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Surgical Technology
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1. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a
Internal nares
Eardrum
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Vestibulocochlear
2. 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.
Dynamic equilibrium
Stapedotomy
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Eustachian tubes
3. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?
Pharynx
Olfactory; smell
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Turbinectomy
4. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Uvula
External component of cochlear implants
Zenker's diverticulum
Tracheotomy
5. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Internal nares
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Pedicle
6. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Dynamic equilibrium
Epistaxis
Cottonoids
7. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Hard and soft
Dorsum
External component of cochlear implants
Children
8. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.
Ethimoid and vomer
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.
Rhinoplasty
Middle ear
9. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as
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10. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions
Esophagitis
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Ethimoid and vomer
Ringing in the ear
11. 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
Parotid gland; lateral
Sphenoid
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Mucous membrane
12. What is the principle organ of equilibrium - 1.____. This is made up of the semicircular ducts including their - 2. _____ - and the 3.____ and the 4.____ of the vestibule.
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Laryngitis
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
13. ______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.
Pharynx
Cochlea
Otis media; nasopharynx
Traum
14. The external ear is comprised of the...
Eardrum
Deafness
Pinna
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
15. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse
2
Uvula
Septal perforation
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.
16. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Mastoidectomy
Ala
Laryngeal neoplasm
Cochlear implants
17. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Ethmoidectomy
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Ossicles
18. 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
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Decongestants; myringotomy
Pharynx
Hyerpertrophic
19. 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
Nasopharynx
Ringing in the ear
Nerve stimulator
20. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.
Myringotomy
Uvula
Sclerosing agent
External component of cochlear implants
21. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
Ossicles
Cholesteatoma
Synovial
Tracheitis
22. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear
Larynx
Turbinectomy
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Auricle: External auditory meatus
23. The ______come together to form the utricle.
Ampullae
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Synovial
Stapedectomy
24. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Acute epiglottitis
Petrous Portion
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
25. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.
Cottonoids
Vestibulocochlear
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Panendoscopy
26. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Synovial
Hard and soft
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
27. Ear ache - headache - purulent discharge from the ear - hearing loss - dizziness - and weakness of the facial muscle due to damage of the ______ cranial nerve are evidence of _______
Seventh - cholesteatoma
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Cristae; cupula
Stapedectomy
28. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Earwax and presence foreign body
Stapedectomy
Vestibulocochlear
29. 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
Otosclerosis
Vestibulocochlear
Internal nares
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
30. What are the two common ear obstructions
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Earwax and presence foreign body
31. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
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.
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Eustachian tubes
Pharynx
32. 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.
Apex
Myringotomy
Ampullae
Earwax and presence foreign body
33. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.
Uvula
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Larynx
Ethimoid and vomer
34. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Ala
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Mucous membrane
35. 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 ____>
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Base; root - superiorly
Internal nares
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
36. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Olfactory; smell
Nerve stimulator
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
37. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.
Virus
Maxillary
Ethimoid and vomer
Stapedotomy
38. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
Quadrilateral cartilage
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.
Laryngeal neoplasm
Ethmoid
39. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
Pharyngeal tonsils
External nares
Direct pressure
Vestibule
40. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.
Uvula
Myringoplasty
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Frontal
41. Done for patients with otosclerosis. Under local with a complaint patient so that the surgeon using either voice commands or a tuning fork may access hearing restoration. Involves removal of the fixed stapes through a transaural or retroauricular inc
Acute epiglottitis
Esophagitis
Adenoidectomy
Stapedectomy
42. 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
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.
Perforation; tympanotomy
Cricoid cartilage
Eustachian tubes
43. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.
Olfactory; smell
Cristae; cupula
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Ethmoidectomy
44. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Internal component of cochlear implants
Direct vision - otoscope
Hypertrophied turbinates
Acute epiglottitis
45. TM and malleus - malleus is removed and TM graft is placed directly against the remaining portion of the malleus of the incus.The destructive process extends beyond the damaged tympanic membrane to include the malleus
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Ringing in the ear
Parotid gland; lateral
Zenker's diverticulum
46. 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
Sinus endoscopy
Salivary glands
Cricoid cartilage
Cholesteatoma
47. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
Laryngoscopy
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Ethmoid
48. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Cochlea
Mastiodectomy
Laryngitis
49. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Direct vision - otoscope
Freer elevator
Tympanic membrane : concave
Ossicles
50. Infectious disease that can affect any age group - although it is most commonly seen in the 2-5 year old. May be viral or bacterial.
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Epiglottitis
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Posterior