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Surgical Technology

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1. ________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 ________






2. 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.






3. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.






4. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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.






6. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?






7. ______can be caused by stagnant water and wax in the ear or may be acquired from swimming in contaminated water. Inflammations can be either bacterial or fungal and cause the patient a great deal of pain.






8. 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.






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






10. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






12. 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






13. 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 _______






14. 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 ____>






15. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.






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






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






18. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.






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






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






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






22. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed






23. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






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






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






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






27. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.






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






29. 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.






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






31. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.






32. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.






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






34. What are the two common ear obstructions






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






36. 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.






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






38. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.






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






40. ______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.






41. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






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






44. An esophageal diverticulum

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






46. Removal of pharyngeal tonsils that have become enlarged. Done under general anesthesia - patient in supine - with neck hyperextedned by a roll placed under the shoulders. An adult patient may receive a local anesthetic and will be placed in teh sitti






47. 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






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






49. Similar to 4. the reamianing foot plate of the stapes is fixed. All ossicles are removed. A window is made into the horizontal semicircular canal and the tympanic graft seals offf the middle ear and provides protection for the oval window.






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