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Surgical Technology

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1. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______






2. Local anesthetics (with or without epinephrine). Gelfoam - bone wax - anitibotics (systemic and topical-wound irrigation - ointments drops - or suspension) and antiflammatory agents are a variety of ___________






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






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






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

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6. 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.






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






8. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.






9. 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






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






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






12. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.






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






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






15. To remove a foreign body - obtain diagnosis - or treat a condition. For flexible - the patient is often given a topical anesthetic - for rigid - general is the treatment of choice.






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






22. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?






23. 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






24. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






25. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






26. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.






27. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.






28. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear






29. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.






30. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.






31. Another word for a nosebleed






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






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






34. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.






35. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.






36. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____






37. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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






39. 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






40. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...






41. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx






42. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________






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






44. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed






45. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






46. 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.






47. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________






48. Pinna consists of 2 parts






49. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.






50. 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 ____>