SUR 2160 Final
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Trabeculectomy is a | Procedure to tx glaucoma |
| Vitreous normall is | transparent with gel-like consistency |
| ____ is performed to tx an intraocular malignancy such as retinoblastoma and melanoma. | Enucleation |
| _____ is performed to create a permanent opening in the tear duct for the drainage of tears. | Dacryocystorhinnostomy |
| Opthalmic muscle surgery is performed to correct deviation of the eye caused by____ | strabismus |
| In preperation for the opthalmic procedure entropion, the scrub should have _______ ready | chalazion clamps |
| Entropion is the abnormal inversion of the ___ | lower eyelid |
| A _____ is a chronic, inflammatory granuloma of the tarsal or meibomian glands | pterygium |
| Orbital decompression is most commonly indicated for___ | hypothyroidism or Grave's disease |
| An opthalmic postoperative infection may result in ______ | permanent blindness |
| The solution most frequently used to irrigatte the eye is _____ | balanced salt solution |
| The scrub passes the needle holder to the surgeon as though it were ___ | a pencil |
| Which of the following statements regarding optalmic sutures is true? | Sutures should be handled as little as possible |
| If Betadine is used for a surgical eye prep, it must be diluted to ___ | 10% |
| If the patient's arms are tucked at his or her sides imporperly, this could result in ______ | nerve and tissue injury |
| The operating microscope magnifies the surgical field up to ___ | 100 times |
| The tissue that refracts light rays as they enter the eye is called the _____ | cornea |
| A pigmented contractile membrane composed mainly of muscle tissue is known as the ____ | iris |
| The large posterior cavity of the eyeball is filled with a gel substance called___ | vitreous humorr |
| The fluid-filled space between the back of the iris and the front of the lens is the ____ | posterior chamber |
| Surgical removal of the eyeball after the eye muscles and optic nerve have been severed is called___ | enucleation |
| A condition in which the crystalline lens of the eye or its capsule, or both, becomes opaque, with consequent loss of vision, is known as ___ | Cataract |
| Evisceration is contraindicated in malignancies and blind painful eyes because ___ | The ciliary nerves are left intact, and the patient will still experience pain |
| A complication during exenteration may be a puncture of the bony orbit, ___ | where a cerebrospinal fluid leak may occur |
| Healon is a ___ | viscoelastic |
| An operation that is performed when the sensory layer of the retina and the pigment epithelium layer become separated from each other is called___ | scleral buckling |
| A common technique to repair a retinal detachment is to produce ___ between the detached layers. | adhesions |
| The most common cause of vitreous opacity is ___ | hemorrhage |
| Clear, watery fluid that fills the anterior and posterior chambers in the front of the eye is called___ | aqueous humor |
| Pectoralis myocutaneous deltopectoral flaps provide coverage for ___ | soft tissue defects |
| Which of the following is not a reason to perform a laryngctomy? | Chondroradionecrosis |
| Which of the following might be an immediate post-thyroidectomy complication? | unilateral vocal cord paralyssis |
| To ensure patient safety directly postoperatively, what must accompany the post-thyroidectomy patient to the post-anesthesia recovery unit? | a tracheostomy tray |
| Earwax is known as ___ | cerumen |
| A benign epithelial neoplasm characterized by a branching or lobular tumor is caled a ___ | papilloma |
| The ___ transmits the vibrations of the tympanic membrane and the other ossicles to the inner ear via the oval window | stapes |
| The inner ear, which consists of the cochlea and the labyrinth, connected by the vestibule, is also called the ___ | otic capsule |
| The ___ is used to suction the irrigation and wound fluids or debris during otological procedures. | Frazier |
| A shve prep is never done before a ___ | myringotomy |
| Power drills are needed in virtually every ear surgery that involves ___ | the bone |
| During procedures on the ear, a pledget may be soaked in an antibiotic sollution if ___ | it includes steroids to decrease inflammation |
| The Glasscock dressing___ | comes prepackaged and consists of a plastic "bowl" filled with gauze sponges with gauze sponges with Velcro straps to secure it into place |
| Myringotomy is performed to alleviate effusion, which is ____ | fluid in the middle ear |
| To begin a myringotomy procedure, the surgeon withll first use a | Farrior speculum |
| Myringoplasty is performed to provide ___ | closure of the perforated tympanic membraane |
| The Farrior speculum's size is determined by ___ | the diameter and depth of the ear canal |
| The paired ____ are the large sinuses below the orbitis. | Maxillary sinuses |
| The ____ extends from the posterior choanae ofthe nose to the palate. | nasopharynx |
