Embalming (compend-2)
dye
a component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent is a...
caused by blood and lympth
a secondary dilution as related to the embalming operation is...
preservative powders
accessory chemical designed to preserve tissue either by direct contact or through gaseous vapors
buffer
an embalming chemical which affects the stabilization of the acid-base balance within embalming solutions and in the embalmed tissues
coracobrachialis muscle
anatomical guide for the axillary artery is at the medial border of the...
anatomical guide
any surface, prominence, or structure which is used in establishing the location of an adjacent structure or promince
ulnar
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
dorsalis pedis
artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery
water conditioners
chemical additives employed to offset the effects of water with an excessive mineral content
humectants
chemical additives that act as moisture retainers in the tissues
anticoagulants
chemical agents retard the tendency of blood to become more viscous
preservatives
chemical agents that render microorganisms incapable of growth and reproduction
preservatives
chemical substances inactivate the saprophytic bacteria of a body and alter the tissues of the body to render them less susceptible to decomposition
modifying agents
chemicals that are added to arterial fluids to meet the varying demands of embalming difficult cases
preservatives
chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition
anticoagulants
chemicals which retard the increase in viscosity of the blood
with arterial fluids
co-injection fluids are used...
capable of bleaching the tissue
common action of pheonol, formalin, and sodium hypochlorite on the tissues of the body
superior border of the thyroid cartilage
common carotid arteries terminate at level of the...
in the neck
common carotid artery is found
jaundice fluids
contains reducing agents; bleaching agents; dyes; NOT high formaldehyde content
primary dilution
dilution of concentrated arterial fluid as prepared by the embalmer is called the...
paraformaldehyde
disinfectant and preservative found in hardening compounds
inactive
dyes used in arterial fluid which color the fluid in the bottle, but impart no color to the body tissues
semi-hardening arterial fluids
embalming fluid produces maximum disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture
anterior tibial
extends from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle
dorsalis pedis artery
from the center of the anterior surface of the ankle joint to a point between the first and the second toe is the linear guide for the...
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
from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint is the linear guide for the...
plaster of paris
hardening agent in hardening compounds is...
definite firming
high index fluids generally cause...
24 oz
how much of a 16 index fluid will it take to make 2 gallons of a 1.5% solution?
41.1 ounces
if the solute is 28 index and you wish the solution to be 3 gallons of 3%, how many ounces of solute will you need?
1.5 gallons
if you use 16 oz. of 30 index fluid, how many gallons of a 2.5% solution will you have?
1.0%
if you use 8 oz. of 16 fluid to one gallon of water, what would the index of the solution be?
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?
sartorius
in the femoral triangle, the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the ___ muscle
formaldehyde
index is a measure of fluid strength which considers the percentage of...
special arterial fluid
jaundice fluid is classified as...
axillary
just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle is the anatomical guide for the ____ artery
pack applications
liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulcerations
formalin
mixture of formaldehyde gas dissolved in water
water
most common vehicle used in embalming fluids
paraformaldehyde
most commonly used disinfectant and preservative chemical agent in hardening compound
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...
subclavian artery
origin of the axillary artery
axillary artery
origin of the brachial artery
femoral artery
origin of the popliteal artery
components of hardening compounds
paraformaldehyde; alum; wood powder
primary injection fluids
prepare the vascular system to accept arterial embalming fluids
hard water
promotes blood clotting
act as perfuming agent
purpose of adding oil of wintergreen to an embalming fluid
acts as preservative/disinfectant
purpose of phenol in embalming fluids
body of the deceased
responsible for creating the secondary dilution of the arterial solution
sternoclavicular articulation
right common carotid artery begins at the level of the...
vehicle
serves as a solvent for the many ingredients incorporated in an embalming fluid
paraformaldehyde
solid state of formaldehyde
external iliac
the ___ artery changes its name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsied body
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
popliteal
the ___ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle
index
the amount of HCHO (formaldehyde) measured in grams dissolved in 100mL of water refers to...
radial
the anatomical guide for the ___ artery is just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle
common carotid
the anatomical guide for the ____ artery is along the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
brachial
the anatomical guide for the ____ artery is posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle
surfactant
the component of arterial fluid which is designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the surface of a liquid is a...
secondary solution
the dilution of arterial solutions by the fluids of the body is called the...
diminish secondary dilution; remove intravascular discolorations; prevent distention
the embalmer should remove as much blood from the body as possible to...
adductor longus
the femoral artery is bordered medially by the ___ muscle
adductor magnus
the femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the ___ muscle
in the pelvic cavity
the iliac arteries and veins are located...
an active dye
the key ingredient of an arterial fluid classified as a cosmetic fluid
center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity
the linear guide for the axillary artery is from the...
center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the inner bend of the elbow
the linear guide for the brachial artery is from the...
sternoclavicular articulation to the anterior surface of the lobe of the ear
the linear guide for the common carotid artery is from the...
center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur
the linear guide for the femoral artery is from the...
center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity
the linear guide for the popliteal artery is from the...
center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger
the linear guide for the radial artery is from the...
secondary dilution
the lymph fluids of the body help to promote...
pre-injection solution
the primary injection solution
act as supplementary germicides
the purpose of the quaternary ammonium compounds in embalming fluids is...
lies medially and deep
the relationship of the femoral vein to the femoral artery
subclavian
the right ___ artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin
the injected arterial solution mixes with the body fluids
the secondary dilution of embalming fluids occurs when
lateral
the ulnar artery lies along the ___ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle
femoral
through the center of the femoral triangle bordered laterally by the sartorius muscle and medially by the adductor longus muscle, is the anatomical guide for the ___ artery
precipitants
type of anticoagulant will breakup clots by causing the mineral particles of the blood to fall out of suspension
preservatives
type of chemical agents are capable of inactivating saprophytic bacteria, rendering unsuitable for nutrition the media upon which such bacteria thrive and arresting the decomposition process
cavity fluid
type of embalming fluid used to disinfect and preserve the viscera in the cavities of the body
isotonic solution
type of solution that can be placed on opposite sides of a semi-permeable membrane without either solution attracting solvent from the other solution across the membrane
hypertonic solution
type of solution that has the power to attract a solvent through a semi-permeable membrane into itself
hypotonic solution
type of solution that ill have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution
hardening compound
used as a preservative and drying agent in autopsied cases
cavity fluids
used for surface packs, visceral treatment, bleaching agents
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
1.75 index
what percentage dilute solution is created by adding 32 ounces of a 28 index fluid in enough water to make 4 gallons of solution?
primary
when preparing to embalm a dead body, the embalmer will prepare a solution by adding the concentrated embalming fluid to water in the reservoir of the injection device; this dilution of fluid is called...
