Which of the following terms is used for creating a surgical opening into the tympanic membrane? a. antrostomy b. myringotomy c. septoplasty d. turbinectomy

Which of the following ossicles rests against the tympanic membrane? a. cochlea b. incus c. malleus d. stapes

Which of the following cranial nerves may be damaged by growth of a cholesteatoma? a. third (III) b. fifth (V) c. seventh (VII) d. tenth (X)

Waters, Caldwell, lateral, and submental radiographic views are used to establish diagnosis for which of the following anatomical areas? a. inner ear canal b. oropharynx c. sinus cavities d. temporomandibular joint

Which of the following tissue types are the palatine tonsils? a. fascial b. lymphoid c. mucosal d. serosal

If an acoustic neuroma is pressing on the facial nerve, the patient may experience: a. headaches. b. swallowing difficulties. c. face twitching. d. numbness in the face.

Which of the following types of tonsils are classified as tonsils but are routinely referred to as adenoids and tend to atrophy with age? a. palatine b. pharyngeal c. laryngeal d. lingual

In which of the following procedures would the surgical technologist need to have a spreader and a hook ready for use? a. myringotomy b. septoplasty c. tonsillectomy d. tracheotomy

A TMJ decompression procedure is performed in which of the following anatomical areas? a. anterior face b. anterior neck c. lateral jaw d. lateral sinus

Which of the following procedures is performed for treatment of sleep apnea? a. BMT b. FESS c. SMR d. UPPP

Which of the following structures is often blocked with stones in the parotid gland, possibly necessitating surgical removal of the gland? a. canal of Schlemm b. nasolacrimal duct c. paranasal ostia d. Stensen's duct

The double-action, cupped, forward-angled forceps used to resect portions of the nasal septum are the: a. Aufricht. b. Cottle. c. Jansen-Middleton. d. Kerrison.

Topical cocaine 4% is used in nasal surgery for: a. anesthesia. b. dilation. c. lubrication. d. prepping

Antrostomy rasps would be used in procedures involving which of the following anatomical structures? a. external auditory meatus b. facial sinuses c. lacrimal ducts d. semicircular canals

Which of the following descriptions and classifications of laryngeal cartilage pertains to the epiglottis? a. paired and hyaline b. paired and elastic c. individual and hyaline d. individual and elastic

Which of the following types of laryngeal cartilage is commonly known as the “Adam’s apple”? a. cricoid b. thyroid c. arytenoid d. cuneiform

A procedure sometimes performed in the ICU, ER, or PACU is a(n): a. cochlear implant. b. bilateral myringotomy tubes (BMT). c. submucosal resection (SMR). d. tracheotomy.

The long, thin, cupped, pistol-grip type handled forceps used in many nasal procedures are the: a. Aufricht. b. Cottle. c. McIvor. d. Takahashi.

Which of the following cranial nerves carries information related to equilibrium to the cerebral cortex? a. third (III) b. fifth (V) c. eight (VIII) c. tenth (X)

Which of the following procedures would require use of an operating microscope? a. septoplasty b. stapedectomy c. tracheostomy d. turbinectomy

Micro ear instruments should be cleaned intraoperatively by: a. soaking in sterile saline. b. soaking in sterile water. c. wiping with micro-wipes. d. wiping with a Ray-Tec 4 x 4 sponge.

Baron, Frazier, House, and Rosen are names of which of the following types of instruments? a. forceps b. knife c. pick d. suction

Which of the following gases can cause expansion of the middle ear, and therefore is contraindicated in tympanic graft cases? a. argon b. carbon dioxide c. nitrous oxide d. oxygen

Which of the following autografts in otologic procedures is the MOST commonly used? a. flexible cartilage b. hyaline cartilage c. temporalis fascia d. transversalis fascia

Which of the following types of study would be used to diagnose sleep apnea? a. CT scanning b. polysomnography c. videostroboscopy d. electronystagmography

Which of the following surgical procedures would be performed for excision of a cholesteatoma? a. adenoidectomy b. Caldwell-Luc c. mastoidectomy d. radical neck dissection

Which of the following instruments is used to measure the distance from incus to stapes footplate for selection of a prosthesis in stapedectomy? a. caliper b. depth gauge c. sound d. trial/sizer

Which of the following names is common to needles, picks, and suction tips used in otologic procedures? a. alligator b. Bellucci c. house d. Rosen

The vestibule separates the cochlea from which of the following structures? a. ampulla b. semicircular canals c. sphenoid sinus d. vestibule

In which of the following instrument trays would you find a Ballenger swivel knife, Cottle elevator, Knight scissors, and Takahashi forceps? a. BMT b. FESS c. SMR d. T&A

The handheld retractor that can be either single hook or double hook and often is found in nasal trays is the: a. Aufricht. b. Joseph. c. Senn. d. Weitlaner.

An otorhinolaryngologist is more commonly known as which of the following types of specialists? a. allergist b. ENT c. OB/GYN d. pediatrician

Which of the following types of lasers is useful for procedures involving the stapes and middle ear? a. argon b. carbon dioxide c. holmium: YAG d. Nd:YAG

Which of the following types of mechanical action of a drill attachment is MOST commonly used in otologic procedures? a. oscillating b. reciprocating c. rotating d. sagittal

The structure that separates the outer and middle ear canals from one another is the: a. epiglottis. b. external auditory meatus. c. turbinates. d. tympanic membrane.

