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Surgical Technology
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1. 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.
Olfactory; smell
Ampullae
Ethimoid and vomer
Myringotomy
2. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.
Laryngoscopy
Radial neck dissection
Swimmers ear
Tympanic membrane : concave
3. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
Esophagitis
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Tonsillitis
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
4. 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
Mastoidectomy
Decongestants; myringotomy
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
5. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Ringing in the ear
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Sclerosing agent
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
6. What are the two common ear obstructions
Ala
Nasopharynx
Epistaxis
Earwax and presence foreign body
7. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Tympanic membrane : concave
Ethimoid and vomer
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
8. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________
Ostia
External auditory canal
Quadrilateral cartilage
Peritonsillar abscess formation
9. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.
Nose: respiratory system
Maxillary
Ossicles
Base; root - superiorly
10. 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
Sinus endoscopy
Ostia
Cochlea
Internal and external
11. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Pharynx
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Esophagitis
12. 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
Cholesteatoma
Bronchoscopy
Osseus ridges
Posterior
13. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?
Turbinectomy
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Mastoidectomy
Osseus ridges
14. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
Oval
Laryngeal neoplasm
Flexible cartilage
Tracheitis
15. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.
Tracheotomy
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Tracheitis
16. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Virus
Carina
External component of cochlear implants
17. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
Uvula
Cricoid cartilage
Deafness
Auditory
18. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
Posterior
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Cochlear implants
Decongestants; myringotomy
19. 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
Pedicle
Eustachian tubes
Pharyngeal tonsils
Unilateral
20. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
Sleep apnea
Vestibule
Bronchoscopy
Panendoscopy
21. 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.
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Laryngitis
Pinna
Mastiodectomy
22. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Internal and external
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Cottonoids
Rhinitis
23. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Uvula
Ossicles
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Otosclerosis
24. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Otis media; nasopharynx
Adenoidectomy
Peritonsillar abscess formation
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
25. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.
Middle ear
Sinustitis
External auditory canal
Carina
26. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Uvula
Virus
Direct pressure
Cristae; cupula
27. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.
Pharynx
Bronchoscopy
Sclerosing agent
Apex
28. 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
Tracheitis
Hard and soft
Sleep apnea
Mastoidectomy
29. 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.
Parotid gland; lateral
Pharynx
Hard and soft
Hypertrophied turbinates
30. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual
Stapedotomy
Epistaxis
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Salivary glands
31. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________
External nares
Mucous membrane
Perilymph; endolymph
External auditory canal
32. Removal of pharyngeal tonsils that have become enlarged. Done under general anesthesia - patient in supine - with neck hyperextedned by a roll placed under the shoulders. An adult patient may receive a local anesthetic and will be placed in teh sitti
Paratidectomy
Adenoidectomy
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
33. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?
Posterior
Pharynx
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.
Ampullary crests
34. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.
Cristae; cupula
Dorsum
Conchae or turbinate
Perilymph; endolymph
35. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Perforation; tympanotomy
Panendoscopy
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.
Esophagitis
36. Another word for a nosebleed
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Epistaxis
Cochlear implants
True vocal cords (lower)
37. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Pharynx
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Glottis
Uvula
38. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.
Rhinitis
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Ostia
Adenoiditis
39. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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40. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Laryngitis
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Tonsillectomy
41. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Ethmoid
Sinus endoscopy
42. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Quadrilateral cartilage
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Uvula
43. 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
Radial neck dissection
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
44. ________may assist inn opening the eustachian tube - facilitaitng drainage of the middle ear cavity. The 'TM' may rupture spontaneously or may require surgical incision - called a ________
Adenoidectomy
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Panendoscopy
Decongestants; myringotomy
45. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse
Septal perforation
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Nerve stimulator
46. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.
Salivary glands
Earwax and presence foreign body
Tracheotomy
Ala
47. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Carina
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Laryngitis
48. 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 ___________
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Synovial
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
49. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Tracheitis
Flexible cartilage
50. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.
Virus
Pharyngeal tonsils
Myringotomy
Tonsillectomy