EMBALMING COMPEND ?'s Multiple choice
hydropericardium
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the heart sac is... -hydrocele -hydrocephalus -hydrothorax -hydropericardium
discoloration
An abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body... -dehydration -discoloration -lividity -saponification
all of these
An important factor to be considered in case analysis is... -moisture content of tissues -age -cause of death -all of these
dr. William harvey
An influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628 was... -dr. William Harvey -jean gannal -dr. Thomas holmes -Richard harlan
all of these
Changes occurring in the eyes after death include... -flattening of the eyeball -clouding of the cornea -loss of luster of the conjunctiva -all of these
decomposition cases
For which of the following cases would high index fluids be recommended... -febrile cases -emaciated cases -decomposition cases -dehydration cases
24 oz
How much of a 16 index fluid will it take to make 2 gallons of a 1.5% solution... -16 oz -20 oz -18 oz -24 oz
five
If an embalmer elevated a gravity percolator ten feet above the injection site how many pounds of potential pressure would be created... -ten -five -fifteen -two
all of the above
One of the factors to be considered in selecting the artery to be injected is... -age -weight -disease -all of the above
natron solution
The Egyptians immersed bodies in... -natron solution -spices -balsam spirits -spirits of wine
coagulation
The action of HCHO on protein is termed... -proteolysis -coagulation -putrefaction -saponification
coagulation
The action of HCHO on protein is... -dialysis -saponification -autolysis -coagulation
12.8 oz
The amount of arterial fluid necessary to make one gallon of solution at 2% strength using a 20 index fluid is... -8 oz -6.4 oz -12.8 oz -18 oz
external iliac
The artery changes it's name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsied body... -brachiocephalic -common iliac -descending aorta -external iliac
purple
The color of cadaveric lividity can best be described by which of the following... -gray -cherry red -green -purple
eyes
The first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is... -neck -face -upper extremities -eyes
lung
The focal point in regards to the cavity treatment of a case with tuberculosis is the... -heart -intestine -lung -liver
yellow-green
The initial color change of decomposing tissue is... -black -blue-black -blue -yellow-green
center of inguinal ligament to center of medial condyle of femur
The linear guide for femoral artery is from the... -center of antecubital fossa to center of base of index finger -center of axillary space parallel to long axis of upper extremity -center of inguinal ligament to center of medial condyle of femur -center of popliteal space parallel to long axis of lower extremity
subclavian
The right ____ artery is shorter than the left one due to it's origin. -axillary -brachiocephalic -subclavian -femoral
varices
Varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as... -varices -phlebitis -endocarditis -asphyxiation
stomach
What body organ will produce hydrochloric acid... -stomach -liver -spleen -gall bladder
dehydration of the superficial tissue
What is the effect of a fan blowing a current of air over a dead human body... -edema of the superficial tissue -dehydration of the superficial tissue -emphysema of the pulmonary system -a bronze discoloration of the superficial tissue
1.75 index
What percentage dilute solution is created by adding 32 oz of a 28 index fluid in enough water to make 4 gallons of solution... -1.75 index -1.65 index -3.50 index -1.95 index
precipitants
What type of anticoagulant will breakup clots by causing the mineral particles of the blood to fall out of suspension... -sequestering agents -precipitants -surface active agents -surfactants
complete
What type of autopsy consists of the examination of the contents of the cranial and ventral cavities... -cranial -thoracic -complete -abdominal pelvic
preservative powders
Which of the following accessory chemicals is designed to preserve tissue either by direct contact or through gaseous vapors... -mold preventative agents -sealing agents -humectants agents -preservative powders
amino acids
Which of the following are the first products of decomposition... -fatty acids -amino acids -indole -cadaverine
edematous cases
Which of the following cases will decomposition develop most rapidly.... -emaciated cases -febrile cases -edematous cases -stillborn infant cases
vascular disease
Which of the following conditions creates intravascular resistance to fluid distribution... -rigor mortis -tumors -vascular disease -weight of viscera
semi-hardening arterial fluids
Which of the following embalming fluid produces maximum disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture.. -primary injection fluids -cavity fluids -semi-hardening arterial fluids -co-injection arterial fluids
thickened blood
Which of the following is NOT a cause of extravascular resistance to fluid distribution... -weight of the viscera -thickened blood -rigor mortis of the muscle surrounding the blood vessel -the presence of a tumor
phenol
Which of the following is NOT a component of hardening compounds... -paraformaldehyde -phenol -alum -wood powder
embolism
Which of the following is an example of an intravascular resistance of fluid distribution... -tumors -pregnancy -embolism -weight of viscera
paralytic disease
Which of the following may cause malformations and deformities of a body... -paralytic disease -meningitis -febrile disease -tuberculosis
worm stitch
Which of the following suture patterns is used to turn under the excess margins of skin in an incision... -baseball stitch -worm stitch -whip stitch -draw stitch
high pressure
