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Surgical Technology
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1. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?
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.
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Freer elevator
2. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Uvula
Cristae; cupula
Vestibule
Sinustitis
3. 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
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Internal component of cochlear implants
Internal nares
Cholesteatoma
4. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________
Cochlear implants
Tympanic membrane : concave
Freer elevator
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
5. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Internal nares
Laryngoscopy
Perilymph; endolymph
6. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
External auditory canal
Osseus ridges
Epistaxis
Ethmoid
7. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.
Haemophilus influenzae
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Deafness
8. What are the two common ear obstructions
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Nerve stimulator
Earwax and presence foreign body
Unilateral
9. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Tympanic membrane : concave
Ampullary crests
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Ostia
10. 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.
Laryngeal neoplasm
Internal and external
Tracheotomy
Internal maxillary artery
11. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Hypertrophied turbinates
Mucous membrane
Direct pressure
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
12. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Haemophilus influenzae
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Hypertrophied turbinates
13. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?
Conductive-type deafness
Quadrilateral cartilage
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Dynamic equilibrium
14. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a
Radial neck dissection
Internal and external
True vocal cords (lower)
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
15. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)
Sensorineural deafness
Cristae; cupula
Septal perforation
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
16. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Internal and external
Nerve stimulator
Auditory
17. 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 ________.
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.
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Ringing in the ear
Osseus ridges
18. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Tracheotomy
Decongestants; myringotomy
Frontal
19. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Hypertrophied turbinates
Paratidectomy
Swimmers ear
Mastoidectomy
20. _____ are capable of vibration when air passes through them during exhalation to produce sound. Fibrous bands that stretch across the hollow interior of the larynx.
Apex
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
True vocal cords (lower)
21. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Sleep apnea
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Direct vision - otoscope
22. 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
Apex
True vocal cords (lower)
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Petrous Portion
23. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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24. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
Rhinitis
Conductive-type deafness
Trachea
Myringotomy
25. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Cartilaginous
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.
Earwax and presence foreign body
Adenoiditis
26. Pinna consists of 2 parts
Stapedectomy
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
27. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Ampullary crests
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Vestibulocochlear nerve
28. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Carina
Parotid gland; lateral
Tonsillectomy
Ringing in the ear
29. 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
Turbinectomy
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Esophagitis
Radial neck dissection
30. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Direct vision - otoscope
Rhinitis
Frontal
Dynamic equilibrium
31. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Myringoplasty
Pharynx
Trachea
Olfactory bulb
32. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Mastiodectomy
Perforation; tympanotomy
Panendoscopy
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
33. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
Uvula
Mucous membrane
Paratidectomy
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
34. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.
Tracheotomy
Stapedectomy
Larynx
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
35. 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).
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Olfactory; smell
Internal and external
Glottis
36. ________may assist inn opening the eustachian tube - facilitaitng drainage of the middle ear cavity. The 'TM' may rupture spontaneously or may require surgical incision - called a ________
Hypertrophied turbinates
Decongestants; myringotomy
Frontal
Seventh - cholesteatoma
37. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______
Quadrilateral cartilage
Ala
Pedicle
Ethimoid and vomer
38. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Swimmers ear
Ostia
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
39. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.
Nose: respiratory system
Decongestants; myringotomy
Cholesteatoma
Auricle: External auditory meatus
40. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
Oval
Ringing in the ear
Olfactory bulb
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
41. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________
Tonsillectomy
Internal and external
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
42. An esophageal diverticulum
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43. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?
Cottonoids
Oval
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
44. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Pedicle
Internal component of cochlear implants
Internal nares
45. 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
Perforation; tympanotomy
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.
Dorsum
46. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.
Direct pressure
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Septoplasty
47. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
Esophagitis
Perilymph; endolymph
Direct vision - otoscope
Sleep apnea
48. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.
Acute epiglottitis
Larynx
Radial neck dissection
Children
49. 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
Ringing in the ear
Sinus endoscopy
Tracheitis
Adenoidectomy
50. The external ear is comprised of the...
Tympanic membrane : concave
Epiglottitis
Pinna
Nerve stimulator