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Surgical Technology

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






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






3. 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






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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.






8. An esophageal diverticulum

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9. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a






10. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.






11. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






13. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____






14. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






15. 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.






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






17. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






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






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






20. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.






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






22. 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.






23. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.






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






25. _____ 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.






26. 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.






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






28. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)






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






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

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31. The ______come together to form the utricle.






32. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






41. 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._____






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






43. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






44. 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).






45. 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.






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






47. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______






48. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?






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






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