Which of the following treatments would NOT be recommended for the treatment of intravascular difficulties... -slow rate of flow under low pressure -care in raising vessels -high pressure -drainage aids
axillary artery
Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the brachial artery... -dorsalis pedis artery -radial artery -axillary artery -ulnar artery
putrefaction of the body tissues
Which of these conditions contributes to skin slip... -putrefaction of the body tissues -decay of the body tissues -lipolysis of the body tissues -saccharolysis of the body tissues
alcoholism
Which of these conditions is associated with edema... -refrigeration -radiation -arthritis -alcoholism
rigor mortis
Which of these conditions may affect the pressure at which arterial fluid must be injected to overcome the initial resistance... -rigor mortis -algor mortis -catalepsy -hypostasis
supraclavicular incision
Which of these incisions is located along the superior border of the medial one-third of the clavicle... -longitudinal incision -supraclavicular incision -transverse incision -parallel incision
it may be adapted to be used for aspiration
Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of using a hand pump to inject embalming fluids... -it is difficult to refill -it requires constant attention -it may be adapted to be used for aspiration -it has relatively low pressure range
to create dehydration
Which of these is NOT a purpose for blood drainage... -to remove intravascular discolorations -to prevent distention -to retard post-embalming decomposition -to create dehydration
hypostasis of the blood
Which of these is NOT a sign of decomposition... -hypostasis of the blood -appearance of skin slip -production of tissue gas -presence of foul odor
to increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid
Which of these is NOT a stated objective of drainage procedures... -to make room for the arterial fluid -to decrease the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid -to remove livor mortis -to increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid
postmortem caloricity
Which of these is an example of a pre-embalming chemical change in a body... -imbibition -dehydration -algor mortis -postmortem caloricity
compressed air
Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body.. -gravity percolator -force pump -cavity injector -compressed air
tumors
Which of these provides extravascular resistance to fluid distribution... -clots -emboli -thrombi -tumors
baseball stitch
Which of these sutures begins by placing the point of the needle within the incision and then up through the skin passing from one side of the incision to the other side with each stitch... -baseball stitch -worm stitch -draw stitch -whip stitch
internal jugular vein
Which vein is considered to be the companion to the common carotid artery... -external jugular vein -internal jugular vein -subclavian vein -vertebral vein
ascites
An accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is... -anasarca -ascites -desquamation -desiccation
promotes blood clotting
Hard water... -promotes blood clotting -prevents blood clotting -has no effect on blood clotting -enhances fluid distribution
causes a stain
Hemolysis complicated the embalming process because it... -helps distribute fluid throughout the remains -retards fluid distribution -coagulates the blood -causes a stain
all of above
If the lips will not stay closed during the embalming operation, they may be held in position by means of... -wet cotton strips -petroleum jelly -sutures -all of above
1.0%
If you use a 8 oz of 16 index fluid to one gallon of water, what would be the index of your solution... -1.0% -1.25% -1.5% -2.5%
scaling
In an exanthematous disease, which of the following would best describe the skin... -unbroken but discolored -broken and discolored -scaling -skin broken and separated from the body
signs of decomposition
Odor, purge, and skin slip are... -tests for death -expert tests for death -signs of decomposition -none of these
meningitis
Special cranial cavity treatment is indicated in cases of... -septicemia -anasarca -ascites -meningitis
index
The amount of HCHO measured in grams dissolved in 100ml. of water refers to... -volume of phenol -index -surfactant content -pH
all of the above
The embalmer should remove as much blood from the body as possible to... -diminish secondary dilution -remove intravascular discolorations -prevent distension -all of the above
0.43 lb/ft
The embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is... -0.43 lb/ft -4.30 lb/ft -1.0 lb/ft -2.0 lb/ft
john hunter
The individual for whom "hunters canal" is named is... -dr. William hunter -john hunter -dr. William Harvey -jean gannal
dr. William Harvey
The individual who is credited with the discovery of the circulation of blood is... -dr. frederich ruysch -Leonardo da vinci -dr. William Harvey -john hunter
air pressure
The method of creating injection pressure that incorporates air being forced under pressure into the fluid chamber to displace the embalming fluid into the body is... -air pressure -gravity percolator -centrifugal force machine -bulb syringe
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... -alternate -intermittent -continuous -interrupted
hypostasis
The settling of the blood to the dependent parts of the body is known as... -algor mortis -rigor mortis -hypostasis -postmortem stain
proteins
What substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes... -carbohydrates -lipids -proteins -bone
desiccation
Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change... -decomposition -desiccation -change in pH -rigor mortis
all of the above
Which of the following is classified as a malformation or deformity... -tumors -paralytic conditions -mutilations -all of the above
bone
Which of these is the last of the body compounds to decompose... -carbohydrates -bone -proteins -fats
paraformaldehyde
