Exam 17: Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

What chronically occurring condition is often the reason for placement of myringotomy tubes in one or both ears?

Which procedure would require 4 mm or 5 mm, 0°, or angled lenses and a navigation system for intraoperative guidance?

All of the following are methods of performing a turbinectomy EXCEPT:

Which of the following are classified as tonsils but are routinely referred to as adenoids and tend to atrophy with age?

Which procedure is performed for treatment of sleep apnea?

An otorhinolaryngologist is more commonly known as which type of specialist?

Which of the paranasal sinuses are MOST superior and can be singular or divided?

What is the term for creating a surgical opening into the tympanic membrane?

PE tubes placed during myringotomy procedures must be removed following resolution of otitis media.

Epistaxis is more commonly known as an acute:

Why is a scapular or shoulder roll used in procedures involving the oropharynx?

Which of the following is the MOST commonly used autograft in otologic procedures?

How should micro ear instruments be cleaned intraoperatively?

In which of the following procedures would the surgical technologist need to have a spreader and a hook ready for use?

What is the MOST common cause of nasal polyps?

Match each term below with its description. -The membranous opening in the wall of the cochlea that receives vibrations from the stapes in the middle ear

Waters, Caldwell, lateral, and submental radiographic views are used to establish diagnosis for which anatomical area?

The pinna of the ear is the visible external portion that collects sound waves and channels them into the middle and inner ear.

Which of the following statements comparing rigid bronchoscopes and esophagoscopes to rigid laryngoscopes is correct?

Baron, Frazier, House, and Rosen are names of which type of instrument?