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Surgical Technology

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






2. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse






3. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.






4. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.






5. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______






6. During swallowing - the superior movable portion of the epiglottis fold over the opening into the larynx is called the _____. The superior opening into the larynx is the _______( space between true vocal cords).






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






8. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________






9. 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.






10. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.






11. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.






12. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






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






14. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?






15. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions






16. Ear ache - headache - purulent discharge from the ear - hearing loss - dizziness - and weakness of the facial muscle due to damage of the ______ cranial nerve are evidence of _______






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






18. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






19. 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






20. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.






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






22. 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






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






24. 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






25. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.






26. 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.






27. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____






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






29. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






30. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________






31. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?






32. 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.






33. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.






34. The ______come together to form the utricle.






35. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear






36. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________






37. Can be used as a diagnostic procedure - or can be considered functional. The paranasal sinuses can be accessed with the endoscope using an intrancasal approach or external incisions. The main advantages is that the surgery can be focused on the area






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






39. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.






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






41. 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.






42. What are the two common ear obstructions






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






44. 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 ________.






45. 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






46. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






47. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...






48. 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.






49. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






50. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.