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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
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Ethmoid
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
2. Is characterized by a sudden onset of obstruction of the respiratory tract that progresses very rapidly. The cardinal sign is the presence of a 'cherry-red' epiglottis.
Ala
Sensorineural deafness
Ethmoidectomy
Acute epiglottitis
3. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Internal and external
Earwax and presence foreign body
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
4. The ______come together to form the utricle.
Ringing in the ear
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Turbinectomy
Ampullae
5. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Sclerosing agent
Vestibulocochlear
Osseus ridges
6. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?
Olfactory; smell
Hard and soft
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Laryngeal neoplasm
7. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed
Pedicle
Freer elevator
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Ethmoidectomy
8. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.
Base; root - superiorly
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Otosclerosis
Tonsillitis
9. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.
Sensorineural deafness
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Ala
Apex
10. 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
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Nerve stimulator
Cholesteatoma
Salivary glands
11. 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
Acute epiglottitis
Larynx
Uvula
Sleep apnea
12. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
Mucous membrane
Stapedotomy
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Panendoscopy
13. ______can be caused by stagnant water and wax in the ear or may be acquired from swimming in contaminated water. Inflammations can be either bacterial or fungal and cause the patient a great deal of pain.
Trachea
Deafness
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Swimmers ear
14. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.
Nose: respiratory system
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Perilymph; endolymph
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
15. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Nerve stimulator
Larynx
Sinus endoscopy
16. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Eustachian tubes
Ala
17. 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
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Rhinoplasty
Haemophilus influenzae
Radial neck dissection
18. ______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.
Epistaxis
Dynamic equilibrium
Otis media; nasopharynx
Freer elevator
19. 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 ___________
External nares
Olfactory bulb
Cristae; cupula
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
20. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...
Conchae or turbinate
Esophagitis
Pharynx
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
21. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Paratidectomy
Ringing in the ear
Parotid gland; lateral
Stapedotomy
22. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
Ampullary crests
Trachea
Laryngoscopy
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
23. 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._____
Sphenoid
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Ethimoid and vomer
Zenker's diverticulum
24. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Auditory
Paratidectomy
Tracheitis
25. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________
Pharynx
External component of cochlear implants
External nares
External auditory canal
26. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.
Olfactory bulb
Eardrum
External component of cochlear implants
Acute epiglottitis
27. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.
Sleep apnea
Otosclerosis
Septoplasty
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
28. What is the 8th cranial nerve?
Internal maxillary artery
Uvula
Vestibulocochlear
Cristae; cupula
29. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Tonsillectomy
Carina
Vestibulocochlear
Conductive-type deafness
30. 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.
Freer elevator
Internal maxillary artery
Tympanic membrane : concave
Esophagitis
31. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.
External component of cochlear implants
Sensorineural deafness
Cristae; cupula
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
32. 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
Bronchoscopy
Polyps
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Ampullae
33. 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
Turbinectomy
Eustachian tubes
Bronchoscopy
Tracheotomy
34. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
Adenoidectomy
Salivary glands
Parotid gland; lateral
Ethmoid
35. 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
Frontal
Sinus endoscopy
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Sleep apnea
36. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Perilymph; endolymph
Septoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Ampullae
37. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Cochlear implants
Stapedotomy
Olfactory bulb
Internal and external
38. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Hypertrophied turbinates
Pharynx
Myringotomy
39. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Conchae or turbinate
Haemophilus influenzae
Waldeyer's ring
40. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Sphenoid
Tonsillectomy
Rhinitis
Dynamic equilibrium
41. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Children
Ala
Conchae or turbinate
Laryngitis
42. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.
Conchae or turbinate
Ostia
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Salivary glands
43. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Conchae or turbinate
Dorsum
44. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Tonsillectomy
Turbinectomy
Sinustitis
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
45. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Adenoidectomy
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Virus
46. What is the main cause of nose bleed?
Larynx
Radial neck dissection
Traum
Vestibulocochlear nerve
47. 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.
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Panendoscopy
Laryngeal neoplasm
48. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.
Ostia
Nasopharynx
Pinna
Traum
49. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.
Tonsillectomy
Stapedectomy
Septal perforation
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
50. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
Cochlear implants
Larynx
Flexible cartilage
Nose: respiratory system