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Surgical Technology
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1. 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
Cochlear implants
Internal maxillary artery
Tracheotomy
2. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.
Petrous Portion
Larynx
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Salivary glands
3. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
Nasopharynx
Cristae; cupula
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Esophagitis
4. What is the 8th cranial nerve?
Decongestants; myringotomy
Traum
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Cricoid cartilage
5. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?
Sleep apnea
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Dynamic equilibrium
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
6. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions
Vestibulocochlear
Laryngeal neoplasm
Sclerosing agent
Ringing in the ear
7. 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
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.
Trachea
Direct pressure
8. 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
Perilymph; endolymph
Ampullae
Conductive-type deafness
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
9. 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
Glottis
Polyps
Ethmoid
Haemophilus influenzae
10. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Laryngitis
Myringotomy
Pharynx
Cartilaginous
11. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule
Cochlea
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Glottis
12. 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.
Turbinectomy
Cricoid cartilage
Synovial
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.
13. ______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.
Internal component of cochlear implants
Nose: respiratory system
Otis media; nasopharynx
Ringing in the ear
14. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
Synovial
Cochlea
Tracheitis
Hard and soft
15. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Mastoidectomy
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
Radial neck dissection
2
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
17. _____ 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.
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Freer elevator
Haemophilus influenzae
True vocal cords (lower)
18. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
Parotid gland; lateral
Polyps
External auditory canal
Vestibule
19. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Conductive-type deafness
Decongestants; myringotomy
Mucous membrane
Parotid gland; lateral
20. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
Sphenoid
Rhinitis
Cristae; cupula
Flexible cartilage
21. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Pinna
Conchae or turbinate
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Internal and external
22. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.
Cristae; cupula
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.
Mastiodectomy
Direct pressure
23. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?
Tonsillectomy
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.
Conchae or turbinate
Uvula
24. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual
Salivary glands
Posterior
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Laryngoscopy
25. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Perforation; tympanotomy
Nasopharynx
Stapedotomy
26. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.
Tonsillitis
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Ossicles
27. ______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.
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Swimmers ear
Polyps
Dynamic equilibrium
28. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Mucous membrane
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Perforation; tympanotomy
29. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
Septal perforation
Direct vision - otoscope
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Pedicle
30. The ______come together to form the utricle.
Uvula
Ampullae
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.
Vestibulocochlear
31. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
Uvula
Pharynx
Ethmoid
Ossicles
32. May affect the pharyngeal - palatine - or lingual tonsils. Usually refers to the palatine tonsils and it is the palatine tonsils that are removed during the procedure - tonsillectomy. Most often caused by streptococcal organisms.
Tonsillitis
Otis media; nasopharynx
Decongestants; myringotomy
Vestibulocochlear nerve
33. Branches of both the internal and external carotid arteries provide the blood supply to the nose. The main source is the _________ - Which is one of the terminal divisions of the external carotid.
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Internal maxillary artery
Uvula
Maxillary
34. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Mastiodectomy
Ostia
Salivary glands
Haemophilus influenzae
35. 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
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Cottonoids
36. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Acute epiglottitis
Base; root - superiorly
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
37. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Maxillary
Uvula
Pharyngeal tonsils
Tympanic membrane : concave
38. 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.
Myringotomy
Quadrilateral cartilage
Tonsillectomy
Acute epiglottitis
39. Autographs(from the same person) - allografts (from the same species) - xenografts (from animals) - or synthetic grafts are several options available for repair or replacement of damaged or diseased _____ or the ____>
Conchae or turbinate
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Decongestants; myringotomy
Deafness
40. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Tracheitis
Haemophilus influenzae
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Children
41. 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.
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Maxillary
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Laryngeal neoplasm
42. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.
Swimmers ear
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.
Sinustitis
Perforation; tympanotomy
43. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________
Ampullae
External auditory canal
Posterior
External nares
44. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.
2
Oval
Polyps
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
45. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.
Unilateral
Sinus endoscopy
Nasopharynx
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.
46. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.
Temporalis fascia
Nerve stimulator
Maxillary
Tympanic membrane : concave
47. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed
Ala
Sclerosing agent
Olfactory; smell
Ethmoidectomy
48. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Acute epiglottitis
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
49. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Posterior
Eardrum
Panendoscopy
Polyps
50. 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
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Mastiodectomy