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Surgical Technology

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1. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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).






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






7. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.






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






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






10. 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 ________.






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






12. Is a benign cyst or tumor that fills the mastoid cavity and erodes the mastoid air cells. Formed when epithelial cells that would normally be shed throught the eustachian tube are unable to migrate out the middle ear cavity due to a blockage of the a






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






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






15. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






16. 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.






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






18. Another word for a nosebleed






19. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






20. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.






21. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






22. ______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.






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






24. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.






25. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.






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






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






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






29. 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._____






30. 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.






31. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.






32. 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 _______






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






34. 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






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






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






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






38. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.






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






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






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






42. Maybe benign or malignant. Evidence may include changes in voice quality and pain. May arise form any structure within the larynx and is not limited to the vocal coreds. Laryngectomy - radical neck dissection - radiation therapy.






43. 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






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






45. The external ear is comprised of the...






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






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






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






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






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

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