ENT Sx Exam 1-Questions and Complete Answers|
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What should accompany a patient leaving the OR following procedures on the neck? -
✔✔a tracheotomy set; due to the serious complications of respiratory
embarrassment, which may occur in the event of severe cervical edema.
A tracheotomy is performed prior to a... - ✔✔laryngectomy [so that the
anesthesiologist can intubate the trachea for administration of anesthesia. It will also
remain as a permanent tracheotomy after the larynx has been removed].
Surgical hazards associated with a thyroidectomy include... - ✔✔thyrotoxicosis
(thyroid storm), accidental removal of the parathyroids, accidental injury to
major arteries in the neck, and damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerves. [the Facial
(VII) Nerve does not extend to the neck].
Alveoli - ✔✔are sockets in the mandible and maxilla into which teeth fit. [when teeth
are removed and one is fitted for dentures, the alveoli need contouring to make the
dentures fit].
What will usually be used for interdental wiring to permit immbolization of the jaw
when fractures occur in the maxilla or mandible? - ✔✔erich arch bars and 25-gauge
wire. [heavy scissors should accompany the patient from the operating room, should
vomiting require cutting the alignment elastics].
What drill is used for ear surgery? - ✔✔the ototome.
Gelfilm - ✔✔is the transparent, absorbable sponge used to support a graft in the ear.
, What can occur during middle ear surgery if nitrous oxide is used? - ✔✔bubbles form
in the middle ear which will displace the graft.
Type II Tympanoplasty - ✔✔involves malleus damage and a graft placed between the
tympanic membrane and the incus.
Temporalis fascia - ✔✔is commonly used for a graft over the tympanic membrane.
The Facial (VII) Nerve travels... - ✔✔along the roof of the mastoid process [and may
be injured during Mastoidectomy].
The Olfactory (I) Nerve - ✔✔is the major nerve supply to the nose.
Cocaine hydrochloride - ✔✔is the medication used during nasal surgery which shrinks
mucous membranes and relieves pain.
Caldwell Luc - ✔✔is the procedure where the maxillary sinus contents are removed
by accessing the sinus through the canine fossa.
A Turbinectomy - ✔✔is a procedure where the turbinate or concha is removed to
improved breathing, and is performed for the diagnosis of chronic rhinorrhea; (rhin/o =
nose and -rrhea = dis
charge or flow).
Internal Maxillary Artery Ligation - ✔✔is the procedure of choice to treat persistent
epistaxis (nosebleed).
Verified 100% Correct| Newest 2024-2025
What should accompany a patient leaving the OR following procedures on the neck? -
✔✔a tracheotomy set; due to the serious complications of respiratory
embarrassment, which may occur in the event of severe cervical edema.
A tracheotomy is performed prior to a... - ✔✔laryngectomy [so that the
anesthesiologist can intubate the trachea for administration of anesthesia. It will also
remain as a permanent tracheotomy after the larynx has been removed].
Surgical hazards associated with a thyroidectomy include... - ✔✔thyrotoxicosis
(thyroid storm), accidental removal of the parathyroids, accidental injury to
major arteries in the neck, and damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerves. [the Facial
(VII) Nerve does not extend to the neck].
Alveoli - ✔✔are sockets in the mandible and maxilla into which teeth fit. [when teeth
are removed and one is fitted for dentures, the alveoli need contouring to make the
dentures fit].
What will usually be used for interdental wiring to permit immbolization of the jaw
when fractures occur in the maxilla or mandible? - ✔✔erich arch bars and 25-gauge
wire. [heavy scissors should accompany the patient from the operating room, should
vomiting require cutting the alignment elastics].
What drill is used for ear surgery? - ✔✔the ototome.
Gelfilm - ✔✔is the transparent, absorbable sponge used to support a graft in the ear.
, What can occur during middle ear surgery if nitrous oxide is used? - ✔✔bubbles form
in the middle ear which will displace the graft.
Type II Tympanoplasty - ✔✔involves malleus damage and a graft placed between the
tympanic membrane and the incus.
Temporalis fascia - ✔✔is commonly used for a graft over the tympanic membrane.
The Facial (VII) Nerve travels... - ✔✔along the roof of the mastoid process [and may
be injured during Mastoidectomy].
The Olfactory (I) Nerve - ✔✔is the major nerve supply to the nose.
Cocaine hydrochloride - ✔✔is the medication used during nasal surgery which shrinks
mucous membranes and relieves pain.
Caldwell Luc - ✔✔is the procedure where the maxillary sinus contents are removed
by accessing the sinus through the canine fossa.
A Turbinectomy - ✔✔is a procedure where the turbinate or concha is removed to
improved breathing, and is performed for the diagnosis of chronic rhinorrhea; (rhin/o =
nose and -rrhea = dis
charge or flow).
Internal Maxillary Artery Ligation - ✔✔is the procedure of choice to treat persistent
epistaxis (nosebleed).
