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Surgical Technology

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1. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________






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






3. An esophageal diverticulum


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






5. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____






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






7. 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






8. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear






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






10. 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.






11. 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.






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






13. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






20. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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






22. 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






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






24. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.






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






26. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________






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






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






29. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.






30. What are the two common ear obstructions






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






32. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.






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






34. 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.






35. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






36. 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






37. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule






38. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.






39. 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






40. Possesses several electrodes which enter and circle around inside the cochlear. Implanted under the patients skin behind the ear. The electrodes receive signals transmitted from the external portion of the devise to the cochlea activating fibrs of th






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






42. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.






43. 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.






44. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






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






46. To remove a foreign body - obtain diagnosis - or treat a condition. For flexible - the patient is often given a topical anesthetic - for rigid - general is the treatment of choice.






47. 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






48. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






49. 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






50. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.