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Surgical Technology
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1. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Pinna
Rhinoplasty
Cricoid cartilage
2. 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._____
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Parotid gland; lateral
Internal and external
3. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)
Ostia
Temporalis fascia
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Sensorineural deafness
4. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Turbinectomy
Deafness
Internal and external
Pharynx
5. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Haemophilus influenzae
Cochlea
Zenker's diverticulum
6. 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
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Eustachian tubes
Synovial
7. Removal of the bony partitions that form the mastoid aire cells. Would be indicated for cholesteatoma or mastoidits. You will need a microscope - power drill - and microscopic instruments.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Mastiodectomy
Pedicle
Sinus endoscopy
8. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.
Salivary glands
Ethimoid and vomer
Petrous Portion
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
9. 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
Laryngitis
Stapedectomy
Internal and external
Turbinectomy
10. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.
Cochlear implants
Stapedotomy
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Internal and external
11. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?
Mastoidectomy
Conductive-type deafness
Cartilaginous
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
12. 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.
Children
Nerve stimulator
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Internal nares
13. 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.
Parotid gland; lateral
Decongestants; myringotomy
Laryngitis
Laryngeal neoplasm
14. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.
Base; root - superiorly
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Eardrum
Sinustitis
15. 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 ___________
Olfactory; smell
Virus
Rhinitis
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
16. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.
Uvula
Temporalis fascia
Laryngoscopy
Olfactory; smell
17. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Hyerpertrophic
Cochlear implants
Otosclerosis
18. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.
Apex
Perforation; tympanotomy
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Vestibulocochlear nerve
19. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Virus
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.
20. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Internal and external
Tympanic membrane : concave
Dorsum
Ossicles
21. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
Direct vision - otoscope
Swimmers ear
External nares
Osseus ridges
22. 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
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Pinna
Direct pressure
Uvula
23. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Nose: respiratory system
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Sensorineural deafness
Posterior
24. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.
Synovial
Radial neck dissection
Carina
Auditory
25. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
Salivary glands
Tracheitis
Oval
Adenoiditis
26. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.
Earwax and presence foreign body
External component of cochlear implants
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
2
27. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Cochlear implants
Cochlea
Mastiodectomy
28. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Carina
Decongestants; myringotomy
2
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
29. Most often done to straighten a deviated nasal septum - and to improve air flow through the nasal cavity. It is also used to repair a perforated septum or one damaged by trauma.
Ala
Nose: respiratory system
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Septoplasty
30. 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
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Polyps
Ethmoid
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
31. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.
Dynamic equilibrium
Auditory
Larynx
Myringoplasty
32. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual
Posterior
Salivary glands
Septal perforation
External component of cochlear implants
33. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Dorsum
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Vestibulocochlear nerve
34. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Cochlear implants
Pharynx
Swimmers ear
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
35. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Laryngoscopy
Radial neck dissection
36. What are the two common ear obstructions
Earwax and presence foreign body
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
External auditory canal
Deafness
37. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Cricoid cartilage
Frontal
Osseus ridges
Turbinectomy
38. An esophageal diverticulum
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39. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Sphenoid
Zenker's diverticulum
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.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
40. 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.
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Parotid gland; lateral
Unilateral
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
41. During swallowing - the superior movable portion of the epiglottis fold over the opening into the larynx is called the _____. The superior opening into the larynx is the _______( space between true vocal cords).
Eardrum
Glottis
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Sphenoid
42. The external ear is comprised of the...
Conductive-type deafness
Pinna
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
2
43. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
Trachea
Cricoid cartilage
Sensorineural deafness
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
44. 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
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
Otosclerosis
Eardrum
45. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________
Sphenoid
Tracheitis
Pharyngeal tonsils
Cottonoids
46. 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.
Epiglottitis
Tonsillectomy
Ethmoidectomy
Synovial
47. 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 ____>
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Eustachian tubes
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.
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
48. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.
Direct pressure
Quadrilateral cartilage
Oval
Auricle: External auditory meatus
49. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Rhinitis
Panendoscopy
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
50. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse
Osseus ridges
Myringoplasty
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Septal perforation
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