Embalming DEAD
An influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628 was A) Dr. William Harvey. B) Jean Gannal. C) Dr. Thomas Holmes. D) Richard Harlan.
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Death beginning by failure of one of the vital organs of the body is A) somatic death. B) cellular death. C) necrosis. D) necrobiosis.
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Just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle is the anatomical guide for the ____________ artery. A) axillary B) common carotid C) radial D) brachial
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The Egyptians immersed bodies in A) natron solution. B) spices. C) balsam spirits. D) spirits of wine.
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The embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is A) 0.43 lb./ft. B) 4.30 lb./ft. C) 1.0 lb./ft. D) 2.0 lb./ft.
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The femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the ___________ muscle. A) adductor magnus B) gastrocnemius C) adductor longus D) sartorius
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The linear guide for the brachial artery is from the A) center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the inner bend of the elbow. B) center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger. C) center of the axillary space parellel to the long axis of the upper extremity. D) center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur.
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The passage of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute into a concentrated solution is A) osmosis. B) diffusion. C) dialysis. D) distribution.
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Varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as A) varices. B) phlebitis. C) endocarditis. D) asphyxiation
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Varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as A) varices. B) phlebitis. C) endocarditis. D) asphyxiation.
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What body organ will produce hydrochloric acid? A) Stomach B) Liver C) Spleen D) Gall bladder
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What color is imparted to the body by radium treatments? A) Red B) Yellow C) Black D) Green
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What is the location of the femoral vein in relation to the femoral artery? A) the vein lies medial and deep B) the vein lies lateral and superficial C) the vein lies immediately posterior D) the vein lies immediately anterior
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What is the purpose of adding Oil of Wintergreen to an embalming fluid? A) It can act as a perfuming agent B) It can act as a preservative C) It can act as a germicide D) It can act as a buffer
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What is the purpose of adding eosin and erythrosine to arterial fluid? A) They impart a color to the tissue B) They bleach the tissue C) They disinfect the tissue D) They preserve the tissue
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What is the purpose of ponceau in embalming fluids? A) It will impart a color change B) It will help the cells retain moisture C) It will act as a germicide D) It will dissolve clots
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When injecting a body with any mechanical injector, the desired pressure should be A) set before opening the rate of flow. B) set after opening the rate of flow. C) adjusted while rate of flow valve is full open. D) adjusted before machine is started.
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Where is the condition of jaundice first noticed on a dead body? A) In the sclera of the eyeball B) In the lower right quadrant of the torso C) In the upper right quadrant of the torso D) Beneath the finger nails
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Which of the following is the most reliable sign of fluid distribution in any region of the body surface? A) color change B) Tissue distention C) Loss of elasticity of the vessels D) dilute venous drainage
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Which of the following may cause malformations and deformities of a body? A) Paralytic diseases B) Meningitis C) Febrile diseases D) Tuberculosis
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Which of these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation for the safety of the public at visitation? A) The disinfection of the body B) The preservation of the body C) The restoration of the body D) The documentation of the operation
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Which of these organs will yield bile when aspirated by a trocar? A) Gall Bladder B) Heart C) Stomach D) Pancreas
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A blister is also known as a A) boil. B) vesicle. C) tumor. D) furuncle.
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A condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained is A) death struggle. B) apparent death. C) death rattle. D) death grip
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According to the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region? A) Inguinal B) Lumbar C) Hypochondriac D) Hypogastric
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Death beginning at the heart is termed A) asphyxia. B) syncope. C) coma. D) apnea.
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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 A) urinary bladder. B) cecum/appendix. C) heart. D) liver.
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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? A) One foot B) Two feet C) Three feet D) One-half foot
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In the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located immediately inferior to the umbilical region? A) Hypochondriac B) Hypogastric C) Iliac D) Inguinal
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In which of the following cases will decomposition develop most rapidly? A) Emaciated cases B) Edematous cases C) Febrile cases D) Stillborn infant cases
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The "Father of Embalming" was A) John Hunter. B) Dr. Frederich Ruysch. C) William Hunter. D) Dr. Thomas Holmes.
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The cooling of the body of a corpulent person would be A) faster. B) slower. C) unaffected. D) none of these.
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The femoral artery is bordered medially by the ____________ muscle. A) sartorius B) adductor longus C) adductor magnus D) psoas major
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The first people believed to have practiced cremation were the: A) Egyptians. B) Greeks. C) Romans. D) Muslims.
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The individual for whom "Hunters Canal" is named is A) Dr. William Hunter. B) John Hunter. C) Dr. William Harvey D) Jean Gannal.
