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Surgical Technology

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1. 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






2. Local anesthetics (with or without epinephrine). Gelfoam - bone wax - anitibotics (systemic and topical-wound irrigation - ointments drops - or suspension) and antiflammatory agents are a variety of ___________






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






4. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.






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






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






7. 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 _______






8. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx






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






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






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






12. 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.






13. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






14. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.






15. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






16. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






17. What are the two common ear obstructions






18. 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






19. 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.






20. 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.






21. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.






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






23. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse






24. 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.






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






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






27. An incision into the infereior posterior portion of the 'TM' with a disposable myringotomy knife - for removing fluid. Maybe be accompanied with polyethylene ventilation tubes - or pressure equalizing (PE) tubes.






28. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?






29. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.






30. 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






31. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______






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






33. 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.






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






35. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.






36. 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.






37. Another word for a nosebleed






38. The ______come together to form the utricle.






39. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.






40. This progressive disease is herditary - affecting women more commonly than mena and is diagnosed with the assistance of a tuning for and audiometric exams. Surgical treatment to consider for this disorder would be _______or ________.






41. 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






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






43. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






44. An esophageal diverticulum

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






46. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.






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






48. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






49. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






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