What is the name of the wax that is normally produced and found within the ear canal?
cerumen
What is the term for creating a surgical opening into the tympanic membrane?
myringotomy
Which of the following is NOT an ossicle found in the middle ear?
cochlea
Which cranial nerve may be damaged by growth of a cholesteatoma?
seventh (VII)
Waters, Caldwell, lateral, and submental radiographic views are used to establish diagnosis for which anatomical area?
sinus cavities
What tissue type are the palatine tonsils?
lymphoid
Which of the following is NOT a category of tonsil tissue?
laryngeal
Which of the following 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 TMJ decompression procedure is performed in which anatomical area?
lateral jaw
Which procedure is performed for treatment of sleep apnea?
UPPP
Which structure is often blocked with stones in the parotid gland, possibly necessitating surgical removal of the gland?
Stensen's duct
What is the name of the double-action, cupped, forward-angled forceps used to resect portions of the nasal septum?
Jansen-Middleton
Topical cocaine 4% is used in nasal surgery for:
anesthesia
Antrostomy rasps would be used in procedures involving which anatomical structure(s)?
facial sinuses
Which of the following descriptions and classification of laryngeal cartilage pertains to the epiglottis?
paired and elastic
Which 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
What is the name of the long, thin, cupped, pistol-grip type handled forceps used in many nasal procedures?
Takahashi
Which cranial nerve carries information related to equilibrium to the cerebral cortex?
eighth (VIII)
Which of the following procedures would require use of an operating microscope?
stapedectomy
How should micro ear instruments be cleaned intraoperatively?
wiped with a microinstrument wipes
Baron, Frazier, House, and Rosen are names of which type of instrument?
suction
Which gas can cause expansion of the middle ear and therefore is contraindicated in tympanic graft cases?
nitrous oxide
Which of the following is the MOST commonly used autograft in otologic procedures?
temporalis fascia
Which type of study would be used to diagnose sleep apnea?
polysomnography
Which surgical procedure would be performed for excision of a cholesteatoma?
mastoidectomy
Which instrument is used to measure the distance from incus to stapes footplate for selection of a prosthesis in
stapedectomy?
depth gauge
Which name is common to knives, needles, picks, and suction tips used in otologic procedures?
Rosen
Which of the following is NOT a compartment of the bony labyrinth of the inner ear?
sphenoid sinus
In which instrument tray would you find a Ballenger swivel knife, Cottle elevator, Knight scissors, and Takahashi
forceps?
SMR
What is the name of the sharp-tipped, handheld retractor that can be either single or double and often is found in nasal
trays?
Joseph
An otorhinolaryngologist is more commonly known as which type of specialist?
ENT
Which type of laser is useful for procedures involving the stapes and middle ear?
argon
Which type of mechanical action of a drill attachment is MOST commonly used in otologic procedures?
rotating
What is the name of the structure that separates the outer and middle ear canals from one another?
tympanic membrane
Which part of the tympanic membrane is fibrous, largest, and where drainage tubes are inserted?
pars tensa
In myringotomy procedures, what does “PE” stand for?
pressure equalizing
What chronically occurring condition is often the reason for placement of myringotomy tubes in one or both ears?
otitis media
Which of the following is all that is necessary for instrument setup for bilateral myringotomy tube (BMT) placement?
Mayo stand
Which acute infection appears in bony air cells after approximately 10 to 14 days following an otitis media infection,
and if untreated, it may result in meningitis or encephalitis?
mastoiditis
What is the term for bony overgrowth of the stapes?
otosclerosis
What is an important step for the surgical technologist to remember to perform when changing burs on a pneumatic
drill?
put hand piece on safety
Epistaxis is more commonly known as an acute:
nose bleed
Which diagnostic study is best at delineating between soft tissue and bony structures for diagnosing sinus conditions?
CT scan
Why is a scapular or shoulder roll used in procedures involving the oropharynx?
tilt head to increase exposure
What is the term that describes a nasal septum that typically causes obstructed breathing in older patients?
deviated
What is the surgical technologist often asked to do for the surgeon during septal procedures?
Tap the chisel with the mallet lightly.
What is an alternate name for the bony nasal projections known as turbinates?
conchae
All of the following are methods of performing a turbinectomy EXCEPT:
percutaneous
Where is the soft palate located in relation to the nasal cavity?
posterior and inferior
What is the MOST common cause of nasal polyps?
allergic rhinitis
Which of the paranasal sinuses are numerous, small, and located on either side of the bridge of the nose, between the
eyes?
ethmoid
Which of the paranasal sinuses are MOST superior and can be singular or divided?
frontal
Which procedure 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 type of instrument?
mouth gags
Which of the following is a curved, serrated tonsil knife?
Fisher
Which objective-power lens 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 is frequently used as an autograft to replace the mandible in a radical neck dissection?
fibula
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
Rhinoplasty procedures are often considered “plastic surgery” cases rather than otorhinolaryngological.
True
Diagnostic method that assesses the amount of damage to the sound conduction system and determines course of
treatment
Audiography
Diagnostic method that uses cool and warm water introduced into the ear canal to assess balance function
Electronystagmography
The anatomic structure that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx
Eustachian tube
The membranous opening in the wall of the cochlea that receives vibrations from the stapes in the middle ear
Oval window
A series of hair cells that directly contact fibers of the cochlear nerve
Organs of Corti
The process of cutting up tissue into small pieces to extract it through a small opening
Morcellatioin
Congenital defect that results in a bony or membranous occlusion of the passageway between the nose and the
pharynx
Choanal atresia
A device attached to suction that uses gravity to capture specimens such as washings for laboratory analysis
Lukens tube
Condition of being enlarged due to chronic inflammation; may cause obstruction
Hypertrophy
Position achieved by placement of a scapular roll to provide enhanced visualization of the oropharyngeal area