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Surgical Technology

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1. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.






2. ________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 ________






3. This progressive disease is herditary - affecting women more commonly than mena and is diagnosed with the assistance of a tuning for and audiometric exams. Surgical treatment to consider for this disorder would be _______or ________.






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






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






6. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






8. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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






10. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.






11. _____ are capable of vibration when air passes through them during exhalation to produce sound. Fibrous bands that stretch across the hollow interior of the larynx.






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






13. 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.






14. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






15. The only cartilage in the upper digestive tract to form a complete circle and is found at the base of the larynx. It is the most inferior of the laryngeal cartilages and attaches to the trachea.






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






17. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual






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






19. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______






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






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






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






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






24. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse






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






26. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






27. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx






28. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.






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






30. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






31. 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.






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






33. 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






34. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.






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






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






37. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






38. Ear ache - headache - purulent discharge from the ear - hearing loss - dizziness - and weakness of the facial muscle due to damage of the ______ cranial nerve are evidence of _______






39. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.






40. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.






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






42. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.






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






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






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






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






47. The ______come together to form the utricle.






48. What are the two common ear obstructions






49. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...






50. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.