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Surgical Technology

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1. 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).






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






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






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






5. Most often done to straighten a deviated nasal septum - and to improve air flow through the nasal cavity. It is also used to repair a perforated septum or one damaged by trauma.






6. ________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 ________






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






8. _____ 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.






9. The chemoreceptors for _______ are located in the __________ __________ in the most superior region of each nasal cavity just above the superior turbinate near the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.






10. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.






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






12. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






14. Commonly referred to as the throat. Serves the respiratory tract by receiving air from the nose and mouth - and the digestive system as a passageway for food and liquids.






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






16. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)






17. 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 ___________






18. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.






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






20. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______

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21. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.






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






23. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






24. Not breathing. Numerous - brief interruptions in respiration during sleep - leaving the patient feeling sleepy during the day. Life threatening - can lead to irregualr hear beats - high blood pressure - heart attach and stroke. Pharmacologic treatmen






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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._____






29. 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 ____>






30. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






31. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.






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






33. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.






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






35. Another word for a nosebleed






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






37. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______






38. 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






39. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.






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

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41. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.






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






43. 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.






44. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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

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46. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






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






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






49. This progressive disease is herditary - affecting women more commonly than mena and is diagnosed with the assistance of a tuning for and audiometric exams. Surgical treatment to consider for this disorder would be _______or ________.






50. What are the two common ear obstructions