Which of the following parts of the tympanic membrane is fibrous, largest, and where drainage tubes are inserted? a. annulus b. pars flaccida c. pars tensa d. umbo

In myringotomy procedures, PE stands for: a. pus exudate. b. partial expulsion. c. pressure equalizing. d. peripheral examination.

Which of the following chronically occurring conditions is often the reason for placement of myringotomy tubes in one or both ears? a. otitis media b. rhinitis c. sinusitis d. tracheitis

Which of the following items is all that is necessary for instrument setup for bilateral myringotomy tube (BMT) placement? a. back table b. basin set c. Mayo stand d. kick bucket

Which of the following acute infections appears in bony air cells after approximately ten to fourteen days following an otitis media infection, and if untreated, may result in meningitis or encephalitis? a. adenoiditis b. mastoiditis c. rhinitis d. tonsillitis

The term for bony overgrowth of the stapes is: a. arteriosclerosis. b. atherosclerosis. c. multiple sclerosis. d. otosclerosis.

An important step for the surgical technologist to remember to perform when changing burs on a pneumatic drill is to: a. place drill in reverse position. b. place drill in forward position. c. put hand piece on safety. d. disconnect hand piece from hose.

Epistaxis is more commonly known as an acute: a. allergic reaction. b. ear infection. c. nosebleed. d. upper respiratory inflammation.

Which of the following diagnostic studies is best at delineating between soft tissue and bony structures for diagnosing sinus conditions? a. angiogram b. audiogram c. CT scan d. MRI scan

A scapular or shoulder roll is used in procedures involving the oropharynx to: a. prevent pressure necrosis. b. tilt head to increase exposure. c. reduce intraoperative bleeding. d. provide comfort for an awake patient.

The term that describes a nasal septum that typically causes obstructed breathing in older patients is: a. collateral. b. deviated. c. ossified. d. sclerotic.

Which of the following procedures is the surgical technologist often asked to do for the surgeon during septal procedures? a. insert cocaine-soaked cottonoids into the nose b. extract fragments with the Takahashi c. suture the nasal mucosa closed d. tap the chisel with the mallet lightly

An alternate name for the bony nasal projections known as turbinates is the: a. cochlea. b. conchae. c. ossicles. d. ostia.

The type of turbinectomy that uses a submucosal approach, a periosteal elevator, and a rongeur to excise bone and soft tissue is the: a. inferior. b. laser. c. microdebrider. d. percutaneous.

In relation to the nasal cavity, the soft palate is located: a. anteriorly and superiorly. b. anteriorly and inferiorly. c. posteriorly and superiorly. d. posteriorly and inferiorly

The MOST common cause of nasal polyps is: a. allergic rhinitis. b. an arid environment. c. cocaine use. d. smoking.

Which of the following paranasal sinuses are numerous, small, and located on either side of the bridge of the nose, between the eyes? a. ethmoid b. frontal c. maxillary d. sphenoid

Which of the following paranasal sinuses are MOST superior and can be a singular or divided cavity? a. ethmoid b. frontal c. maxillary d. sphenoid

Which of the following procedures would require 4 mm or 5 mm, 0°, or angled lenses and a navigation system for intraoperative guidance? a. Caldwell-Luc b. FESS c. radical neck dissection d. SMR

Davis and McIvor are names of which of the following types of instruments? a. handheld retractor b. micro instruments c. mouth gags d. powered drills

Which of the following instruments is a curved, serrated tonsil knife? a. beaver b. button c. Fisher d. Sexton

Which of the following objective-power lenses is MOST frequently used for microlaryngoscopy? a. 200 mm b. 300 mm c. 350 mm d. 400 mm

Which of the following statements comparing rigid bronchoscopes and esophagoscopes to rigid laryngoscopes is correct? a. Bronchoscopes are longer than laryngoscopes, and the distal end is straight. b. Bronchoscopes are longer than laryngoscopes, and the distal end is flared. c. Esophagoscopes are shorter than laryngoscopes, and the distal end is flared. d. Esophagoscopes are shorter than laryngoscopes, and the distal end is straight.

Which of the following bones is frequently used as an autograft to replace the mandible in a radical neck dissection? a. clavicle b. fibula c. humerus d. radius

A tuning fork is a useful tool during parotidectomy to safely identify branches of the seventh (VII) cranial nerve. True/false

false

PE tubes placed during myringotomy procedures must be removed following resolution of otitis media. True/false

false

Powered equipment such as ear drills and irrigation and aspiration units should always be tested prior to use to prevent delay or possible patient injury. True/false

true

The pinna of the ear is the visible external portion that collects sound waves and channels them into the middle and inner ear. True/false

true

Following a nasal procedure, a patient will likely be provided with a mustache dressing. True/false

true

Matching 1. During SMR, it can be used to remove soft tissue remnants 2. Used to remove excess fluids from site 3. Commonly used to insert packing after nasal procedure 4. Uses to collect specimen A. Frazier B. Takahashi forceps C. Lukens tube D. Adson or Jansen bayonet

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Matching 1. The anatomic structure that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx 2. Congenital defect that results in a bony or membranous occlusion of the passageway between the nose and the pharynx 3. A cochlear implant is typically used when the pt has this type of hearing loss 4. Condition of being enlarged due to chronic inflammation; may cause obstruction A. Hypertrophy B. Choanal atresia C. Severe to profound sensorineural D. Eustachian tube

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