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Embalming Compend Multiple Choice Part 1 Flashcards

1
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A method of obtaining pressure for the injection of arterial fluid.

  • Hydroaspirator
  • Hand pump
  • Electric spatula
  • Needle injector
A

Hand Pump

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Which of the following is NOT a method of obtaining pressure for injection of arterial fluid?

  • Hand pump
  • Gravity percolator
  • Hydroaspirator
  • Pressure machine
A

Hydroaspirator

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An instrument which is inserted into the artery for the introduction of fluid.

  • Needle injector
  • Aneurysm hook
  • Arterial tube
  • Director
A

Arterial Tube

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An instrument which may be used to guide an arterial or vein tube into a vessel.

  • Groove director
  • Separator
  • Hemostat
  • Spring forceps
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Groove Director

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The purpose of embalming analysis is to determine:

  • The size of the casket needed.
  • The proper embalming technique and chemicals to use.
  • If gloves should be worn while embalming.
  • If the body needs to be bathed.
A

The Proper Embalming Technique and Chemicals to use.

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Variable factors encountered with every dead body as classified as:

  • Intrinsic or extrinsic
  • Hypertonic or hypotonic
  • Chronic or acute
  • Firm and dry
A

Intrinsic or Extrinsic

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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of massage cream?

  • Clean tissue pores
  • Retard dehydration
  • Secure the jaws in position
  • Prevent friction during massage
A

Secure the Jaws in Position

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Which of the following is an extrinsic factor to be considered in embalming a dead body?

  • Pathological conditions
  • Body moisture
  • Fever
  • Atmospheric conditions
A

Atmospheric Conditions

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A device which extends from some point over the sternum to a point under the chin and is used to support the chin during embalming.

  • Chin rest
  • Dental tie
  • Mandibular suture
  • Musculature suture
A

Chin Rest

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That method of mouth closure which employs wires attached to small tacks which are inserted into the upper and lower jaw.

  • Dental tie
  • Wire through bone
  • Mandibular suture
  • Needle injector
A

Needle Injector

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The method of mouth closure employing a suture passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible.

  • Needle injector
  • Musculature suture
  • Mandibular suture
  • Dental tie
A

Mandibular Suture

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If the lips will not stay closed during the embalming operation, they may be held in position by means of:

  • Wet cotton strips
  • Petroleum jelly
  • Sutures
  • All of these
A

All of These

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In cases of dental prognathism, you may, after obtaining written permission from the family:

  • Extract the teeth
  • Realign the teeth
  • Let the teeth show
  • All of these
A

All of These

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In the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the:

  • Upper one-third of the orbit.
  • Middle of the orbit.
  • Lower one-third of the orbit.
  • Upper one-fourth of the orbit.
A

Lower One-Third of the Orbit

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Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the selection of the artery and vein for injection and drainage in each case to be embalmed?

  • Accessibility
  • Size
  • Effect on posing the body
  • Race of the individual
A

Race of the Individual

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The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the:

  • Second costal cartilage
  • Sternoclavicular articulation
  • Arch of the aorta
  • Superior border of the thyroid cartilage
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Sternoclavicular Articuation

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The common carotid arteries terminate at the level of the:

  • Second costal cartilage
  • Sternoclavicular articulation
  • Arch of the aorta
  • Superior border of the thyroid cartilage
A

Superior Border of the Thyroid Cartilage

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The linear guide for the common carotid artery is from the:

  • Cener of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm.
  • Center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger.
  • Sternoclavicular articulation to the anterior surface of the lobe of the ear.
  • Center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur.
A

Sternoclavicuar Articulation to the Anterior Surface of the Lobe of the ear.

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The linear guide for the axillary artery is from the:

  • Center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm.
  • Center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger.
  • Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity.
  • Center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur.
A

Center of the Base of the Axillary Space Parallel to the Long Axis of the Upper Extremity.

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The linear guide for the brachial artery is from the:

  • Center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the inner bend of the elbow.
  • Center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger.
  • Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity.
  • Center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur.
A

Center of the Base of the Axillary Space to the Center of the Inner bend of the Elbow

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The linear guide for the radial artery is from the:

  • Center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm.
  • Center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger.
  • Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity.
  • Center of the inguinal ligament to the medial condyle of the femur.
A

Center of the Antecubital Fossa to the Center of the Base of the Index Finger.

