embalming review

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

a bistoury

long hollow needle-like tube used to draw out contents of cavities and hollow organs is

a trocar

a moribund person is said to be in what state?

agonal

the cooling of the body to the temperature of its surroundings is

algor mortis

what is the color go the body after death

algor mortis

distention of the body tissues is a complication of

anascarca

the point of origin and point of termination of a structure in relation to adjacent structures

anatomical limit

what is a tool used to raise vessels and to preform blunt dissection

aneurysm hook

those changes that occurring in the interval prior to somatic death are what?

antemortem

toward the front:

anterior

what vessel is the center of distribution of the arterial fluid

arch of the aorta

The mixture of arterial fluid and water which is used for the arterial injection is

arterial solution

what is the accumulation of serious fluids in the peritoneal cavity?

ascites

Escape of blood serum from intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death is: A. asepsis B. ascites C. agonal edema D. anasarca

atonal edema

which blood vessel continues as the brachial artery?

axillary artery

what does chemotherapy do to a body

breaks down kidney function, edema, and dehydration

the consideration to the body before, during, and after the embalming is complete is?

case analysis

which of the following are signs of death

cessation of respiration, circulation and complete muscular relaxation

what is the phase of somatic death that lasts 3-5 minutes during which life may be restored?

clinical death

a method of drainage in which drainage occurs continuously during vascular (arterial) injection

concurrent drainage

embalming fluid that contains dye and coloring agents used to restore natural skin tine is

cosmetic fluid

what is a dye that helps to cover internal discolorations such as jaundice?

counter-staining compound

What type of autopsy involves the postmortem examination of the brain only

cranial autopsy

which of these terms is used to describe the color of the external tissues of an artery>?

cream-colored

the irreversible cessation of all vital functions is

death

noise made by a moribund person caused by air passing through residue of mucous in the trachea

death rattle

any abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is called

discoloration

which is the following is not a change in the eye at death?

distention of the pupil

what is an abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues or body cavities?

edema

in which of the following cases will decomposition develop most rapidly?

edematous cases

what is a device that uses a motor to create a suction for the purpose of aspiration

electric aspirator

electrically heated blade used to dry moist tissue, reduce swollen tissue and restore contour:

electric spatula

the temporary preservation of human remains refers to what?

embalming

outside the blood vascular fluid:

extravascular

which blood vessel is a continuation of the external iliac artery?

femoral artery

Discoloration resulting when formaldehyde reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is called:

formaldehyde gray

which of these organs will yield bile when aspirated by a trocar?

gallbladder

necrosis, death of tissues of part of the body due to deficient or absent blood supply:

gangrene

which of the following effect the pre-embalming analysis

general condition of the body, effects produced by disease, and effects produced by surgical procedures

Extravascular movement of preservative fluids by gravitational force to the dependent areas of the body

gravity filtration

extravascular movement of preservative fluids by gravitational force to dependent body areas?

gravity filtration

what is a body of a deceased person, including cremated remains?

human remains

chemicals that create an increased capability for embalmed tissues to retain their moisture

humectants

edema within the pleural cavity is

hydrothorax

what is another name for pleural effusion?

hydrothorax

injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe

hypodermic embalming

what is the settling of blood &/or other fluids to dependent portions of the body?

hypostasis

which of these is not a sign of decomposition

hypostasis of blood

Where is the common carotid artery located?

in the neck

The act or instance of forcing a fluid into the vascular system or directly into tissues

injection

which vein is considered to be the companion to the common carotid artery?

internal jugular vein

what is the purpose of adding oil of wintergreen to an embalming fluid?

it can act as a perfuming agent

Low index fluids used to inhibit bilirubin from turning to biliverdin are known as:

jaundice fluids

in cases of emaciation, secondary dilution would be:

less than usual

which test for death involves the discoloration of the distal part of the finger or toe?

ligature test

an imaginary line drawn down the surface of the skin to represent an underlying structure

linear guide

which of these terms designates a person who is the act of dying>

moribund

a needle injector is used for this purpose

mouth closure

a method of injection in which two or more arteries are used

multipoint injection

what instrument is used as a device to facilitate the closure of the mouth>

needle injector

what kind of procedures can not be done in a holding room

none of the above

which of the following is not a type of edema a. ascites b. hydrocele c. hydrothorax d. non of the above

none of the above

injection and drainage from one location is called what

one point injection

tests for death involving the use of a beam of light to check for fluid in the eye?

ophthalmoscope

what is an embalming instrument using in filling the external orifices of the body

packing forceps

the most commonly used disinfectant and preservative chemical agent in hardening compound is

paraformaldehyde

which of these is an example of pre-embalming chemical change in a body?

postmortem caloricity

chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria are called?

preservative

what is the decomposition of proteins

proteolysis

postmortem evacuation of substances from an external orifice of the body due to pressure is:

purge

the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin

purpura

what suture is used to close a trocar puncture?

purse string

what is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of anaerobic bacteria?

putrefaction

which of the following decomposition yields foul odors?

putrefaction

which of the conditions contributes to skin-slip?

putrefaction of the body tissues

what is a consideration for preparing the arterial embalming solution for an autopised body?

refrigeration time, the size of the deceased, postmortem changes that may have already occurred

in an autopsied body, which arteries are used to inject the upper extremities?

right and left subclavian artery

what is the postmortem stiffening of the body muscles by natural process?

rigor mortis

bacteria that derive their nutrition from dead or organic matter

saprophytic bacteria

an instrument used to make incisions for the purpose of raising vessels"

scalpel

Material used to provide a barrier or seal against any type of leakage of fluid or blood

sealing agents

dilution of the body fluid is known as what

secondary dilution

If a body part has been mutilated, which of the following embalming procedures is recommended: A. One point injection B. High pressure C. Rapid rate of flow D. Sectional embalming

sectional embalming

condition characterized by the multiplication of bacteria in the blood

septicemia

what is a liquid holding another substance in a solute

solvent

what type of death is said to begin in any of the three vital organs

somatic death

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

spring forceps

what body organ will produce hydrochloric acid

stomach

what is the direct contact of body tissues with embalming chemicals?

surface embalming

which os these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming procedure

the disinfection of the body

in an autopised body, the injection should begin with"

the lower extremities

what is the action for phenol, formalin, and sodium hypochlorite in the body?

they are capable of bleaching tissue

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

thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity

what is a physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence?

trauma

what is a plastic threaded screw like device for sealing punctures and small round openings?

trocar button

what is necrotic tissue that is moist as the result of inadequate venous drainage?

wet gangrene

what color are nerves

white

formaldehyde standard for short term exposure to formaldehyde is

2 ppm/15 minutes