FBE embalming

the femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the _________ muscle a. adductor magnus b. gastrocnemius c. adductor longus d. sartorius

a. adductor magnus

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. a. alternate b. intermittent c. continuous d. interrupted

a. alternate

from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint is the linear guide for the a. anterior tibial artery b. ulnar artery c. posterior tibial artery d. dorsalis pedis artery

a. anterior tibial artery

which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor to be considered in case analysis? a. atmospheric conditions b. pathological conditions c. moisture of the tissues d. fever

a. atmospheric conditions

just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle is the anatomical guide for the _________ artery. a. axillary b. common carotid c. radial d. brachial

a. axillary

true or false: a general rule concerning rigor mortis is, the sooner it appears, the sooner it will leave

true

true or false: apnea is death beginning at the lungs

true

true or false: cessation of respiration is a sign of death

true

true or false: dehydration may occur if an embalmer uses too strong a formaldehyde solution

true

true or false: dr. william harvey discovered the circulation of blood

true

true or false: emaciation of the body tissues is very common in tuberculosis

true

true or false: humectants are advisable for use in emaciated cases

true

true or false: hydrocephalus is a predisposing condition to decomposition that usually occurs in babies

true

true or false: hypostasis can be either antemortem or postmortem

true

true or false: most putrefactive organisms have an optimum temperature of 98 to 100 degrees F

true

true or false: one moral consideration an embalmer should maintain is to show sacred and reverent respect for the dead

true

true or false: one special treatment when distended eyes indicate intracranial decomposition is to aspirate the brain through the cribriform plate

true

true or false: peritonitis and hydrocephalus are two conditions that predispose to decomposition

true

true or false: the care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color is known as restoration

true

true or false: the elevation of the extremities will aid the embalmer when embalming an edematous case

true

the linear guide for the brachial artery is from the a. center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the inner bend of the elbow b. center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger c. center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity d. center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur

a. center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the inner bend of the elbow

a device which extends from some point over the sternum to a point under the chin and is used to support the chin during embalming is called a a. chin rest b. dental tie c. mandibular suture d. musculature suture

a. chin rest

which of the following blood vessels is the origin of the popliteal artery? a. femoral artery b. axillary artery c. external iliac artery d. anterior tibial artery

a. femoral artery

an instrument which may be used to guide an arterial or vein tube into a vessel is the a. groove director b. separator c. hemostat d. spring forceps

a. groove director

variable factors encountered with every dead body are classified as a. intrinsic or extrinsic b. hypertonic or hypotonic c. chronic or acute d. firm and dry

a. intrinsic or extrinsic

Which of these is the more accurate description of the pre-injection solution? a. it is the primary injection solution b. it is the secondary injection solution c. it is the co-injection solution d. it the primary dilution

a. it is the primary injection solution

the passage of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute into a concentrated solution is a. osmosis b. diffusion c. dialysis d. distribution

a. osmosis

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 a. primary b. secondary c. beginning d. tertiary

a. primary

the process of injection and drainage in which both common carotids are raised is referred to as a. restricted cervical b. split injection c. cross injection d. double injection

a. restricted cervical

in the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the ________ muscle. a. sartorius b. adductor longus c. adductor magnus d. psoas major

a. sartorius

when injecting a body with any mechanical injector, the desired pressure should be a. set before opening the rate of flow b. set after opening the rate of flow c. adjusted while rate of flow valve is full open d. adjusted before machine is started

a. set before opening the rate of flow

there is an immediate danger to health and life if exposed to formaldehyde levels above a. 1 ppm b. 100 ppm c. 25 ppm d. 5 ppm

b. 100 ppm

a method of obtaining pressure for the injection of arterial fluid is: a. a hydroaspirator b. a hand pump c. an electric spatula d. a needle injector

b. a hand pump

the femoral artery is bordered medially by the _______ muscle. a. sartorius b. adductor longus c. adductor magnus d. psoas major

b. adductor longus

the __________ artery courses along the lateral margin of the crest of the tibia, passes through the center of the anterior surface of the ankle joint and becomes the dorsalis pedis artery. a. posterior tibial b. anterior tibial c. popliteal d. femoral

b. anterior tibial

one purpose for which cavity fluids would NOT be recommended is a. surface packs b. arterial injections c. visceral treatment d. bleaching agents

b. arterial injections

the linear guide for the radial artery is from the a. center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm b. center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger c. center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity d. center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur

b. center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger

the action of CH2O (formaldehyde) on protein is termed a. proteolysis b. coagulation c. putrefaction d. saponification

