Embalming Final

imbibition

A postmortem PHYSICAL change where absorption of the fluid portion of blood by tissues after death occurs is?

Putrefaction

A type of proteolysis is?

Moribund

Being in a dying state is referred to as

Brain

Creamy, white and odorless purge from the nostrils is probably from the:

decay

Decomposition of proteins by enzymes of aerobic bacteria

15 degrees to the right

During embalming, the head should be tilted to

To provide medical treatment and necessary testing to determine if the employee was infected (injected)

During embalming, the operator accidentally punctures himself, creating a biohazard exposure. What obligation does the employer have?

10

Edema is said to be established when there is a __% increase in total body water.

3

How many types of arteriosclerosis might an embalmer encounter?

24oz

How much of a 16 index fluid will it take to make 2 gallons of a 1.5% solution?

46.08

How much of a 25 index fluid will it take to make 3 gallons of a 3.0% solution?

0.5ppm

In regards to the formaldehyde exposure level readings, the action level is?

Lower one-third of the orbit

In the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet at the:

Decomposition cases

In which case would you use a high-index fluid?

Formaldehyde

Index is a measure of fluid strength which considers the percentage of

Jaundice fluids

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

Mandibular suture

Method of mouth closure in which a suture is passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible.

decomposition

Odor, purge and skin slip are:

True

Once absorbed into the bloodstream, a drug is rapidly diluted. (true or false)

Feet and legs

One of the most frequent areas for edema is?

livor mortis

Postmortem, intravascular, blood discoloration resulting from hypostasis of blood.

Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

Provides statutory regulations regarding postmortem organ and tissue donation?

True

Senile Purpura is also known as ecchymosis and is usually seen on the arms and the back of hands.

2ppm/15 minutes

The Formaldehyde Standard for short-term exposure to formaldehyde is:

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

The Hazard Communication Rule requires manufacturers or suppliers of hazardous materials or substances to include:

Brachial

The anatomical guide for the ___ artery is posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle.

radial

The anatomical guide for the ____ artery is just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle

Concurrent disinfection

The application of decontamination and disinfection measures/techniques during embalming is?

Fermentation

The bacterial decomposition of carbohydrates

Restoration

The care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color would best be described by which of the following definitions?

Right Atrium

The center of drainage in the dead human body is the:

Superior border of the thyroid cartilage

The common carotid arteries terminate at the level of the

36-72 Hours

The condition known as secondary flaccidity occurs within how many hours after death?

Primary Dilution

The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid as prepared by the embalmer is called the

Clinical death

The first stage of somatic death is:

All of the above

The following may be employed for closure of external orifices? packing suturing adhesives all of the above

Dr. William Harvey

The individual who is credited with the discovery of the circulation of blood is

Descending Aorta

The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the

One point injection

The injection and drainage method in which both are accomplished through the same incision is called?

Multi-point injection

The injection of arterial solution at more than one location is referred to as

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:

Intermittent method

The method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection is continued and drainage is taken at intervals is the ________ :

Needle injector

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

Osmosis

The passage of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute into a concentrated solution is?

Diffusion

The passage of arterial solution from the capillaries into the inter-cellular spaces is referred to as?

Algor Mortis

The post mortem loss of body heat is called?

algor mortis

The postmortem adjustment of the body temperature of the surrounding medium is known as?

Restricted cervical injection

The process of injection and drainage in which both common carotids are raised is referred to as?

sternoclavicular articulation

The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the

Hydrolysis

The single most important factor in the initiation of decomposition is?

Postmortem Caloricity

The temporary rise in body temperature after death is called?

Crepitation

This term is used to describe the spongy feel of the gas as it moves through the tissues when they are pushed on

universal precautions

This type of compliance states that the embalmer must treat all human remains as if they infected with HIV, HBV or other pathogens is called?

Baseball stitch

What suture is considered the most secure and commonly used suture?

HYPOtonic solution

What types of solutions will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution?

FALSE

When a person has experienced congestive heart failure, the blood is congested in the left side of the heart. (true or false)

AFTER arterial injection

When is the best time to remove intravenous needles from the body?

Type 2

When the lumen is quite reduced in size and pushed to one side of the artery, which type of arteriosclerosis is present?

hydrocele

When the scrotum is distended with edematous fluid, it is called:

Use of angular forceps as drainage instrument

Which of the following does NOT promote through diffusion of embalming chemicals to all tissues?

Imbibition

Which of the following is NOT a postmortem chemical change?

imbibition

Which of the following is NOT a postmortem chemical change?

pathological conditions

Which of the following is an intrinsic factor: pathological conditions postmortem temperature atmosphere

All of the above

Which of the following is considered to be part of drainage? -Blood -Arterial Solution -Intestinal fluids -All of the above

Imbibition

Which of the following is not a cause of dehydration?

imbibition

Which of the following is not a postmortem chemical change?

Algor mortis

Which of the following is not an antemortem change?

Apparent death

condition in which the manifestations of life are maintained

Lysosome

contains hydrolytic enzymes which break down proteins

Saponification

conversion of fatty tissues of the body into a soapy waxy substance called adipocere or grave wax.

nephritis

inflammation of the kidney is known as

Extravascular resistance

pressure on the outside of an artery or vein

amino acids

the building blocks of proteins are

deep reddish blue

the color of livor mortis is best described by which of the following? blue reddish brown deep reddish blue red

decomposition

the most positive sign of death is?

distribution

the movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection through the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins is called?

necrobiosis

the physiological death of cells of the body followed by their replacement is?

autolysis

the self-destruction of cells is known as

hypostasis

the settling of blood to dependent portions of the body is:

Biological death

the stage of somatic death where respiration and circulation cannot be restore is?

True

An OSHA required receptacle for proper disposal of sharps is known as a Sharps Container. (true or false)

External Access and internal access

An embalmer has 2 options for arterial injection of an organ donor. They are?

Arterial tube

An instrument which is inserted into the artery for the introduction of fluid is?

Agglutination

An intravascular blood change involving clumping of particular formed elements in the blood vessel is:

Abdominal cavity

Ascites is edema of the:

the injected arterial solution mixes with the body fluids

Secondary dilution of embalming fluid occurs when:

7.4

normal blood pH