Which of these is the most commonly used disinfectant and preservative chemical agent in hardening compounds... -plaster of paris -clay -benzaldehyde -paraformaldehyde
triangular wedge
Which of these is the prescribed incision for a sclerotic blood vessel... -triangular wedge -longitudinal -transverse -diagonal
gall bladder
Which of these organs will yield bile when aspirated by a trocar... -gall bladder -heart -stomach -pancreas
2 inches above and 2 inches to left of umbilicus
The point of entry for the trocar when aspirating the cavities is... -2 inches below and 2 inches to left of umbilicus -2 inches above and 4 inches to left of umbilicus -2 inches below and 2 inches to right of umbilicus -2 inches above and 2 inches to left of umbilicus
direct incision
What type of cavity treatment involves the making of an incision from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the pubic symphysis of the pelvic girdle... -iliac incision -direct incision -standard incision -dorsal incision
somatic death
What type of death is said to begin in any one of three vital organs... -cellular death -biological death -somatic death -clinical death
isotonic solution
What type of solution can be placed on opposite sides of a semi-permeable membrane without either solution attracting solvent from the other solution across the membrane... -hypotonic solution -hypertonic solution -isotonic solution -strong solution
hypertonic solution
What type of solution has the power to attract a solvent through a semi-permeable membrane into itself.. -hypotonic solution -isotonic solution -hypertonic solution -moderate solution
hypotonic solution
What type of solution will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution... -hypertonic solution -isotonic solution -hypotonic solution -tincture solution
right common iliac
When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the lower right extremity... -right subclavian -right common carotid -right axillary -right common iliac
left subclavian
When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the upper left extremity... -left internal iliac -right subclavian -left subclavian -left common carotid
massage cream
When preparing the infant case, which of the following is recommended to be applied to the tissues of the visible parts of the body during embalming... -colloidion -cavity fluid pack -massage cream -baby powder
in the sclera of the eyeball
Where is the condition of jaundice first noticed on a dead body... -in the sclera of the eyeball -in the lower right quadrant of the torso -in the upper right quadrant of the torso -beneath the fingernails
the lobe of the right ear
Where should the point of the trocar be directed to access the heart when the handle of the trocar is aligned with the left anterior superior iliac spine... -the lobe of the right ear -the lobe of the left ear -the left mid-axillary space -the sternoclavicular articulation
ulnar
Which artery can be located along a line from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth digits of the upper extremity... -ulnar -radial -brachial -axillary
radial
Which artery should be raised and injected to facilitate the embalming of the body b/w the antecubital fossa and the wrist... -axillary -subclavian -radial -femoral
axillary artery
Which blood vessel continues as the brachial artery... -radial artery -ulnar artery -axillary artery -deep palmar artery
femoral artery
Which blood vessel is the continuation of the external iliac artery.. -axillary artery -femoral artery -internal iliac artery -common iliac artery
radial artery
Which blood vessel lies just lateral of the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle.. -radial artery -ulnar artery -brachial artery -superficial palmar artery
slow injection of a mild solution
Which of the following actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body.. -slow injection of an astringent solution -rapid injection of a strong solution -slow injection of a mild solution -injection of a moderate solution at a high rate of flow
pack application
Which of the following are liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulcerations... -mold preventatives -embalming powders -hardening compounds -pack application
left common carotid
Which of the following arteries begins at the level of the second costal cartilage... -left common carotid -right common carotid -right axillary -left brachial
superior vena cava
Which of the following blood vessels is NOT suitable for the injection of arterial fluids into a small infant... -arch of aorta -abdominal aorta -ascending aorta -superior vena cava
hemoglobin decomposition
Which of the following causes post mortem extravascular blood discoloration... -hemoglobin decomposition -carbon monoxide decomposition -active capillary congestion -ecchymosis
frothy white color
Which of the following characterizes lung purge... -coffee ground color -frothy white color -creamy white purge -brownish color
peritonitis
Which of the following conditions would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition... -refrigeration -dehydration -peritonitis -hemorrhage
they collapse when cut
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of an artery.. -they have three tunics -they are cream-colored -they are deep seated in body parts -they collapse when cut
extravascular factors
Which of the following is NOT encountered in every dead human body... -extrinsic factors -intrinsic factors -intravascular factors -extravascular factors
all of the above
Which of the following is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place... -cements -calvarium clamps -needle injector -all of the above
distention of superficial vessels
Which of the following is a reliable sign of fluid distribution... -tissue fixation -tissue distention -loss of elasticity of the vessels -distention of superficial vessels
ecchymosis
Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration... -active capillary congestion -passive capillary congestion -ecchymosis -carbon monoxide
methyl salicylate
Which of the following is an example of a perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid... -methyl salicylate -sodium lauryl sulfate -sodium citrate -methyl mercaptan
ligature test
Which of the following is an inexpert test for death... -ligature test -stethoscope -ophthalmoscope -fluorescein dye injection
clauderus
Which of the following men established a method of embalming without evisceration... -gannal -john hunter -clauderus -dr. William hunter
masseter
Which of the following muscles is injected with a hypodermic injection of cavity fluid to facilitate mouth closure... -corrugator -temporalis -masseter -sternocleidomastoid
kidney
Which of the following organs is NOT involved in the tripod of life... -heart -brain -lung -kidney
rigor mortis
Which of the following post mortem changes is NOT a physical change... -algor mortis -livor mortis -rigor mortis -hypostasis
all of these
Which of the following should be used for embalming a case which predisposes to dehydration... -cold water for the dilution -primary injection -large volume -all of these
worm
Which of the following sutures is described as a recommended hidden stitch which could be used on a cranial autopsy... -purse-string -baseball -worm -whip
large volume of dilute solution
Which of the following treatments would be used for the embalming of a dehydrated body... -large volume of dilute solution -small volume of dilute solution -large volume of an astringent solution -small volume of an astringent solution
putrefaction
Which of the following types of decomposition yields foul odors... -decay -carbolysis -putrefaction -saccharolysis
arthritis
Which of the following would NOT be a condition that predisposes purge... -peritonitis -arthritis -pneumonia -peptic ulcer
thrombi
Which of the following would be the most likely to cause intravascular resistance to fluid distribution... -edema -rigor mortis -pregnancy -thrombi
anterior tibial
Which of these arteries extends from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle... -dorsalis pedis -anterior tibial -posterior tibial -popliteal
brachial artery
Which of these blood vessels is located posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle... -brachial artery -axillary artery -femoral artery -common carotid artery
application of a cavity fluid compress
Which of these is NOT a recommended method of stimulating blood drainage... -increased pressure -massage -pulsator -application of a cavity fluid compress
it will help retard the coagulation of protein
Which of these is NOT an expressed purposed for the use of massage cream on the body... -it will retard dehydration -it will help retard the coagulation of protein -its application can help stimulate circulation -it can be used as a base for cosmetics
it has a limited pressure range
Which of these is a disadvantage of using gravity percolator for embalming... -it has a limited pressure range -it requires no electricity -it provides constant flow -it may be adapted for aspiration
benzaldehyde
Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent... -carbolic acid -ponceau -benzaldehyde -sodium lauryl sulfate
carbon monoxide poisoning
Which of these is an example of an intravascular ante-mortem blood discoloration... -cadaveric lividity -carbon monoxide poisoning -petechia -ecchymosis
disinfection of the body
Which of these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation... -disinfection of the body -preservation of the body -restoration of the body -documentation of the operation
post mortem intravascular blood discoloration
Which of these is the most accurate classification of livor mortis... -post mortem intravascular blood discoloration -post mortem extravascular blood discoloration -ante mortem intravascular blood discoloration -ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration
ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration
Which of these is the most accurate classification of petechial... -ante mortem intravascular blood discoloration -ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration -post mortem extravascular blood discoloration -post mortem intravascular blood discoloration
whip or roll stitch
Which of these sutures is NOT suited for closing an incision on an exposed area od the body... -single intradermal stitch -subcutaneous stitch -whip or roll stitch -double intradermal stitch
intradermal stitch
Which of these sutures patterns is best suited for exposed skin... -baseball stitch -whip stitch -intradermal stitch -purse string suture
37.0 degrees C
Which of these temperatures is considered to be optimum for the growth and reproduction of bacteria... -98.6 degrees C -32.0 degrees C -120.0 degrees C -37.0 degrees C
moribund
Which of these terms designates a person who is in the act of dying... -mortifying -febrile -moribund -sick
cream-colored
Which of these terms is used to describe the color of the external tissue of an artery.. -cream-colored -white -blue -red
non-pregnant uterus
Which of these would be the last to decompose... -stomach -liver -pancreas -non-pregnant uterus
vesicle
A blister is also known as a... -boil -vesicle -tumor -furuncle
carbon monoxide poisoning
A condition which favors edema is... -malaria -tuberculosis -carbon monoxide poisoning -typhoid fever
stethoscope
A delicate instrument for detecting almost inaudible heart sounds is... -oscilloscope -stethoscope -opthalmoscope -none of these
chin rest
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 -chin rest -dental tie -mandibular suture -musculature suture
hand pump
A method of obtaining pressure for the injection of arterial fluid... -hydroaspirator -hand pump -electric spatula -needle injector
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... -livor mortis -algor mortis -autolysis -postmortem stain
