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Surgical Technology
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1. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.
Nose: respiratory system
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
Children
2. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.
Maxillary
Ethmoidectomy
Cartilaginous
Laryngeal neoplasm
3. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
External auditory canal
Decongestants; myringotomy
Rhinoplasty
Eustachian tubes
4. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Sensorineural deafness
Hyerpertrophic
5. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Parotid gland; lateral
Adenoidectomy
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Esophagitis
6. 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
Polyps
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Laryngitis
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
7. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?
Ampullary crests
Deafness
Decongestants; myringotomy
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
8. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.
Dorsum
2
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Frontal
9. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Sclerosing agent
Internal nares
Epistaxis
10. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.
Bronchoscopy
Flexible cartilage
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Tympanic membrane : concave
11. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________
Pedicle
Internal nares
Uvula
Ethmoid
12. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
Esophagitis
2
Direct pressure
Zenker's diverticulum
13. What is the 8th cranial nerve?
Vestibulocochlear
Waldeyer's ring
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Olfactory bulb
14. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.
Sphenoid
Synovial
Rhinoplasty
2
15. 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
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Apex
Nerve stimulator
Radial neck dissection
16. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Laryngitis
Internal and external
Mucous membrane
Olfactory bulb
17. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
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.
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
18. TM and malleus - malleus is removed and TM graft is placed directly against the remaining portion of the malleus of the incus.The destructive process extends beyond the damaged tympanic membrane to include the malleus
Pedicle
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Pharynx
19. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
Panendoscopy
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Ethmoidectomy
Synovial
20. What is the main cause of nose bleed?
Larynx
Ostia
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Traum
21. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.
Perforation; tympanotomy
Sphenoid
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
Turbinectomy
22. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Ampullary crests
Middle ear
Dynamic equilibrium
23. 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.
Esophagitis
Acute epiglottitis
Quadrilateral cartilage
Glottis
24. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...
Type 4: Tympanoplasty
Conchae or turbinate
Tonsillitis
Ringing in the ear
25. 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.
Tonsillitis
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Middle ear
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
26. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Panendoscopy
Rhinoplasty
Nose: respiratory system
Pharynx
27. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
Cochlear implants
Radial neck dissection
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Haemophilus influenzae
28. 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
Septal perforation
Conductive-type deafness
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Oval
29. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Pharynx
Carina
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Mastiodectomy
30. What are the two common ear obstructions
Nasopharynx
Ossicles
Epistaxis
Earwax and presence foreign body
31. ______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.
Swimmers ear
Traum
Perforation; tympanotomy
Adenoidectomy
32. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.
Salivary glands
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Myringoplasty
33. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.
Myringoplasty
Hypertrophied turbinates
Olfactory; smell
Virus
34. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
Ethmoid
Pinna
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.
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
35. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.
Ethimoid and vomer
Type 1: Tympanoplasty
Cristae; cupula
Tonsillitis
36. 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
Internal nares
Salivary glands
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
37. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Nose: respiratory system
Perilymph; endolymph
Cochlear implants
Sleep apnea
38. 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 _______
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.
Myringotomy
Epiglottitis
Seventh - cholesteatoma
39. 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.
Children
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Paratidectomy
40. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Olfactory bulb
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Ala
41. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Sinustitis
Trachea
Oval
42. _____ 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.
Tracheitis
Vestibulocochlear nerve
True vocal cords (lower)
Sclerosing agent
43. ________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 ________
Nasopharynx
Decongestants; myringotomy
Conchae or turbinate
Septal perforation
44. 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.
Ostia
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Ossicles
Epiglottitis
45. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
External nares
Parotid gland; lateral
Pharynx
Internal nares
46. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a
Decongestants; myringotomy
Pharynx
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
47. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Eustachian tubes
Direct pressure
Cartilaginous
Septoplasty
48. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.
Perilymph; endolymph
Spiral organs or organs of Corti
Acute epiglottitis
Osseus ridges
49. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Nasopharynx
Rhinitis
Tonsillectomy
Posterior
50. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Hard and soft
Ampullary crests
Ostia
Otis media; nasopharynx