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Surgical Technology

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






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






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

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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. What is the principle organ of equilibrium - 1.____. This is made up of the semicircular ducts including their - 2. _____ - and the 3.____ and the 4.____ of the vestibule.






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






11. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...






12. TM - malleus - and incus are affected. The replacement tympanium is placed directly against the intact stapes - permitting the transmission of sound to the oval window. In addition to the damaged tympanic membrane - both the malleus and incus have be






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






14. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.






15. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






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






17. Pinna consists of 2 parts






18. 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 ________.






19. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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

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






22. Possesses several electrodes which enter and circle around inside the cochlear. Implanted under the patients skin behind the ear. The electrodes receive signals transmitted from the external portion of the devise to the cochlea activating fibrs of th






23. 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.






24. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.






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






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






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






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






29. An esophageal diverticulum

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30. 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.






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






32. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____






33. 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






34. 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.






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






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






37. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






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






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






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






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






43. Another word for a nosebleed






44. ________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 ________






45. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






46. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






48. 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).






49. 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.






50. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.