is caused by blood and lymph
A secondary dilution as related to the embalming operation... -is caused by blood and lymph -is prepared by the embalmer -takes place in the capillaries only -preceded the primary dilution
if it ruptures fluid injected will escape from the vascular system
An aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming b/c... -it acts as a complete obstruction to fluid flow -it has a tendency to "short circuit" embalming fluid -if it ruptures fluid injected will escape from the vascular system -it accelerates blood coagulation
lesion
Any traumatic or pathological change in the structure of the skin is known as... -decomposition -saponification -lesion -discoloration
calcium deposits
Arteriosclerosis is a condition caused by the presence of ____ in the arterial tunic... -hemoglobin -amino acids -sodium deposits -calcium deposits
preservatives
Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are... -surfactants -germicides -humectants -preservatives
anticoagulants
Chemicals which retard the increase in viscosity of the blood are... -germicides -buffers -surfactants -anticoagulants
lung capillaries are weakened by disease
Clear embalming fluid is usually purged from the nose and mouth during preparation of cases dead of pulmonary tuberculosis b/c the... -lung capillaries are weakened by disease -pulmonary artery usually ruptures -arterial supply to the trachea usually ruptures -there is increased surface tension in lungs
follows
Complete cellular death always ____ somatic death... -precedes -follows -accompanies -has no relationship to
somatic death
Death beginning by failure of one of the vital organs of the body is... -somatic death -cellular death -necrosis -necrobiosis
anasarca
Distension of the body tissues is a complication of... -tuberculosis -poliomyelitis -scarlet fever -anasarca
titled to right approx. 15 degrees
During embalming, the head should be... -titled to left approx. 15 degrees -titled to right approx. 25 degrees -titled to right approx. 15 degrees -titled to left approx. 25 degrees
dorsalis pedis artery
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... -anterior tibial artery -ulnar artery -posterior tibial artery -dorsalis pedis artery
posterior tibial artery
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... -anterior tibial artery -ulnar artery -posterior tibial artery -dorsalis pedis artery
anterior tibial artery
From the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint is the linear guide for the... -anterior tibial artery -ulnar artery -posterior tibial artery -dorsalis pedis artery
definite firming
High index fluids generally cause... -slight firming -definite firming -putrefaction -edema
jugular
Improper positioning of the head on the headrest may interfere with drainage from the... -carotid -subclavian -brachial -jugular
drainage is usually a problem due to increased blood viscosity
In case where death is accompanied by high fever... -drainage is usually found to be free flowing -drainage is light in color -drainage is usually a problem due to increased blood viscosity -drainage is not affected
all of these
In cases of dental prognathism you may, after obtaining written permission from the family... -extract teeth -realign teeth -let teeth show -all of these
less than usual
In cases of emaciation, secondary dilution would be... -greater than usual -less than usual -unaffected -non-existent
Sartorius
In the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the _____ muscle... -Sartorius -adductor longus -adductor magnus -psoas major
lining of trachea and larynx
In the normal case, the first organ to decompose is the... -non-pregnant uterus -stomach -blood vessels -lining of trachea and larynx
lower one-third of orbit
In the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the... -upper one-third of orbit -middle of orbit -lower one-third of orbit -upper-one-fourth of orbit
HCHO
Index is a measure of fluid strength which considers the percentage of... -phenol -lanolin -acid -HCHO
axillary
Just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle is the anatomical guide for the _____ artery... -axillary -common carotid -radial -brachial
ulnar artery
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... -anterior tibial artery -ulnar artery -axillary artery -posterior tibial artery
cause of death
One example of an intrinsic factor in case analysis is... -religion -refrigeration -altitude -cause of death
hemolysis
Postmortem staining is an extravascular change in the color of tissues due to ... -autolysis -hemolysis -lipolysis -hypostasis
retards fluid distribution
Rigor mortis is detrimental to the embalming process b/c it... -helps to distribute the arterial fluid throughout the body -retards fluid distribution -holds the jaw in place -makes the arms easy to pose
anterior tibial
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... -posterior tibial -anterior tibial -popliteal -femoral
popliteal
The ____ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle... -femoral -anterior tibial -popliteal -posterior tibial
common carotid
The anatomical guide for the _____ artery is along the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle... -axillary -common carotid -radial -brachial
brachial
The anatomical guide for the _____ artery is posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle -axillary -common carotid -radial -brachial
diluted
The arterial fluid injected into an edematous body will be... -diluted -strengthened -unaffected -thickened
HCHO gray
The discoloration resulting when HCHO reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is called... -bilirubin -biliverdin -HCHO gray -icterus
postmortem extravascular discoloration
The discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is... -postmortem intravascular discoloration -antemortem intravascular discoloration -postmortem extravascular discoloration -livor mortis
