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Surgical Technology

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1. 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.






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






3. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.






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






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






6. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness






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

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






9. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.






10. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed






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






12. The ______come together to form the utricle.






13. 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 _______






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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. 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






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






21. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.






22. ______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.






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






24. ______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.






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






26. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






27. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






28. 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.






29. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






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






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






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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






41. 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 ________.






42. 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.






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






44. 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






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






46. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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






48. 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.






49. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.






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.