true and false
The parotid glands are the largest salivary glands.
true
The use of a/an ___ must be employed to diagnose effusion.
a-laryngoscope b-tongue blade
c-otoscope d-opthalmoscope
c- otoscope
___ ___ is used for hemostasis during a tonsillectomy.
Suction Cautery
List 3 sections of the pharynx.
nasopharynx
hypopharynx
oropharynx
Bleeding arising from the nasal cavity
â–ªEpistaxis
false- obstructive oropharyngeal tissue
Which sinus would be entered during a Caldwell-Luc procedure?
a-sphenoid b-maxillary
c-ethmoid d-frontal
b-maxillary
!!!DAILY DOUBLE!!!
__________ is the main function of the salivary gland.
to produce saliva for breaking down simple carbohydrates
What is the most common position for an ear procedure?
Supine with a donut headrest, head turned to show operative ear
substance produced by the cerumen glands of the ear
Cerumen (Ear Wax)
For an ear procedure, make sure the surgical prep gets into the ear canal.
false- we don't want to harm the inner ear. place cotton ball inside while prepping.
Which is a benign cyst that may lead to erosion of the mastoid air cells?
a-papilloma b-leukoplakia
c-cholesteotoma d-ossicular chain
C-cholesteotoma
obturator
A ___ dressing may be used in a rhinoplasty procedure.
mustache
a flexible endoscope that is passed through the nose for visualization of the larynx
nasolaryngoscope
A cochlear implant may be used to treat conductive hearing loss.
false--- treatment of sensorineural deafness
Why is cocaine solution used topically during nasal procedures?
a-creates a sense of euphoria for pt
b-acts as antispasmotic agent
c-acts as vasoconstrictor
d-acts as lubricant for speculum
c-acts as a casoconstrictor
_____ is the vibrating of the vocal cords during speaking or vocalization.
Phonation
!!!DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Name 3 bones in the middle ear.
malleus, incus, stapes
a substance that can injure the ear is referred to as..
ototoxic
Keep instruments and back table clean after a pediatric T&A procedure, until patient leaves the room.
false....trick question!.... for patients 18+ keep sterile (Unless dr. specifies!)
Which procedure refers to fixing a non-healing hole in the TM?
a-myringotomy b-tympanoplasty
c-myringoplasty d-tympanomastoidectomy
c-myringoplasty
______& ____ are used to close the jaw shut in order to help a facial fracture heal.
arch bars and wires
The ____ is used to take a graft from a patient. Always remember to use _______ for lubricating the site.
dermatome----mineral oil
a defect in the tympanic membrane caused by infection or trauma
Perforation