. 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
2
Zenker's diverticulum
Maxillary
38. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
Polyps
Posterior
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.
Bronchoscopy
39. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.
Tympanic membrane : concave
Stapedotomy
Ampullary crests
Earwax and presence foreign body
40. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Cricoid cartilage
Rhinitis
Flexible cartilage
Laryngeal neoplasm
41. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.
Vestibulocochlear
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Pharynx
42. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Tympanic membrane : concave
Unilateral
Parotid gland; lateral
Maxillary
43. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Frontal
Temporalis fascia
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
44. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Ala
Haemophilus influenzae
Acute epiglottitis
45. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.
Swimmers ear
Dorsum
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
46. 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
Laryngoscopy
Polyps
Haemophilus influenzae
Pinna
47. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Bronchoscopy
Oval
Sphenoid
Flexible cartilage
48. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________
Freer elevator
Sinustitis
Turbinectomy
Tracheitis
49. 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.
Septoplasty
Rhinitis
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Auricle: External auditory meatus
50. 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.
External auditory canal
Hyerpertrophic
Paratidectomy
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery