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Surgical Technology

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1. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____






2. 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.






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






4. Pinna consists of 2 parts






5. An esophageal diverticulum

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6. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.






7. Another word for a nosebleed






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






9. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.






10. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.






11. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






13. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






14. 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






15. 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






16. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.






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






18. 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 ___________






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






20. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






21. 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.






22. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.






23. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






24. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______






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






26. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.






27. Occurs when there is an interference with the transmission of sounds from the external or middle ear - preventing sound waves from entering the inner ear. Ex. a peanut in the ear - perforated 'TM' - fluid in middle ear






28. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...






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






30. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.






31. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.






32. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.






33. A soft tissue graft is used to repair the eardrum. The damage is limited to the tympanic membrane - All content of the middle ear are intact.






34. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.






35. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.






36. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






38. 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






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






40. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.






41. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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42. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






43. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.






44. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






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






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






47. 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






48. 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.






49. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)






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