b. coagulation

the anatomical guide for the ___________ artery is along the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. a. axillary b. common carotid c. radial d. brachial

b. common carotid

high index fluids generally cause a. slight firming b. definite firming c. putrefaction d. edema

b. definite firming

the passage of arterial solution from the capillaries into the intercellular spaces is referred to as a. osmosis b. diffusion c. distribution d. pressure filtration

b. diffusion

through the center of the femoral triangle bordered laterally by the sartorius muscle and medially by the adductor longus muscle, is the anatomical guide for the _________artery. a. axillary b. femoral c. iliac d. radial

b. femoral

chemical additives that act as moisture retainers in the tissues are termed a. penetrants b. humectants c. anticoagulants d. surfactants

b. humectants

the amount of HCHO (formaldehyde) measured in grams dissolved in 100 mL of water refers to a. volume of phenol b. index c. surfactant content d. pH

b. index

the method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection is continued and drainage is taken at intervals is the _______ method a. alternate b. intermittent c. continuous d. interrupted

b. intermittent

the ulnar artery lies along the ______ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. a. medial b. lateral c. posterior d. inferior

b. lateral

the procedure of injectioin and drainage in which injection is accomplished at one place and drainage is taken from another is called a. restricted cervical b. split c. one point d. double injection

b. split

the right common carotid artery begins at the level of the a. second costal cartilage b. sternoclavicular articulation c. arch of the aorta d. superior border of the thyroid cartilage

b. sternoclavicular articulation

the purpose of embalming analysis is to determine a. the size of the casket needed b. the proper embalming technique and chemicals to use c. if gloves should be worn while embalming d. if the body needs to be bathed

b. the proper embalming technique and chemicals to use

on the surface of the forearm from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth fingers is the linear guide for the a. anterior tibial artery b. ulnar artery c. axillary artery d. posterior tibial artery

b. ulnar artery

co-injection fluids are used a. before arterial solutions b. with arterial solutions c. after arterial solutions d. in conjunction with cavity fluids

b. with arterial solutions

when using the gravity method of obtaining pressure for injecting arterial fluid, the embalmer can expect to receive approximately ______ pound(s) of pressure per foot of elevation above the point of injection a. 1/4 b. 1 c. 1/2 d. 2

c. 1/2

an instrument which is inserted into the artery for the introduction of fluid is a. a needle injector b. an aneurysm needle c. an arterial tube d. a director

c. an arterial tube

the linear guide for the axillary artery is from the a. center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm b. center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger c. center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity d. center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur

c. center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity

the linear guide for the femoral artery is from the a. center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger b. center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity c. center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur d. center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity

c. center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur

the method of drainage in relation to injection in which both injection and drainage are allowed to flow freely throughout the operation is the __________ method. a. alternate b. intermittent c. continuous d. interrupted

c. continuous

a component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent is a a. buffer b. surfactant c. dye d. preservative

c. dye

which of the following is NOT a method of obtaining pressure for injection of arterial fluid? a. hand pump b. gravity percolator c. hydroaspirator d. pressure machine

c. hydroaspirator

in the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the a. upper one-third of the orbit b. middle of the orbit c. lower one-third of the orbit d. upper one-fourth of the orbit

c. lower one-third of the orbit

the method of mouth closure employing a suture passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible is called the a. needle injector b. musculature suture c. mandibular suture d. dental tie

c. mandibular suture

the injection and drainage procedure in which the injection and drainage are accomplished through the same incision is called a. restricted cervical b. split c. one point d. multipoint

c. one point

the ________ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle. a. femoral b. anterior tibial c. popliteal d. posterior tibial

c. popliteal

from the center of the popliteal space to a point midway between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus bone is the linear guide for the a. anterior tibial artery b. ulnar artery c. posterior tibial artery d. dorsalis pedis artery

c. posterior tibial artery

the anatomical guide for the _______ artery is just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle. a. axillary b. common carotid c. radial d. brachial

c. radial

which of the following is NOT a purpose of massage cream? a. clean tissue pores b. retard dehydration c. secure the jaws in position d. prevent friction during massage

c. secure the jaws in position

the linear guide for the common carotid artery is from the a. center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm b. center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger c. sternoclavicular articulation to the anterior surface of the lobe of the ear d. center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur

c. sternoclavicular articulation to the anterior surface of the lobe of the ear

the right ________ artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin. a. axillary b. brachiocephalic c. subclavian d. femoral

c. subclavian

the secondary dilution of embalming fluid occurs when a. the embalmer mixes additional amounts of concentrate into the primary dilution b. the injected cavity fluid mixes with the fluids in the cavity c. the injected arterial solution mixes with the body fluids d. the embalmer mixes more water into the primary dilution

