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Surgical Technology

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1. 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.






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






3. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






4. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






5. 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






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






7. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.






8. Unilaterally - removal of the cervial lymph nodes - jugular vein - and sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). While perfomed alone to treat metastatic squamous cell carcinoma - also done in conjunction with mandibulectomy for metastatic lesions of the mou






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






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






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






12. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear






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






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






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






16. Is characterized by a sudden onset of obstruction of the respiratory tract that progresses very rapidly. The cardinal sign is the presence of a 'cherry-red' epiglottis.






17. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.






18. _____ 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.






19. 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






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






21. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






22. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.






23. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________






24. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






26. 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






27. 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.






28. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.






29. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






30. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






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






32. ________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 ________






33. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






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






35. 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 ___________






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


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






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






39. 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.






40. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.






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).






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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.






47. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.






48. TM - malleus - and incus are affected. The replacement tympanium is placed directly against the intact stapes - permitting the transmission of sound to the oval window. In addition to the damaged tympanic membrane - both the malleus and incus have be






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






50. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as