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Surgical Technology

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1. The ______come together to form the utricle.






2. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)






3. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






13. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






15. Another word for a nosebleed






16. 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.






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






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






19. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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






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






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






23. 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._____






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






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






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






34. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?






35. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






36. 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






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






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






39. 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.






40. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.






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






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






43. 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.






44. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






45. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.






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






47. 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.






48. What are the two common ear obstructions






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






50. 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.