Embalming Compend Set 2
vesicle.
A blister is also known as
Addison's disease
A bronze discoloration develops on the body as a result of
apparent death.
A condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained is
carbon monoxide poisoning
A condition the favors edema is
stethoscope.
A delicate instrument for detecting almost inaudible heart sounds is
postmortem stain
A postmortem discoloration brought about by the rupture of the red blood cells and a release of their contents into the tissues is
is caused by blood and lymph
A secondary dilution as related to the embalming operation
discoloration
An abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is
if it ruptures, fluid injected will escape from the vascular system
An aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because
time lapse between death and embalming
An extrinsic variable factor in embalming is
moisture content of the tissues, age, cause of death
An important factor to be considered in case analysis is
a lesion.
Any traumatic or pathological change in the structure of the skin is known as
calcium deposits
Arteriosclerosis is a condition caused by the presence of __ in the arterial tunics.
cherry red
Carbon monoxide poisoning results in a __ discoloration.
lung capillaries are weakened by disease
Clear embalming fluid is usually purged from the nose and mouth during preparation of cases dead of pulmonary tuberculosis because the
follows
Complete cellular death always ____ somatic death.
active dyes
Cosmetic fluids are so called because they contain
somatic death
Death beginning by failure of one of the vital organs of the body is
inactive
Dyes used in arterial fluid which color the fluid in the bottle, but impart no color to the body tissues are
Decomposition cases
For which of the following cases would high index fluids be recommended?
promotes blood clotting
Hard water
as a preservative and drying agent in autopsied cases
Hardening compound is used
causes a stain
Hemolysis complicates the embalming process because it
jugular vein
Improper positioning of the head on the headrest may interfere with drainage from the
less than usual.
In cases of emaciation, secondary dilution would be
drainage is usually a problem due to increased blood viscosity
In cases where death is accompanied by high fever
lining of the trachea and larynx
In the normal case, the first organ to decompose is the
signs of decomposition.
Odor, purge, and skin slip are
cause of death
One example of an intrinsic factor in case analysis is
they mask the odor of formaldehyde
Perfuming materials are used in embalming fluids because
hemolysis
Postmortem staining is an extravascular change in the color of tissues due to
retards fluid distribution.
Rigor mortis is detrimental to the embalming process because it
meningitis.
Special cranial cavity treatment is indicated in cases of
coagulation
The action of formaldehyde on protein is
diluted
The arterial fluid injected into an edematous body will be
slower.
The cooling of the body of a corpulent person would be
decay.
The decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic bacteria is
putrefaction.
The decomposition of protein by the action of anaerobic bacteria is
secondary dilution
The dilution of arterial solutions by the fluids of the body is called the
primary dilution
The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid as prepared by the embalmer is called the
formaldehyde gray.
The discoloration resulting when HCHO reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is called
postmortem extravascular discoloration
The discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is
carbohydrates.
The first body compounds to decompose are the
plaster of paris
The hardening agent in hardening compounds is
yellow-green
The initial color change of decomposing tissue is
secondary dilution
The lymph fluids of the body help to promote
0.75 ppm
The maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over an eight hour time period is
generalized decomposition
The most positive sign of death is
7.4.
The normal pH of the living body
2 inches above and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus.
The point of entry for the trocar when aspirating the cavities
autolysis.
The self-destruction of cells is known as
hypostasis
The settling of blood to dependent parts of the body is known as
postmortem caloricity
The temporary rise in body temperature after death is called
varices
Varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as
arterial system
Vascular embalming fluids are injected into the
more astringent than usual
When preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be
Remove loose integument before embalming
When treating blisters, which of the following is incorrect?
aspirate pus from the pustule, swab pocket of aspirated lesion with disinfectant, apply surface compresses
When treating pustular or ulcerative lesions, which of the following should be done?
Anasarca
Which of the following does not favor dehydration?
Paraformaldehyde
Which of the following is a disinfectant and preservative found in hardening compounds?
To prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques
Which of the following is a purpose of pre-embalming analysis?
Hematoma
Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration?
Embolism
Which of the following is an example of an intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
low moisture content
Which of the following is not a complication of an edematous body?
Phenol
Which of the following is not a component of hardening compounds?
Refrigeration
Which of the following is not an intrinsic factor in case analysis?
Desiccation
Which of the following is not classified as a chemical change?
Intermittent method
Which of the following methods of injection and drainage is recommended for use in embalming cases which exhibit vascular disorders?
High pressure
Which of the following treatments would not be recommended for the treatment of intravascular difficulties?
Subclavian artery
Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the axillary artery?
Axillary artery
Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the brachial artery?
12.8 oz.
arterial fluid necessary to make one gallon of solution at 2% strength using a 20 index fluid
24 oz.
how much of a 16 index fluid will it take to make 2 gallons of a 1.5% solution
formaldehyde
index is a measure of fluid strength which considers the percentage of
degree of acidity or alkalinity
pH is a measure of the
