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Surgical Technology

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1. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






3. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.






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






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






6. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?






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






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






9. Auditory or Pharyngotympanic - enter the nasopharynx from the middle ear. Their function is to equalize the pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane - preventing rupture of the TM. Opens during yawning - chewing and swallowing and blowing the






10. 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.






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






12. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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






17. 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






18. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






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






20. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.






28. Is characterized by a sudden onset of obstruction of the respiratory tract that progresses very rapidly. The cardinal sign is the presence of a 'cherry-red' epiglottis.






29. 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






30. 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






31. 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






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






33. 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.






34. 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






35. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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






37. 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.






38. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.






39. 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






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






41. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed






42. 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






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






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






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






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






47. Done for patients with otosclerosis. Under local with a complaint patient so that the surgeon using either voice commands or a tuning fork may access hearing restoration. Involves removal of the fixed stapes through a transaural or retroauricular inc






48. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






49. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.






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