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Surgical Technology
Certifying Exam Study Guide - Otorhinolaryngology Surgery
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Undergraduate 2
03/09/2012

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What is the definition of otosclerosis?
Definition
Hardening of spongy bone in ear
Term
The medical term for a nosebleed is:
Definition
Epistaxis
Term
Ménière's syndrome involves the:
Definition
Inner ear
Term
Untreated acute otitis media may result in:
Definition
Mastoiditis
Term
Otoplasty is performed to correct a congenital deformity of the:
Definition
Ear
Term
Fine hooks available in varying angles are essential dissecting tools to perform a:
Definition
Stapedectomy
Term
All of the following surgical instruments are required for repair of a nasal fracture EXCEPT:
-Bayonet forceps
-Pillar retractor
-Speculum
-Rasp
Definition
Pillar forceps
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Which surgical instrument would you need to remove the septal cartilage during during a rhinoplasy
Definition
Jansen-Middleton (cutting forceps)
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All of the following surgical instruments would be used during a tonsillectomy setup EXCEPT:
-Yankauer suction tip
-Hurd dissector and pillar retractor
-Freer elevator
-Schnidt forceps
Definition
Freer elevator
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All of the following surgical instruments would be found on a nasal setup EXCEPT:
Definition
Potts forceps
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In what postoperative position is a patient placed following a tonsillectomy?
Definition
Lateral
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An accumulation of squamous epithelium that forms a mass destructive to the middle ear is called:
Definition
Cholesteatoma
Term
The incision for a Caldwell-Luc procedure involves the:
Definition
Canine fossa
Term
Excision of lymphoid tissue at the roof of the nasopharynx and above the soft palate to facilitate breathing is a/an:
Definition
Adenoidectomy
Term
Surgical correction of a deviated septum is a/an:
Definition
Septoplasty
Term
A plastic procedure performed to correct protruding ears is:
Definition
Otoplasty
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Glossectomy is removal of:
Definition
Tongue
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A surgical procedure for the treatment of acute otitis media is:
Definition
Myringotomy
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