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Surgical Technology

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






2. ______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.






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






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






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






6. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






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






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






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






11. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






20. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.






21. 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






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






23. 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






24. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.






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






26. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.






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






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






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






30. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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






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






33. Another word for a nosebleed






34. 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






35. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.






36. _____ 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.






37. ______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.






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






39. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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






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






42. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.






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






44. All of the ossicles are affected - in addition to the perforated tympanum. The only remaining natural structure of the middle ear is the intact and mobile footplate of the stapes. Only an air pocked remains as protection for the round window - as the






45. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






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






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






49. 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






50. The ______come together to form the utricle.