Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

Category - Surgical Technologist

The word myringotomy means:
  1. To place an incision into the muscles
  2. To place an opening into the tympanic membrane
  3. To remove the ear drum
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: B- A myringotomy is a procedure in which a small opening is placed in the ear drum, or tympanic membrane. Often a small tube will be placed in this opening to facilitate drainage from the middle ear to avoid bacterial infections.
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