Embalming Theory II - Quiz 3

Read the scenario and answer the question below: Embalm a 200 pound male that was found lying on his left side, at his residence. His right eye has a bruise and a laceration. In addition to this trauma, the decedent has cadaveric lividity (livor mortis) on the left side of his face and body. The best choice for fluid to treat the lividity should be:

A milder fluid until lividity clears, then you can strengthen the fluid

Which of the following aid in preventing potential dehydration discolorations:

All of these

The best outcome when treating a discoloration of the hand due to a bruise, with swelling, is:

Injection of phenol solutions

Type of discoloration removed by normal arterial injection:

Intravascular

Icterus refers to:

Jaundice

Read the scenario and answer the question below: Embalm a 200 pound male that was found lying on his left side, at his residence. His right eye has a bruise and a laceration. In addition to this trauma, the decedent has cadaveric lividity (livor mortis) on the left side of his face and body. Which of the discolorations/conditions would you expect to respond well to arterial embalming:

Livor mortis

The area of the body that first exhibits the yellowish-greenish discoloration associated with early decomposition:

Lower right quadrant

Which of the following discolorations would respond well to arterial solution?

Cadaveric lividity

Carbon monoxide poisoning results in the following discoloration:

Cherry red

The onset of postmortem changes generally:

Complicates the embalming operation particularly as the time delay increase between death and embalming

For a body with postmortem lividity, the embalmer should use:

Concurrent/continuous drainage

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a jaundice fluid:

Contains a high formaldehyde content

Separation of the dermis and the epidermis after death is called:

Desquamation

An abnormal color appearing in or upon the body:

Discoloration

Jaundice is considered to be:

Discoloration/stain

The pink discoloration associated with burn injuries that looks similar to a sunburn is classified as _______________ and the post embalming treatment would be _______________________:

First degree; natural cosmetic coverage

The discoloration resulting when HCHO reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is called:

Formaldehyde gray

Remove surface discolorations:

Prior to embalming

Read the scenario and answer the question below: Embalm a 200 pound male that was found lying on his left side, at his residence. His right eye has a bruise and a laceration. In addition to this trauma, the decedent has cadaveric lividity (livor mortis) on the left side of his face and body. Of the following choices the best injection method would be the:

Right and left common carotid arteries (restricted cervical)

Odor, purge, skin slip, and color changes are:

Signs of decomposition

Which of the following would be the least effective in treating post mortem lividity:

Strong arterial solutions

Created by the deposit of matter on the body surface and occurring either antemortem or postmortem:

Surface discoloration

The inability to clear the nail beds (fingernails) would be a sign that:

The discoloration was extravascular

When treating a death due to external exanguination an important co-injection choice for the treatment of this type of discoloration is:

Arterial dye

Read the scenario and answer the question below: Embalm a 200 pound male that was found lying on his left side, at his residence. His right eye has a bruise and a laceration. In addition to this trauma, the decedent has cadaveric lividity (livor mortis) on the left side of his face and body. Choose the acceptable methods for treating the ecchymotic eye: I. Inject with a strong solution II. Use a phenol/cavity fluid compress to bleach area III. Use a restorative/humectant pack to lessen the discoloration IV. Use a weak solution so as not to set the discoloration

I and II