ENT

Question 1

what kind of tonsils are removed during a tonsillectomy?

Answer 1

palatine tonsils

Question 2

what type of anesthesia is used in children?

Answer 2

general anesthesia, gas

Question 3

why are adenectomys not performed on adults?

Answer 3

they adenoid glands deteriorate/atrophy

Question 4

what type of suture is used on tonsilectomy

Answer 4

ABSORBABLE

synthetic, natural

Question 5

what position do we put child in post tonsilectomy

Answer 5

simms
lateral
recovery

Question 6

major complication for T&A (tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy)

Answer 6

airway obstruction

Question 7

name instrument

Answer 7

jennings mouth gag

Question 8

blade and handle combination for T&A

Answer 8

#12 blade 
#7 handle

Question 9

describe a #12 blade

Answer 9

curved blade

Question 10

incision made where for myringotomy?

Answer 10

tympanic membrane

Question 11

identification

instrument used to grasp and place tube during myringotomy?

Answer 11

alligator forceps

Question 12

4 pairs of parasinuses

Answer 12

• frontal
• ethmoid
• sphenoid
• maxillary

Question 13

local anesthesia with epinephrine is used on nasal cases

Answer 13

analgesic properties and vasoconstriction

Question 14

cocaine (2)

Answer 14

• never inject

- topical

Question 15

SMR (submucosa resection) is performed on the?

Answer 15

nasal septim

Question 16

endoscopic sinus surgery is performed with scope on what?

Answer 16

the sinuses

Question 17

feature different on allis for ENT cases different from regular allis?

Answer 17

angled and long

Question 18

the instrument that has two ends to it when used during a tonsillectomy,

Answer 18

hurd dissector

pilar retractor

Question 19

otosclerosis is the formation of abnormal bone around the

Answer 19

ossicles of the ear

Question 20

what type on procedure is this used for TMJ, Bronchoscpy, Ear, or Nose case?

Answer 20

nasal case?

Question 21

how many types of tympanoplastys?

Answer 21

5

Question 22

how many types of mastoidectomys?

Answer 22

3

Question 23

adams apple is referred to as what?

Answer 23

thyroid cartilage

Question 24

myringotomy is done to treat what disease process?

Answer 24

otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear)

Question 25

the term PE tube?

Answer 25

pressure equalization tube

Question 26

wound classification for cochlear implant

Answer 26

wound class 1

Question 27

what is the position used for septoplasty under general anesthesia?

Answer 27

supine head tilted back

Question 28

TMJ stands for

Answer 28

temporomandibular joint

Question 29

the ear is divided into how many parts

Answer 29

3

Question 30

3 functions of the external nose are?

Answer 30

warms, filters, and humidifies

Question 31

which are of the paranasal sinuses are not located on the front of the face

Answer 31

sphenoid

Question 32

opening of the eustachian tube is where?

Answer 32

middle ear

Question 33

cranial nerve associated with sound equilibrium

Answer 33

8th cranial nerve

Question 34

substances inserted to assist with hemostasis

Answer 34

gel-foam

Question 35

type of knife used for myringotomy blade is

Answer 35

beaver handle

Question 36

What surgery uses a scope BMT, T&A, SMR

Answer 36

BMT (bilateral myringotomy tubes)

Question 37

Which the following is NOT a bone in the inner ear Stapes, Incus, anvil, hyoid?

Answer 37

hyoid

Question 38

shape of the epiglottis is?

Answer 38

elongated, leaflike

Question 39

only ring of trachea that is considered elastic in nature/?

Answer 39

the epiglottis

Question 40

first sign something may be wrong

Answer 40

voice change

Question 41

``` Which cases will most often be a wound class 1? T&A, UPPP, Parotidectomy, glossectomy ```

Answer 41

parotidectomy

Question 42

What is NOT a usually post-op complication in many ENT cases, severe headace, infectous hemorrhage, or airway obstruction?

Answer 42

severe headache

Question 43

What is the use of a red rubber retractor

Answer 43

retracting

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT one of the fluid filled spaces of the cochlear tympanic canal, vestibular membrane, posterior canal, or the middle canal?

Answer 44

tympanic canal

Question 45

swimmers ear is the condition called?

Answer 45

otitis externa

Question 46

adjusting to sides of bed for pediatric patient is example of making setting

Answer 46

age appropriate

Question 47

In what way can the anesthesia get out of the way of the surgeon but still be close to patient

Answer 47

Turn the table 90 degree

Question 48

A separate person is assigned to the mother or father that comes with the child to the OR for what purpose

Answer 48

second patient

Question 49

Why a pregnant scrub is not assigned to pediatric cases

Answer 49

Due to the Anesthesia gas there is no cuff on the tube