| Most endoscopic procedures of the nose are performed to treat ____ | inflammatory or infectious diseases |
| Which of the of the following instruments would be used to remove nasal polyps? | Takahashi forceps |
| At what age is a cochlear implant contraindicated in children? | Under 24 months |
| A/An ___ is typically done for cosmetic reasons. | Rhinnoplasty |
| Choanal atresia is a congenital disorder in which ____ | the posterior choanae fail to develop properly. |
| Why is it important that the sterile field not be broken down until the patient is wxtubated and out of the room following a tonsillectomy? | The patient may begin to hmorrhage following extubation |
| The primary reason for performing an adenoidectomy is | hypertrophy |
| Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is usually done due to the presence of ____ | Sleep apnea |
| Which of the following procedures are diagnostic? | Laryngoscopy |
| The neck is traditionally broken down into____ | triangles |
| During a tracheostomy, ___ is sent with the patient to his or her room | the obturator |
| During setup for a thyroidectomy, the patient's neck is hyperextended. This is done by ____ | placing a rolled towel under the patient's neck and shoulders |
| The ___ enters the mandible on the deep surface of the ramus, providing sensation to the teeth | inferior alveolaar nerve |
| Facial trauma cases may be repaired using ___ | wires, plates, and screws |
| Why would a patient with a mandible fracture complain of numbness of his or her chin? | The mental nerve provides sensation to the chin |
| Which of the following instruments would not be found on an ORIF of a fractured mandble? | Depth gague |
| Arch bars are also called____ | maxillomandibular fixation |
| A LeFort I Fracture is a | fracture involving the lower maxilla |
| Because the ___ procedure is typically done on newborn infants, very tiny instrumentation is required | bilateral choanal atresia |
| Skin grafts that consist of the epidermis and a portion of the papillary dermis are called ___ grafts | split thickness |
| Something that is turgid is considered ___ | swollen, hard, and/or congested |
| A plastic procedure that might be done in a surgeon's office is a ___ | rhytidectomy |
| Which of the following statements about the metacarpals is false? | There are 8 metacarpals |
| A scab or dry crust caused by a thrmal or chemical burn, infection, or excoriating skin disease is called ___ | eschar |
| Which of the following bones do not make up the wrist? | The tarsi |
| Mineral oil is frequently used during plastic surgery procedures to ___ | provide lubrication, which allows the dermatome to glide easily over the graft site |
| which of the following statements regarding laser resurfacing is not true? | The patient's eyes do not need to be covered as they are colsed |
| During an upper lid blepharoplasty, the initial incision is made ___ | In the supratarsal crease |
| The transconjunctival approach in lower lid blepharooplasty ___ | is used in patients who only require fat pad removal |
| To perform and open row lift, the surgeon must make ___ incisions | four |
| In laseer resurfacing, wet towels are placed around the surgical site to ___ | reduce the risk of thermal damage to other tissue |
| A rhytidectomy is performed to rejuvinate ____ of the aging face | the lower third |
| The SMAS is imbricated, incised, and plicated during ____ | a rhytidectomy |
| Cheiloplasty is a | lip augmantation |
| Mentoplasty is a | chin augmentation |
| the facial nerve is the ___ cranial nerve | seventh |
| During cheek augmentation, the incision is ___ | intraoral |
| During a removval of a superficial facial lesion, retraction of the skin edges is done by using ___ | double or single skin hooks |
| Following the removal of a lesion and before sending the lesion to pathology, the surgeon will ask for ___ | 2-0 silk to mark the lesion |
| The surgical goal of a scar revision is ____ | to improve the appearance of the patient's scar |
| Grafts that are raised from the donor site but are not immediately severed free are called____ | pedicle grafts |
| ___ burns are characterized by reddened skin and pain. | Radiation |
| After debridement of a third-degree burn, an allograft of ____ may be used to cover the wound | banked cadaver skin |
| Which of the following is the responsibility of the surgical rech in the care of a free graft? | keep the graft in a moist saline-soaked sponge while the surgeon prepares the recipient site |
| The most common type of syndactaly is ___ | The webbing of two otherwise normal digits of the hand |
| Which of the following statements about palcement of a tourniquet for repair of syndactyly is true? | It is important that the tourniquet be the right size to ensure adequate hemostasis |
| To prepare your surgical patient for a liposuction, the surgeon will begin by___ | injecting large volumes of lidocaine and epinephrine that have been diluted in LR's |
| The surgical tech should have ready ____ following liposuction | pressure dressings |