adductor longus
The femoral artery is bordered medially by the ____ muscle... -Sartorius -adductor longus -adductor magnus -psoas major
adductor magnus
The femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the ____ muscle... -adductor magnus -gastrocnemius -adductor longus -sartorius
carbohydrates
The first body compounds to decompose are the... -proteins -fats -carbohydrates -bones
plaster of paris
The hardening agent in hardening compounds is... -paraformaldehyde -plaster of paris -alum -wood shavings
descending aorta
The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the... -ascending aorta -arch of aorta -thoracic aorta -descending aorta
one point
The injection and drainage procedure in which the injection and drainage are accomplished through the same incision is called... -restricted cervical -split -one point -multipoint
center of popliteal space parallel to long axis of lower extremity
The linear guide for popliteal artery is from the... -center of antecubital fossa to center of base of index finger -center of axillary space parallel to long axis of upper extremity -center of inguinal ligament to center of medial condyle of femur -center of popliteal space parallel to long axis of lower extremity
center of axillary space parallel to long axis of upper extremity
The linear guide for the axillary artery is from the... -center of base of axillary space to center of forearm -center of antecubital fossa to center of base of index finger -center of axillary space parallel to long axis of upper extremity -center of inguinal ligament to center of medial condyle of femur
center of base of axillary space to center of inner bend of elbow
The linear guide for the brachial artery is from the... -center of base of axillary space to center of inner bend of elbow -center of antecubital fossa to center of base of index finger -center of axillary space parallel to long axis of upper extremity -center of inguinal ligament to center of medial condyle of femur
sternoclavicular articulation to anterior surface of lobe of ear
The linear guide for the common carotid artery is from the... -center of base of axillary space to center of forearm -center of antecubital fossa to center of base of index finger -sternoclavicular articulation to anterior surface of lobe of ear -center of inguinal ligament to center of medial condyle of femur
center of antecubital fossa to center of base of index finger
The linear guide for the radial artery is from the... -center of base of axillary space to center of forearm -center of antecubital fossa to center of base of index finger -center of axillary space parallel to long axis of upper extremity -center of inguinal ligament to medial condyle of femur
secondary dilution
The lymph fluids of the body help to promote -secondary dilution -primary dilution -tertiary dilution -dehydration
0.75 ppm
The maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over and 8 hour time period is... -5.0 ppm -2.0 ppm -0.5 ppm -0.75 ppm
continuous
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... -alternate -intermittent -continuous -interrupted
intermittent
The method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection is continued and drainage is taken at intervals is the ____ method... -alternate -intermittent -continuous -interrupted
generalized decomposition
The most positive sign of death is... -cessation of respiration -cessation of circulation -algor mortis -generalized decomposition
split
The procedure of injection and drainage in which the injection is accomplished at one place and drainage is taken from another is called... -restricted cervical -split -one point -double injection
sternoclavicular articulation
The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the... -second costal cartilage -sternoclavicular articulation -arch of aorta -superior border of thyroid cartilage
superior border of thyroid cartilage
The right common carotid artery terminates at the level of the... -second costal cartilage -sternoclavicular articulation -arch of aorta -superior border of thyroid cartilage
lateral
The ulnar artery lies along the ____ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle -medial -lateral -posterior -inferior
100 ppm
There is an immediate danger to health and life if exposed to HCHO levels above... -1 ppm -100 ppm -25 ppm -5 ppm
femoral
Through the center of femoral triangle bordered laterally by the Sartorius muscle and medially by the adductor longus muscle, is the anatomical guide for the _____ artery... -axillary -femoral -iliac -radial
set before opening the rate of flow
When injecting a body with any mechanical injector, the desired pressure should be... -set before opening the rate of flow -set after opening the rate of flow -adjusted while rate of flow valve is full open -adjusted before machine is started
more astringent than usual
When preparing the primary dilution of an edematous case, the solution should be... -milder than usual -more astringent than usual -the same strength as for the normal case -isotonic
all of above
When treating pustular or ulcerative lesions, which of the following should be done... -aspirate pus from the pustule -swab pocket of aspirated lesion with disinfectant -apply surface compresses -all of above
1/2
When using the gravity method of obtaining pressure for injecting arterial fluid, the embalmer can expect to receive approx. ____ pounds of pressure per foot of elevation above the point of injection... -1/4 -1 -1/2 -2
femoral artery
Which of the following blood vessels is the origin of the popliteal artery... -femoral artery -axillary artery -external iliac artery -anterior tibial artery
hydroaspirator
Which of the following is NOT a method of obtaining pressure for injection of arterial fluid... -hand pump -gravity percolator -hydroaspirator -pressure machine
