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Surgical Technology

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






2. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...






3. Autographs(from the same person) - allografts (from the same species) - xenografts (from animals) - or synthetic grafts are several options available for repair or replacement of damaged or diseased _____ or the ____>






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






5. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.






6. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?






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






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






9. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






10. 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.






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






12. 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






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






14. 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.






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






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






17. Removal of pharyngeal tonsils that have become enlarged. Done under general anesthesia - patient in supine - with neck hyperextedned by a roll placed under the shoulders. An adult patient may receive a local anesthetic and will be placed in teh sitti






18. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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






20. Maybe benign or malignant. Evidence may include changes in voice quality and pain. May arise form any structure within the larynx and is not limited to the vocal coreds. Laryngectomy - radical neck dissection - radiation therapy.






21. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.






22. Auditory or Pharyngotympanic - enter the nasopharynx from the middle ear. Their function is to equalize the pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane - preventing rupture of the TM. Opens during yawning - chewing and swallowing and blowing the






23. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.






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






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






26. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.






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






28. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.






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






39. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.






40. Pinna consists of 2 parts






41. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






42. What are the two common ear obstructions






43. 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.






44. ________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 ________






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






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






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






48. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.






49. 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.






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