Embalming MATS

Hemorrhagic, purulent vesicles should be drained during the embalming process and treated through surface embalming because they: 1-Interfere with restorative art, 2-Are infectious, 3-Cause atrophy in there remains, 4-Contain antigens

1 and 2 1-Interfere with restorative art, 2-Are infectious

Which of the following are methods of evaluating and monitoring fluid distribution? 1-Staining dyes, 2-Abdominal distension, 3-Tissue dryness, 4-Cyanosis

1 and 3 1-Staining dyes, 3-Tissue dryness

Which of the following injection sites should be used when embalming a newborn infant? 1-Ascending aorta, 2-Right common carotid, 3-Abdominal aorta, 4-Right brachial

1,2 and 3 1-Ascending aorta, 2-Right common carotid, 3-Abdominal aorta

Before removing remains from a hospital morgue: 1-Verify the identity of the dead, 2-Sign release forms, 3-Use personal protective equipment, 4-Have a written contract for funeral services

1,2 and 3 1-Verify the identity of the dead, 2-Sign release forms, 3-Use personal protective equipment

Arterial tube connections can be identified as which of the following types: 1-Quick-connect 2-Threaded 3-Slip type 4- Luer Lock?

2,3 and 4: 2-Threaded 3-Slip type 4- Luer Lock

A 125 to 175 pound adult would require a minimum injection of:

3-4 gallons

How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 oz. Bottle of 25 index arterial fluid?

4 ounces

Given a 30 - index fluid, how much fluid is needed to make 1 gallon of a 2% solution:

8.5 oz

The best choice for embalming a 1-day-old infant is:

Abdominal artery

When posing features, the eyelids should:

Abut

Escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death is:

Agonal edema

Which of the following methods consists of injecting a few ounces of arterial chemical, then draining for a few minutes-each one separately?

Alternate

Those changes occurring in the interval prior to somatic death are:

Antemortem

What is used to inject embalming fluid?

Arterial tube

Cavity embalming consists of two phases, of which one phase is:

Aspiration

If there is poor circulation in the arm you would inject the:

Axillary artery

Which of the following is associated with the brachial artery?

Basilic vein

Minerals that cause hard water also promote:

Blood clotting

Which of the following is NOT done when placing the remains on the embalming table?

Body put in the prone position

If, at the removal, you suspect foul play you should:

Call the coroner/police/medical examiner

The consideration given to the dead body, prior to, during and after the embalming procedure is complete is

Case analysis

A thrombus in the iliac veins will:

Decrease drainage in the lower extremities

A 25 year old male died 36 hours prior to the funeral home receiving the body. It was discovered outside in the summer. An autopsy was performed after 2 hours of refrigeration. Death was an aneurysm. The family wants an open casket. QUESTION: Which is the appropriate cavity treatment?

Dry the cavity and return treated viscera

A large volume of hypertonic arterial solution is primarily used to treat what type of tissue?

Edematous

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

Formaldehyde grey

Clostridium perfringens should alert the embalmer to the presence of:

Gas gangrene

A final and positive sign of death is:

Generalized decomposition

The fluid of choice when the body is extremely dehydrated is:

High humectant content

A 25 year old male died 36 hours prior to the funeral home receiving the body. It was discovered outside in the summer. An autopsy was performed after 2 hours of refrigeration. Death was an aneurysm. The family wants an open casket. QUESTION: In addition to arterial fluid you should use:

Humectant

Chemicals that create an increased capability for embalmed tissues to retain their moisture are called:

Humectants

Which of the following will normally be aspirated from the stomach?

Hydrochloric acid

Another name for pleural effusion is

Hydrothorax

More water can be removed from tissues with embalming fluids that are:

Hypertonic solutions

Severely dehydrated remains require:

More humectant

When making a home removal, the 16 year old son authorizes embalming. You should:

Obtain permission from an adult

Injection and drainage from one location is called:

One point injection

Which of the following is an intrinsic factor in case analysis?

Pathological condition

The LEAST likely artery to use on an unautopsied infant is the:

Popliteal

Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria, render unsuitable for nutrition the media upon which such bacteria thrive, and which will arrest decomposition by altering enzymes and lysins of the body as well as converting the decomposable tissue into a form much less susceptible to decomposition are called:

Preservatives

The passage of embalming fluid through the capillary walls is called:

Pressure filtration

Proteolysis refers to decomposition of:

Proteins

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

Provide medical treatment and necessary testing to determine if the employee was infected.

