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