Chapter 17 Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Removal of the brain only
A
Cranial autopsy
2
Q
A medicolegal autopsy
A
Forensic autopsy
3
Q
By definition only 1 body cavity is opened
A
Partial autopsy
4
Q
When suturing a cranial autopsy begin:
A
On the right side of the head and end of the left
5
Q
Under which of the following circumstances would a hospital seek permission from the family to perform an autopsy:
- When doctors have not made a firm diagnosis
- When there are no concerns about the possible spread of contagious disease
- When the cause of death won’t affect the insurance settlement
- When the patient came from a nursing home and the quality of care is not in question
A
When doctors have not made a firm diagnosis
6
Q
What would be used to inject two arteries at the same time:
A
Y-tube
7
Q
Another name for autopsy:
A
Necropsy
8
Q
The portion of the skull removed during a cranial autopsy:
A
Calvarium
9
Q
Autopsy gel is a chemical in powder form that absorbs, disinfects, and is often used in cavity treatment of autopsied cases. (T/F)
A
False
10
Q
To tighten sutures pull on the thread, not the needle. (T/F)
A
True