When preparing to embalm a body, the FIRST thing the operator should do is:

Put on protective gear

In edematous remains:

Results of embalming may reverse.

Dilution of arterial fluid in the body is known as:

Secondary dilution

The deceased had liver cancer. The body is yellow. The right femoral artery has arteriosclerosis. QUESTION: The best embalming results would be obtained by using:

The restricted cervical method of injection.

A secondary injection point used to clear the hand and fingers is the:

Ulnar artery

Of the 9 regions of the abdomen, the central region is called:

Umbilical

The deceased had liver cancer. The body is yellow. The right femoral artery has arteriosclerosis. QUESTION: If arterial methods have not been completely successful, what can be done to preserve the trunk?

Use a Hypodermic injection of cavity fluid.

Which of the following is not used in the preparation of an autopsied body?

Wetting agent

What organ should be given special attention in the embalming and preparation of babies?

brain

The consideration given to the dead body, prior to, during and after the embalming procedure is complete is:

case analysis

Which of the following direct treatments, other than by arterial injection of the contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera, usually accomplished by aspiration and injection?

cavity treatment

What is the most important thing to bring on a house removal?

cot

Cavity embalming consists of two steps, aspiration and:

injection

When a body exhibits an increased or excessive amount of bilirubin, the embalming is best done with:

jaundice fluid

To remove purge from the oral passages, use the:

nasal aspirator

Finger ligation on a cadaver will cause:

no change in color

What pathological condition predisposes a body to distribution problems?

phlebitis

If the thumb does not clear, inject the ____ artery:

radial

What is an extravascular resistance to fluid distribution?

rigor mortis

A sharp cutting instrument used for making incisions is:

scalpel

Death of the whole organism is called:

somatic death

A coffee ground appearance and foul odor would designate postmortem purge originating from the:

stomach

If the lips do not stay closed, DO NOT:

suture with a baseball stitch

Facial trauma with multiple lacerations require the embalmer to first clean and disinfect the area and apply:

temporary sutures

The suture normally used to close a trocar puncture would be the:?

the purse string

Which of the following is NOT a term used to refer to the after death examinations of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological conditions?

therapy

The line of lip closure has how many arcs?

three

The irreversible cessation of all vital functions is:

death

On your check list what is the most important thing when doing a hospital removal?

deceased name

The movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection through the arteries and arterioles to the capillaries:

distribution

Which condition will lead to early decomposition?

edema

A process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to retard organic decomposition, and to restore to an acceptable physical appearance is:

embalming

A device that uses water pressure to produce a vacuum for aspiration of the visceral cavities is a:

hydroaspirator

Signs of life are feebly maintained during:

apparent death

If there is poor circulation in the arm you would inject the:

axillary artery

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

0.5 ppm

Signs of death exhibited by the eyes of the deceased include: 1-Clouding of the cornea and flattening of the eyeball, 2-Loss of luster of the conjunctiva, 3-Pupil dilation and non-response to light, 4-Discoloration of the iris

1, 2 and 3 only 1-Clouding of the cornea and flattening of the eyeball 2-Loss of luster of the conjunctiva 3-Pupil dilation and non-response to light

Which of the following should be done prior to cremation? 1-Remove jewelry as directed, 2-Obtain permission and remove pacemaker, 3-Remove prosthetic devices, 4-Remove natural dentition

1, 2, 3 1-Remove jewelry as directed, 2-Obtain permission and remove pacemaker, 3-Remove prosthetic devices

STEL for HCHO monitoring should be:

15 min

How many ounces of 32 index fluid are needed to make 2 gallons of a 2% fluid?

16

The right anterior superior iliac spine is the trocar guide for the:

Cecum

Continuous drainage during injection is called:

Concurrent

What is NOT suggested to reduce rigor mortis?

Incision to sever muscles

A death was from natural causes, but the body was refrigerated for 24 hours prior to embalming. No autopsy is performed. In order to minimize abdominal distension and prevent purge, it is important to:

Inject slowly

What vein accompanies the common carotid artery?

Internal jugular

The place of incision for the radial artery is:

Lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle

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

Thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity

Natural depressions on the face may be destroyed by excessive use of:

Tissue builder

Severe generalized edema is known as:

anasarca