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Surgical Technology

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






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. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






22. 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






23. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule






24. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






25. 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).






26. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.






27. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual






28. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as

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29. 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.






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






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






32. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






34. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.






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






36. 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






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






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






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

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






41. 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






42. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. 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 ________.






48. 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 ___________






49. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






50. 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.