OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY 211 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The incision used for a Thyroidectomy is: - Correct Answers -collar
The knife used to make an opening into the eardrum is: - Correct Answers -
Myringotomy knife
Careful dissection around the Facial (VII) Nerve and its branches is essential in which of
the following procedures? - Correct Answers -Parotidectomy
With which of the following procedures should a patient be instructed to avoid blowing
the nose, coughing, sneezing, swimming, and air travel? - Correct Answers -
Stapedectomy
Which of the following statements is true of cocaine hydrochloride? - Correct Answers -
It is used topically as an anesthetic and to lessen bleeding
A disease associated with bone conduction hearing loss whereby the stapes become
fixed is: - Correct Answers -Otosclerosis
Benign tumors that grow on a stalk and can be found on mucous membranes are
called: - Correct Answers -polyps
The surgical procedure done to straighten a deviated septum in the nose is a/an: -
Correct Answers -Submucous Resection (SMR)
Immediately following surgery of the mouth or pharynx, before consciousness is
regained, the patient is positioned: - Correct Answers -in the lateral position with slight
Trendelenburg
The surgical procedure done to correct sleep apnea (absence of breathing for periods
during sleep) is: - Correct Answers -(UPPP) Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty ; resection of
the uvula, palatine tonsils, and mucosa from the posterior margin of the soft palate
The laryngeal cartilage which serves as the first tracheal ring and completely encircles
the trachea is the: - Correct Answers -cricoid cartilage
, The salivary glands located alongside the ear and drained by Stenson's duct into the
mouth are: - Correct Answers -parotids
Patients having neck surgery are more likely to encounter respiratory problems from
edema. The equipment to accompany these patients from surgery is: - Correct Answers
-tracheotomy set
A Tracheotomy would precede which of the following surgical procedures? - Correct
Answers -Laryngectomy
Surgical hazards associated with a Thyroidectomy include all of the following EXCEPT
(A) damage to one or both recurrent laryngeal nerves
(B) damage to the facial nerve
(C) accidental removal of the parathyroid glands
(D) hemorrhage from major arteries in the neck: - Correct Answers -damage to the
facial nerve
Surgical contouring of the teeth sockets in preparation for dentures is: - Correct
Answers -Alveloplasty
For which of the following fractures would Erich arch bars and 25-gauge wire be
applied? - Correct Answers -Maxillary fracture
The procedure resulting in the patient's permanent loss of the ability to speak normally
is a: - Correct Answers -Total Laryngectomy
The tissue that may be accidentally resected during a Thyroid Lobectomy is: - Correct
Answers -parathyroid gland(s)
The facial bone which makes up the bony structure of the outer aspect of cheek is the: -
Correct Answers -zygomatic
The drill used for ear surgery is a/an: - Correct Answers -Ototome
Basic instrumentation for a Myringotomy would include all of the following EXCEPT:
(A) ear speculum
(B) curette
(C) myringotomy knife
(D) Yankauer suction tip - Correct Answers -Yankauer suction tip
The transparent, absorbable sponge used to support a graft in the ear is: - Correct
Answers -Gelfilm
The anesthetic agent NOT used during middle ear surgery after graft placement is: -
Correct Answers -Nitrous Oxide
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The incision used for a Thyroidectomy is: - Correct Answers -collar
The knife used to make an opening into the eardrum is: - Correct Answers -
Myringotomy knife
Careful dissection around the Facial (VII) Nerve and its branches is essential in which of
the following procedures? - Correct Answers -Parotidectomy
With which of the following procedures should a patient be instructed to avoid blowing
the nose, coughing, sneezing, swimming, and air travel? - Correct Answers -
Stapedectomy
Which of the following statements is true of cocaine hydrochloride? - Correct Answers -
It is used topically as an anesthetic and to lessen bleeding
A disease associated with bone conduction hearing loss whereby the stapes become
fixed is: - Correct Answers -Otosclerosis
Benign tumors that grow on a stalk and can be found on mucous membranes are
called: - Correct Answers -polyps
The surgical procedure done to straighten a deviated septum in the nose is a/an: -
Correct Answers -Submucous Resection (SMR)
Immediately following surgery of the mouth or pharynx, before consciousness is
regained, the patient is positioned: - Correct Answers -in the lateral position with slight
Trendelenburg
The surgical procedure done to correct sleep apnea (absence of breathing for periods
during sleep) is: - Correct Answers -(UPPP) Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty ; resection of
the uvula, palatine tonsils, and mucosa from the posterior margin of the soft palate
The laryngeal cartilage which serves as the first tracheal ring and completely encircles
the trachea is the: - Correct Answers -cricoid cartilage
, The salivary glands located alongside the ear and drained by Stenson's duct into the
mouth are: - Correct Answers -parotids
Patients having neck surgery are more likely to encounter respiratory problems from
edema. The equipment to accompany these patients from surgery is: - Correct Answers
-tracheotomy set
A Tracheotomy would precede which of the following surgical procedures? - Correct
Answers -Laryngectomy
Surgical hazards associated with a Thyroidectomy include all of the following EXCEPT
(A) damage to one or both recurrent laryngeal nerves
(B) damage to the facial nerve
(C) accidental removal of the parathyroid glands
(D) hemorrhage from major arteries in the neck: - Correct Answers -damage to the
facial nerve
Surgical contouring of the teeth sockets in preparation for dentures is: - Correct
Answers -Alveloplasty
For which of the following fractures would Erich arch bars and 25-gauge wire be
applied? - Correct Answers -Maxillary fracture
The procedure resulting in the patient's permanent loss of the ability to speak normally
is a: - Correct Answers -Total Laryngectomy
The tissue that may be accidentally resected during a Thyroid Lobectomy is: - Correct
Answers -parathyroid gland(s)
The facial bone which makes up the bony structure of the outer aspect of cheek is the: -
Correct Answers -zygomatic
The drill used for ear surgery is a/an: - Correct Answers -Ototome
Basic instrumentation for a Myringotomy would include all of the following EXCEPT:
(A) ear speculum
(B) curette
(C) myringotomy knife
(D) Yankauer suction tip - Correct Answers -Yankauer suction tip
The transparent, absorbable sponge used to support a graft in the ear is: - Correct
Answers -Gelfilm
The anesthetic agent NOT used during middle ear surgery after graft placement is: -
Correct Answers -Nitrous Oxide
