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Surgical Technology

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1. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.






2. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________






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






4. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






5. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____






6. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.






7. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






9. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






10. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






11. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






12. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse






13. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.






14. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a






15. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________






16. 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.






17. 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 ____>






18. TM - malleus - and incus are affected. The replacement tympanium is placed directly against the intact stapes - permitting the transmission of sound to the oval window. In addition to the damaged tympanic membrane - both the malleus and incus have be






19. 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.






20. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.






21. What are the two common ear obstructions






22. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.






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






24. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.






25. 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






26. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.






27. 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.






28. 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






29. 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.






30. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






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






32. 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






33. Branches of both the internal and external carotid arteries provide the blood supply to the nose. The main source is the _________ - Which is one of the terminal divisions of the external carotid.






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






35. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.






36. ________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 ________






37. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






38. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...






39. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






40. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.






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






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






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






44. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)






45. 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.






46. ______a very common acute inflammatiion of the middle ear - usually initiated by blockage of the eustachian tube causing an accululation of fluid - which would normally be drained into the _________ - this would lead to severe ear pain.






47. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






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






49. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.






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