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Surgical Technology

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1. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions






2. 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.






3. The only cartilage in the upper digestive tract to form a complete circle and is found at the base of the larynx. It is the most inferior of the laryngeal cartilages and attaches to the trachea.






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






5. The ______come together to form the utricle.






6. 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






7. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.






8. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






10. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.






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






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






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






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






16. 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 ________.






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






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. 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).






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. 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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. A soft tissue graft is used to repair the eardrum. The damage is limited to the tympanic membrane - All content of the middle ear are intact.






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






30. The external ear is comprised of the...






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






32. ________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 ________






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






34. 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






35. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






36. 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.






37. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






38. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






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






40. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






41. 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






42. 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.






43. 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._____






44. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






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






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






47. 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






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






49. 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 _______






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

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