Embalming Theory II Final (FSE 212)

According to the Mausoleum Demolition and Disentombment Project, less than ____% of all 650 disinterments were in a state of active decomposition.

15

It has been estimated that ____ times more preservative chemical is needed to preserve tissues of bodies dead from complications of renal failure.

6

According to the Mausoleum Demolition and Disentombment Project, between 1900 and 1960 nearly ____% of human remains were embalmed.

99

This complication occurs as a result of altered carbohydrate metabolism leading to a buildup of lactic acid

Acidosis

Chemotherapeutic agents may include all of the following except:

Aminoglycosides

These drugs are the most widely used class of drugs

Antibiotics

Purge from this area may have a white semisolid appearance

Brain

This type of bacteria is commonly found in the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina of healthy individuals:

Candida

This form of Histoplasmosis is progressive, forming granulomatous inflammation with caseation necrosis and cavitation.

Chronic pulmonary

When shipping human remains internationally, it is best to contact which organization to receive consultation on specific shipping requirements for the country of destination?

Consulate of the receiving country

Airline passengers are allowed to travel with cremated remains only in a checked bag: (t/f)

False

Proteolytic enzymes do not break down proteins (t/f)

False

When embalming a decedent who passed due to complications of alcoholism, the embalmer should expect poor drainage, even within a reasonable time of death. (t/f)

False

This is a commonly prescribed synthetic opioid similar to morphine, yet 50-100 times more potent.

Fentanyl

This is a fatal disease caused by contamination of a wound infection by a toxin-producing, spore-forming, anaerobic bacterium.

Gas gangrene

Which of the following is not a consideration when treating a body exposed to radiation:

Height/weight of the body

This program requires all funeral homes who wish to transport human remains on a passenger aircraft to register:

Known shipper program

The second highest cause of preventable death in the US:

Obesity

These drugs are commonly used for pain relief and anesthesia

Opioids

This is an infection of the lungs, the ears, the nervous system, and the intestinal tract caused by a fungus commonly encountered as a saprophyte or a contaminant.

Phycomycosis

What is the best practice for removing a transdermal opioid patch from a decedent?

Remove the patch with an instrument such as forceps

The most frequently enco9untered gas condition is cause by:

Subcutaneous emphysema

These drugs can lead to dehydration, low protein levels, kidney dysfunction , and the retention of nitrogenous waste.

Tranquilizers

Cremated remains may be shipped (domestic or international) through:

USPS