ENT Surgery Test Questions and Answers
A myringotomy is an incision into the:
cochlea
oval window
tympanic membrane
semicircular canals - ANSWER-tympanic membrane
An otoscope is used to view the:
Inner ear
Nares
External auditory canal
Tonsils - ANSWER-External auditory canal
Any procedure (five types) performed to repair defects in the tympanic membrane
and/or middle ear structures
Tympanoplasty
Myringotomy
Fenestration procedure
Bone conduction implantation - ANSWER-Tympanoplasty
Any small bone, especially one of the three small bones of the ear
Oto
Ossicle
Aural
Decibel - ANSWER-Ossicle
Choanal atresia is a congenital disorder in which _________.
the posterior choanae fail to develop properly
the posterior choanae are overdeveloped
the bones at the posterior hard palate are underdeveloped
the soft tissue at the anterior soft palate is underdeveloped - ANSWER-the posterior
choanae fail to develop properly
Creation of a new passageway between the maxillary sinuses and the nasal cavity to
establish drainage and to remove any diseased tissue, polyps, or tumors; incision is
made in the oral mucous membrane above the canine teeth called the canine fossa
Rhinoplasty
Sphenoidectomy
Killian operation
, Caldwell-Luc - ANSWER-Caldwell-Luc
Disorder of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear with symptoms including
progressive deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, and sensation of fullness or pressure in the
ears
Tinnitus
Otitis media
Mastoiditis
Meniere's disease - ANSWER-Meniere's disease
During procedures on the ear, a pledget may be soaked in an antibiotic solution if
______.
it includes epinephrine to decrease bleeding
it includes a local to decrease the patient's pain postoperatively
there is a break in technique, making the sterile procedure contaminated
it includes steroids to decrease inflammation - ANSWER-it includes steroids to
decrease inflammation
En bloc removal of lymphatic chains and all non-vital structures of the neck to slow
metastatic cancer of the cervical lymphatic chain.
Glossectomy
Hemilaryngectomy
Modified radical neck dissection
Radical mastoidectomy - ANSWER-Modified radical neck dissection
Excision and resection of the septum to correct any deviation as the result of injury or
congenital deformity; designed to improve the functioning capabilities of the nose
Septoplasty
Turbinectomy
Rhinoplasty
Sphenoidectomy - ANSWER-Septoplasty
For all ENT or head and neck procedures , the surgical technologist should be prepared
for what procedure in case of emergency?
thyroid resection
endoscopic examination
tracheostomy
glossectomy - ANSWER-tracheostomy
Hemorrhage from the nose is described as______
A myringotomy is an incision into the:
cochlea
oval window
tympanic membrane
semicircular canals - ANSWER-tympanic membrane
An otoscope is used to view the:
Inner ear
Nares
External auditory canal
Tonsils - ANSWER-External auditory canal
Any procedure (five types) performed to repair defects in the tympanic membrane
and/or middle ear structures
Tympanoplasty
Myringotomy
Fenestration procedure
Bone conduction implantation - ANSWER-Tympanoplasty
Any small bone, especially one of the three small bones of the ear
Oto
Ossicle
Aural
Decibel - ANSWER-Ossicle
Choanal atresia is a congenital disorder in which _________.
the posterior choanae fail to develop properly
the posterior choanae are overdeveloped
the bones at the posterior hard palate are underdeveloped
the soft tissue at the anterior soft palate is underdeveloped - ANSWER-the posterior
choanae fail to develop properly
Creation of a new passageway between the maxillary sinuses and the nasal cavity to
establish drainage and to remove any diseased tissue, polyps, or tumors; incision is
made in the oral mucous membrane above the canine teeth called the canine fossa
Rhinoplasty
Sphenoidectomy
Killian operation
, Caldwell-Luc - ANSWER-Caldwell-Luc
Disorder of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear with symptoms including
progressive deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, and sensation of fullness or pressure in the
ears
Tinnitus
Otitis media
Mastoiditis
Meniere's disease - ANSWER-Meniere's disease
During procedures on the ear, a pledget may be soaked in an antibiotic solution if
______.
it includes epinephrine to decrease bleeding
it includes a local to decrease the patient's pain postoperatively
there is a break in technique, making the sterile procedure contaminated
it includes steroids to decrease inflammation - ANSWER-it includes steroids to
decrease inflammation
En bloc removal of lymphatic chains and all non-vital structures of the neck to slow
metastatic cancer of the cervical lymphatic chain.
Glossectomy
Hemilaryngectomy
Modified radical neck dissection
Radical mastoidectomy - ANSWER-Modified radical neck dissection
Excision and resection of the septum to correct any deviation as the result of injury or
congenital deformity; designed to improve the functioning capabilities of the nose
Septoplasty
Turbinectomy
Rhinoplasty
Sphenoidectomy - ANSWER-Septoplasty
For all ENT or head and neck procedures , the surgical technologist should be prepared
for what procedure in case of emergency?
thyroid resection
endoscopic examination
tracheostomy
glossectomy - ANSWER-tracheostomy
Hemorrhage from the nose is described as______