high HCHO content
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a jaundice fluid... -contains reducing agents -contains bleaching agents -contains dye -high HCHO content
to prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques
Which of the following is a purpose of pre-embalming analysis... -to apply appropriate restorative techniques -to prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques -to aid in proper post-embalming techniques -to apply proper service after call
hematoma
Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration... -hematoma -postmortem stain -livor mortis -carbon monoxide poisoning
intermittent method
Which of the following methods of injection and drainage is recommended for use in embalming cases which exhibit vascular disorders... -concurrent method -continuous method -intermittent method -terminal method
subclavian artery
Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the axillary artery... -external iliac artery -subclavian artery -brachiocephalic artery -brachial artery
posterior to the ear
When the pathologist makes an incision for a cranial autopsy, which of the following best describes the proper location for the incision to begin... -anterior to tragus -inferior to the front of the ear lobe -superior and anterior to the top of the ear -posterior to the ear
remove loose integument before embalming
When treating blisters, which of the following is incorrect... -puncture and drain blister before embalming -remove loose skin after embalming -apply sectional embalming -remove loose integument before embalming
hematoma
A blood-filled swelling is descriptive of which of the following... -ecchymosis -anasarca -hematoma -hydrocele
apparent death
A condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained is... -death struggle -apparent death -death rattle -death grip
hardening compound
A mixture of HCHO gas dissolved in water is... -dye -formalin -embalming powders -hardening compound
agonal state
A moribund person is said to be in what state.. -agonal state -vegetative state -sporulating state -suspended animation state
anatomical guide
Any surface, prominence, or structure which is used in establishing the location of an adjacent structure or prominence is a(n)... -anatomical limit -place of incision -linear guide -anatomical guide
hypochondriac
According to the nine region plan, what abdominal region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region... -lumbar -inguinal -hypochondriac -epigastric
lumbar
According to the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region... -inguinal -lumbar -hypochondriac -hypogastric
carbohydrates
What substance undergoes the fermentation process... -fats -proteins -carbohydrates -bone
longitudinal incision
An incision into a vessel that is parallel to the long axis of a blood vessel is the... -transverse incision -triangular incision -longitudinal incision -perpendicular incision
jean gannal
An influential person in medical embalming who was the first to make embalming available to the public is... -john hunter -Gabriel clauderus -dr. Thomas holmes -jean gannal
second degree
Burns that have blisters that form are classified as... -first degree -second degree -third degree -fourth degree
modifying agents
Chemicals that are added to arterial fluids to meet the varying demands of embalming difficult cases are... -buffer agents -wetting agents -modifying agents -sealing agents
intermittent
Continuous injection of arterial solution with drainage taken at intervals is called... -concurrent -intermittent -restricted -alternate
coma
Death beginning at the brain is termed... -catalepsy -apnea -coma -asphyxia
syncope
Death beginning at the heart is termed... -asphyxia -syncope -coma -apnea
cecum/appendix
Directing the point of the trocar toward a point one-fourth of the distance from the right anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic symphysis is the trocar guide for the... -urinary bladder -cecum/appendix -heart -liver
stomach
Directing the trocar point toward the intersection of the fifth intercostal space and the left mid-axillary line is the trocar guide for the... -heart -urinary bladder -stomach -cecum
insulates
Fatty tissue in a body retards algor mortis b/c it... -insulates -desiccates -decomposes -none of these
discoloration can be lessened by adding a bleaching agent to the arterial fluid
How can an extravascular discoloration be dealt with during embalming process... -it can be removed by normal venous drainage procedures -discoloration can be lessened by adding a bleaching agent to the arterial fluid -discoloration can be eliminated by adding an anticoagulantto the arterial fluid -discoloration can be washed out by the injection of a primary dilution fluid
two feet
How far above the injection site would the bottom of the gravity percolator need to be in order to achieve one pound of injection pressure... -one foot -two feet -three feet -one-half foot
sectional embalming
If a body part has been mutilated, which of the following embalming procedures is recommended... -one point injection -high pressure -rapid rate of flow -sectional embalming
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... -right atrium -left atrium -right ventricle -left ventricle
41.1 oz
If the solute is 28 index and you wish the solution to be 3 gallons of 3%, how many oz of solute will you need... -20.2 oz -35.7 oz -38.4 oz -41.1 oz
immediately after arterial injection is completed
If you are embalming a body which has an infectious disease when should the cavity treatment procedure begin... -immediately after arterial injection is completed -no sooner than eight hours later -it should be done prior to arterial injection -it should be done prior to somatic death
1 1/2 gallons
If you use a 16 oz of 30 index fluid, how many gallons of a 2.5% solution will you have... -1 gallon -1 1/2 gallons -2 gallons -2 1/2 gallons
