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Surgical Technology
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1. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Nerve stimulator
Children
Petrous Portion
Mastiodectomy
2. 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.
Septal perforation
Bronchoscopy
Traum
Acute epiglottitis
3. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Epistaxis
Salivary glands
Eardrum
Rhinitis
4. Pinna consists of 2 parts
Traum
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Hard and soft
Direct vision - otoscope
5. An esophageal diverticulum
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6. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.
Pharynx
Hyerpertrophic
Pharyngeal tonsils
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
7. Another word for a nosebleed
Laryngoscopy
Epistaxis
Ethimoid and vomer
Earwax and presence foreign body
8. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Petrous Portion
Myringoplasty
Paratidectomy
9. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
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.
Vestibule
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Pharynx
10. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Rhinoplasty
Conchae or turbinate
Oval
Base; root - superiorly
11. The ______come together to form the utricle.
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Ampullae
Quadrilateral cartilage
Myringotomy
12. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule
Sinustitis
Cochlea
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Seventh - cholesteatoma
13. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Dorsum
Olfactory bulb
14. 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
Sleep apnea
Hard and soft
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
External auditory canal
15. 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
Glottis
Cricoid cartilage
Turbinectomy
Otis media; nasopharynx
16. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Pharynx
Petrous Portion
17. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Perilymph; endolymph
Eustachian tubes
Ala
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
18. 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 ___________
Conductive-type deafness
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Sphenoid
19. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.
Vestibulocochlear
Olfactory bulb
Flexible cartilage
Septoplasty
20. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.
Myringotomy
Ampullary crests
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Internal nares
21. 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.
Radial neck dissection
Stapedotomy
Glottis
Deafness
22. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Acute epiglottitis
Parotid gland; lateral
Septal perforation
Direct vision - otoscope
23. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Olfactory bulb
Internal maxillary artery
Rhinoplasty
24. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Posterior
Adenoidectomy
25. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Ala
Tracheitis
Otis media; nasopharynx
Internal and external
26. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
Hard and soft
Internal and external
Ala
Ethmoid
27. 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
Conductive-type deafness
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Glottis
Vestibulocochlear nerve
28. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Paratidectomy
Haemophilus influenzae
Cochlear implants
29. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Oval
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Frontal
30. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.
Mastiodectomy
Auditory
Sinustitis
2
31. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.
Hard and soft
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
32. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Internal maxillary artery
Apex
Sphenoid
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
33. 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.
Septal perforation
Ampullae
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Pinna
34. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.
Middle ear
Otis media; nasopharynx
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Septal perforation
35. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.
Sclerosing agent
Nerve stimulator
Mucous membrane
Conductive-type deafness
36. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Sinustitis
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Laryngeal neoplasm
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
37. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?
Polyps
Tonsillectomy
Rhinoplasty
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
38. 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
Auditory
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Tonsillitis
Vestibulocochlear
39. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Eustachian tubes
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Pharynx
40. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.
Temporalis fascia
Sinus endoscopy
Mastiodectomy
Hard and soft
41. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?
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42. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.
Cochlea
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Oval
Deafness
43. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.
Virus
Vestibulocochlear
Deafness
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
44. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.
Turbinectomy
Earwax and presence foreign body
Paratidectomy
Tonsillectomy
45. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.
Cochlear implants
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Larynx
46. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual
Salivary glands
Vestibulocochlear
Hyerpertrophic
Frontal
47. 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
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Bronchoscopy
Sinus endoscopy
Mastiodectomy
48. 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.
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.
Osseus ridges
Cholesteatoma
Pharynx
49. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
Cochlea
Tracheitis
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
50. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Ethmoid
Earwax and presence foreign body
Tracheotomy
Cochlear implants