Surg 104--Chapter 27 (Test Questions)

Question 1

Includes the auricle or pinna, the external auditory meatus, and the external auditory canal.

Answer 1

external ear

Question 2

A cartilaginous structure covered by skin.

Answer 2

auricle

Question 3

What is the primary function of the auricle?

Answer 3

to gather sound waves (concentrates and conducts incoming sound waves into external auditory canal)

Question 4

The external ear canal lining is covered and protected with what?

Answer 4

cerumen (ear wax)

Question 5

Cerumen traps foreign material and _____.

Answer 5

reduces bacteria levels in the outer ear

Question 6

Cerumen is secreted by what glands?

Answer 6

subaceous glands

Question 7

What membrane protects the larynx during swallowing?

Answer 7

epiglottis

Question 8

Structure of the trachea that is a landmark during a bronchoscopy?

Answer 8

carina

Question 9

Direct visual examination of the interior of the larynx?

Answer 9

laryngoscopy

Question 10

What instrument is used during a laryngoscopy?

Answer 10

laryngoscope

Question 11

During a laryngoscopy what actions should the ST take in preparing for the conclusion of the surgery?

Answer 11

Instruments should remain set-up until the patient is transferred because the equipment may be need because of complications (laryngeal spasms)

Question 12

trachea extends from?

Answer 12

cricoid to the carina

Question 13

Which instrument is used to remove nasal polyp?

Answer 13

Wilde forceps

Question 14

Possible immediate post thyroidectomy complication?

Answer 14

bilateral cord paralysis

Question 15

What procedure is done for cosmetic reasons?

Answer 15

rhinoplasty

Question 16

A benign epithelial neoplasm characterized by branching of lobular tumor?

Answer 16

papilloma

Question 17

A benign proliferative overgrowth of epithelium?

Answer 17

papilloma

Question 18

Why is uvulopalatopharyngeoplasty performed?

Answer 18

sleep apnea

Question 19

What is the primary reason for performing adenoidectomy?

Answer 19

hypertrophy

Question 20

The neck is anatomically divided into what?

Answer 20

triangles

Question 21

During a tracheostomy, what is sent with the patient to their room?

Answer 21

obturator

Question 22

myringoplasty is performed close a small, non-healing hole, in the _____.

Answer 22

tympanic membrane

Question 23

What situated behind the nasal cavity and above the oral cavity?

Answer 23

nasopharynx

Question 24

Why is turbinectomy (removal of bony turbinate) performed?

Answer 24

increase air flow to the nose

Question 25

The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone that controls what?

Answer 25

influences calcium and phosphate levels

Question 26

Paired sinuses that are large sinuses below orbits

Answer 26

maxillary

Question 27

The floor of mouth contains ducts for what glands?

Answer 27

submandibular and lingual

Question 28

Thyroid hormones (T3, T4) are necessary for regulating what?

Answer 28

metabolism and growth

Question 29

Why is submandibular gland removed?

Answer 29

chronic infection, stone formation, or neoplasm

Question 30

Contains ossicles?

Answer 30

ear

Question 31

The maxillary sinus is approached through what?

Answer 31

nose

Question 32

Contains arytenoid cartilage?

Answer 32

oropharynx and larynx

Question 33

Otitis media?

Answer 33

ear

Question 34

Contains earwax?

Answer 34

external ear

Question 35

Auricle or pinna?

Answer 35

external ear

Question 36

Cochlear implant

Answer 36

internal ear

Question 37

Stapendectomy?

Answer 37

middle ear

Question 38

Portion of facial nerve?

Answer 38

middle ear

Question 39

Where is incision for thyroidectomy made?

Answer 39

collar

Question 40

What concentration of cocaine used for local anesthetic?

Answer 40

5%