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Surgical Technology
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1. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
Posterior
Freer elevator
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
Uvula
2. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Ampullae
Tracheotomy
Eardrum
3. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...
Maxillary
Internal and external
Cochlea
Haemophilus influenzae
4. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Ethimoid and vomer
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Mucous membrane
5. 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.
Maxillary
Adenoiditis
Yes - patients head is placed at the foot of the table - allowing space under the foot portion of the table to accomodate the seated team member's legs to allow for equipment placement.
Internal maxillary artery
6. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Panendoscopy
Freer elevator
Laryngoscopy
Stapedectomy
7. 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.
Traum
Petrous Portion
External nares
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
8. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.
Laryngitis
Perforation; tympanotomy
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Polyps
9. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.
Posterior
Cottonoids
Panendoscopy
Dorsum
10. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________
External nares
Otosclerosis
Radial neck dissection
Conchae or turbinate
11. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Dynamic equilibrium
Uvula
Ampullae
12. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.
Perforation; tympanotomy
Laryngitis
Myringotomy
Stapedotomy
13. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
Type 5: Tympanoplasty
Vestibule
Rhinitis
14. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
Olfactory bulb
Otosclerosis
15. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Sensorineural deafness
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
16. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness
Cochlear implants
Ethmoid
Apex
External trauma or excess pressure from within the middle ear.
17. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...
Conchae or turbinate
Base; root - superiorly
Eardrum
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
18. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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19. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.
Stapedectomy
Esophagitis
Cartilaginous
Cochlea
20. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.
Internal maxillary artery
Carina
Nerve stimulator
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
21. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.
Deafness
Synovial
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Vestibulocochlear
22. 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 _______
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
Traum
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Glottis
23. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Ala
Rhinitis
The course of the facial nerve - because it travels through the gland dividing the superficial portion from the deeper portion. Majority of benign tumors are located here.
Middle ear
24. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________
Posterior
Earwax and presence foreign body
Sleep apnea
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
25. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.
Larynx
Rhinoplasty
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Ampullary crests
26. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.
Epistaxis
Otosclerosis
Internal maxillary artery
Paratidectomy
27. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.
Septoplasty
Tonsillectomy
2
Sinustitis
28. 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.
Ethmoid
Pedicle
Paratidectomy
Waldeyer's ring
29. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____
Septal perforation
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Tonsillectomy
Children
30. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________
Temporalis fascia
Vestibule
Auricle and the external auditory canal (meatus)
Pharyngeal tonsils
31. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Maxillary
Pedicle
Uvula
32. 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.
Parotid gland; lateral
Laryngeal neoplasm
Esophagitis
Posterior
33. ______a very common acute inflammatiion of the middle ear - usually initiated by blockage of the eustachian tube causing an accululation of fluid - which would normally be drained into the _________ - this would lead to severe ear pain.
Temporalis fascia
Pedicle
Otis media; nasopharynx
Maxillary
34. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.
Deafness
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Freer elevator
Myringoplasty
35. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.
Parotid gland; lateral
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
External auditory canal
36. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?
Mastoidectomy
Mastiodectomy
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Unilateral
37. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
Sphenoid
Internal nares
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Maxillary
38. 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.
Cricoid cartilage
Ala
Cochlea
Epiglottitis
39. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?
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40. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Cottonoids
Unilateral
Internal and external
41. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.
Mastoidectomy
Pinna
Ethmoid
Deafness
42. 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.
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Tonsillitis
Haemophilus influenzae
43. 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.
Tonsillectomy
Bronchoscopy
Cricoid cartilage
Internal component of cochlear implants
44. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.
Parotid gland; lateral
Laryngitis
Internal nares
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
45. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual
Salivary glands
Ampullae
Petrous Portion
Tracheitis
46. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
1. 3 2. epithelium 3. fibrous connective tissue 4. mucous membrane
Haemophilus influenzae
Laryngitis
Tracheitis
47. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.
Yes....because the patient may have hemorrhage bleeding and need suction to create an airway.
Stapedectomy
Middle ear
Eardrum
48. 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
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Olfactory bulb
Laryngitis
Freer elevator
49. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.
Vestibule
Cholesteatoma
Perilymph; endolymph
Myringoplasty
50. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Synovial
Rhinitis
The course of the facial nerve - because it travels through the gland dividing the superficial portion from the deeper portion. Majority of benign tumors are located here.