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1. 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 _______






2. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






3. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.






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






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






6. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness






7. 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






8. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






9. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






10. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.






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






12. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.






13. 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






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






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.






16. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.






17. 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.






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________






23. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.






24. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






25. 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






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






27. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






29. 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.






30. 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.






31. 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.






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






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






34. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.






35. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.






36. Pinna consists of 2 parts






37. ______can be caused by stagnant water and wax in the ear or may be acquired from swimming in contaminated water. Inflammations can be either bacterial or fungal and cause the patient a great deal of pain.






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






39. Can be used as a diagnostic procedure - or can be considered functional. The paranasal sinuses can be accessed with the endoscope using an intrancasal approach or external incisions. The main advantages is that the surgery can be focused on the area






40. 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






41. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.






42. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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






44. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.






45. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.






46. 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






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






48. 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.






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






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







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