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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.
Cholesteatoma
Direct vision - otoscope
Panendoscopy
External component of cochlear implants
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 ________
Children
Apex
Decongestants; myringotomy
Acute epiglottitis
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 ________.
Glottis
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Vestibule
Synovial
4. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Ethmoidectomy
External nares
Panendoscopy
Internal and external
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.
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Ostia
Sensorineural deafness
Ossicles
6. What is the 8th cranial nerve?
Nerve stimulator
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Auditory
Acute epiglottitis
7. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
Temporalis fascia
Vestibulocochlear
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Oval
8. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Direct pressure
Maxillary
Esophagitis
2
9. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.
Polyps
Cristae; cupula
Rhinoplasty
Petrous Portion
10. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
Zenker's diverticulum
Uvula
Internal nares
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
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.
Esophagitis
True vocal cords (lower)
Ossicles
Parotid gland; lateral
12. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Tympanic membrane : concave
Carina
Rhinitis
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
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.
Synovial
Myringotomy
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Salivary glands
14. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
Pharynx
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Cochlear implants
Cartilaginous
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.
Virus
Cricoid cartilage
Glottis
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
16. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.
Laryngoscopy
Unilateral
Pinna
Posterior
17. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual
Auditory
Perilymph; endolymph
Adenoiditis
Salivary glands
18. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Ethimoid and vomer
Pharyngeal tonsils
Cochlear implants
Freer elevator
19. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
Posterior
Uvula
Cartilaginous
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
20. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Olfactory; smell
External auditory canal
Internal and external
21. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.
Posterior
Perilymph; endolymph
Middle ear
Otis media; nasopharynx
22. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Ostia
Cochlea
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
23. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________
Rhinoplasty
External auditory canal
Ampullary crests
Ossicles
24. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse
Mucous membrane
Esophagitis
Septal perforation
Ethmoidectomy
25. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Parotid gland; lateral
Sinus endoscopy
Flexible cartilage
26. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.
Paratidectomy
Unilateral
Myringoplasty
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
27. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Sinus endoscopy
Pharynx
28. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Internal maxillary artery
Epiglottitis
External component of cochlear implants
Sinustitis
29. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________
Esophagitis
Pharyngeal tonsils
Laryngoscopy
Internal nares
30. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Septoplasty
Salivary glands
Vestibulocochlear
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.
Cochlea
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.
Epiglottitis
Sclerosing agent
32. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.
Trachea
Posterior
Adenoidectomy
Larynx
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
Septal perforation
Ampullary crests
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
34. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.
Otosclerosis
Waldeyer's ring
Sleep apnea
Decongestants; myringotomy
35. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Auricle: External auditory meatus
True vocal cords (lower)
Adenoiditis
36. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Posterior
Polyps
37. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Vestibulocochlear
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Otosclerosis
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 _______
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Sclerosing agent
Waldeyer's ring
Dynamic equilibrium
39. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.
Auditory
Carina
Zenker's diverticulum
Uvula
40. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
Unilateral
Esophagitis
Myringoplasty
Sinustitis
41. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________
True vocal cords (lower)
Adenoidectomy
2
External nares
42. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
Posterior
Direct vision - otoscope
Uvula
Oval
43. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.
Cristae; cupula
Ossicles
Ampullary crests
Petrous Portion
44. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Posterior
Ala
Panendoscopy
45. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?
Cottonoids
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Bronchoscopy
Middle ear
46. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Panendoscopy
Frontal
Septoplasty
Vestibulocochlear
47. The ______come together to form the utricle.
Ampullae
Posterior
Tonsillitis
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
48. What are the two common ear obstructions
Earwax and presence foreign body
Tympanic membrane : concave
Epistaxis
Laryngitis
49. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Direct pressure
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Peritonsillar abscess formation
50. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Sclerosing agent
Virus
Traum
Larynx