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Surgical Technology
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1. 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 ____>
Rhinitis
Epistaxis
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
2. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
3. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Sensorineural deafness
Tympanic membrane : concave
4. 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
Adenoidectomy
Petrous Portion
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Olfactory; smell
5. 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.
Internal maxillary artery
Epistaxis
Cochlear implants
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
6. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Salivary glands
Laryngitis
Synovial
7. 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.
Esophagitis
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Stapedotomy
Internal component of cochlear implants
8. What is the principle organ of equilibrium - 1.____. This is made up of the semicircular ducts including their - 2. _____ - and the 3.____ and the 4.____ of the vestibule.
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Dynamic equilibrium
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Cochlear implants
9. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?
Virus
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
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.
Cricoid cartilage
10. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.
Sinustitis
Earwax and presence foreign body
Perforation; tympanotomy
Posterior
11. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______
Quadrilateral cartilage
Middle ear
Internal maxillary artery
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
12. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______
Posterior
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Oval
13. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Acute epiglottitis
Salivary glands
Otis media; nasopharynx
Frontal
14. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?
Hard and soft
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Laryngoscopy
Ampullae
15. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________
Myringotomy
Eustachian tubes
Septal perforation
Pharyngeal tonsils
16. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?
Ethmoid
Dynamic equilibrium
Posterior
Petrous Portion
17. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Rhinoplasty
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Cholesteatoma
18. 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
Posterior
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Cricoid cartilage
Eustachian tubes
19. 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.
Sclerosing agent
Laryngeal neoplasm
Ethimoid and vomer
Epistaxis
20. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Cartilaginous
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Olfactory; smell
21. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.
Panendoscopy
Vestibule
Olfactory; smell
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
22. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.
Panendoscopy
Eustachian tubes
Posterior
Pharynx
23. 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.
Acute epiglottitis
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.
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Glottis
24. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Ringing in the ear
External component of cochlear implants
Sphenoid
25. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Internal nares
Hypertrophied turbinates
Adenoiditis
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
26. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.
Hard and soft
Laryngoscopy
Perilymph; endolymph
Mucous membrane
27. 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
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Cristae; cupula
Base; root - superiorly
28. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Cochlea
Tympanic membrane : concave
Sclerosing agent
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
29. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Olfactory bulb
Conductive-type deafness
Trachea
Bronchoscopy
30. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________
Cottonoids
Swimmers ear
Pedicle
Radial neck dissection
31. What are the two common ear obstructions
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Earwax and presence foreign body
Tonsillitis
Pharynx
32. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.
Larynx
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Conductive-type deafness
33. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.
Dynamic equilibrium
Laryngoscopy
Ossicles
Tracheotomy
34. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.
Sinustitis
2
External component of cochlear implants
Adenoidectomy
35. 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.
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Bronchoscopy
Carina
Ethmoid
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
True vocal cords (lower)
Carina
Septal perforation
Polyps
37. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
Mucous membrane
Uvula
Pharynx
Olfactory bulb
38. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Freer elevator
Middle ear
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
39. ________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 ________
Decongestants; myringotomy
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Epistaxis
Temporalis fascia
40. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Panendoscopy
Dorsum
Mastiodectomy
Septal perforation
41. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.
External component of cochlear implants
Dynamic equilibrium
Deafness
Petrous Portion
42. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Children
Vestibulocochlear
Tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
Temporalis fascia
43. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Vestibule
Carina
Petrous Portion
Myringotomy
44. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Nerve stimulator
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Direct vision - otoscope
45. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Frontal
Olfactory; smell
Pedicle
Peritonsillar abscess formation
46. 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.
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Myringotomy
Children
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
47. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?
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48. 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._____
Haemophilus influenzae
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
True vocal cords (lower)
Tonsillitis
49. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Olfactory; smell
Swimmers ear
50. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Laryngeal neoplasm
Sinustitis
Pharyngeal tonsils
Radial neck dissection