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Surgical Technology
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1. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Direct pressure
Turbinectomy
Perilymph; endolymph
Tracheitis
2. Another word for a nosebleed
Deafness
Hypertrophied turbinates
Epistaxis
Nerve stimulator
3. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.
Dynamic equilibrium
Seventh - cholesteatoma
External component of cochlear implants
Maxillary
4. An esophageal diverticulum
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5. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.
Dynamic equilibrium
Quadrilateral cartilage
Cristae; cupula
Apex
6. 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
Radial neck dissection
Conductive-type deafness
Sensorineural deafness
Paratidectomy
7. 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.
Auditory
Sensorineural deafness
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Bronchoscopy
8. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Mucous membrane
Sinustitis
Osseus ridges
Internal maxillary artery
9. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
True vocal cords (lower)
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Posterior
Internal nares
10. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.
Pedicle
Ala
Stapedotomy
Nose: respiratory system
11. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?
Olfactory; smell
Perforation; tympanotomy
Dorsum
Cristae; cupula
12. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Vestibulocochlear
Internal and external
Base; root - superiorly
13. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a
Earwax and presence foreign body
Hyerpertrophic
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
14. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...
2
Mucous membrane
Laryngitis
Conchae or turbinate
15. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Stapedotomy
True vocal cords (lower)
Septoplasty
16. A soft tissue graft is used to repair the eardrum. The damage is limited to the tympanic membrane - All content of the middle ear are intact.
Cochlea
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
17. 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.
Pharynx
Vestibulocochlear
Deafness
Nerve stimulator
18. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.
Cottonoids
Dorsum
Perforation; tympanotomy
Vestibulocochlear
19. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
Vestibulocochlear
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Trachea
Ethmoid
20. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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21. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
Earwax and presence foreign body
Dorsum
Carina
Haemophilus influenzae
22. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.
Ampullary crests
Larynx
Direct pressure
Deafness
23. 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.
Internal nares
Septoplasty
Olfactory bulb
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
24. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
Tracheitis
Hypertrophied turbinates
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Rhinitis
25. ______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.
Carina
Swimmers ear
Posterior
Uvula
26. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.
Olfactory bulb
Hard and soft
Cristae; cupula
Hyerpertrophic
27. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.
Bronchoscopy
Unilateral
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Sinus endoscopy
28. 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
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.
Haemophilus influenzae
Ossicles
29. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Ostia
Tracheotomy
Waldeyer's ring
Posterior
30. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Bronchoscopy
Myringoplasty
Cottonoids
31. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
Uvula
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Direct vision - otoscope
Internal nares
32. What is the main cause of nose bleed?
Conchae or turbinate
Traum
Glottis
Peritonsillar abscess formation
33. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Uvula
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
34. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?
Cottonoids
Dynamic equilibrium
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Temporalis fascia
35. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
Vestibule
External component of cochlear implants
Olfactory; smell
Vestibulocochlear
36. There are several landmarks on the tympanic membrance. They are 1. _____ - surrounding the 'TM' is referred to as the 2. _____. A small superior is less tense and is called 3._____ - because it lacks the central fibrous connective tissue. The 4._____
Internal component of cochlear implants
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Earwax and presence foreign body
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
37. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Olfactory bulb
Cristae; cupula
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Stapedotomy
38. Possesses several electrodes which enter and circle around inside the cochlear. Implanted under the patients skin behind the ear. The electrodes receive signals transmitted from the external portion of the devise to the cochlea activating fibrs of th
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Internal component of cochlear implants
Laryngeal neoplasm
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
39. 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.
Ethimoid and vomer
Cochlea
Pharynx
Cricoid cartilage
40. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.
Laryngeal neoplasm
Laryngoscopy
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.
Auditory
41. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Laryngoscopy
Tracheotomy
Carina
Eustachian tubes
42. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Unilateral
Pharynx
Peritonsillar abscess formation
43. 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
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Dorsum
Myringotomy
44. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.
Epistaxis
Rhinitis
Mucous membrane
Laryngitis
45. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
The course of the facial nerve - because it travels through the gland dividing the superficial portion from the deeper portion. Majority of benign tumors are located here.
Eardrum
Uvula
Dorsum
46. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Rhinoplasty
Posterior
Cartilaginous
Ostia
47. 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 ___________
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Cottonoids
Mastiodectomy
Laryngeal neoplasm
48. Pinna consists of 2 parts
Conductive-type deafness
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Mucous membrane
Vestibule
49. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Myringoplasty
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Direct pressure
Sclerosing agent
50. What are the two common ear obstructions
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Earwax and presence foreign body
Conductive-type deafness
Cholesteatoma