Embalming Theory Term 2

This physical change slows the onset of rigor and decomposition

Algor mortis

This incision is made from a point near the sternoclavicular articulation and is directed superiorly along the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Anterior vertical

Which of the following is not a recommended method for closing the abdominal opening following aspiration:

Baseball Suture

Which of the following is not a feature of an artery

Collapses when cut

The fluid inside the cells of the body is called:

Colloidal Dispersion

This method of mouth closure is not invasive, and is ideal for aligning a fractured jaw.

Dental Tie

The difference between actual pressure and potential pressure is also called:

Differential Pressure

This historic method of drainage was first practiced with embalming was done at the home:

Direct Heart Drainage

All of the following are considered a function of vascular, or arterial embalming except:

Distribution of cavity fluid

This type of aspirator is a stand-alone motorized device

Electric Aspirator

Which of the following is not an advantage of using angular spring forceps for drainage

Embalmer contact with the drainage is decreased

Instant tissue fixation is excellent for which of these issues?

Facial trauma. Restoration. Expectation of swelling in the facial tissues. All of the above

Cavity fluid is diluted

False

When transferring a body, it is recommended to push rather than to pull

False

Which of the following is not a feature of a vein

Has a visible vasa vasorum

In this drainage method, the injection of embalming solution continues throughout the embalming and the drainage is shut off for short selected periods.

Intermittent Drainage

The main trocar guides reach all of the following organs except:

Lungs

Purge exiting from the mouth, or the oral cavity can originate from which of the following areas?

Lungs, Stomach, Throat

Which of the following is not considered an extrinsic factor:

Moisture

Which of the following is not associated with tissue gas?

Purge

This is defined as the amount of embalming solution injected in a given time period, also called the "speed of delivery".

Rate of Flow

This embalming complication can result in an increase in ammonia in the tissues and Uremic pruritus of the skin:

Renal Failure

The dilution of the embalming solution that occurs in the tissues of the body is considered:

Secondary Dilution

This type of injection is defined as injection at one site and drainage from a different site

Split injection

When shaving the deceased, you should always

Start by shaving with the grain. Use a new, sharp blade. Ask the family if the hair should be shaved. All of the above

The embalming analysis includes analytical considerations before, during, and after embalming

True

The most common incision methods are the transverse and diagonal incisions

True

Welch's baccilus is the source of this type of gas:

True Tissue Gas

In a restricted cervical injection, the lower half of the left common carotid should be

closed

This is defined as a jagged tear in the skin

laceration