embalming quizzes- chap 13-18

What type of autopsy consists of the examination of the gastrointestinal tract below the diaphragm?

abdominal

an infant autopsy, when several incisions are made and the area must be held open, the technique is

abdominal aorta

injecting a few ounces of arterial chemical then draining for a few minutes -- each one separately is called

alternate

distention of the body tissues is a complication of

anascara

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

cecum/ appendix

What type of autopsy involves the postmortem examination of the brain only: A. Thoracic autopsy B. Cranial autopsy C. Spinal autopsy D. Complete autopsy

cranial autopsy

"normal" aspiration does not usually involve the

cranial cavity

the movement of embalming solution from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries is called

distribution

the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces or cavities is

edema

In cases of dental prognathism you may, after obtaining written permission from the family:

extract the teeth, realign the teeth, and/or let the teeth show

what is not a infectious disease

hydrocephalus

which of the following will normally be aspirated from the stomach?

hydrochloric acid

Edema within the pleural cavity is

hydrothorax

according t the nine region plan, what abdominal region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region?

hypochondriac

1. bladder in adult if distended 2. uterus during pregnancy 3. coils of small intestine 4. greater omentum

hypogastric

which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located immediately inferior to the umbilical region?

hypogastric

when embalming autopised remains, which of the following arteries are not typically used for injection?

left and right jugular

the body part could be described as a part of the left kidney, it is also descending from the colon. coils of the small intestine. what body organ am I?

left lumbar

According to the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region

lumbar

the focal point in regards to the cavity treatment of a case with tuberculosis is the

lung

the method of mouth closure which employs wires attached to small tacks which are inserted into the upper and lower jaw is called the

needle injector

When the pathologist makes an incision for a cranial autopsy, which of the following best describes the proper location for the incision to begin

posterior to the ear

when corneas have been donated, which of the following must be done?

remove the materials left by the tissue bank in the eye socket and discard.

when embalming the autopsy case, which blood vessels would, you utilize to inject the head of the deceased.

right and left common carotid

all the follow information below describes which area? 1. lower portion of liver 2. ascending colon 3. part of right kidney 4. coils of small intestine 5. greater omentum 6. right colic (hepatic) fixture

right lumber

these are four guides used in trocar aspiration. they serve to access the heart, cecum, urinary bladder, and

stomach

which of the follow blood vessel is not suitable for the injection of arterial fluids into a small infant?

superior vena cava

where the point of the trocar should 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

which of the following actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body?

the slow injection of a mild solution

When death has been due to pneumonia, an embalmer should expect

thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity

autopises can be done on the complete torso and cranium, and on which of the following?

thorax

when embalming babies, which of the following parts of the process is the same as the one used for adults

use of the same type of arterial fluids

if the abdomen begins to swell immediately after arterial injection and there is no drainage, it is obvious that a large________ has been affected by the gunshot wound

vein

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, and/or sutures

1. hydrochloric acid 2. undigested food 3. blood 4. gases

what may be aspirated in the stomach?

to calculate the number of ounces of fluid to use per gallon (128 ounces) of water for a 2 percent solution, which of the following formulas would you use?

2 x 128/ the index of the fluid

an embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making incisions and excisions is

a bistoury

A long hollow needle like tube that is used to draw out the contents of the cavities and hollow organs of the body is

a trocar

when is the correct time to inject tissue builder with a hypodermic syringe

after embalming

Hardening compound is used

as a preservative and drying agents in autopsied cases

in cases where a body will not be embalmed, which of the following must be done for a private viewing or identification of the body?

closing of the eyes and mouth

what type of autopsy consists of the examination of the contents of the cranial and ventral cavities

complete

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

direct incision

which organ will yield bile hone aspirated by a trocar

gallbladder

which of the following conditions would require special attention during thoracic cavity embalming?

hydrothorax and ascites

If you are embalming a body which has an infectious disease when should the cavity treatment procedure begin?

immediately after arterial injection is completed

an incision into a vessel that is parallel to the long axis of a blood vessel is the

longitudinal incision

in the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the

lower one-third of the orbit

the method of mouth closure employing a suture passing through the septum of the nose and around the mandible is called the

mandibular suture

when preparing the infant case, what is recommended to be applied to the tissues of the visible parts of the body during embalming?

massage cream

The point of entry for the trocar when aspirating the cavities is

2 inches above and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus

a written record and sketch diagram of the condition of the body upon arrival to the funeral home, the method of embalming treatments, the times at which the body arrived and preparations were completed, and the license numbers of the embalmers and assistants is called the

embalming case report

if injecting an infant case by the way of the heart, which chamber of the heart is considered most appropriate to insert the arterial tube for the best results?

left ventricle

inc cases of emaciation, secondary dilution would be

less than usual

what method of mouth closure would be used to secure the mouth of a body that has dentures but also serious gum disease

mandibular suture

the four categories of embalming a cavity, arterial, hypodermic, and ......

surface

what should be closed by suture or trocar button prior to aspiration of the cavities?

surgical drainage openings

which of the following sutures is desired as a recommended hidden stitch which could be used on a cranial autopsy?

worm

which of the following best describes the proper torso incision made when performing an autopsy?

y-shaped

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: A. Baseball stitch B. Worm stitch C. Draw stitch D. Whip stitch

baseball suture

suture made around a circular opening or puncture that closes the margins when it is pulled is called a

purse string

when embalming remains that have been autopised, six arteries are usually used. which of the following are two of them? a. right and left femoral b. right and left ulnar c. right and left iliac d. right and left jugular

right and left femoral

what instrument can be used to hold a cotton ball used to disinfect the eyes

spring forceps