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What is the name of the wax that is normally produced and found within the ear canal?cerumen
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What is the term for creating a surgical opening into the tympanic membrane?myringotomy
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Which of the following is NOT an ossicle found in the middle ear?cochlea
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Which cranial nerve may be damaged by growth of a cholesteatoma?seventh (VII)
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Waters, Caldwell, lateral, and submental radiographic views are used to establish diagnosis for which anatomical area?sinus cavities
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What tissue type are the palatine tonsils?lymphoid
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Which of the following is NOT a category of tonsil tissue?laryngeal
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Which of the following are classified as tonsils but are routinely referred to as adenoids and tend to atrophy with age?pharyngeal
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In which of the following procedures would the surgical technologist need to have a spreader and a hook ready for use?tracheotomy
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A TMJ decompression procedure is performed in which anatomical area?lateral jaw
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Which procedure is performed for treatment of sleep apnea?UPPP
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Which structure is often blocked with stones in the parotid gland, possibly necessitating surgical removal of the gland?Stensen's duct
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What is the name of the double-action, cupped, forward-angled forceps used to resect portions of the nasal septum?Jansen-Middleton
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Topical cocaine 4% is used in nasal surgery for:anesthesia
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Antrostomy rasps would be used in procedures involving which anatomical structure(s)?facial sinuses
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Which of the following descriptions and classification of laryngeal cartilage pertains to the epiglottis?paired and elastic
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Which laryngeal cartilage is commonly known as the “Adam’s apple”?thyroid
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A procedure sometimes performed in the ICU, ER, or PACU is a(n):tracheotomy
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What is the name of the long, thin, cupped, pistol-grip type handled forceps used in many nasal procedures?Takahashi
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Which cranial nerve carries information related to equilibrium to the cerebral cortex?eighth (VIII)
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Which of the following procedures would require use of an operating microscope?stapedectomy
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How should micro ear instruments be cleaned intraoperatively?wiped with a microinstrument wipes
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Baron, Frazier, House, and Rosen are names of which type of instrument?suction
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Which gas can cause expansion of the middle ear and therefore is contraindicated in tympanic graft cases?nitrous oxide
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Which of the following is the MOST commonly used autograft in otologic procedures?temporalis fascia
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Which type of study would be used to diagnose sleep apnea?polysomnography
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Which surgical procedure would be performed for excision of a cholesteatoma?mastoidectomy
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Which instrument is used to measure the distance from incus to stapes footplate for selection of a prosthesis in stapedectomy?depth gauge
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Which name is common to knives, needles, picks, and suction tips used in otologic procedures?Rosen
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Which of the following is NOT a compartment of the bony labyrinth of the inner ear?sphenoid sinus
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In which instrument tray would you find a Ballenger swivel knife, Cottle elevator, Knight scissors, and Takahashi forceps?SMR
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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
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An otorhinolaryngologist is more commonly known as which type of specialist?ENT
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Which type of laser is useful for procedures involving the stapes and middle ear?argon
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Which type of mechanical action of a drill attachment is MOST commonly used in otologic procedures?rotating
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What is the name of the structure that separates the outer and middle ear canals from one another?tympanic membrane
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Which part of the tympanic membrane is fibrous, largest, and where drainage tubes are inserted?pars tensa
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In myringotomy procedures, what does “PE” stand for?pressure equalizing
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What chronically occurring condition is often the reason for placement of myringotomy tubes in one or both ears?otitis media
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Which of the following is all that is necessary for instrument setup for bilateral myringotomy tube (BMT) placement?Mayo stand
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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
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What is the term for bony overgrowth of the stapes?otosclerosis
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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
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Epistaxis is more commonly known as an acute:nose bleed
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Which diagnostic study is best at delineating between soft tissue and bony structures for diagnosing sinus conditions?CT scan
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Why is a scapular or shoulder roll used in procedures involving the oropharynx?tilt head to increase exposure
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What is the term that describes a nasal septum that typically causes obstructed breathing in older patients?deviated
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What is the surgical technologist often asked to do for the surgeon during septal procedures?Tap the chisel with the mallet lightly.
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What is an alternate name for the bony nasal projections known as turbinates?conchae
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All of the following are methods of performing a turbinectomy EXCEPT:percutaneous
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Where is the soft palate located in relation to the nasal cavity?posterior and inferior
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What is the MOST common cause of nasal polyps?allergic rhinitis
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Which of the paranasal sinuses are numerous, small, and located on either side of the bridge of the nose, between the eyes?ethmoid
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Which of the paranasal sinuses are MOST superior and can be singular or divided?frontal
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Which procedure would require 4 mm or 5 mm, 0°, or angled lenses and a navigation system for intraoperative guidance?FESS
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Davis and McIvor are names of which type of instrument?mouth gags
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Which of the following is a curved, serrated tonsil knife?Fisher
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Which objective-power lens is MOST frequently used for microlaryngoscopy?400 mm
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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.
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Which of the following is frequently used as an autograft to replace the mandible in a radical neck dissection?fibula
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A tuning fork is a useful tool during parotidectomy to safely identify branches of the seventh (VII) cranial nerve.False
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PE tubes placed during myringotomy procedures must be removed following resolution of otitis media.False
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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
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The pinna of the ear is the visible external portion that collects sound waves and channels them into the middle and inner ear.True
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Rhinoplasty procedures are often considered “plastic surgery” cases rather than otorhinolaryngological.True
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Diagnostic method that assesses the amount of damage to the sound conduction system and determines course of treatmentAudiography
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Diagnostic method that uses cool and warm water introduced into the ear canal to assess balance functionElectronystagmography
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The anatomic structure that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynxEustachian tube
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The membranous opening in the wall of the cochlea that receives vibrations from the stapes in the middle earOval window
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A series of hair cells that directly contact fibers of the cochlear nerveOrgans of Corti
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The process of cutting up tissue into small pieces to extract it through a small openingMorcellatioin
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Congenital defect that results in a bony or membranous occlusion of the passageway between the nose and the pharynxChoanal atresia
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A device attached to suction that uses gravity to capture specimens such as washings for laboratory analysisLukens tube
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Condition of being enlarged due to chronic inflammation; may cause obstructionHypertrophy
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Position achieved by placement of a scapular roll to provide enhanced visualization of the oropharyngeal areaHyperextension
