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Surgical Technology

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1. 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.






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






3. ________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 ________






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






5. Pinna consists of 2 parts






6. 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






7. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






9. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






10. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. 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






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






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






19. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.






20. 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 _______






21. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






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

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






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






25. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






26. The ______come together to form the utricle.






27. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________






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






29. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






31. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






41. 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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.






49. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.






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