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Surgical Technology
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1. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Children
Ethimoid and vomer
Tympanic membrane : concave
Temporalis fascia
2. 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.
Cricoid cartilage
Acute epiglottitis
Internal and external
Adenoiditis
3. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Direct vision - otoscope
Nerve stimulator
4. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Waldeyer's ring
Carina
Septal perforation
Traum
5. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Paratidectomy
Deafness
6. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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7. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Traum
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Sphenoid
8. 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.
Conductive-type deafness
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Internal maxillary artery
Unilateral
9. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Uvula
Cristae; cupula
Apex
Children
10. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Rhinitis
Base; root - superiorly
Cartilaginous
Cochlear implants
11. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Earwax and presence foreign body
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Acute epiglottitis
Olfactory bulb
12. 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.
Freer elevator
Osseus ridges
Cholesteatoma
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
13. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.
Ostia
Base; root - superiorly
Ethimoid and vomer
Hypertrophied turbinates
14. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Perforation; tympanotomy
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
15. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule
Virus
Cholesteatoma
Conductive-type deafness
Cochlea
16. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.
Hyerpertrophic
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Perilymph; endolymph
Rhinitis
17. 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
Petrous Portion
Eardrum
Apex
18. ________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 ________
Acute epiglottitis
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Decongestants; myringotomy
Rhinoplasty
19. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.
Glottis
Sinus endoscopy
Conductive-type deafness
Laryngitis
20. 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
Mastiodectomy
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Turbinectomy
Vestibulocochlear
21. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)
Sensorineural deafness
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Radial neck dissection
Ampullary crests
22. 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
Cochlear implants
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Olfactory; smell
23. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Pharynx
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Sclerosing agent
Vestibulocochlear
24. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Traum
External component of cochlear implants
Vestibulocochlear
Ostia
25. Growth that originate from mucous membrane - most often develop in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis. They can multiple and in some cases - the size and number may cause complete obstruction of the nose. The sense of olfaction is often impair
Ringing in the ear
Internal nares
Posterior
Polyps
26. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Pedicle
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Salivary glands
27. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Direct pressure
Ethimoid and vomer
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Sphenoid
28. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed
Ethmoidectomy
Cottonoids
Ethimoid and vomer
Uvula
29. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
Epiglottitis
Nerve stimulator
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Trachea
30. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Esophagitis
Mucous membrane
Conchae or turbinate
31. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Base; root - superiorly
Uvula
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Middle ear
32. 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.
True vocal cords (lower)
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Epiglottitis
Temporalis fascia
33. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
Vestibule
External component of cochlear implants
Laryngoscopy
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
34. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.
Laryngitis
Stapedotomy
Unilateral
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
35. The external ear is comprised of the...
Osseus ridges
Pinna
External nares
2
36. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as
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37. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Turbinectomy
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
38. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Pedicle
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Conchae or turbinate
39. 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._____
Adenoiditis
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
40. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
2
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Peritonsillar abscess formation
41. 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
Decongestants; myringotomy
Earwax and presence foreign body
Sleep apnea
Rhinitis
42. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.
Dorsum
Deafness
Cristae; cupula
Olfactory bulb
43. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Zenker's diverticulum
Epiglottitis
Panendoscopy
Auricle: External auditory meatus
44. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
Polyps
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Internal component of cochlear implants
Laryngitis
45. ______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.
Haemophilus influenzae
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Swimmers ear
Seventh - cholesteatoma
46. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Epistaxis
Rhinoplasty
Quadrilateral cartilage
47. The ______come together to form the utricle.
External nares
Acute epiglottitis
Ampullae
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
48. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.
Eustachian tubes
Internal component of cochlear implants
Ethmoid
Cristae; cupula
49. 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
Glottis
Eustachian tubes
Acute epiglottitis
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
50. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Posterior
Direct vision - otoscope
Swimmers ear