c. the injected arterial solution mixes with the body fluids

during embalming, the head should be a. tilted to the left approximately 15 degrees b. tilted to the right approximately 25 degrees c. tilted to the right approximately 15 degrees d. tilted to the left approximately 25 degrees

c. tilted to the right approximately 15 degrees

if the lips will not stay closed during the embalming operation, they may be held in position by means of a. wet cotton strips b. petroleum jelly c. sutures d. all of these

d. all of these

in cases of dental prognathism, you may, after obtaining written permission from the family a. extract the teeth b. realign the teeth c. let the teeth show d. all of these

d. all of these

one of the factors to be considered in selecting the artery to be injected is a. age b. weight c. disease d. all of these

d. all of these

the embalmer should remove as much blood from the body as possible to a. diminish secondary dilution b. remove intravascular discolorations c. prevent distention d. all of these

d. all of these

distention of the body tissues is a complication of a. tuberculosis b. poliomyelitis c. scarlet fever d. anasarca

d. anasarca

chemicals which retard the increase in viscosity of the blood are a. germicides b. buffers c. surfactants d. anticoagulants

d. anticoagulants

which of the following is an extrinsic factor to be considered in embalming a dead body? a. pathological conditions b. body moisture c. fever d. atmospheric conditions

d. atmospheric conditions

the anatomical guide for the __________ artery is posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle a. axillary b. common carotid c. radial d. brachial

d. brachial

the linear guide for the popliteal artery is from the a. center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger b. center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity c. center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur d. center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity

d. center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity

those pre-embalming considerations given to the case at hand are called a. pre-injection procedures b. terminal analysis c. concurrent analysis d. case analysis

d. concurrent analysis

the inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the a. ascending aorta b. arch of aorta c. thoracic aorta d. descending aorta

d. descending aorta

the movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection through the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins is called a. osmosis b. diffusion c. dialysis d. distribution

d. distribution

from the center of the anterior surface of the ankle joint to a point between the first and second toe is the linear guide for the a. anterior tibial artery b. ulnar artery c. posterior tibial artery d. dorsalis pedis artery

d. dorsalis pedis artery

the __________ artery changes its name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsied body. a. brachiocephalic b. common iliac c. descending aorta d. external iliac

d. external iliac

that method of mouth closure which employs wires attached to small tacks which are inserted into the upper and lower jaw is called the a. dental tie b. wire through bone c. mandibular suture d. needle injector

d. needle injector

chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are a. surfactants b. germicides c. humectants d. preservatives

d. preservatives

the passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, caused by positive intravascular pressure is a osmosis b. diffusion c. dialysis d. pressure filtration

d. pressure filtration

which of the following is NOT a consideration in the selection of the artery and vein for injection and drainage in each case to be embalmed? a. accessibility b. size c. effect on posing the body d. race of the individual

d. race of the individual

the common carotid arteries terminate at the level of the a. second costal cartilage b. sternoclavicular articulation c. arch of the aorta d. superior border of the thyroid cartilage

d. superior border of the thyroid cartilage

the component of arterial fluid which is designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the surface of a liquid is a a. buffer b. humectant c. vehicle d. surfactant

d. surfactant

Which of these is NOT a stated objective of draining procedures? a. to make room for the arterial fluids b. to decrease the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid c. to remove livor mortis d. to increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid

d. to increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid

chemical additives employed to offset the effects of water with an excessive mineral content are called a. humectants b. surfactants c. vehicles d. water conditioners

d. water conditioners

true or false: the use of the stethoscope is an inexpert test for death

false

true or false: Clauderus was the first to offer embalming to the public

false - Jean Gannal

true or false: careful aspiration of the abdomen is the prescribed treatment for the hydrocephalic case

false - aspirate the brain?

true or false: preservation is the destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and their products in or on the body

false - disinfection

true or false: algor mortis begins as soon as somatic death occurs

false- (pg 141 left off)

true or false: agonal algor is a postmortem thermal change that occurs in a body after somatic death

false- agonal algor is a temperature change/cooling of body (premortem)

true or false: elastic bandages should be used as a mechanical aid to force out edematous liquids only after the embalming fluid has been injected into the body

false- only use before injection?

true or false: concurrent disinfection is that procedure of disinfection following the embalming operation

false- terminal disinfection

true or false: agonal algor is an antemortem thermal change that occurs in a body after somatic death

false: agonal algor is a temperature change/cooling of body