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ENT Flashcards

1
Q

what kind of tonsils are removed during a tonsillectomy?

A

palatine tonsils

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2
Q

what type of anesthesia is used in children?

A

general anesthesia, gas

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3
Q

why are adenectomys not performed on adults?

A

they adenoid glands deteriorate/atrophy

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4
Q

what type of suture is used on tonsilectomy

A

ABSORBABLE

synthetic, natural

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5
Q

what position do we put child in post tonsilectomy

A

simms
lateral
recovery

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6
Q

major complication for T&A (tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy)

A

airway obstruction

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7
Q

name instrument

A

jennings mouth gag

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8
Q

blade and handle combination for T&A

A 
#12 blade 
#7 handle
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9
Q

describe a #12 blade

A

curved blade

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10
Q

incision made where for myringotomy?

A

tympanic membrane

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11
Q

identification

instrument used to grasp and place tube during myringotomy?

A

alligator forceps

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12
Q

4 pairs of parasinuses

A
  • frontal
  • ethmoid
  • sphenoid
  • maxillary
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13
Q

local anesthesia with epinephrine is used on nasal cases

A

analgesic properties and vasoconstriction

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14
Q

cocaine (2)

A
  • never inject

- topical

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15
Q

SMR (submucosa resection) is performed on the?

A

nasal septim

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16
Q

endoscopic sinus surgery is performed with scope on what?

A

the sinuses

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17
Q

feature different on allis for ENT cases different from regular allis?

A

angled and long

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18
Q

the instrument that has two ends to it when used during a tonsillectomy,

A

hurd dissector

pilar retractor

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19
Q

otosclerosis is the formation of abnormal bone around the

A

ossicles of the ear

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20
Q

what type on procedure is this used for TMJ, Bronchoscpy, Ear, or Nose case?

A

nasal case?

21
Q

how many types of tympanoplastys?

A

5

22
Q

how many types of mastoidectomys?

A

3

23
Q

adams apple is referred to as what?

A

thyroid cartilage

24
Q

myringotomy is done to treat what disease process?

A

otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear)

25
Q

the term PE tube?

A

pressure equalization tube

26
Q

wound classification for cochlear implant

A

wound class 1

27
Q

what is the position used for septoplasty under general anesthesia?

A

supine head tilted back

28
Q

TMJ stands for

A

temporomandibular joint

29
Q

the ear is divided into how many parts

A

3

30
Q

3 functions of the external nose are?

A

warms, filters, and humidifies

31
Q

which are of the paranasal sinuses are not located on the front of the face

A

sphenoid

32
Q

opening of the eustachian tube is where?

A

middle ear

33
Q

cranial nerve associated with sound equilibrium

A

8th cranial nerve

34
Q

substances inserted to assist with hemostasis

A

gel-foam

35
Q

type of knife used for myringotomy blade is

A

beaver handle

36
Q

What surgery uses a scope BMT, T&A, SMR

A

BMT (bilateral myringotomy tubes)

37
Q

Which the following is NOT a bone in the inner ear Stapes, Incus, anvil, hyoid?

A

hyoid

38
Q

shape of the epiglottis is?

A

elongated, leaflike

39
Q

only ring of trachea that is considered elastic in nature/?

A

the epiglottis

40
Q

first sign something may be wrong

A

voice change

41
Q 
Which cases will most often be a wound class 1?
 T&A, UPPP, Parotidectomy, glossectomy
A

parotidectomy

42
Q

What is NOT a usually post-op complication in many ENT cases, severe headace, infectous hemorrhage, or airway obstruction?

A

severe headache

43
Q

What is the use of a red rubber retractor

A

retracting

44
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the fluid filled spaces of the cochlear tympanic canal, vestibular membrane, posterior canal, or the middle canal?

A

tympanic canal

45
Q

swimmers ear is the condition called?

A

otitis externa

46
Q

adjusting to sides of bed for pediatric patient is example of making setting

A

age appropriate

47
Q

In what way can the anesthesia get out of the way of the surgeon but still be close to patient

A

Turn the table 90 degree

48
Q

A separate person is assigned to the mother or father that comes with the child to the OR for what purpose

A

second patient

49
Q

Why a pregnant scrub is not assigned to pediatric cases

A

Due to the Anesthesia gas there is no cuff on the tube

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