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Surgical Technology
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1. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.
Conductive-type deafness
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Internal and external
Ampullary crests
2. 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
Adenoidectomy
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Sinus endoscopy
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
3. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Rhinoplasty
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Conductive-type deafness
4. Commonly referred to as the throat. Serves the respiratory tract by receiving air from the nose and mouth - and the digestive system as a passageway for food and liquids.
Cottonoids
Uvula
Pharynx
Unilateral
5. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Virus
Osseus ridges
Posterior
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
6. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.
Eardrum
Parotid gland; lateral
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Myringoplasty
7. 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.
Septoplasty
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Stapedotomy
8. 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.
Tonsillitis
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Polyps
Pharyngeal tonsils
9. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
Ethimoid and vomer
Acute epiglottitis
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Epiglottitis
10. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.
Mastoidectomy
Oval
External auditory canal
Auricle: External auditory meatus
11. 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.
Pedicle
Paratidectomy
Apex
Pharynx
12. Another word for a nosebleed
2
Epistaxis
Decongestants; myringotomy
Eardrum
13. _____ are capable of vibration when air passes through them during exhalation to produce sound. Fibrous bands that stretch across the hollow interior of the larynx.
Conductive-type deafness
Osseus ridges
Stapedotomy
True vocal cords (lower)
14. All of the ossicles are affected - in addition to the perforated tympanum. The only remaining natural structure of the middle ear is the intact and mobile footplate of the stapes. Only an air pocked remains as protection for the round window - as the
Sphenoid
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Cristae; cupula
Epiglottitis
15. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Unilateral
Sinus endoscopy
16. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Hypertrophied turbinates
Adenoiditis
Petrous Portion
Nose: respiratory system
17. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
External auditory canal
Vestibule
Auricle: External auditory meatus
18. 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.
Uvula
Laryngeal neoplasm
Polyps
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.
19. Is a benign cyst or tumor that fills the mastoid cavity and erodes the mastoid air cells. Formed when epithelial cells that would normally be shed throught the eustachian tube are unable to migrate out the middle ear cavity due to a blockage of the a
Decongestants; myringotomy
Cholesteatoma
Hypertrophied turbinates
Polyps
20. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed
Ethmoidectomy
Direct pressure
Glottis
Pinna
21. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as
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22. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Parotid gland; lateral
Rhinitis
Unilateral
Pharynx
23. Occurs when there is an interference with the transmission of sounds from the external or middle ear - preventing sound waves from entering the inner ear. Ex. a peanut in the ear - perforated 'TM' - fluid in middle ear
Temporalis fascia
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
True vocal cords (lower)
Conductive-type deafness
24. 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
Swimmers ear
Sleep apnea
External nares
Zenker's diverticulum
25. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.
Ethimoid and vomer
Rhinitis
Cochlea
Eardrum
26. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Ala
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
27. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Petrous Portion
Cristae; cupula
Sclerosing agent
Adenoidectomy
28. 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
Direct vision - otoscope
Internal component of cochlear implants
External component of cochlear implants
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
29. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________
Freer elevator
Nasopharynx
The course of the facial nerve - because it travels through the gland dividing the superficial portion from the deeper portion. Majority of benign tumors are located here.
Olfactory; smell
30. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Tonsillitis
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
31. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Nose: respiratory system
Adenoidectomy
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Uvula
32. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.
Ossicles
Sinus endoscopy
Mastiodectomy
The course of the facial nerve - because it travels through the gland dividing the superficial portion from the deeper portion. Majority of benign tumors are located here.
33. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.
Laryngitis
Internal nares
Uvula
Otosclerosis
34. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Middle ear
Ethmoid
Direct vision - otoscope
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
35. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?
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36. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.
Laryngitis
Internal maxillary artery
Sinustitis
Unilateral
37. ________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 ________
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Decongestants; myringotomy
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Epiglottitis
38. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Deafness
Salivary glands
Tonsillitis
Panendoscopy
39. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Sleep apnea
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Deafness
Sinustitis
40. 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
Ostia
Petrous Portion
Adenoiditis
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
41. 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).
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Laryngoscopy
Glottis
External nares
42. 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.
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Turbinectomy
Septoplasty
43. 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.
Perforation; tympanotomy
Bronchoscopy
Cristae; cupula
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
44. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.
Mastiodectomy
Vestibulocochlear
Tonsillitis
Maxillary
45. 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
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Polyps
Pinna
46. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
Uvula
Ampullary crests
Ossicles
Direct vision - otoscope
47. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.
Earwax and presence foreign body
Sinus endoscopy
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
48. 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
The course of the facial nerve - because it travels through the gland dividing the superficial portion from the deeper portion. Majority of benign tumors are located here.
Epiglottitis
Ethmoidectomy
Turbinectomy
49. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.
Hyerpertrophic
Myringotomy
Hypertrophied turbinates
The course of the facial nerve - because it travels through the gland dividing the superficial portion from the deeper portion. Majority of benign tumors are located here.
50. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Ala
Rhinitis
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
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