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Surgical Technology

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






2. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a






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






4. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.






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.






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






7. The chemoreceptors for _______ are located in the __________ __________ in the most superior region of each nasal cavity just above the superior turbinate near the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.






8. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.






9. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.






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






11. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






12. 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.






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






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






15. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)






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






17. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...






18. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______

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19. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






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






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






22. 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 _______






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






24. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






25. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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






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






28. Excision of a portion or all of the parotid gland. Common disorfer is the formation of stones that block Steno's duct. Very important to identify the facial nerve during a paratidectomy. Have facial nerve identifiers ready for surgeon.






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






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






31. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.






32. 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.






33. ______a very common acute inflammatiion of the middle ear - usually initiated by blockage of the eustachian tube causing an accululation of fluid - which would normally be drained into the _________ - this would lead to severe ear pain.






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






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






36. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?






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






38. 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.






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

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






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






42. May affect the pharyngeal - palatine - or lingual tonsils. Usually refers to the palatine tonsils and it is the palatine tonsils that are removed during the procedure - tonsillectomy. Most often caused by streptococcal organisms.






43. 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.






44. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.






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






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






47. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.






48. 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






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






50. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?