Chapter 19: Quiz - 6th Edition Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery V2

The wax that is normally produced and found within the ear canal is called:

cerumen.

Which of the following instruments is used to measure the distance from incus to stapes footplate for selection of a
prosthesis in stapedectomy?

depth gauge

Which of the following names is common to needles, picks, and suction tips used in otologic procedures?

Rosen

Which of the following ossicles rests against the tympanic membrane?

malleus

The vestibule separates the cochlea from which of the following structures?

semicircular canals

In which of the following instrument trays would you find a Ballenger swivel knife, Cottle elevator, Knight scissors,
and Takahashi forceps?

SMR

The handheld retractor that can be either single hook or double hook and often is found in nasal trays is the:

Joseph.

An otorhinolaryngologist is more commonly known as which of the following types of specialists?

ENT

Which of the following types of lasers is useful for procedures involving the stapes and middle ear?

argon

Which of the following types of mechanical action of a drill attachment is MOST commonly used in otologic
procedures?

rotating

The structure that separates the outer and middle ear canals from one another is the:

tympanic membrane.

Which of the following parts of the tympanic membrane is fibrous, largest, and where drainage tubes are inserted?

pars tensa

n myringotomy procedures, PE stands for:

pressure equalizing.

Which of the following chronically occurring conditions is often the reason for placement of myringotomy tubes in
one or both ears?

otitis media

Which of the following cranial nerves may be damaged by growth of a cholesteatoma?

seventh (VII)

Which of the following items is all that is necessary for instrument setup for bilateral myringotomy tube (BMT)
placement?

Mayo stand

Which of the following acute infections appears in bony air cells after approximately ten to fourteen days following an
otitis media infection, and if untreated, may result in meningitis or encephalitis?

mastoiditis

The term for bony overgrowth of the stapes is:

otosclerosis.

An important step for the surgical technologist to remember to perform when changing burs on a pneumatic drill is to:

put hand piece on safety.

Epistaxis is more commonly known as an acute:

nosebleed

Which of the following diagnostic studies is best at delineating between soft tissue and bony structures for diagnosing
sinus conditions?

CT scan

A scapular or shoulder roll is used in procedures involving the oropharynx to:

tilt head to increase exposure.

The term that describes a nasal septum that typically causes obstructed breathing in older patients is:

deviated.

Which of the following procedures is the surgical technologist often asked to do for the surgeon during septal
procedures?

tap the chisel with the mallet lightly

An alternate name for the bony nasal projections known as turbinates is the:

conchae.

Waters, Caldwell, lateral, and submental radiographic views are used to establish diagnosis for which of the following
anatomical areas?

sinus cavities

The type of turbinectomy that uses a submucosal approach, a periosteal elevator, and a rongeur to excise bone and soft
tissue is the:

inferior.

In relation to the nasal cavity, the soft palate is located:

posteriorly and inferiorly.

The MOST common cause of nasal polyps is:

allergic rhinitis.

Which of the following paranasal sinuses are numerous, small, and located on either side of the bridge of the nose,
between the eyes?

ethmoid

Which of the following paranasal sinuses are MOST superior and can be a singular or divided cavity?

frontal

Which of the following procedures would require 4 mm or 5 mm, 0°, or angled lenses and a navigation system for
intraoperative guidance?

FESS

Davis and McIvor are names of which of the following types of instruments?

mouth gags

Which of the following instruments is a curved, serrated tonsil knife?

fisher

Which of the following objective-power lenses is MOST frequently used for microlaryngoscopy?

400 mm

Which of the following statements comparing rigid bronchoscopes and esophagoscopes to rigid laryngoscopes is
correct?

Bronchoscopes are longer than laryngoscopes, and the distal end is straight.

Which of the following tissue types are the palatine tonsils?

lymphoid

Which of the following bones is frequently used as an autograft to replace the mandible in a radical neck dissection?

fibula

If an acoustic neuroma is pressing on the facial nerve, the patient may experience:

face twitching.

Which of the following types of tonsils are classified as tonsils but are routinely referred to as adenoids and tend to
atrophy with age?

pharyngeal

In which of the following procedures would the surgical technologist need to have a spreader and a hook ready for use?

tracheotomy

A tuning fork is a useful tool during parotidectomy to safely identify branches of the seventh (VII) cranial nerve.

False

PE tubes placed during myringotomy procedures must be removed following resolution of otitis media.

False

Powered equipment such as ear drills and irrigation and aspiration units should always be tested prior to use to prevent
delay or possible patient injury.

True

The pinna of the ear is the visible external portion that collects sound waves and channels them into the middle and
inner ear.

True

Following a nasal procedure, a patient will likely be provided with a mustache dressing.

True

A TMJ decompression procedure is performed in which of the following anatomical areas?

lateral jaw

Which of the following procedures is performed for treatment of sleep apnea?

UPPP

Which of the following structures is often blocked with stones in the parotid gland, possibly necessitating surgical
removal of the gland?

Stensen's duct

The double-action, cupped, forward-angled forceps used to resect portions of the nasal septum are the:

Jansen-Middleton.

Topical cocaine 4% is used in nasal surgery for:

anesthesia

Antrostomy rasps would be used in procedures involving which of the following anatomical structures?

facial sinuses

Which of the following descriptions and classifications of laryngeal cartilage pertains to the epiglottis?

individual and elastic

Which of the following types of laryngeal cartilage is commonly known as the “Adam’s apple”?

thyroid

A procedure sometimes performed in the ICU, ER, or PACU is a(n):

tracheotomy.

The long, thin, cupped, pistol-grip type handled forceps used in many nasal procedures are the:

Takahashi.

Which of the following terms is used for creating a surgical opening into the tympanic membrane?

myringotomy

Which of the following cranial nerves carries information related to equilibrium to the cerebral cortex?

eighth (VIII)

Which of the following procedures would require use of an operating microscope?

stapedectomy

Micro ear instruments should be cleaned intraoperatively by:

wiping with micro-wipes.

Baron, Frazier, House, and Rosen are names of which of the following types of instruments?

suction

Which of the following gases can cause expansion of the middle ear, and therefore is contraindicated in tympanic graft
cases?

nitrous oxide

Which of the following autografts in otologic procedures is the MOST commonly used?

temporalis fascia

Which of the following types of study would be used to diagnose sleep apnea?

polysomnography

Which of the following surgical procedures would be performed for excision of a cholesteatoma?

mastoidectomy