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1. 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.
Myringotomy
Cochlea
Paratidectomy
Tonsillitis
2. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Salivary glands
Olfactory bulb
3. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.
Osseus ridges
Ethimoid and vomer
Nose: respiratory system
Nerve stimulator
4. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Children
Sleep apnea
Cholesteatoma
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
5. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.
Nerve stimulator
Virus
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Direct vision - otoscope
6. ______a very common acute inflammatiion of the middle ear - usually initiated by blockage of the eustachian tube causing an accululation of fluid - which would normally be drained into the _________ - this would lead to severe ear pain.
Waldeyer's ring
Vestibulocochlear
Cristae; cupula
Otis media; nasopharynx
7. 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.
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Epiglottitis
Otosclerosis
Swimmers ear
8. 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
Trachea
Turbinectomy
Internal maxillary artery
Parotid gland; lateral
9. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.
Panendoscopy
Esophagitis
External component of cochlear implants
Tracheitis
10. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
Stapedotomy
Pinna
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Tracheitis
11. 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.
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Laryngeal neoplasm
Pedicle
Mastiodectomy
12. The external ear is comprised of the...
Quadrilateral cartilage
Posterior
Internal nares
Pinna
13. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Epistaxis
Haemophilus influenzae
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
14. 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.
Unilateral
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Waldeyer's ring
Sinustitis
15. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Ala
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Pharynx
Eardrum
16. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Nerve stimulator
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Rhinitis
Cochlea
17. 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._____
Internal component of cochlear implants
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Epiglottitis
Waldeyer's ring
18. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________
Ossicles
External auditory canal
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Ala
19. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Mucous membrane
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Flexible cartilage
20. What are the two common ear obstructions
Earwax and presence foreign body
Cochlea
Vestibule
Uvula
21. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Paratidectomy
Ostia
Hypertrophied turbinates
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
22. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
Middle ear
External auditory canal
Internal maxillary artery
Esophagitis
23. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.
Vestibulocochlear
Panendoscopy
Otis media; nasopharynx
Auricle: External auditory meatus
24. Done for patients with otosclerosis. Under local with a complaint patient so that the surgeon using either voice commands or a tuning fork may access hearing restoration. Involves removal of the fixed stapes through a transaural or retroauricular inc
Ostia
Flexible cartilage
Stapedectomy
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
25. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Pharynx
Osseus ridges
Internal nares
Ala
26. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as
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27. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Myringotomy
Esophagitis
Tonsillectomy
28. 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.
Septal perforation
Acute epiglottitis
Myringotomy
Decongestants; myringotomy
29. ______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.
Decongestants; myringotomy
Olfactory; smell
Swimmers ear
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
30. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Deafness
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Hard and soft
31. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.
Otosclerosis
Rhinitis
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Apex
32. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.
Posterior
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Parotid gland; lateral
Tonsillectomy
33. 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.
Septal perforation
Bronchoscopy
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Posterior
34. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
Acute epiglottitis
Mucous membrane
Peritonsillar abscess formation
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.
35. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Hyerpertrophic
Ostia
Vestibulocochlear
36. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Haemophilus influenzae
Mastoidectomy
Cristae; cupula
37. 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.
Quadrilateral cartilage
Acute epiglottitis
Pharynx
Rhinoplasty
38. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?
Cottonoids
Cochlear implants
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Middle ear
39. Growth that originate from mucous membrane - most often develop in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis. They can multiple and in some cases - the size and number may cause complete obstruction of the nose. The sense of olfaction is often impair
Polyps
Nerve stimulator
Traum
Bronchoscopy
40. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.
Mastoidectomy
Unilateral
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Apex
41. Possesses several electrodes which enter and circle around inside the cochlear. Implanted under the patients skin behind the ear. The electrodes receive signals transmitted from the external portion of the devise to the cochlea activating fibrs of th
Perilymph; endolymph
Eustachian tubes
Internal component of cochlear implants
Otosclerosis
42. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Swimmers ear
Larynx
Nasopharynx
43. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
Maxillary
Trachea
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Osseus ridges
44. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.
Maxillary
Frontal
True vocal cords (lower)
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
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
Waldeyer's ring
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.
Cochlear implants
Conductive-type deafness
46. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Hard and soft
Frontal
Petrous Portion
Tonsillitis
47. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Dynamic equilibrium
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Adenoiditis
48. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
True vocal cords (lower)
Type 1: 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.
Olfactory bulb
49. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?
Bronchoscopy
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.
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Quadrilateral cartilage
50. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Tracheitis
Cartilaginous
Ethmoid
Paratidectomy
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