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1. 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
Decongestants; myringotomy
Conductive-type deafness
Middle ear
Synovial
2. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
Uvula
Ringing in the ear
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
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.
3. The ______come together to form the utricle.
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Ampullae
Vestibule
Epiglottitis
4. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
Dorsum
Sclerosing agent
Sinustitis
Vestibule
5. What is the 8th cranial nerve?
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Oval
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Stapedectomy
6. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
External nares
Polyps
Temporalis fascia
7. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
Ethmoidectomy
Hypertrophied turbinates
Perilymph; endolymph
Nasopharynx
8. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Hypertrophied turbinates
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Parotid gland; lateral
Mastoidectomy
9. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________
Freer elevator
Temporalis fascia
Middle ear
Hypertrophied turbinates
10. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Earwax and presence foreign body
Sinustitis
Adenoidectomy
Tracheitis
11. 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
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Salivary glands
Sphenoid
12. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Carina
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Cartilaginous
Ringing in the ear
13. There are several landmarks on the tympanic membrance. They are 1. _____ - surrounding the 'TM' is referred to as the 2. _____. A small superior is less tense and is called 3._____ - because it lacks the central fibrous connective tissue. The 4._____
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Unilateral
Earwax and presence foreign body
Pharynx
14. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Virus
Panendoscopy
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
15. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule
External nares
Cochlea
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.
Ossicles
16. 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
External nares
Vestibulocochlear
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Adenoiditis
17. 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.
Myringoplasty
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Posterior
Acute epiglottitis
18. Maybe benign or malignant. Evidence may include changes in voice quality and pain. May arise form any structure within the larynx and is not limited to the vocal coreds. Laryngectomy - radical neck dissection - radiation therapy.
Paratidectomy
Nose: respiratory system
Adenoidectomy
Laryngeal neoplasm
19. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as
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20. ______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.
Laryngoscopy
Swimmers ear
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
21. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.
Laryngitis
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Uvula
Decongestants; myringotomy
22. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.
External nares
Petrous Portion
Adenoidectomy
Uvula
23. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions
Ethmoid
Tracheotomy
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Ringing in the ear
24. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.
Trachea
External auditory canal
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Nerve stimulator
25. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.
Uvula
Pinna
Perforation; tympanotomy
Mastoidectomy
26. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.
Ethimoid and vomer
Deafness
Middle ear
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
27. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Internal nares
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
28. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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29. What is the 8th cranial nerve?
Vestibulocochlear
Pedicle
External nares
Polyps
30. Similar to 4. the reamianing foot plate of the stapes is fixed. All ossicles are removed. A window is made into the horizontal semicircular canal and the tympanic graft seals offf the middle ear and provides protection for the oval window.
Esophagitis
Adenoiditis
Olfactory bulb
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
31. Not breathing. Numerous - brief interruptions in respiration during sleep - leaving the patient feeling sleepy during the day. Life threatening - can lead to irregualr hear beats - high blood pressure - heart attach and stroke. Pharmacologic treatmen
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Septoplasty
Sleep apnea
32. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
Direct pressure
Uvula
Cartilaginous
Flexible cartilage
33. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
Nose: respiratory system
Quadrilateral cartilage
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Olfactory bulb
34. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.
Maxillary
Tracheotomy
Dorsum
Temporalis fascia
35. Pinna consists of 2 parts
Unilateral
Earwax and presence foreign body
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Glottis
36. 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
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.
Cholesteatoma
Base; root - superiorly
Middle ear
37. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.
Cristae; cupula
2
Tracheotomy
Posterior
38. 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.
Vestibulocochlear
Otis media; nasopharynx
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Posterior
39. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.
Pharyngeal tonsils
Auditory
Otosclerosis
Pharynx
40. 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.
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Apex
Cholesteatoma
Mastiodectomy
41. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Uvula
Quadrilateral cartilage
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
42. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Direct vision - otoscope
Myringotomy
Polyps
43. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
External nares
Internal maxillary artery
Hypertrophied turbinates
Seventh - cholesteatoma
44. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.
Base; root - superiorly
Vestibulocochlear
Synovial
Swimmers ear
45. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
Ethmoid
Dorsum
Mastoidectomy
Ampullary crests
46. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Haemophilus influenzae
Direct pressure
Ethmoid
47. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Cholesteatoma
Carina
Nasopharynx
48. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
Ethmoid
Tracheitis
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Adenoidectomy
49. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________
Cristae; cupula
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Pedicle
Virus
50. 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.
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Flexible cartilage
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Eardrum
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