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






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






3. 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






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 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.






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






7. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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






9. 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._____






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






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






16. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________






17. 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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.






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






24. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






26. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.






27. Branches of both the internal and external carotid arteries provide the blood supply to the nose. The main source is the _________ - Which is one of the terminal divisions of the external carotid.






28. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.






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






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






31. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






32. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






33. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______






34. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






35. 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






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






37. Can be used as a diagnostic procedure - or can be considered functional. The paranasal sinuses can be accessed with the endoscope using an intrancasal approach or external incisions. The main advantages is that the surgery can be focused on the area






38. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...






39. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






40. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.






41. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






43. What are the two common ear obstructions






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






45. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






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






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






49. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






50. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______

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