| ____ best describes one that would be made in a TRAM flap | An elliptical incision in the transverse plain made in the lower abd. |
| ___ is most often used when performing a cleft palate | General anesthesia |
| Which one of the following statements about liposuction is not true? | Prepping the area with a tincture of alcohol and LR's makes the tissue easy to handle and easy to visualize during the procedure |
| Another name for the malar bone is ___ | zygomatic |
| The anterior portion of the palate is the ___ | hard palate |
| The lower jawbone is the ___ | mandible |
| Which facial muscle allows for closure of the mouth and protrusion of the chin? | masseter |
| what is the source of autogeneous graft material? | patient |
| The purpose of arch bars is to stabilize the ___ bones | maxillary |
| Arch bars are fixed into position with a | wire |
| why is nasal intubation preferred when arch bar application is anticipated? | To provide access to the oral cavity |
| Endoscopic viewing of a joint is called | arthroscopy |
| Most LeFort fractures are a result of ____ | automobile accidentss |
| Which of the following is an action of epinephrine? | vasoconstriction |
| The pigment that occurs in the epidermis and absorbs light energy is ___ | melanin |
| Which layer contains hair follicles, sweat gland, sebaceous glands, and nerve fibers? | dermis |
| Which layer of skin functions best as a heat insulator? | subcutaneous |
| What burn classification involves only the epidermis? | first degree |
| A burn that destroys the epidermis, dermis, and accessory organs of the skin is a __ burn | full-thickness |
| What type of graft is skin harvested from a cadiver? | homograft |
| If skin is taken from an unburned area of the patine and used ass a transplant, it is called an | autograft |
| What are the two main arteries that supply the forearm and hand? | radial and ulnar |
| What medical term refers to the surgical procedure commonly known as a face-lift? | rhytidectomy |
| A cosmetic procedure performed on the eyelid is a | blepharoplasty |
| Which type of donor skin graft includes the epidermis, dermis, and possibly subcutaneous tissue? | FTSG |
| What surgical procedure is performed to remove hypertrophic breast tissuee | reduction mammoplasty |
| Which of the following best describes the area of the skin preparation for a reduction mammoplasty? | chest and breast, chin to ziphoid process including axilla |
| Which procedure involves an initial skin incision within the hairline beginning in the temporal region superior to the ear? | rhytidectomy |
| Which instrument is responsible for expanding the surface are of a skin graft? | Mesh grafter |
| Which nerve must be avoided during a rhytidectomy? | facial |
| All of the following are true for liposuction except that it | can be used as a permanent means of weight loss |
| Which statement regarding an abdominoplasty is NOT true | Abdominoplasty is the removal of abdominal fat in a patient who is obese |
| Which incision is usually employed for an abdominoplasty? | low transverse |
| The main reason for using mineral oil during procurement of a skin graft using a dermatome is to ___ | minimize friction |
| What is applied to a skin graft for lubrication to allow for a dermatome to easily pass over the skin? | mineral oil |
| Which surgical procedure is performed to improve the cosmetic appearance ofthe chin by correcting micrognathia? | mentoplasty |
| The congenital absence of part or all of the ear is known as ___ | microtia |
| Which plastic surgical procedure is considered a "clean" and not sterile procedure? | rhinoplasty |
| Which type of flap allows the tissue to be transferred to remain attached to its blood supply? | pedicle flap |
| The term used to describe the location behind the globe is ___ | retrobulbar |
| A small lump on the inner or outer surface of the eyelid caused by an inflammatory reaction of material trapped inside an oil secreting gland is called a | chalazion |
| What condition is characterized by excess pressure of the aqueous humor | glaucoma |
| what procedure is performed to open blocked tear ducts? | lacrimal duct dilation |
| Recession or resection os the surgical treatment for | strabismus |
| BSS is used intraoperatively to ___ | irrigate the cornea |
| Which skin layer contains blood vessels to aid in the regulation of body temperature? | dermal |
| What medical term refers to the condition in which the digits of the hands or feet fail to separate? | syndactyly |
| Which statement regarding the aging process is NOT true? | The aging process is slowed by exposure to the sun |
| The anterior portion of the palate that consists of the palantine process of each maxilla and palantine bones is known as the | hard palate |
| which artery provides blood to the medial side of the forearm? | ulnar |
| what is the condition in which there is a lack of tone or relaxation of the eyelid skin, causing the lid to appear thin and wrinkled? | blepharochalasis |
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