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Surgical Technology
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1. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.
1. vestibule 2. semicircular canals 3. cochlea
Otosclerosis
Frontal
External nares
2. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.
Ostia
Otosclerosis
Adenoiditis
Ethimoid and vomer
3. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______
Mastoidectomy
Stapedectomy
Laryngoscopy
1. epithelium 2. ceruminous glands 3. earwax
4. TM and malleus - malleus is removed and TM graft is placed directly against the remaining portion of the malleus of the incus.The destructive process extends beyond the damaged tympanic membrane to include the malleus
Petrous Portion
Sleep apnea
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Haemophilus influenzae
5. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.
Direct pressure
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Ampullary crests
6. 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.
Seventh - cholesteatoma
Pharynx
Carina
Eustachian tubes
7. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______
Stapedotomy or stapedectomy
Parotid gland; lateral
Internal and external
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
8. An esophageal diverticulum
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9. 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.
Myringotomy
Cricoid cartilage
Frontal
Tracheitis
10. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?
Olfactory; smell
Rhinitis
Haemophilus influenzae
Synovial
11. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.
Pedicle
Rhinoplasty
Ossicles
Myringoplasty
12. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Rhinoplasty
Vestibule
Tympanic membrane or eardrum
13. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____
Ala
Posterior
Pinna
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
14. 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.
Internal nares
Tonsillitis
Osseus ridges
Vestibulocochlear nerve
15. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.
SMR/NSR (Submucous Resection)
Oval
Mastoidectomy
Pharyngeal tonsils
16. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.
Ostia
Synovial
Carina
Internal and external
17. 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
Polyps
Nasopharynx
Tracheotomy
Sleep apnea
18. 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.
Cochlear implants
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) - UP3
Hypertrophied turbinates
Epiglottitis
19. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.
Apex
External auditory canal
Thyroid cartilage - Adam's Apple
Turbinectomy
20. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.
Ampullae
Direct vision - otoscope
Cochlear implants
Posterior
21. 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.
Internal maxillary artery
Flexible cartilage
Epiglottitis
Pharmaceutical agents that may be used during ear surgery
22. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.
Esophagitis
Perilymph; endolymph
Ampullae
Uvula
23. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____
1. vestibular apparatus 2. ampullae 3. utricle 4. saccule
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
Direct pressure
Vestibulocochlear
24. 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
Turbinectomy
Cottonoids
Vestibule
2
25. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.
Ostia
Unilateral
Vestibulocochlear nerve
External component of cochlear implants
26. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.
Osseus ridges
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Ossicles
Trachea
27. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______
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28. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.
Posterior
Rhinitis
Epiglottitis
Laryngeal neoplasm
29. 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
Adenoidectomy
Virus
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.
Perforation; tympanotomy
30. ________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 ________
Sensorineural deafness
Conductive-type deafness
Decongestants; myringotomy
Frontal
31. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Panendoscopy
Dorsum
Rhinoplasty
Olfactory; smell
32. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.
Flexible cartilage
Auditory
Ostia
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
33. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
Internal nares
Yes - nitrous oxide causes expansion of the middle ear and can cause dislocation of a tympanic membrance graft.
External component of cochlear implants
34. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.
Glottis
Laryngoscopy
Pinna
Tonsillectomy
35. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse
Septal perforation
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Maxillary
Nasopharynx
36. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)
1. labyrinth 2. bony osseous 3. membranous labyrinth
Nasopharynx
Ampullae
Tracheitis
37. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.
True vocal cords (lower)
Nose: respiratory system
Zenker's diverticulum
Hyerpertrophic
38. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______
Ossicles; tympanic membrane
Quadrilateral cartilage
Zenker's diverticulum
Olfactory bulb
39. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.
Unilateral
Conchae or turbinate
Earwax and presence foreign body
Auditory
40. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______
Uvula
Dorsum
Eustachian tubes
Frontal
41. ______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.
Swimmers ear
External auditory canal; tympanic membrane
Dynamic equilibrium
Sphenoid
42. 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 _______
Acute epiglottitis
Sinus endoscopy
Conchae or turbinate
Seventh - cholesteatoma
43. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.
Peritonsillar abscess formation
Olfaction: olfactory epithelium
Maxillary
Type 3: Tympanoplasty
44. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.
Pharyngeal tonsils
Eardrum
Swimmers ear
Peritonsillar abscess formation
45. There are several landmarks on the tympanic membrance. They are 1. _____ - surrounding the 'TM' is referred to as the 2. _____. A small superior is less tense and is called 3._____ - because it lacks the central fibrous connective tissue. The 4._____
Ethimoid and vomer
True vocal cords (lower)
Virus
1. fibrous ring 2. annulus 3. pars flaccida 4. umbo 5. tympanic membrane
46. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.
Posterior
Direct vision - otoscope
Ethmoid
1. malleus (hammer) 2. incus (anvil) 3. stapes (stirrup)
47. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.
Vestibulocochlear
Type 2: Tympanoplasty
Ampullae
Nerve stimulator
48. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________
External auditory canal
Haemophilus influenzae
Deafness
Tympanic Antrum; Eustachian
49. What is the 8th cranial nerve?
Vestibulocochlear nerve
Tracheotomy
Sensorineural deafness
External auditory canal
50. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx
Pharynx
Bony growths (oxostoses) and soft tissue growth (polyps)
Pinna
True vocal cords (lower)