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Surgical Technology

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1. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






2. 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.






3. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.






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






5. 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






6. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.






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






8. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________






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






10. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...






11. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______

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






13. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






14. 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






15. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.






16. Similar to 4. the reamianing foot plate of the stapes is fixed. All ossicles are removed. A window is made into the horizontal semicircular canal and the tympanic graft seals offf the middle ear and provides protection for the oval window.






17. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.






18. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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19. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.






20. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________






21. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?






22. Not breathing. Numerous - brief interruptions in respiration during sleep - leaving the patient feeling sleepy during the day. Life threatening - can lead to irregualr hear beats - high blood pressure - heart attach and stroke. Pharmacologic treatmen






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






24. 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






25. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






26. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.






27. 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.






28. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.






29. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.






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






31. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






32. 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.






33. 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 ____>






34. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






35. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.






36. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.






37. Treatment for intractable snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Redundant tissue of the fauces - teh tonsils (if present) and a portion fo teh soft palate including the uvula are removed. Removal of adenoids - if necessary. Surgeon uses a #12 Curved k






38. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.






39. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






40. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






41. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






42. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.






43. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.






44. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.






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






46. 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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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.