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Surgical Technology

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1. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed






2. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.






10. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






11. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____






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






13. ________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 ________






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






15. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.






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






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. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






19. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






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






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






22. 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._____






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






24. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






25. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx






26. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.






27. This progressive disease is herditary - affecting women more commonly than mena and is diagnosed with the assistance of a tuning for and audiometric exams. Surgical treatment to consider for this disorder would be _______or ________.






28. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.






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






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






31. Similar to 4. the reamianing foot plate of the stapes is fixed. All ossicles are removed. A window is made into the horizontal semicircular canal and the tympanic graft seals offf the middle ear and provides protection for the oval window.






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






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






34. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.






35. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.






36. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






37. 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.






38. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






39. 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






40. 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






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






42. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness






43. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






44. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.






45. 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).






46. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.






47. An esophageal diverticulum

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48. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






49. 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.






50. 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