Chapter 17 Otorhinolaryngologic surgery
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what is the name of the wax that is normally produced and found
within the ear canal?
Ans: cerumen
what is the term for creating a surgical opening into the tympanic
membrane?
Ans: myringotomy
which of the following is NOT an ossicle found in the middle ear?
Ans: cochlea
Which cranial nerve may be damaged by growth of a cholesteatoma?
Ans: seventh (VII)
Walters, Caldwell, lateral, and submental radiographic views are used
to establish diagnosis for which anantomical area?
Ans: Sinus cavities
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What tissue type are the palatine tonsils?
Ans: lymphoid
Which of the following is NOT a category of tonsil tissue?
Ans: laryngeal
Which of the following are classified as tonsils but are routinely
referred to as adenoids and tend to atrophy with age?
Ans: pharyngeal
In which of the following procedures would the surgical technologist
need to have a spreader and a hook ready for use?
Ans: tracheotomy
A TMJ decompression procedure is performed in which anatomical
area?
Ans: lateral jaw
Which procedure is performed for treatment of sleep apnea?
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