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Surgical Technology
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1. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Otosclerosis
External auditory canal
Internal and external
Vestibulocochlear
2. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Oval
Ala
Tympanic membrane : concave
Middle ear
3. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Stapedotomy
Mastiodectomy
Stapedectomy
Peritonsillar abscess formation
4. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Cristae; cupula
Children
Dorsum
5. 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
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Radial neck dissection
Paratidectomy
Osseus ridges
6. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Otis media; nasopharynx
Acute epiglottitis
Perilymph; endolymph
7. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.
Perforation; tympanotomy
2
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Seventh - cholesteatoma
8. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Sphenoid
Pinna
Sclerosing agent
Rhinitis
9. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Mastiodectomy
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Cristae; cupula
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.
Olfactory bulb
Myringotomy
External nares
Stapedotomy
11. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Cristae; cupula
Osseus ridges
Mastoidectomy
12. 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
Glottis
True vocal cords (lower)
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Internal component of cochlear implants
13. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?
Base; root - superiorly
Uvula
Ethimoid and vomer
Olfactory; smell
14. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Eustachian tubes
Olfactory bulb
Sensorineural deafness
Myringotomy
15. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.
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.
Stapedotomy
Cochlear implants
Oval
16. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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17. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Cartilaginous
External auditory canal
Zenker's diverticulum
Waldeyer's ring
18. 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.
Bronchoscopy
Tracheotomy
Paratidectomy
Cricoid cartilage
19. Can be used as a diagnostic procedure - or can be considered functional. The paranasal sinuses can be accessed with the endoscope using an intrancasal approach or external incisions. The main advantages is that the surgery can be focused on the area
Sinus endoscopy
Ossicles
Radial neck dissection
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
20. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Swimmers ear
Waldeyer's ring
Septoplasty
21. An esophageal diverticulum
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22. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.
Ampullary crests
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Laryngeal neoplasm
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
23. 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._____
Haemophilus influenzae
Internal maxillary artery
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Direct pressure
24. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Flexible cartilage
Quadrilateral cartilage
Adenoiditis
25. 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.
Direct pressure
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Cricoid cartilage
Sensorineural deafness
26. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Sclerosing agent
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Mastiodectomy
Dynamic equilibrium
27. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...
External component of cochlear implants
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Cricoid cartilage
Conchae or turbinate
28. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
Nose: respiratory system
Mucous membrane
Posterior
Septal perforation
29. ______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.
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Cricoid cartilage
Septoplasty
Swimmers ear
30. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.
Maxillary
Radial neck dissection
Laryngitis
Petrous Portion
31. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________
Pharyngeal tonsils
Sphenoid
Parotid gland; lateral
Vestibulocochlear
32. 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.
External component of cochlear implants
Traum
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
33. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Panendoscopy
Waldeyer's ring
Decongestants; myringotomy
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
34. The ______come together to form the utricle.
Posterior
Petrous Portion
Ampullae
Septal perforation
35. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.
Sclerosing agent
Esophagitis
Ossicles
Virus
36. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
External component of cochlear implants
Tracheitis
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Ethmoidectomy
37. Used to remove hypertrophic turbinate - usually inferior. It is also achieved with a submucosal approach. The nasal mucosa along the edge of the edge of the affected turbinate is incised. All or some of the bones of the turbinate are removed. The muc
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Cristae; cupula
Turbinectomy
Zenker's diverticulum
38. 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.
Epiglottitis
Uvula
Tracheitis
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
39. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
Flexible cartilage
Unilateral
Conchae or turbinate
Myringotomy
40. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule
Laryngoscopy
Direct pressure
Cochlea
Ampullary crests
41. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
Trachea
Otis media; nasopharynx
Mucous membrane
Petrous Portion
42. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.
True vocal cords (lower)
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Tonsillectomy
Eustachian tubes
43. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.
Mastoidectomy
Quadrilateral cartilage
Tracheotomy
Temporalis fascia
44. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Uvula
Earwax and presence foreign body
Stapedotomy
Pedicle
45. Pinna consists of 2 parts
Osseus ridges
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Tracheitis
Otis media; nasopharynx
46. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.
Vestibulocochlear
Laryngitis
Petrous Portion
Pharynx
47. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
Epiglottitis
Tonsillectomy
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Nasopharynx
48. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Rhinoplasty
Eardrum
Maxillary
Ostia
49. 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
Myringoplasty
Myringotomy
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
50. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________
External auditory canal
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Synovial
Type 1: Tympanoplasty