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