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The passing of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from an area of lesser concentration to an area of greater concentration is the definition of A) diffusion. B) osmosis. C) hypotonic. D) hypertonic.
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The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the A) second costal cartilage. B) sternoclavicular articulation. C) arch of the aorta. D) superior border of the thyroid cartilage
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The ulnar artery lies along the ___________ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. A) medial B) lateral C) posterior D) inferior
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Vascular embalming fluids are injected into the A) lymph system. B) arterial system. C) pulmonary system. D) cavities.
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What is hydrogen peroxide used for in the preparation of a dead body? A) It can be used to stain the tissues of the body B) It can be used as a topical bleach and disinfectant of the body C) It can be used to preserve the tissues of the body D) It can be used to reduce the moisture content of the body
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What is the purpose of the quaternary ammonium compounds in embalming fluids? A) They act as vehicles B) They act as supplementary germicides C) They act as modifying agents D) They act as surface tension reducers
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What muscle is injected with arterial fluid to facilitate the closure of the mouth? A) Corrugator B) Masseter C) Temporalis D) Buccinator
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What type of anticoagulant will breakup clots by causing the mineral particles of the blood to fall out of suspension? A) Sequestering agents B) Precipitants C) Surface active agents D) Surfactants
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What type of cavity treatment involves making an incision from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis instead of using a trocar? A) Iliac incision B) Direct incision C) Standard incision D) Dorsal incision
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Which of the following are the first products of decomposition? A) Fatty acids B) Amino acids C) Indole D) Cadaverine
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Which of the following is NOT a component of hardening compounds? A) Paraformaldehyde B) Phenol C) Alum D) Wood powder
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Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the axillary artery? A) External iliac artery B) Subclavian artery C) Brachiocephalic artery D) Brachial artery
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Which of these incisions is located along the superior border of the medial one-third of the clavicle? A) Longitudinal incision B) Supraclavicular incision C) Transverse incision D) Parallel incision
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Which of these is an example of an intravascular ante-mortem blood discoloration? A) Cadaveric lividity B) Carbon monoxide poisoning C) Petechia D) Ecchymosis
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Which vein is considered to be the companion to the common carotid artery? A) External jugular vein B) Internal jugular vein C) Subclavian vein D) Vertebral vein
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According to the nine region plan, what abdominal region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region? A) Lumbar B) Inguinal C) Hypochondriac D) Epigastric
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An embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making incisions and excisions is A) barber shears. B) angular scissors. C) a bistoury. D) an aneurysm needle.
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Death beginning at the brain is termed A) catalepsy. B) apnea. C) coma. D) asphyxia.
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During embalming, the head should be A) tilted to the left approximately 15 degrees. B) tilted to the right approximately 25 degrees. C) tilted to the right approximately 15 degrees. D) tilted to the left approximately 25 degrees.
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In an exanthematous disease, which of the following would best describe the skin? A) Unbroken but discolored B) Broken and discolored C) Scaling D) Skin broken and separated from the body
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The _____________ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle. A) femoral B) anterior tibial C) popliteal D) posterior tibial
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The first body tissues to decompose are the: A) kidneys B) fats. C) mucous membranes. D) bones.
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The most common method used for arterially injecting a body today is the A) hand pump. B) bulb syringe. C) force pump. D) gravity percolator
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What is the term used for the method of arterial injection where both carotid arteries are encannulated at the same time, each cannula can be turned on or off as needed to balance distribution to the face? A) Cross cervical injection B) Double cervical injection C) Restricted cervical injection D) Split cervical injection
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What procedure may be used to return the body of an emaciated case to normal contour and moisture content? A) Use a large volume of hardening arterial fluid B) Use concurrent injection and drainage C) Use restricted drainage D) Use a rapid rate of flow
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What substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes? A) Carbohydrates B) Lipids C) Proteins D) Bone
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What type of autopsy consists of the examination of the contents of the cranial and ventral cavities? A) Cranial B) Thoracic C) Complete D) Abdominal pelvic
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When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the upper left extremity? A) Left internal iliac B) Right subclavian C) Left subclavian D) Left common carotid
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Where are the iliac arteries and veins located? A) In the lower extremities B) In the upper extremities C) In the pelvic cavity D) In the pleural cavity
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Which artery should be raised and injected to facilitate the embalming of the body between the antecubital fossa and the wrist? A) Axillary B) Subclavian C) Radial D) Femoral
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Which of the following men established a method of embalming without evisceration? A) Gannal B) John Hunter C) Clauderus D) Dr. William Hunter
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Which of the following types of decomposition yields foul odors? A) Decay B) Carbolysis C) Putrefaction D) Saccharolysis
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Which of these is a commonly used moisture absorbing substance in hardening compound? A) Parafomaldehyde B) Paradichlorobenzene C) Plaster of Paris D) Phenol
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Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent? A) Carbolic acid B) Ponceau C) Benzaldehyde D) Sodium lauryl sulfate
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Who was the first to note capillary circulation? A) Jean Gannal B) Thomas Holmes C) Marcello Malpighi D) Leonardo Da Vinci
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An influential person in medical embalming who was the first to make embalming available to the public is A) John Hunter. B) Gabriel Clauderus. C) Dr. Thomas Holmes. D) Jean Gannal.
