EENT surgery test review
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| the small drainage tubes plaved in the tympanic membrane to prevent the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear are ___? | pressure equalization tubes
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| Greek word pertaining to ear is ___? | oto
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| Latin word pertaining to sense of hearing is ___? | auditory
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| a condition describing the sense of moving around in space or having objects move around you making it difficult to maintain equilibrium is ___? | vertigo
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| inflammation of the air cells of the mastiod process is ___? | mastoiditis
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| hearing loss caused by a defect in the inner ear resulting from damage to the nerve tissue and/or the sensory path to the brain is ___? | sensorineural loss
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| transmission of sound waves through the conducting media of air or bone is ___? | conduction
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| a term for acuteness or sharpness of hearing is ___? | auditory acuity
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| the study of the ear, it's functions, and diseases is ___? | otology
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| hearing loss caused by defect in external or middle ear is ___? | conductive loss
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| unit for expressing the relitive intensity of sound and for measuring hearing loss is ___? | decible
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| Latin word pertaining to ear is ___? | aural
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| a tumor of desquamated epithelium and cholesterin crystals which often contains infectious bacteria; may be found in the middle ear or mastiod is ___? | cholesteatoma
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| a condition characterized by chronic progressive deafness caused by formation of spongy bone, especially around the oval window is ___? | otosclerosis
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| the operating microscope is used extensively where structures are small and delicate, such as the middle and ___? | inner ear
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| a special suction irrigating tip is often used in otologic surgery which allows the surgeon to suction and irrigate simultaneously, removing fluid and ___? | debris
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| How often is irrigation required during drilling to prevent clogging of the bur and to prevent bone dust in areas where osteogenesis is to be avoided? | continuous irrigation
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| a disorder of the membranous labrynth of the inner ear with symptoms of tinnitus, vertigo, and progressive deafness is ___? | meniere's disease
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| a subjective ringing or tinkling sound in the ear is called ___? | tinnitus
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| inflammation of the middle ear is ___? | otitis media
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| for most procedures, hair is cut and then shaved 1.5" from ___? | incision site
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| gloves must be powder free since the formation of ___can cause permenent hearing loss. | granuloma
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| a patient is commonly positioned on his back with the affected ear up and the head immobilized; what is the name of theis position? | modified supine
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| In the draping procedure, what shape is made when 3 towels are draped around the site? | triangle
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| all meds on the back table must be labeled because they are ___? | colorless
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| patient is prepped and draped according to whose preference? | surgeon
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| a procedure performed to repair defects of the tympanic membrane and/or middle ear structures is a ___? | tympanoplasty
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| reconstruction of outer or middle ear by means of a new drum if skin flap or creation of a new window is ___? | fenestration
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| an incision in a tympanic membrane to release fluid is a ___? | myringotomy
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| the removal of air cells of the mastoid w/out involving the middle ear and external canal is ___? | simple mastoidectomy
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| creation of an openiong into the vestible of the labrynth and reestablishment of a functioning linkage between the incus and inner ear resulting from fixation of the stapes is ___? | stapes mobilization
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| removal of stapes and reestablishment of linkage w/oval window and insertion of polyethelene tube or other prosthesis is ___? | stapedectomy
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| what is a cavity within a bone? | sinus
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| medical term for a nose bleed is ___? | epistaxis
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| an air filled space which opens into the nasal cavity is the ___? | paranasal sinus
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| the 3 scroll like bones which project medially from the lateral wall of the nasal cavity are ___? | nasal conchae
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| any disorder or perversion of the sense of smell is ___? | parosmia
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| inflammation of the nasal mucosa is ___? | rhinitis
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| incision and resection of the septum to correct any deviation is ___? | septoplasty
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| reconstruction of the nose, designed to improve the cosmetic appearance is ___? | rhinoplasty
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| manipulation and mobilization of injured nasal bones and septal cartilage to restore appearance and function is the repair of ____? | nasal fracture
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| what is the procedure that creates a new passageway between the maxillary sinus and the nasal cavity to establish drainage, and to remove any diseased tissue, polyps, or tumors? | caldwell-luc
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| In nasal procedures, what always needs to be available? | suction
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| what is the small leaf-shaped flap directly posterior to the root of the tongue that covers the larynx, preventing food from entering? | epiglottis
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| what is the lymphoid tissue in the nasopharyngeal region of the pharyx that atrophies with age? | adenoids
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| partial or total removal of the tongue is ___? | glossectomy
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| partial or total removal of the lower jaw for carcinoma extending into the mandible is ___? | mandibulectomy
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| sub-total or total removal of the parotid gland is ___? | parotidectomy
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| sponges used in throat procedures are small and hazardous when blood soaked b/c they can do ___ to the airway? | occulde
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