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Surgical Technology

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






2. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






4. The chemoreceptors for _______ are located in the __________ __________ in the most superior region of each nasal cavity just above the superior turbinate near the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.






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






6. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________






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






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






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






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






11. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.






12. 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).






13. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions






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






15. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






16. 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






17. Pinna consists of 2 parts






18. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






20. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.






21. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






22. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.






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






24. 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.






25. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______






26. Another word for a nosebleed






27. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.






28. 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






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






30. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






31. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?






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






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






34. 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.






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






37. 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.






38. 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






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






40. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






41. 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






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






43. 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






44. 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.






45. 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.






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






47. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.






48. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






49. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.






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