Embalming 2: Midterm
a minimum amount of cavity fluid is recommended for cavity treatment
16 ounces
Formalin is composed of __% formaldehyde.
37%
these preservatives give of HCHO at a slow rate
HCHO donor compounds
the OSHA standard that is concerned with the safe handling and use of hazardous substances and materials is the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
the intestines are found in the blank region
abdominal
the stomach is found in the blank region
abdominal
the odors of decomposition are due to the presence of
amines
this modifying agent slows down the natural postmortem tendency of blood to become viscous
anticoagulant
lanolin is used in embalming fluids
as a humectant
this suture provides an armature for restorative procedures
basketweave
this component of an embalming fluid is intended to maintain pH
borax
this type of purge is creamy white in appearance
brain purge
this is a temporary suture that helps to keep tissue in position
bridge
this modifying agent can neutralize acids and bases
buffer
embalmers should decide which embalming chemicals to use for a particular case based upon the
case analysis
embalming fluids designed to be used undiluted are
cavity fluids
withdrawal of gas, fluids and semisolids from body cavities and hollow viscera by means of suction is
cavity treatment
the cross linkage of peptide bonds results in
coagulation of proteins and firm tissue
jaundice fluids may contain counter staining agents which are designed to
cover internal discolorations
to aspirate the cavity, the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone must be punctured
cranial
which of the following do not typically receive attention in cavity treatment unless there is a problem
cranium and scrotum
HCHO donor compounds are used to
create low fuming fluids
this anatomical structure separates the thoracic region from the abdominal region
diaphragm
when cavity treatment is performed using an incision on the abdomen it is called the
direct incision method
QUATS are primarily used for their blank qualities
disinfecting and deodorizing
in order to enhance the cosmetic effect, the embalmer could select and arterial embalming fluid that contains
eosin, erythrosine, and ponceau
the stomach may be found in this abdominal region
epigastric
the following structures are found in the thoracic cavity
esophagus, heart, lungs, trachea
arterial preservatives reverse decomposition
false
this organ should be aspirated first because it contains the center of drainage
heart
sorbitol is a
humectant
this fluid increases the capability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture
humectant
glycols are examples of
humectants
this type of aspirator is installed on a cold water line
hydroaspirator
a distended urinary bladder is found in this region of the abdomen
hypogastric
arterial preservatives blank saprophytic bacteria
inactivate
as the blood and tissue of the body become more alkaline the HCHO demand
increases
the amount of HCHO gas in a fluid or solution is called the
index
cavity treatment is a two step process. what are the two steps
injection of cavity fluid, aspiration of gas, fluids and semisolids from the body cavities
during aspiration, the embalmer would expect to remove semi-solids from
intestines
this suture is effective for superficial lacerations on visible areas
intradermal
the top left in the 9 region plan of the abdomen is
left hypochondriac
HCHO has a very blank pH range before it breaks down
limited
an arterial embalming fluid with an index of 24 would be classified as
medium
this instrument is designed for aspiration of the naso-pharyngeal area
nasal aspirator
an arterial fluid that contains inactive dyes is considered to be
non-cosmetic
these structures are found in the abdominal cavity
pancreas, intestines, gallbladder, kidneys, omentum, liver, stomach and spleen
HCHO is powder form is known as
parafomaldehyde
the main preservative component for autopsy compound is
paraformaldehyde
this preservative is also known as carbolic acid and is a fungicide
phenol
embalming fluids designed to improve blood removal are known as
pre-injection chemicals
a chemical in powder form that is typically used for surface embalming is
preservative powder
the function of an arterial preservative chemical can be
preservative, disinfection, anticoagulation, and restoration
paradichlorobenzene is included in some embalming powders to
preserve and disinfect
the dilution that is attained as the embalming solution is mixed in the embalming machine is called the
primary dilution
amino acids can be preserved or cross linked by HCHO because they are the building blocks of
proteins
purge can be the result of
rate of flow that is too high, visceral expansion, hydrothorax, and ascites
the structures found in the pelvic area
rectum, urinary bladder, reproductive organs
to aspirate the right atrium of the heart, the trocar is pointed towards the
right ear lobe
the cecum is located in this quadrant of the abdomen
right lower
this preservative desiccates the cells within the tissue
salts
Weakening of the embalming solution by the fluids in the body, both vascular and interstitial.
secondary dilution
direct the trocar towards the fifth intercostal space and the left mid-axillary line
stomach
hydrochloric acid may be aspirated from the
stomach
this type of purge resembles liquid coffee grounds in appearance
stomach purge
the c in CV formula solution stands for the
strength of the concentrates arterial fluid
an arterial preservative chemical with an index of 30% would be considered
strong
these agents reduce the surface tension of the embalming solution
surfactants
this component if an embalming solution will allow for more even distribution of active dyes
surfactants
this anatominal guide is used to aspirate the urinary blabber
symphysis pubis
the lungs are found in the blank region
thoracic
the recommended order for aspiration is
thoracic, abdominal, pelvic
the following are purposes of cavity embalming
to remove purulent materials, blood and edematous fluids, to treat contents of hollow visceral organs, and to treat walls and tissue of visceral organs
which of these techniques would the embalmer choose in order to secure the trocar puncture and prevent leakage
trocar button, purse string suture, and N suture
the point of reference for insertion of the trocar is
two inches above and two inches left of the umbillicus
the standard point of insertion for the trocar is in the abdominal quandrant
upper left
diluent and carrier are other terms for
vehicles
there are two basic theories for the time frame of cavity treatment. what are they
waiting about an hour after the arterial injection to do cavity treatment, do the cavity treatment immediately after the arterial injection
