Chapter 17 ENT Exam Flashcards
What is the term for bony overgrowth of the stapes?
A) arteriosclerosis
B) atherosclerosis
C) multiple sclerosis
D) otosclerosis
D) otosclerosis
Which of the following is NOT a category of tonsil tissue?
A) palatine
B) pharyngeal
C) laryngeal
D) lingual
C) laryngeal
What is the name of the sharp-tipped, handheld retractor that can be either single or double and often is found in nasal trays?
A) Aufricht
B) Joseph
C) Senn
D) Weitlaner
B) Joseph
Where is the soft palate located in relation to the nasal cavity?
A) anterior and superior
B) anterior and inferior
C) posterior and superior
D) posterior and inferior
D) posterior and inferior
Which of the following is a curved, serrated tonsil knife?
A) Beaver
B) Button
C) Fisher
D) Sexton
C) Fisher
Davis and McIvor are names of which type of instrument?
A) handheld retractor
B) micro instruments
C) mouth gags
D) powered drills
C) mouth gags
Which of the paranasal sinuses are MOST superior and can be singular or divided?
A) ethmoid
B) frontal
C) maxillary
D) sphenoid
B) frontal
What is the name of the wax that is normally produced and found within the ear canal?
A) cerumen
B) septum
C) sputum
D) tympanum
A) cerumen
Epistaxis is more commonly known as an acute:
A) allergic reaction
B) ear infection
C) nose bleed
D) upper respiratory inflammation
C) nose bleed
Which of the following is all that is necessary for instrument setup for bilateral myringotomy tube (BMT) placement?
A) back table
B) basin set
C) Mayo stand
D) kick bucket
C) Mayo stand
Which part of the tympanic membrane is fibrous, largest, and where drainage tubes are inserted?
A) annulus
B) pars flaccida
C) pars tensa
D) umbo
C) pars tensa
Which cranial nerve may be damaged by growth of a cholesteatoma?
A) third (III)
B) fifth (V)
C) seventh (VII)
D) tenth (X)
C) seventh (VII)
Walters, Caldwell, lateral, and submental radiographic views are used to establish diagnosis for which anatomical area?
A) inner ear canal
B) oropharynx
C) sinus cavities
D) temporomandibular joint
C) sinus cavities
Which of the following is frequently used as an autograft to replace the mandible in a radical neck dissection?
A) clavicle
B) fibula
C) humerus
D) radius
B) fibula
What is the MOST common cause of nasal polyps?
A) allergic rhinitis
B) arid environment
C) cocaine use
D) smoking
A) allergic rhinitis
What is the name of the double-action, cupped, forward-angled forceps used to resect portions of the nasal septum?
A) Aufricht
B) Cottle
C) Jansen-Middleton
D) Kerrison
C) Jansen-Middleton
What is the term for creating a surgical opening into the tympanic membrane?
A) antrostomy
B) myringotomy
C) septoplasty
D) turbinectomy
B) myringotomy
What is the name of the structure that separates the outer and middle ear canals from one another?
A) epiglottis
B) external auditory meatus
C) turbinates
D) tympanic membrane
D) tympanic membrane
What chronically occurring condition is often the reason for placement of myringotomy tubes in one or both ears?
A) otitis media
B) rhinitis
C) sinusitis
D) tracheitis
A) otitis media
Which procedure is performed for treatment of sleep apnea?
A) BMT
B) FESS
C) SMR
D) UPPP
D) UPPP
Which type of mechanical action of a drill attachment is MOST commonly used in otologic procedures?
A) oscillating
B) reciprocating
C) rotary
D) sagittal
C) rotary
What is an important step for the surgical technologist to remember to perform when changing burs on a pneumatic drill?
A) place drill in reverse position
B) place drill in forward position
C) put hand piece on safety
D) disconnect hand piece from hose
C) put hand piece on safety
Which of the following descriptions and classification of laryngeal cartilage pertains to the epiglottis?
A) paired and hyaline
B) paired and elastic
C) individual and hyaline
D) individual and elastic
D) individual and elastic
Which cranial nerve carries information related to equilibrium to the cerebral cortex?
A) third (III)
B) fifth (V)
C) eighth (VIII)
D) tenth (X)
C) eighth (VIII)
Baron, Frazier, and Rosen are names of which type of instrument?
A) forceps
B) knife
C) pick
D) suction
D) suction
Which surgical procedure would be performed for excision of a cholesteatoma?
A) adenoidectomy
B) Caldwell-Luc
C) mastoidectomy
D) radical neck dissection
C) mastoidectomy
Which diagnostic study is best at delineating between soft tissue and bony structures for diagnosing sinus conditions?
A) angiogram
B) audiogram
C) CT scan
D) MRI scan
C) CT scan
Topical cocaine 4% is used in nasal surgery for:
A) anesthesia
B) dilation
C) lubrication
D) prepping
A) anesthesia
Which type of study would be used to diagnose sleep apnea?
A) CT scanning
B) polysomnography
C) videostroboscopy
D) electronystagmography
B) polysomnography
Which instrument is used to measure the distance from incus to stapes footplate for selection of a prosthesis in stapedectomy?
A) caliper
B) depth gauge
C) sound
D) trial/sizer
B) depth gauge
What is an alternate name for the bony nasal projections known as turbinates?
