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Surgical Technology
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1. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.
Parotid gland; lateral
Pharynx
Nose: respiratory system
Perforation; tympanotomy
2. Used to remove hypertrophic turbinate - usually inferior. It is also achieved with a submucosal approach. The nasal mucosa along the edge of the edge of the affected turbinate is incised. All or some of the bones of the turbinate are removed. The muc
Nasopharynx
Osseus ridges
Hypertrophied turbinates
Turbinectomy
3. 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.
Turbinectomy
Esophagitis
Ostia
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
4. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.
True vocal cords (lower)
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Nerve stimulator
Nose: respiratory system
5. 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.
Swimmers ear
Ethimoid and vomer
Tonsillitis
Unilateral
6. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________
Sinus endoscopy
Larynx
Hypertrophied turbinates
Pedicle
7. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.
Cartilaginous
Posterior
Yes - patients head is placed at the foot of the table - allowing space under the foot portion of the table to accomodate the seated team member's legs to allow for equipment placement.
Auricle: External auditory meatus
8. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.
Larynx
Vestibule
Ossicles
Otosclerosis
9. 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
Swimmers ear
Eustachian tubes
Zenker's diverticulum
Pharyngeal tonsils
10. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Direct vision - otoscope
Sleep apnea
Conductive-type deafness
11. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.
Uvula
Dorsum
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Unilateral
12. Pinna consists of 2 parts
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Myringotomy
Sclerosing agent
Vestibulocochlear nerve
13. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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14. The external ear is comprised of the...
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Turbinectomy
Pinna
Internal maxillary artery
15. 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.
Zenker's diverticulum
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
2
Acute epiglottitis
16. 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).
Glottis
Direct pressure
Cricoid cartilage
Esophagitis
17. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Internal nares
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Tympanic membrane : concave
Adenoidectomy
18. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Tonsillectomy
Pharynx
Rhinitis
Children
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.
Pharynx
Larynx
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Internal and external
20. The ______come together to form the utricle.
Ethmoid
Unilateral
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.
Ampullae
21. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.
Nerve stimulator
Direct vision - otoscope
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Seventh - cholesteatoma
22. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________
Laryngitis
Freer elevator
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Auricle: External auditory meatus
23. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Ala
Flexible cartilage
Ethmoidectomy
Tracheotomy
24. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
Internal nares
Middle ear
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Waldeyer's ring
25. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.
Temporalis fascia
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Laryngitis
2
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
Conductive-type deafness
External component of cochlear implants
Nerve stimulator
Turbinectomy
27. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Sensorineural deafness
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
External nares
28. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
Dorsum
Nasopharynx
Unilateral
Laryngeal neoplasm
29. 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.
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Internal maxillary artery
Nasopharynx
Rhinitis
30. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.
Paratidectomy
Ossicles
Apex
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
31. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
Acute epiglottitis
Direct vision - otoscope
Sinus endoscopy
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
32. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.
Cristae; cupula
Parotid gland; lateral
Eustachian tubes
Stapedectomy
33. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.
Adenoiditis
Internal and external
Tracheotomy
Sclerosing agent
34. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Ostia
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Olfactory bulb
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
35. 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
Adenoidectomy
Carina
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Pinna
36. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?
Oval
Vestibule
Cottonoids
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.
37. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.
Synovial
Ampullary crests
Dorsum
Hard and soft
38. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Unilateral
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Osseus ridges
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
39. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Ampullary crests
Stapedectomy
Sinustitis
Laryngeal neoplasm
40. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Myringoplasty
Internal component of cochlear implants
Trachea
41. What are the two common ear obstructions
Earwax and presence foreign body
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Tonsillitis
Eardrum
42. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Auditory
Nerve stimulator
43. 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.
Cricoid cartilage
Auditory
Flexible cartilage
Stapedectomy
44. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
External component of cochlear implants
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Tracheitis
45. 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
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Polyps
Children
Sphenoid
46. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Hypertrophied turbinates
Pharynx
Internal and external
Carina
47. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.
Deafness
Internal maxillary artery
Mastiodectomy
Ossicles
48. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
Vestibule
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Middle ear
Epistaxis
49. Removal of the bony partitions that form the mastoid aire cells. Would be indicated for cholesteatoma or mastoidits. You will need a microscope - power drill - and microscopic instruments.
External auditory canal
Mastiodectomy
Cartilaginous
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
50. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
Mucous membrane
Uvula
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Pharyngeal tonsils