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Any surface, prominence, or structure which is used in establishing the location of an adjacent structure is a(n) A) anatomical limit. B) place of incision. C) linear guide. D) anatomical guide
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Changes occurring in the eyes after death include A) flattening of the eyeball. B) clouding of the cornea. C) loss of luster of the conjunctiva. D) all of these
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Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are A) surfactants. B) germicides. C) humectants. D) preservatives
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Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are A) surfactants. B) germicides. C) humectants. D) preservatives.
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In case of dental prognathism, you may, after obtaining written permission from the family A) extract the teeth. B) realign the teeth. C) let the teeth show. D) all of these
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Special cranial cavity treatment is indicated in cases of A) septicemia. B) anasarca. C) ascites. D) meningitis.
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That procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment would most appropriately apply to which of the following? A) Secondary disinfection B) Personal hygiene C) Concurrent disinfection D) Terminal disinfection
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The "Father of Embalming in the U.S." was A) John Hunter. B) Dr. Frederich Ruysch. C) William Hunter. D) Dr. Thomas Holmes.
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The __________ artery changes its name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsied body. A) brachiocephalic B) common iliac C) descending aorta D) external iliac
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The anatomical guide for the axillary artery is at the medial border of the A) teres major muscle. B) biceps brachii muscle. C) brachialis muscle. D) coracobrachialis muscle.
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The common carotid arteries bifurcate into the internal carotid and external carotid at the level of the ___. A) second costal cartilage. B) sternoclavicular articulation. C) arch of the aorta. D) superior border of the thyroid cartilage.
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The first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is A) neck. B) face. C) upper extremities. D) eyes.
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The whip stitch is also known as the A) hidden stitch. B) blanket suture. C) sail stitch. D) roll stitch.
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What muscle act as the anatomical guide for the external iliac artery? A) Adductor longus B) Gastrocnemius C) Soleus D) Psoas major
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What should the relative temperature of the primary dilution water to be embalm a severely dehydrated case? A) Hot B) Boiling C) Room temperature D) Cold
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When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the lower right extremity? A) Right subclavian B) Right common carotid C) Right axillary D) Right common iliac
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When treating blisters, three of these choices are proper procedures. Select the one which is NOT accepted as proper technique. A )Puncture and drain blisters before embalming B) Remove loose skin after embalming C) observe color change in the affected areas D) Remove loose integument before embalming
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Which of the following accessory chemicals is designed to preserve tissues either by direct contact or through vapor? A) Mold preventive agents B) Sealing agents C) Humectant agents D) Preservative powders
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Which of the following are liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulcerations? A) Mold preventatives B) Embalming powders C) Hardening compounds D) Pack applications
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Which of the following is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place? A) Cements B) Calvarium clamps C) Needle injector D) all of the above
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Which of the following is classified as a malformation or deformity? A) Tumors B) Paralytic conditions C) Mutilations D) All of the above
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Which of the following should be used for embalming a case which predisposes to dehydration? A) Cold water for the dilution B) Primary injection C) Large volume D) All of these
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Which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process? A) Small injection volume, high index B) High pressure, rapid rate of flow C) Low pressure, slow rate of flow D) High pressure, slow rate of flow
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Which of these condition is associated with antemortem edema? A) Refrigeration B) Radiation poisoning C) Arthritis D) Alcoholism
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Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body? A) Gravity percolator B) Force pump C) Cavity injector D) Compressed air
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Which of these is the prescribed incision for an atherosclerotic blood vessel? A) Triangular (wedge) B) Longitudinal C) Transverse D) Diagonal
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Which of these temperatures is considered to be optimum for the growth and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria? A) 98.6 degrees on the celsius scale B) 32.0 degrees on the fahrenheit scale C) 120.0 degrees on the fahrenheit scale D) 37.0 degrees on the celsius scale
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