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Surgical Technology
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1. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)
Sinus endoscopy
Myringoplasty
Sensorineural deafness
Direct pressure
2. 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.
Earwax and presence foreign body
Paratidectomy
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Sclerosing agent
3. 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
Cochlear implants
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Nerve stimulator
4. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Paratidectomy
Sclerosing agent
Tympanic membrane : concave
Cochlea
5. Removal of the bony partitions that form the mastoid aire cells. Would be indicated for cholesteatoma or mastoidits. You will need a microscope - power drill - and microscopic instruments.
Hard and soft
Sensorineural deafness
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Mastiodectomy
6. 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.
Tracheotomy
Decongestants; myringotomy
Pharynx
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
7. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Internal component of cochlear implants
Unilateral
8. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Pharynx
Pharyngeal tonsils
Paratidectomy
Waldeyer's ring
9. 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.
Flexible cartilage
Vestibulocochlear
Sinustitis
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
10. 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
Sphenoid
Quadrilateral cartilage
Esophagitis
11. 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.
Oval
Posterior
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
12. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear
Paratidectomy
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
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.
Tracheitis
13. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.
Perilymph; endolymph
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Sclerosing agent
14. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.
Stapedectomy
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Laryngitis
Ampullary crests
15. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
Radial neck dissection
Septal perforation
Septoplasty
Uvula
16. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.
Internal nares
Zenker's diverticulum
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Apex
17. Another word for a nosebleed
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Turbinectomy
Epistaxis
Uvula
18. 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.
Laryngoscopy
Acute epiglottitis
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Sinus endoscopy
19. An esophageal diverticulum
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20. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.
Apex
Laryngitis
Vestibulocochlear
Perilymph; endolymph
21. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
Pedicle
Sclerosing agent
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Esophagitis
22. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.
Internal and external
Trachea
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Synovial
23. 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 ________.
Quadrilateral cartilage
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Myringotomy
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
24. 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
Glottis
Paratidectomy
Ossicles
25. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.
Cricoid cartilage
Ethimoid and vomer
Ampullary crests
Ethmoid
26. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed
Internal component of cochlear implants
Hypertrophied turbinates
Sphenoid
Ethmoidectomy
27. 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
Maxillary
Paratidectomy
Cochlea
Cholesteatoma
28. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.
Ostia
Oval
Sleep apnea
Cottonoids
29. 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
Polyps
Tracheotomy
Uvula
Stapedectomy
30. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as
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31. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
Uvula
Earwax and presence foreign body
Tonsillitis
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
32. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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33. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Olfactory bulb
Conchae or turbinate
Ostia
Sensorineural deafness
34. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.
External component of cochlear implants
Hyerpertrophic
Swimmers ear
Posterior
35. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Trachea
Nasopharynx
Parotid gland; lateral
External auditory canal
36. The external ear is comprised of the...
Tonsillectomy
Ala
Laryngitis
Pinna
37. 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.
Bronchoscopy
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Pharynx
Petrous Portion
38. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Traum
Internal and external
Pedicle
39. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______
Adenoidectomy
Sphenoid
Quadrilateral cartilage
Eardrum
40. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.
Vestibulocochlear
Waldeyer's ring
Hyerpertrophic
Base; root - superiorly
41. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Flexible cartilage
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Pharynx
42. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Adenoiditis
Vestibulocochlear
Internal component of cochlear implants
43. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
Children
Hypertrophied turbinates
Trachea
2
44. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________
Middle ear
Seventh - cholesteatoma
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.
Freer elevator
45. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
Posterior
Conductive-type deafness
Perilymph; endolymph
Ampullary crests
46. _____ 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.
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Cricoid cartilage
True vocal cords (lower)
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
47. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Perforation; tympanotomy
Myringoplasty
Children
48. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Olfactory bulb
49. 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
Ossicles
Turbinectomy
Sinus endoscopy
Internal maxillary artery
50. 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.
Internal maxillary artery
Apex
Hyerpertrophic
Tracheitis