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Surgical Technology

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1. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______






2. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.






3. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.






4. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a






5. ________may assist inn opening the eustachian tube - facilitaitng drainage of the middle ear cavity. The 'TM' may rupture spontaneously or may require surgical incision - called a ________






6. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.






7. Local anesthetics (with or without epinephrine). Gelfoam - bone wax - anitibotics (systemic and topical-wound irrigation - ointments drops - or suspension) and antiflammatory agents are a variety of ___________






8. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.






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






10. 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






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






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






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






14. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.






15. 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






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






17. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






18. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.






19. 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.






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






21. _____ 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.






22. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






23. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.






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






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






26. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.






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






28. Another word for a nosebleed






29. 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.






30. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






31. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






32. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






33. 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.






34. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






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






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






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






39. The external ear is comprised of the...






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






41. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.






42. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






43. 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






44. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.






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






46. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.






47. 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






48. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.






49. Pinna consists of 2 parts






50. 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.