D.E.A.D Embalming, Restorative Art, Anatomy, Artery Guides and Limits, Chemistry, Pathology, and Microbiology
The embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is
0.43 lb./ft.
When using the gravity method of obtaining pressure for injecting arterial fluid, the embalmer can expect to receive approximately ____________ pound(s) of pressure per foot of elevation above the point of injection.
1/2
For which of the following cases would high index fluids be recommended?
Decomposition cases
Which test for death involves the discoloration of the distal part of a finger or toe?
Ligature test
According to the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region?
Lumbar
Which chemical agents render microorganisms incapable of growth and reproduction?
Preservatives
What is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of anaerobic bacteria?
Putrefaction
Which of the following are the first products of decomposition?
amino acids
An instrument which is inserted into the artery for the introduction of fluid is
an arterial tube
Which of the following would NOT be a condition that predisposes purge?
arthritis
Hardening compound is used
as a preservative and drying agent in autopsied cases
If you use 8 oz. of 16 index fluid and enough water to make one gallon of solution, what would be the diluted index of your solution?
1.0%
Which of these condition is associated with antemortem edema?
Alcoholism
Which of these arteries extends from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle?
Anterior tibial
Which blood vessel continues as the brachial artery?
Axillary artery
Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent?
Benzaldehyde
Which of the following should be used for embalming a case which predisposes to dehydration?
Cold water for the dilution, primary injection, and large volume
Which of the following suture patterns involves the use of two needles?
Double intradermal stitch
Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration?
Ecchymosis
What is the name given to a type of purge which has a color and odor consistent with that of arterial fluid solution?
Fluid purge
Which of the following characterizes lung purge?
Frothy white or pink in color
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a jaundice fluid?
High formaldehyde content
Where is the common carotid artery found?
In the Neck
What is the purpose of phenol in embalming fluids?
It can act as preservative/disinfectant
Which of these is the more accurate description of the pre-injection solution?
It is the primary injection solution
What is the purpose of ponceau in embalming fluids?
It will impart a color change
Which of the following treatments would be used for the embalming of dehydrated body?
Large volume of a dilute solution
What muscle is injected with arterial fluid to facilitate the closure of the mouth?
Masseter
Which instrument is used in the test for death involving the use of a beam of light to check for fluid movement in the retina of the eyeball?
Ophthalmoscope
Which of the following conditions would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition?
Peritonitis
What is lipolysis?
The decomposition of fats
During embalming, the head should be
Tilted to the right approximately 15 degrees
Which of these sutures is NOT suited for closing an incision on an exposed area of the body?
Whip or roll stitch
Which of the following suture patterns is used to turn under the margins of skin in an incision?
Worm stitch
A dead human body which is used for anatomical and scientific study is
a cadaver.
Cosmetic fluids by definition must contain:
active dyes.
The femoral artery is bordered medially by the ____________ muscle.
adductor longus
A soapy waxy by-product of saponification is
adipocere
The escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location is
agonal edema.
Any surface, prominence, or structure which is used in establishing the location of an adjacent structure is a(n)
anatomical guide.
Which of these blood vessel is the origin of the brachial artery?
axillary artery
Livor mortis is synonymous with
cadaveric lividity.
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
cecum/appendix.
The action of HCHO on protein is called:
coagulation
The irreversible total cessation of metabolic activity is known as a(n)
death
The artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery is the
dorsalis pedis.
Postmortem stain is an extravascular change in the color of tissue due to
hemolysis.
What embalming instrument can be used to clamp a leaking blood vessel?
hemostat
If you are embalming a body which has an infectious disease when should the cavity treatment procedure begin?
immediately after arterial injection is completed
Which of the following is an inexpert test for death?
ligature test
In the normal case, the first organ to decompose is the
lining of the trachea and larynx
The decomposition of fats occurs by
lipolysis.
Clear embalming fluid is usually purged from the nose and mouth during preparation of cases dead of pulmonary tuberculosis because the
lung capillaries are weakened by disease.
An important factor to be considered in case analysis is
moisture content of tissues, age, and cause of death
The first body tissues to decompose are the:
mucous membranes
The temporary rise in body temperature after death is called:
postmortem caloricity.
Hard water
promotes blood clotting
The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the
sternoclavicular articulation.
Directing the trocar point toward the intersection of the fifth intercostal space and the left mid-axillary line is the trocar guide for the
stomach.
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?
two feet
If the lips will not stay closed during the embalming operation, they may be held in position by means of
wet cotton strip, petroleum jelly, or sutures
The method of drainage in relation to injection in which both injection and drainage are allowed to flow freely throughout the operation is the ___________ method.
continuous
The arterial fluid injected into an edematous body will be
diluted by the edema
The process of chemically treating a dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, retard organic decomposition and restore an acceptable physical appearance is
embalming
If an embalmer elevated a gravity percolator ten feet above the injection site how many pounds of potential pressure would be created?
five
Changes occurring in the eyes after death include
flattening of the eyeball, clouding of the cornea, loss of luster of the conjunctiva.
Complete cellular death always __________ somatic death.
follows
The method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection is continued and drainage is taken at intervals is the ___________ method.
intermittent
Which of these is a disadvantage of using the gravity percolator for embalming?
it has limited pressure range
Special cranial cavity treatment is indicated in cases of
meningitis
The Egyptians immersed bodies in
natron solution
The injection and drainage procedure in which the injection and drainage are accomplished through the same incision is called
one point
Which of the following is a disinfectant and preservative found in autopsy powders?
paraformaldehyde
Which of the following is NOT a component of hardening compounds?
phenol
The hardening agent in hardening compounds is
plaster of paris
The _____________ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle.
popliteal
Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are
preservatives.
The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid as prepared by the embalmer is called the
primary diltuion
The speed at which the embalming solution enters the body is called
rate of flow
Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change?
release of rigor mortis
When treating blisters, three of these choices are proper procedures. Select the one which is NOT accepted as proper technique.
remove loose integument before embalming
Which of the following would be the most likely to cause intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
thrombi
On the surface of the forearm from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth fingers is the linear guide for the
ulnar artery
Who was the first to note capillary circulation?
Marcello Malpighi
When the pathologist makes an incision for a cranial autopsy, which of the following best describes the proper location for the incision to begin?
Posterior to the ear
An embalming chemical which affects the stabilization of the acid-base balance within embalming solutions and in the embalmed tissues is a(n)
buffer
The linear guide for the popliteal artery is from the
center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity.
The first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is
eyes
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the heart sac is
hydropericardium.
In the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the
lower one-third of the orbit.
The method of mouth closure employing a suture passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible is called the
mandibular suture.
The passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, caused by positive intravascular pressure is
pressure filtration
Which blood vessel lies just lateral of the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle?
radial artery
The care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color is a definition which would most correctly apply to which of the following?
restoration
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?
restricted cervical injection
Rigor mortis is detrimental to the embalming process because it
retards fluid distribution.
When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the lower right extremity?
right common iliac
The lymph fluids of the body help to promote
secondary dilution
The cooling of the body of a corpulent person would be
slower
Co-injection fluids are used
with arterial solutions
