30 Questions
Which nerve is sometimes called the Amelita Galli-Curci nerve?
External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve
Which nerve controls the pitch of voice?
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
Which nerve is found just at the back of the thyroid gland and tracheal groove?
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
Which veins should be taken into consideration during thyroidectomy?
Superior thyroid vein
What happens if the Recurrent laryngeal nerve is lost?
Hoarseness
What is the function of the External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve?
Innervates the cricothyroid muscle
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
Behind the thyroid gland
How many parathyroid glands are there?
Four parathyroid glands
What hormone do the parathyroid glands secrete?
Parathyroid hormone
What is the function of the Recurrent laryngeal nerve?
Control of voice box
During thyroidectomy, why is it important to preserve at least one or two PT glands?
To prevent hypocalcemia
What are the functions of the vagus nerve?
Digestion, heart rate, and respiratory rate
What happens if the carotid artery is damaged or cut during thyroidectomy?
Reduced blood flow to the brain
What structures are contained within the carotid sheath?
Carotid artery, jugular vein, and vagus nerve
What can happen if the cervical trachea is damaged, cut, or perforated during surgery?
Leakage of air into the neck
What is the function of the esophagus?
Allowing food to pass into the stomach
What is the purpose of removing lymph nodes during thyroidectomy?
To remove cancer cells that may have spread
Which level of lymph nodes is in front of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and above the hyoid bone?
Level 1
What can happen if lymph nodes in the neck are affected by cancer?
Cancer cells can spread through the lymphatic system
What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?
Filtration and immunity
Which structures are located superficial to the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
Superficial lymph nodes
What is the purpose of a tracheostomy procedure?
To allow a patient to breathe in the presence of an upper airway obstruction
Where is the incision placed during a tracheostomy procedure?
Midway between the cricoid cartilage and the suprasternal notch
What is the normal direction of air during inhalation?
Nose → larynx → trachea → lungs
What is the purpose of an emergency tracheostomy?
To bypass an airway obstruction and allow the patient to breathe
Where is the tracheostomy tube usually placed in relation to the thyroid and cricoid cartilages?
Between the 2nd and 3rd tracheal rings
What is the purpose of the Heimlich maneuver?
To dislodge a foreign body obstruction in the airway
What are the structures located before the trachea (from most superficial)?
Skin → Platysma → Strap muscles (left and right) → Thyroid
What is the purpose of giving back blows during an upper airway obstruction?
To dislodge a foreign body obstruction in the airway
What is it called when there is leakage of air into the neck?
Subcutaneous emphysema
Test your knowledge of the head, face, and neck with this quiz! Learn about the three veins to be cautious of during thyroidectomy, the location of the recurrent laryngeal nerve, and the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve.
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