A) cochlea
B) conchae
C) ossicles
D) ostia
B) conchae
What is the name of the long, thin, cupped, pistol-grip type handled forceps used in many nasal procedures?
A) Aufricht
B) Cottle
C) McIvor
D) Takahashi
D) Takahashi
Antrostomy rasps would be used in procedures involving which anatomical structure(s)?
A) external auditory meatus
B) facial sinuses
C) lacrimal ducts
D) semicircular canals
B) facial sinuses
All of the following are methods of performing a turbinectomy EXCEPT:
A) inferior
B) laser
C) microdebrider
D) percutaneous
D) percutaneous
What tissue type are the palatine tonsils?
A) fascial
B) lymphoid
C) mucosal
D) serosal
B) lymphoid
What is the term that describes a nasal septum that typically causes obstructed breathing in older patients?
A) collateral
B) deviated
C) ossified
D) sclerotic
B) deviated
An otorhinolaryngologist is more commonly known as which type of specialist?
A) allergist
B) ENT
C) OB/GYN
D) pediatrician
B) ENT
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?
A) adenoiditis
B) mastoiditis
C) rhinitis
D) tonsillitis
B) mastoiditis
Which of the following statements comparing rigid bronchoscopes and esophagoscopes to rigid laryngoscopes is correct?
A) Bronchoscopes are longer than laryngoscopes, and the distal end is straight.
B) Bronchoscopes are longer than laryngoscopes, and the distal end is flared.
C) Esophagoscopes are shorter than laryngoscopes, and the distal end is flared.
D) Esophagoscopes are shorter than laryngoscopes, and the distal end is straight.
A) Bronchoscopes are longer than laryngoscopes, and the distal end is straight.
Which of the following is the MOST commonly used autograft in otologic procedures?
A) flexible cartilage
B) hyaline cartilage
C) temporalis fascia
D) transversalis fascia
C) temporalis fascia
Which of the following procedures would require use of an operating microscope?
A) septoplasty
B) stapedectomy
C) tracheostomy
D) turbinectomy
B) stapedectomy
In which of the following procedures would the surgical technologist need to have a spreader and a hook ready for use?
A) myringotomy
B) septoplasty
C) tonsillectomy
D) tracheotomy
D) tracheotomy
Which gas can cause expansion of the middle and therefore is contraindicated in tympanic graft cases?
A) argon
B) carbon dioxide
C) nitrous oxide
D) oxygen
C) nitrous oxide
In which instrument tray would you find a Ballenger swivel knife, Cottle elevator, Knight scissors, and Takahashi forceps?
A) BMT
B) FESS
C) SMR
D) T&A
C) SMR
Which of the paranasal sinuses are numerous, small, and located on either side of the bridge of the nose, between the eyes?
A) ethmoid
B) frontal
C) maxillary
D) sphenoid
A) ethmoid
Which objective-power lens is MOST frequently used for microlaryngoscopy?
A) 200 mm
B) 300 mm
C) 350 mm
D) 400 mm
D) 400 mm
Which procedure would require 4 mm or 5 mm, 0°, or angled lenses and a navigation system for intraoperative guidance?
A) Caldwell-Luc
B) FESS
C) radical neck dissection
D) SMR
B) FESS
Which type of laser is useful for procedures involving the stapes and middle ear?
A) argon
B) carbon dioxide
C) holmium: YAG
D) Nd:YAG
A) argon
In myringotomy procedures, what does “PE” stand for?
A) pus exudate
B) partial expulsion
C) pressure equalizing
D) peripheral examination
C) pressure equalizing
Which structure is often blocked with stones in the parotid gland, possibly necessitating surgical removal of the gland?
A) canal of Schlemm
B) nasolacrimal duct
C) paranasal ostia
D) Steno’s duct
D) Steno’s duct
What is the surgical technologist often asked to do for the surgeon during septal procedures?
A) Insert cocaine-soaked Cottonoids into the nose.
B) Extract fragments with the Takahashi.
C) Suture the nasal mucosa closed.
D) Tap the chisel with the mallet lightly.
D) Tap the chisel with the mallet lightly.
Which of the following are classified as tonsils but are routinely referred to as adenoids and tend to atrophy with age?
A) palatine
B) pharyngeal
C) laryngeal
D) lingual
B) pharyngeal
Which of the following is NOT an ossicle found in the middle ear?
A) cochlea
B) incus
C) malleus
D) stapes
A) cochlea
A TMJ decompression procedure is performed in which anatomical area?
A) anterior face
B) anterior neck
C) lateral jaw
D) lateral sinus
C) lateral jaw
Why is a scapular or shoulder roll used in procedures involving the oropharynx?
A) prevent pressure necrosis
B) tilt head to increase exposure
C) reduce intraoperative bleeding
D) provide comfort for awake patient
B) tilt head to increase exposure
Which of the following is NOT a compartment of the bony labyrinth of the inner ear?
A) cochlea
B) semicircular canals
C) sphenoid sinus
D) vestibule
C) sphenoid sinus
A procedure sometimes performed in the ICU, ER, or PACU is a(n):
A) cochlear implant
B) bilateral myringotomy tubes (BMT)
C) submucosal resection (SMR)
D) tracheotomy
D) tracheotomy
