Embalming Theory Test 1
action level for the formaldehyde standard
.5 ppm in 8 hours
the permissable exposure limit for formaldehyde should not exceed
.75 ppm over 8 hours
the time weighted average formaldehyde exposure limit is
.75 ppm over 8 hours
steps in order egyptians used in the preparation of human remains
1. removal of brain 2. evisceration 3. covering with na 4. removing na 5. wrapping and spicing
the formaldehyde standard for short term exposure to formaldehyde is
2 ppm/ 15 minutes
decay
Decomposition of proteins by enzymes of aerobic bacteria
Paraformaldehyde
Formaldehyde in a dry powdered form is also known as:
Terminal Disinfection
Institution of disinfection and decontamination measures after the preparation of the remains.
Autoclaving
Method of sterilization using steam under pressure
if the funeral home requires an employee to change from work clothing into protective clothing the funeral home must provide
a changing room
acetone
a narcotic in high
the best position for supplied air in a preperation room is
above the head and opposite the embalmber
Asepsis
absence of significant contamination
which of the following is a success of Dr.william hunter
adopt arterial injections as a means of preservation
chloroform
an anesthetic
if monitoring reveals formaldehyde exposure at or above the short term monitoring shall be repeated
annually
which culture is associated with the practice of immersing the body of the dead in earthen jars filled with honey or wax
babylonians
regulates employees exposure to blood and bodily fluids
bloodborne pathogen
under which OSHA standard are emplyers required to conduct an evaluation of the workplace to determine if employees have occupational exposure to infectious agents
bloodborne pathogen
which of the following is safer to prevent needle sticks
blunt nose needles
Enzyme
complex protein that is manufactured by cells
If the Prep room exceeds STEL or PEL levels which warning signs must be at all entrances
danger formaldahyde irritant and potential cancer hazard authorized personnel only
decomposition of proteins by enzymes of aerobic bacteria
decay
the break down of compounds into simpler substances
decomposition
putrefaction
decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes from anaerobic bacteria
Primary Disinfection
disinfection carried out prior to the embalming process
Concurrent Disinfection
disinfection practices carried out during the embalming process
who embalmed an estimate 4000 bodies in his lifetime
dr. thomas holmes
a written plan to control, minimize, or eliminate exposure
exposure control plan
which of the following can be a potential symptom as a result of contact with formaldehyde
eye irritation
requirement that addresses hazards associated with formaldehyde
formaldehyde rule
who first embalmed the entire body by use of the injection technique
frederick ruysch
mandates that employers must communicate with employees about the danger and hazardous substances
hazard communication
which OSHA standard regulates spill cleanup and housekeeping
hazard communication
the civilization of people whos faith necessitated burial of the deceased by sundown on the day of death was the
hebrews
the canopic jars which housed the organs of deceased egyptians were named after the four sons of
horus
what are the 4 embalming treatment classifications
hypodermic cavity vascular surface
how should regulated waste be properly maintained
in trash can with a biohazard sticker
if an embalmer is exposed to formaldehyde at a lvel up to 7.5 ppm they
must wear a full mask respirator with a cartridge or canister approved for formaldehyde protection
ammonia
neutralize formaldehyde
the formaldehyde monitoring test should be completed
reports of signs or symptoms associated with formaldehyde exposure when a change in equipment, chemicals, or control measures occur, initially
purposes for embalming
restoration sanitation/disinfection preservation
what is the axion of the funeral service proffesion
reverence for the dead
OSHA regulations require that which of the following accompany a hazardous product
safety data sheets
in the U.S who regulates the practice of embalming
state legislators
The american board of funeral service education defined embalming as
the chemical treatment of the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms to permanently inhibit organic decompisiton and to restore the dead human body to an acceptable physical appearance
which two principle bodies may have control of the care and disposition of dead human remains
the state board of health and the board of embalmers and funeral directors
labels for potentially infectious material must include
the universal biohazard symbol red or orange labels labels with letters and symbols in contrasting colors
