Ear Procedures Mindtap

The myringotomy procedure involves the pathology of otitis media with the use of a microscope. The CST should have which of the following implants available for the surgeon to implant?

a. autograft

b. pressure equalizer tube

c. teflon

d. cochlear

b. pressure equalizer tube

The _____ is a technology that combines a sound processor with a titanium fixture implanted behind the ear.

a. tympanomeatal flap

b. PE tube

c. tuning fork

d. BAHA

d. BAHA

Cholesteatoma is a benign cyst or tumor that can damage the ossicles and erode the mastoid cells. The surgical intervention associated with this pathology is:

a. myringotomy.

b. tympanoplasty.

c. mastoidectomy.

d. stapedectomy.

c. mastoidectomy.

The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx from the middle ear.

a. True

b. False

a. True

Olfaction is the sense of hearing.

a. True

b. False

b. False

The preferred topical anesthetic used by the otorhinolaryngologic surgeon prior to incision is:

a. lidocaine jelly.

b. bupivacaine.

c. cocaine.

d. Marcaine with epinephrine.

c. cocaine.

Prior to incision on the surgical intervention of a tracheostomy, the CST in the scrub role should ensure that the tracheotomy tube is on the field and _____.

a. patency of the balloon.

b. the local is ready.

c. the suture is ready.

d. the bipolar cautery is available.

a. patency of the balloon.

All of the following choices are sinuses associated with FESS surgical intervention except:

a. maxillary.

b. parotid.

c. ethmoid.

d. frontal.

b. parotid.

A patient diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder might be scheduled for which of the following surgical interventions?

a. parotidectomy

b. FESS

c. mandibulectomy

d. TMJ arthroscopy

d. TMJ arthroscopy

An adenoidectomy involves the removal of the palatine tonsils.

a. True

b. False

b. False

Direct vision is the most common and highly effective method of examining the interior of the nose.

a. True

b. False

a. True

Which type of deafness involves the acoustic nerve and cochlea?

a. functional deafness

b. conduction-type deafness

c. sensorineural deafness

d. central deafness

c. sensorineural deafness

Which of the following areas contains the Stensen's duct?

a. lacrimal duct

b. sublingual duct

c. thyroid gland

d. parotid gland

d. parotid gland

Which of the following surgical interventions is performed to treat metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in conjunction with mandibulectomy for metastatic cancer of the mouth and jaw?

a. tracheostomy

b. UPPP

c. radical neck dissection

d. laryngectomy

c. radical neck dissection

Which of the following conditions results in the hardening of the ear bones?

a. cholesteatoma

b. serous otitis media

c. Meniere's disease

d. otosclerosis

d. otosclerosis