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1. 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
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Laryngoscopy
Eustachian tubes
Polyps
2. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.
2
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Internal and external
Salivary glands
3. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Dynamic equilibrium
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Nose: respiratory system
4. Unilaterally - removal of the cervial lymph nodes - jugular vein - and sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). While perfomed alone to treat metastatic squamous cell carcinoma - also done in conjunction with mandibulectomy for metastatic lesions of the mou
Radial neck dissection
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Olfactory; smell
5. 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
Ringing in the ear
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Internal component of cochlear implants
Trachea
6. 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
Septoplasty
Mastoidectomy
Flexible cartilage
7. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.
Auditory
Rhinoplasty
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Otis media; nasopharynx
8. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.
Trachea
Tonsillectomy
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Perforation; tympanotomy
9. 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.
2
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Acute epiglottitis
Myringotomy
10. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.
Middle ear
Base; root - superiorly
Tonsillectomy
Oval
11. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.
Glottis
Swimmers ear
Middle ear
Esophagitis
12. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.
Uvula
Cochlea
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
13. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Temporalis fascia
Freer elevator
Dorsum
14. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.
Temporalis fascia
Hard and soft
Ampullae
Nerve stimulator
15. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Osseus ridges
Dorsum
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Otis media; nasopharynx
16. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Frontal
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
17. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Traum
Olfactory bulb
Swimmers ear
18. 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._____
Olfactory; smell
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Mucous membrane
Vestibulocochlear
19. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Sleep apnea
Ampullae
Internal and external
Petrous Portion
20. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.
Nerve stimulator
Sleep apnea
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
21. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Sinustitis
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.
Stapedectomy
Cristae; cupula
22. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
Sensorineural deafness
Ala
Uvula
Eardrum
23. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Otis media; nasopharynx
Tracheitis
Pharynx
Haemophilus influenzae
24. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.
Perforation; tympanotomy
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Polyps
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
25. 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
Pedicle
Salivary glands
Stapedectomy
Conductive-type deafness
26. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Virus
Waldeyer's ring
Posterior
27. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Uvula
Olfactory; smell
Ala
Haemophilus influenzae
28. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...
Tympanic membrane : concave
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Conchae or turbinate
Apex
29. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.
Maxillary
Earwax and presence foreign body
Tonsillectomy
Ossicles
30. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.
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.
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Rhinitis
Tracheotomy
31. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.
Otosclerosis
Hard and soft
Radial neck dissection
Vestibulocochlear
32. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
Tonsillitis
Mucous membrane
Tympanic membrane : concave
Turbinectomy
33. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Direct pressure
Deafness
Septal perforation
Virus
34. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.
Ringing in the ear
Ampullary crests
Otosclerosis
Hypertrophied turbinates
35. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.
Uvula
Laryngoscopy
Middle ear
Posterior
36. 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
Vestibulocochlear
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Carina
Otis media; nasopharynx
37. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
2
Ethmoidectomy
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Esophagitis
38. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Synovial
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Waldeyer's ring
39. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.
Hyerpertrophic
Dorsum
Uvula
Eardrum
40. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Stapedectomy
Decongestants; myringotomy
Flexible cartilage
41. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.
Parotid gland; lateral
Trachea
Otosclerosis
Cricoid cartilage
42. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Haemophilus influenzae
Conchae or turbinate
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Ethmoid
43. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions
Ringing in the ear
Decongestants; myringotomy
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Uvula
44. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
Ossicles
Tonsillectomy
Mucous membrane
Nasopharynx
45. _____ 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.
External component of cochlear implants
Middle ear
True vocal cords (lower)
Tonsillitis
46. Most often done to straighten a deviated nasal septum - and to improve air flow through the nasal cavity. It is also used to repair a perforated septum or one damaged by trauma.
Radial neck dissection
Septoplasty
Zenker's diverticulum
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
47. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
Myringotomy
Septal perforation
Zenker's diverticulum
Tracheitis
48. 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.
Ethmoidectomy
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Sphenoid
Cricoid cartilage
49. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Cartilaginous
Earwax and presence foreign body
Ossicles
External nares
50. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Quadrilateral cartilage
Sclerosing agent
Laryngeal neoplasm
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