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Surgical Technology

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1. 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 _______






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






3. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions






4. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






6. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






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






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






9. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






10. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.






11. Pinna consists of 2 parts






12. The ______come together to form the utricle.






13. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






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






15. 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._____






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






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






18. 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 ___________






19. Can be used as a diagnostic procedure - or can be considered functional. The paranasal sinuses can be accessed with the endoscope using an intrancasal approach or external incisions. The main advantages is that the surgery can be focused on the area






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






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






22. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






23. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






24. 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.






25. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.






26. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.






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






28. 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.






29. 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






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






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






32. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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






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






35. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.






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






37. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






39. 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 ____>






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

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41. 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.






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






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






44. 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






45. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.






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






47. 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.






48. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






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






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