Embalming II finalexam review

Embalming analysis steps are?

1. observation & evaluation 2. proposed method of treatment 3. implementation 4. observation of results

a suture made with 2 needles threaded with opposite ends of the same thread is ?

Double Intradermal Suture

a yellow tint to the skin could be a indication of?

Hepatitis, liver disease, jaundice

when is it recommended that the lips of a child should be glued?

after arterial embalming

what is a container used for casketed remains where only the bottom is mades of wood while the top sides and ends are made of heavy-grade cardboard?

air tray

which is not a main guide in cavity embalming?

ascending colon

the withdrawal of gas, fluids, and semi solids from body cavities and hollow viscera by means if suction with an aspiration and tracer is called?

aspiration

when embalming a child where should the arms be placed?

at the sides

temporary sutures used to sign tissues into position prior to, during, and after embalming are called?

bridge

minute blood vessels the walls of which compromise a single later of endothelial cells are known as?

capillaries

direct treatment other than vascular(arterial) embalming of the contents of the body cavities and the lumina f the viscera is called?

cavity embalming

tissue gas is produced by the bacteria

clostridium perfringes

the opening of the colon through the abdominal wall to the skin surface is called a

colonstomy

both an acute and chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting in a deficiency in insulin is known as?

diabetes mellitus

separation of substances in solution by the difference in their rates of diffusion through a semipermeable membrane is known as?

dialysis

the passage of some components of injected embalming solution from a intravascular to an extravascular location or the movement of embalming solutions from the capillaries into the interstitial fluids is called?

diffusion

clamping Leakes while embalming an autopsied case is not necessary because the fluid will still leak into the tissue.

false

if incisions for an autopsied case are leaking it is considered unacceptable to use plastic suits.

false

in a medico-legal autopsy a family is required to give permission for the autopsy procedure.

false

viscera should be placed back in the body during embalming. it is preferable to remove the viscera from the plastic bag before placing it back in the body.

false

Which artery, often used for arterial embalming is generally most affected by arteriosclerosis?

femoral artery

which isn't included in the epigastric region?

gallbladder

sugar in the urine is known as?

glycosuria

drain tubes should be inserted into the vein and drained toward the?

heart

the suture used on an exposed area of the body and is directed through the subcutaneous tissues only is?

hidden suture

the medical examiner/coroner has jurisdiction over which types of deaths?

homicide

a apparatus that is connected to the water supply when the water is turned on, suction is developed and is used to aspirate the contents of the body's cavities is called an?

hydroaspirator

if a limb is list how should the stump be treated?

hypodermic injection

a method to ensure good distribution and diffusion of fluid is?

increased pressure & steady flow, & intermittent drainage and flow. (all of the above)

an embalming technique that makes use of restricted cervical injection by using a limited amount of arterial solution at a high pressure is?

instant tissue fixation

the drainage method used when injection is continued throughout the embalming and is shut off for switched periods is?

intermittent drainage

fluid in the supportive connective tissues surrounding the body cells about 1/5 if the body weight is?

interstitial fluid

the cavity of a vein, artery, or intestine is called the?

lumen

mouth closure where the stitch is placed behind the lips....

mandibular suture

mouth closure in which a suture is passed through the sputum and through the mentalist muscle of the chin

muscular suture

blood incisions that have coagulated, stuck together, and are generally large and dark are called?

post mortem coagula

what is a commonly used suture to close the opening in the abdomen from the tracer?

purse string

aspirating again several hours following the embalming of the body is called?

respiration

the method of injection where both common carotid arteries are raised so that the head can be separately injected is?

restricted cervical injection

the ideal vessels for injecting the legs of an autopsied case are?

right and left common iliac

the center of drainage in the dead human bed is the?

right atrium of the heart

a 6 point injection is aka?

sectional embalming

An extravascular irregularly shaped blood discoloration that often appears on the arms and backs of the hands is called?

senile purpura

the injection of solution in 1 site and drainage in another location is called?

split injection

what is most important to the embalmer that notices a deceased has jaundice?

that the deceased has jaundice

a method to treat skin flaps of the abdominal area for an autopsied case is hip injection

true

autopsied cases require higher fluid strength because of the delay in the embalming process.

true

it is common for addition incisions to be on the back and arms of infants that were battered

true

which isn't located in the left inguinal region?

uterus of a pregnant woman

Generally used to close LONG INCISIONS such as autopsies

whip suture

what should be used to hold the calvaria in place when closing the calvaria on a autopised body?

wire, superglue, clamps ( all of the above )

the suture Used to gather in and turn under excess tissues.

worm suture