Otorhinolaryngology is the surgical treatment of the ear, nose, ...

[frankwu]

Otorhinolaryngology is the surgical treatment of the ear, nose, and throat.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The mouth is considered contaminated, so sterile equipment and a sterile technique is not necessary.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[strudel15]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
General otorhinolaryngologi sts are commonly called (ENT) surgeons because they treat diseases of the ear (oto), nose (rhino), and throat (laryngo). Other surgeons practice one of the other subspecialties: otology, facial surgery, or head and neck. These specialties have different training.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Sterile equipment and sterile technique is preferred in order to decrease the introduction of bloodborne exogenous microorganisms in the oral cavity.

[frankwu]

TYSM

[sarah_brady415]

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