ENT Practice Exam questions with correct answers

A Caldwell-Luc procedure is performed to create a new passageway between the _______ _________ and the nasal cavity. a. mandibular sinus b. ear canal c. oral gums d. maxillary sinus - Answer d. maxillary sinus Which of the following is NOT considered otorhinolaryngeal surgery? a. thyroid b. ear c. nose d. mouth and throat - Answer a. thyroid While the surgeon is performing a sinoscopy, the surgical technologist should __________. a. maintain the oral suction patency b. watch for change of ocular appearance c. observe any clear fluid drainage from the nose d. all of the above - Answer c. observe any clear fluid drainage from the nose The procedure/s performed to correct sleep apnea is known as __________. a. TEP b. myringotomy c. uvuoloplatopharyngoplasty d. laryngoplasty - Answer c. uvuoloplatopharyngoplasty