42 index
If you used 2 bottles of arterial fluid to make 3 1/2 gallons of a 3% solution, what would the index of the arterial fluid be... -42 index -52 index -27 index -47 index
hypogastric
In the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located immediately inferior to the umbilical region... -hypochondriac -hypogastric -iliac -inguinal
petechia
Pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following... -puncture wound -hematoma -petechia -ecchymosis
slower
The cooling of the body of a corpulent person would be... -faster -slower -unaffected -none of these
greeks
The first people believed to have practiced cremation were the... -Egyptians -greeks -romans -africans
agonal edema
The escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location is... -agonal dehydration -agonal edema -desiccation -coagulation
coracobrachialis muscle
The anatomical guide for the axillary artery is at the medial border of the... -teres major muscle -biceps brachii muscle -brachialis muscle -coracobrachialis muscle
green
The arterial injection of a jaundice case with normal arterial fluid will likely cause which kind of a discoloration... -bronze -yellow -green -gray
dorsalis pedis
The artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery is the... -posterior tibial -popliteal -dorsalis pedis -femoral
right atrium of heart
The center of blood drainage in embalming is the... -right atrium of heart -arch of the aorta -circle of willis -superior vena cava
multi point injection
The injection of arterial solution at more than one location is referred to as... -concurrent injection -alternate injection -multi point injection -split injection
ideal
The injection pressure which just overcomes the vascular resistance and causes the embalming fluid to enter the arterial system at a moderate and uniform rate is... -differential -ideal -actual -potential
death
The irreversible total cessation of metabolic activity is known as... -coma -asphyxia -heart attack -death
force pump
The most common method used for arterially injecting a body today is the.. -hand pump -bulb syringe -force pump -gravity percolator
hinders the embalming operation
The onset of postmortem changes generally... -assists the embalming operation -hinders the embalming operation -has no effect on the embalming operation -none of these
99 degrees F
The optimum temperature to promote decomposition is... -212 degrees F -99 degrees F -32 degrees F -98.6 degrees F
embalming
The process of chemically treating a dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, retard organic decomposition and restore an acceptable physical appearance is.. -embalming -preservation -disinfection -restoration
roll stitch
The whip stitch is also known as the ... -hidden stitch -blanket suture -sail stitch -roll stitch
red
What color is imparted to the body by radium treatments... -red -yellow -black -green
16
What index fluid must you use to have 2 gallons of diluted fluid with a strength of 1% if you use 16 oz of concentrated fluid... -16 -18 -20 -25
they all are capable of bleaching the tissue
What is the common action of phenol, form alin and sodium hypochlorite on the tissues of the body... -they all are capable of bleaching the tissue -they all are capable of imparting a color to the tissue -they all are capable of inhibiting clot formation -they all are capable of balancing pH of the tissue
coma
What is the mode of somatic death which begins in the brain... -syncope -hypothermia -coma -hypostasis
restricted cervical method
What is the name given to the embalming process in which the injection of one common carotid artery is accomplished while the other common carotid artery is occluded... -cross cervical method -double cervical method -restricted cervical method -split cervical method
white
What is the normal color of a nerve... -blue -cream -white -red
it can act as a preservative/disinfectant
What is the purpose of phenol in embalming fluids... -it can act as a preservative/disinfectant -it can act as an anticoagulant/water conditioner -it can balance the acid-base content -it can reduce the surface tension of the vehicle in the fluid
it will impart a color change
What is the purpose of ponceau in embalming fluids... -it will impart a color change -it will help the cells retain moisture -it will act as germicide -it will dissolve clots
they act as supplementary germicides
What is the purpose of the quaternary ammonium compounds in embalming fluids... -they act as vehicles -they act as supplementary germicides -they act as modifying agents -they act as surface tension reducers
it lies medial and deep
What is the relationship of the femoral vein to the femoral artery.. -it lies medial and deep -it lies lateral and superficial -it lies immediately posterior -it lies immediately anterior
mandibular suture
What method of mouth closure would be used to secure the mouth of a body that has dentures but also serious gum disease.. -dental tie -needle injector -wire through bone -mandibular suture
psoas major
What muscle acts as the anatomical guide for the external iliac artery... -adductor longus -gastrocnemius -soleus -psoas major
use restricted drainage
What procedure may be used to return the body of an emaciated case to normal contour and moisture content... -use of large volume of hardening arterial fluid -use concurrent injection and drainage -use restricted drainage -use a rapid rate of flow
cold
What should the relative temperature of the primary dilution water be to embalm a severely dehydrated case... -hot -boiling -room temperature -cold
Marcello Malpighi
Who is said to be the "father of histology"... -Marcello Malpighi -leeuwenhoek -jean gannal -dr. frederich ruysch
arteriosclerosis
____ is a condition which predisposes to intravascular difficulties... -arthritis -arteriosclerosis -carbon monoxide poisoning -advanced pregnancy
