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Surgical Technology

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






2. 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.






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






4. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






5. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.






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






7. 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






8. 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.






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






10. The external ear is comprised of the...






11. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.






17. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.






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






19. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






20. 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






21. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






22. To remove a foreign body - obtain diagnosis - or treat a condition. For flexible - the patient is often given a topical anesthetic - for rigid - general is the treatment of choice.






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






24. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?






25. 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 ____>






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






27. TM and malleus - malleus is removed and TM graft is placed directly against the remaining portion of the malleus of the incus.The destructive process extends beyond the damaged tympanic membrane to include the malleus






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






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






30. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions






31. ______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.






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






33. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.






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






35. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.






36. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






37. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.






38. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.






39. Most often done to straighten a deviated nasal septum - and to improve air flow through the nasal cavity. It is also used to repair a perforated septum or one damaged by trauma.






40. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.






41. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






42. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.






43. 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.






44. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.






45. What are the two common ear obstructions






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






47. Pinna consists of 2 parts






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






49. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______






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.