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Surgical Technology

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






2. 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 ___________






3. 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.






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






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






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. 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






8. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






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






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






12. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.






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

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






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






16. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?






17. Pinna consists of 2 parts






18. 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






19. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






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






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






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






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






24. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________






25. Used to remove hypertrophic turbinate - usually inferior. It is also achieved with a submucosal approach. The nasal mucosa along the edge of the edge of the affected turbinate is incised. All or some of the bones of the turbinate are removed. The muc






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






27. _____ 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.






28. Branches of both the internal and external carotid arteries provide the blood supply to the nose. The main source is the _________ - Which is one of the terminal divisions of the external carotid.






29. 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






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






31. 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.






32. 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






33. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






35. 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).






36. An incision into the infereior posterior portion of the 'TM' with a disposable myringotomy knife - for removing fluid. Maybe be accompanied with polyethylene ventilation tubes - or pressure equalizing (PE) tubes.






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






38. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






45. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






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






47. 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






48. 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






49. 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.






50. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.