embalming
vesicle
A blister is also known as a
hematoma
A blood-filled swelling is descriptive of which of the following?
discoloration
An abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is
if it ruptures, fluid injected will escape from the vascular system
An aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because
a lesion
Any traumatic or pathological change in the structure of the skin is known as
humectants
Chemical additives that act as moisture retainers in the tissue are termed
anasarca
Distention of the body tissues is a complication of
insulates
Fatty tissue in a body retards algor mortis because it
promotes blood clotting
Hard water
left ventricle
If injecting an infant case by way of the heart, which chamber of the heart is considered most appropriate to insert the arterial tube for the best results?
immediately after arterial injection is completed
If you are embalming a body which has an infectious disease when should the cavity treatment procedure begin?
cranial cavity
Normal" aspiration does not usually involve the
- age. - weight. - disease.
One of the factors to be considered in selecting the artery to be injected is
they mask the odor of formaldehyde
Perfuming materials are used in embalming fluids because
meningitis
Special cranial cavity treatment is indicated in cases of
Dr. Thomas Holmes
The "Father of Embalming in the U.S." was
natron solution
The Egyptians immersed bodies in
edema
The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces or cavities is
Coagulation
The action of CH20 (formaldehyde) on protein is
secondary dilution
The dilution of arterial solutions by the fluid of the body is called the
an active dye
The key ingredients of an arterial fluid classified as a cosmetic fluid is
alternate
The method of drainage in relation to injection in which an amount of arterial fluid is injected and then drainage is allowed to flow for a period of time, each one separately is the _____________ method.
osmosis
The passage of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute into a concentrated solution is
pressure filtration
The passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, caused by positive intravascular pressure is
sternoclavicular articulation
The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the
decomposition
The separation of body compounds into simpler substances is called
varices
Varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as
hypnotic solution
What type of solution will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution?
primary
When preparing to embalm a dead body the embalmer will prepare a solution by adding the concentrated embalming fluid to water in the reservoir of the injection device. This dilution of fluid is called
in the neck
Where is the common carotid artery found?
preservatives
Which chemical agents render microorganisms incapable of growth and reproduction?
the slow injection of a mild solution
Which of the following actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body?
Y shaped
Which of the following best describe the proper torso incision made when performing an autopsy
femoral artery
Which of the following blood vessels is the origin of the popliteal artery?
vascular disease
Which of the following conditions creates intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
desiccation
Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change?
paraformaldehyde
Which of the following is a disinfectant and preservative found in autopsy powders?
- Cements - Calvarium clamps - Needle injector
Which of the following is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place?
ecchymosis
Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration?
rigor mortis
Which of the following post mortem changes is NOT a physical change?
worm stitch
Which of the following suture patterns is used to turn under the excess margins of skin in an incision?
the temperature of the body
Which of the following would NOT influence the choice of the artery to be used in embalming?
Thrombi
Which of the following would be the most likely to cause intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
alcoholism
Which of these condition is associated with edema?
scalpel
Which of these embalming instruments is used to make an incision?
plaster of Paris
Which of these is a commonly used moisture absorbing substance in hardening compound?
endocarditis
Damage to the valves of the heart usually occurs in cases with
superior border of thyroid cartilage
The common carotid arteries bifurcate into the internal carotid and external carotid at the level of the ___.
postmortem stain
A postmortem discoloration brought about by the rupture of the red blood cells and a release of their contents into the tissues is
- flattening of the eyeball. - clouding of the cornea. - loss of luster of the conjunctiva.
Changes occurring in the eyes after death include
syncope
Death beginning at the heart is termed
anasarca
Generalized edema is referred to as
24 oz.
How much of a 16 index fluid will it take to make 2 gallons of a 1.5% solution?
scaling
In an exanthematous disease, which of the following would best describe the skin?
lining of the trachea and larynx
In the normal case, the first organ to decompose is the
12.8 oz.
The amount of arterial fluid necessary to make one gallon of solution at 2% strength using a 20 index fluid is
common carotid
The anatomical guide for the ___________ artery is long the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
right atrium of the heart
The center of blood drainage in embalming is the
slower
The cooling of the body of a corpulent person would be
formaldehyde gray
The discoloration resulting when HCHO reacts with hemoglobin in the tissue is called
postmortem extravascular discoloration
The discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is
center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity.
The linear guide for the axillary artery is from the
center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur.
The linear guide for the femoral artery is from the
center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity
The linear guide for the popliteal artery is from the
mandibular suture
The method of mouth closure employing a suture passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible is called the
generalized decomposition
The most positive sign of death is
7.4
The normal pH of the living body is
autolysis
The self-destruction of cells is known as
red
What color is imparted to the body by radium treatments?
spring forceps
What instrument can be used to hold a cotton ball used to disinfect the eyes?
coma
What is the mode of somatic death which begins in the brain?
it will impart a color change
What is the purpose of ponceau in embalming fluids?
masseter
What muscle is injected with arterial fluid to facilitate the closure of the mouth?
carbohydrates
What substance undergoes the fermentation process?
proteins
What substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes?
direct incision
What type of cavity treatment involves making an incision from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis?
preservatives
What type of chemical agents are capable of inactivating saprophytic bacteria, while destroying their source of nutrients?
somatic death
What type of death is said to begin in any one of three vital organs?
in the sclera of the eyeball
Where is the condition of jaundice first noticed on a dead body?
preservatives
Which chemical substances inactivate the saprophytic bacteria of a body and alter the tissues of the body to render them less susceptible to decomposition?
amino acids
Which of the following are the first products of decomposition?
low moisture content
Which of the following is NOT a complication of an edematous body?
embolism
Which of the following is an example of an intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
it may be adapted to use for aspiration
Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of using a hand pump to inject embalming fluids?
it has a limited pressure range
Which of these is a disadvantage of using the gravity percolator for embalming?
Postmortem Caloricity
Which of these is an example of pre-embalming chemical change in a body?
the disinfection of the body
Which of these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation for the safety of the public at visitation?
whip or roll stitch
Which of these sutures is NOT suited for closing an incision on an exposed area of the body?
potential pressure
With the embalming machine turned on and the rate of flow valve closed, the type of pressure being shown on the pressure gauge is
inactive
Dyes used in arterial fluid which color the fluid in the bottle, but impart no color to the body tissue are
lower one third of the orbit
In the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the
1.0 lb. / ft.
The embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is
aterial solution
The mixture of embalming fluid and water which is used in arterial injections is
force pump
The most common method used for arterially injecting a body today is the
hinders the embalming operation
The onset of postmortem changes generally
cavity fluid
The type of embalming fluid used to disinfect and preserve the viscera in the cavities of the body is
white
What is the normal color of a nerve?
congestive heart failure
Which of the following diseases or conditions does NOT result in a dehydrated body?
- Tumors - Paralytic conditions - Mutilations
Which of the following is classified as a malformation or deformity?
as a preservative and trying agent in autopsy cases
Hardening compound is used
