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1. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Children
Unilateral
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Zenker's diverticulum
2. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Tympanic membrane : concave
Rhinitis
Ampullae
Tracheotomy
3. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
External component of cochlear implants
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Mucous membrane
4. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Vestibulocochlear
Decongestants; myringotomy
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
5. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?
True vocal cords (lower)
Tympanic membrane : concave
Petrous Portion
Cottonoids
6. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Otosclerosis
Ethimoid and vomer
Septoplasty
7. The ______come together to form the utricle.
Ethmoid
Ampullae
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Salivary glands
8. 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.
Paratidectomy
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
9. 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.
Pinna
Stapedectomy
Internal maxillary artery
Uvula
10. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?
Panendoscopy
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Olfactory; smell
Ampullae
11. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Pharynx
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Rhinoplasty
Ringing in the ear
12. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.
Tonsillitis
Conductive-type deafness
Hard and soft
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
13. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Cochlea
Pharynx
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
14. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Myringoplasty
Maxillary
Frontal
Tonsillitis
15. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.
Conchae or turbinate
Apex
Ringing in the ear
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
16. 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
Hypertrophied turbinates
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Conchae or turbinate
Eustachian tubes
17. 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
Polyps
Sphenoid
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Direct vision - otoscope
18. 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.
Tonsillitis
External nares
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Olfactory bulb
19. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
Uvula
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Pharynx
20. What is the principle organ of equilibrium - 1.____. This is made up of the semicircular ducts including their - 2. _____ - and the 3.____ and the 4.____ of the vestibule.
Perilymph; endolymph
Otosclerosis
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Hypertrophied turbinates
21. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.
Radial neck dissection
Otis media; nasopharynx
Polyps
Laryngitis
22. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________
Base; root - superiorly
Freer elevator
Cartilaginous
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
23. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Panendoscopy
Auditory
Cottonoids
24. Ear ache - headache - purulent discharge from the ear - hearing loss - dizziness - and weakness of the facial muscle due to damage of the ______ cranial nerve are evidence of _______
Ringing in the ear
Salivary glands
Seventh - cholesteatoma
External nares
25. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.
Eardrum
Glottis
2
Maxillary
26. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
Tympanic membrane : concave
Pedicle
Zenker's diverticulum
Trachea
27. _____ 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.
Pharyngeal tonsils
Uvula
Ostia
True vocal cords (lower)
28. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
2
Ala
Cricoid cartilage
Nasopharynx
29. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.
Otosclerosis
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Pinna
Septal perforation
30. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?
Rhinitis
Dynamic equilibrium
Laryngeal neoplasm
Conchae or turbinate
31. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
Vestibulocochlear
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Posterior
Tracheotomy
32. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.
Otis media; nasopharynx
Epiglottitis
Ethimoid and vomer
Nerve stimulator
33. 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
Otis media; nasopharynx
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Carina
34. 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
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Vestibulocochlear
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Pedicle
35. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Oval
Acute epiglottitis
Septoplasty
36. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Tracheitis
Perilymph; endolymph
37. 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).
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Glottis
Cricoid cartilage
Eardrum
38. 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
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Children
Synovial
39. 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.
Sleep apnea
Acute epiglottitis
External component of cochlear implants
Turbinectomy
40. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Direct vision - otoscope
Uvula
41. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.
Uvula
Posterior
Larynx
Glottis
42. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.
Polyps
Cricoid cartilage
Myringoplasty
Ringing in the ear
43. What is the main cause of nose bleed?
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Vestibulocochlear
Traum
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
44. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Eustachian tubes
Uvula
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
45. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Ringing in the ear
Ampullae
Carina
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
46. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.
Posterior
Olfactory bulb
Laryngeal neoplasm
Oval
47. Another word for a nosebleed
Direct vision - otoscope
Esophagitis
Salivary glands
Epistaxis
48. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.
Myringotomy
Larynx
External component of cochlear implants
Decongestants; myringotomy
49. 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
Dynamic equilibrium
Children
Ala
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
50. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Children
Sphenoid
Otis media; nasopharynx
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
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