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Surgical Technology
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1. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Middle ear
Sphenoid
Glottis
Auricle: External auditory meatus
2. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________
Cartilaginous
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Osseus ridges
Pharyngeal tonsils
3. Another word for a nosebleed
Tympanic membrane : concave
Epistaxis
Virus
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.
4. 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
Deafness
Decongestants; myringotomy
Sinustitis
Conductive-type deafness
5. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Pharynx
Cochlear implants
Mucous membrane
True vocal cords (lower)
6. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.
Epistaxis
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Ampullary crests
Tonsillectomy
7. ______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.
Bronchoscopy
Otis media; nasopharynx
Mastoidectomy
Ethmoid
8. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
External auditory canal
Frontal
Direct vision - otoscope
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
9. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Internal maxillary artery
Tympanic membrane : concave
Rhinitis
External auditory canal
10. 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
Esophagitis
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Polyps
Pedicle
11. 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 ___________
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Nerve stimulator
Pinna
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
12. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Base; root - superiorly
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Ala
13. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Cristae; cupula
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.
Pinna
14. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.
Laryngitis
Vestibulocochlear
Perilymph; endolymph
Flexible cartilage
15. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Myringoplasty
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Internal and external
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.
Vestibule
Vestibulocochlear
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Ampullary crests
17. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Tympanic membrane : concave
Nerve stimulator
Myringoplasty
Myringotomy
18. 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
Perilymph; endolymph
Direct pressure
Septoplasty
Stapedectomy
19. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse
Flexible cartilage
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Septal perforation
True vocal cords (lower)
20. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Traum
Internal component of cochlear implants
Temporalis fascia
21. Unilaterally - removal of the cervial lymph nodes - jugular vein - and sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). While perfomed alone to treat metastatic squamous cell carcinoma - also done in conjunction with mandibulectomy for metastatic lesions of the mou
Sensorineural deafness
Vestibulocochlear
Conductive-type deafness
Radial neck dissection
22. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Ethmoid
Pedicle
Mastoidectomy
23. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
Decongestants; myringotomy
Flexible cartilage
Sclerosing agent
Esophagitis
24. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)
Ampullary crests
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Sensorineural deafness
Vestibulocochlear
25. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Quadrilateral cartilage
External nares
Panendoscopy
Pinna
26. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Pedicle
Cholesteatoma
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Mucous membrane
27. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
Bronchoscopy
Carina
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Mastoidectomy
28. 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
Perilymph; endolymph
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Freer elevator
Peritonsillar abscess formation
29. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.
Conchae or turbinate
Middle ear
Stapedectomy
Mucous membrane
30. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule
Cochlea
Cristae; cupula
Pharynx
Earwax and presence foreign body
31. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Olfactory bulb
Ala
Ethimoid and vomer
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
32. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________
Glottis
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Peritonsillar abscess formation
External nares
33. 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.
Pharynx
Uvula
Dynamic equilibrium
Olfactory bulb
34. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
Conchae or turbinate
Ossicles
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Internal nares
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 ____>
Laryngitis
Oval
Salivary glands
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
36. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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37. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.
Tonsillectomy
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Panendoscopy
Tracheotomy
38. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Nose: respiratory system
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Hypertrophied turbinates
39. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Olfactory bulb
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Carina
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
40. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.
Cartilaginous
External nares
Uvula
Auditory
41. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Rhinoplasty
Internal component of cochlear implants
Rhinitis
Hypertrophied turbinates
42. 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
Ala
Ampullary crests
Vestibulocochlear
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
43. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.
Laryngitis
Cristae; cupula
Septoplasty
Vestibulocochlear
44. 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.
Internal component of cochlear implants
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Otosclerosis
Paratidectomy
45. 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
Septoplasty
Eustachian tubes
Carina
Oval
46. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?
Posterior
Pharyngeal tonsils
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Dynamic equilibrium
47. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.
Oval
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Mastoidectomy
48. The ______come together to form the utricle.
Petrous Portion
Direct vision - otoscope
Sinus endoscopy
Ampullae
49. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Stapedotomy
Dynamic equilibrium
Osseus ridges
Tracheitis
50. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Direct pressure
Middle ear