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Surgical Technology
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1. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
Apex
Sclerosing agent
Stapedotomy
Children
2. 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.
Myringotomy
Vestibulocochlear
Cartilaginous
Traum
3. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.
Ampullae
Cochlea
Synovial
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
4. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.
Middle ear
Vestibulocochlear
Laryngoscopy
Tonsillectomy
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.
Ringing in the ear
Internal maxillary artery
Osseus ridges
Posterior
6. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.
Pharynx
Ossicles
Tonsillectomy
Panendoscopy
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.
Mastiodectomy
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.
Nasopharynx
Trachea
8. All of the ossicles are affected - in addition to the perforated tympanum. The only remaining natural structure of the middle ear is the intact and mobile footplate of the stapes. Only an air pocked remains as protection for the round window - as the
Cholesteatoma
Posterior
Ethmoidectomy
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
9. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Rhinoplasty
Otis media; nasopharynx
Esophagitis
10. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?
Cottonoids
Decongestants; myringotomy
Salivary glands
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
11. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
Perforation; tympanotomy
Epistaxis
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Mucous membrane
12. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.
Epiglottitis
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Myringoplasty
Posterior
13. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Pharynx
Mastiodectomy
Cottonoids
Frontal
14. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Laryngoscopy
Petrous Portion
Esophagitis
15. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.
Mucous membrane
Sensorineural deafness
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Sinustitis
16. 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.
Oval
Ethmoid
Mucous membrane
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
17. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual
Salivary glands
Auditory
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Conchae or turbinate
18. 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 _______
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Maxillary
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
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
Pinna
Otis media; nasopharynx
Uvula
Eustachian tubes
20. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.
Myringoplasty
Deafness
Auditory
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
21. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Ampullae
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Rhinitis
Synovial
22. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.
Swimmers ear
Vestibulocochlear
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Conductive-type deafness
23. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.
Olfactory bulb
2
Epiglottitis
Vestibulocochlear
24. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Uvula
Cochlear implants
Sphenoid
Vestibulocochlear
25. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.
Maxillary
Acute epiglottitis
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Tonsillectomy
26. The only cartilage in the upper digestive tract to form a complete circle and is found at the base of the larynx. It is the most inferior of the laryngeal cartilages and attaches to the trachea.
Myringotomy
Nerve stimulator
Panendoscopy
Cricoid cartilage
27. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Ossicles
Panendoscopy
External nares
Carina
28. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.
Flexible cartilage
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Trachea
29. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Ostia
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Ossicles
30. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Tympanic membrane : concave
Tracheitis
Laryngitis
31. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.
Glottis
Tympanic membrane : concave
Decongestants; myringotomy
Vestibulocochlear
32. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Ethmoid
2
Pharynx
Myringotomy
33. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.
Decongestants; myringotomy
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Petrous Portion
Cristae; cupula
34. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Base; root - superiorly
Ala
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
Hypertrophied turbinates
35. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________
External auditory canal
Cristae; cupula
Larynx
Posterior
36. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.
Rhinoplasty
Eardrum
Internal nares
Nasopharynx
37. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____
Ethimoid and vomer
Frontal
Yes - patients head is placed at the foot of the table - allowing space under the foot portion of the table to accomodate the seated team member's legs to allow for equipment placement.
Direct vision - otoscope
38. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.
Cartilaginous
Auricle: External auditory meatus
Larynx
Myringotomy
39. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?
Stapedotomy
Ala
Mastoidectomy
Vestibulocochlear nerve
40. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
Rhinitis
Cottonoids
Internal nares
Hypertrophied turbinates
41. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions
Nasopharynx
Ringing in the ear
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Otis media; nasopharynx
42. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
Posterior
Carina
Synovial
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
43. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.
Myringoplasty
Eustachian tubes
Virus
Pharynx
44. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Rhinoplasty
Glottis
Petrous Portion
Olfactory bulb
45. What is the 8th cranial nerve?
Stapedectomy
Vestibulocochlear
Pharyngeal tonsils
Haemophilus influenzae
46. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Direct pressure
Uvula
Esophagitis
Deafness
47. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Cricoid cartilage
Otis media; nasopharynx
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Sphenoid
48. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)
Rhinitis
Sensorineural deafness
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Sphenoid
49. 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.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Epiglottitis
Temporalis fascia
Unilateral
50. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Internal maxillary artery
Perilymph; endolymph
Vestibulocochlear