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The linear guide for the femoral artery is from the:

  • Center of the anticubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger.
  • Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity.
  • Center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur.
  • Center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity.
A

Center of the Inguinal Ligament to the Center of the Medial Condyle of the Femur

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The linear guide for the popliteal artery is from the:

  • Center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger.
  • Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity.
  • Center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur.
  • Center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity.
A

Center of the Popliteal Space Parallel to the Long Axis of the Lower Extremity

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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:

  • Anterior tibial artery
  • Ulnar artery
  • Axillary artery
  • Posterior tibial artery
A

Ulnar Artery

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From the center of the popliteal space to a point midway between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus bone is the linear guide for the:

  • Anterior tibial artery
  • Ulnar artery
  • Posterior tibial artery
  • Dorsalis pedis artery
A

Posterior Tibial Artery

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From the center of the anterior surface of the ankle joint to a point betwen the first and second toe is the linear guide for the:

  • Anterior tibial artery
  • Ulnar artery
  • Posterior tibial artery
  • Dorsalis pedis artery
A

Dorsalis Pedis Artery

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From the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint is the linear guide for the:

  • Anterior tibial artery
  • Ulnar artery
  • Posterior tibial artery
  • Dorsalis pedis artery
A

Anterior Tibial Artery

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The anatomical guide for the _______ artery is along the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

  • Axillary
  • Common carotid
  • Radial
  • Brachial
A

Common Carotid

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The anatomical guide for the _____ artery is posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle.

  • Axillary
  • Common carotid
  • Radial
  • Brachial
A

Brachial

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30
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Through the center of the femoral triangle bordered laterally by the sartorius muscle and medially by the adductor longus muscle, is the anatomical guide for the ____ artery.

  • Axillary
  • Femoral
  • Iliac
  • Radial
A

Femoral

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Just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle is the anatomical guide for the ______ artery.

  • Axillary
  • Common carotid
  • Radial
  • Brachial
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Axillary

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The anatomical guide for the _____ artery is just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle.

  • Axillary
  • Common carotid
  • Radial
  • Brachial
A

Radial

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The ulnar artery lies along the ____ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.

  • Medial
  • Lateral
  • Posterior
  • Inferior
A

Lateral

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The right _____ artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin.

  • Axillary
  • Brachiocephalic
  • Subclavian
  • Femoral
A

Subclavian

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The _____ artery changes its name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsied body.

  • Brachiocephalic
  • Common iliac
  • Descending aorta
  • External iliac
A

External Iliac

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The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the:

  • Ascending aorta
  • Arch of aorta
  • Thoracic aorta
  • Descending aorta
A

Descending Aorta

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In the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the _____ muscle.

  • Sartorius
  • Adductor longus
  • Adductor magnus
  • Psoas major
A

Sartorius

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38
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The femoral artery is bordered medially by the _____ muscle.

  • Sartorius
  • Adductor longus
  • Adductor magnus
  • Psoas major
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Adductor Longus

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The femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the _____ muscle.

  • Adductor magnus
  • Gastrocnemius
  • Adductor longus
  • Sartorius
A

Adductor Magnus

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The ____ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle.

  • Femoral
  • Anterior tibial
  • Popliteal
  • Posterior tibial
A

Popliteal

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The ______ artery courses along the lateral margin of the crest of the tibia, passes through the center of the anterior surface of the ankle joint and becomes the dorsalis pedis artery.

  • Posterior tibial
  • Anterior tibial
  • Popliteal
  • Femoral
A

Anterior Tibial

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42
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Distension of the body tissues is a complication of:

  • Tuberculosis
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Scarlet fever
  • Anasarca
A

Anasarca

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One of the factors to be considered in selecting the artery to be injected is:

  • Age
  • Weight
  • Disease
  • All of these
A

All of These

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44
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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.

  • 1/4
  • 1
  • 1/2
  • 2
A

1/2 Pound

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45
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When injecting a body with any mechanical injector, the desired pressure should be:

  • Set before opening the rate of flow.
  • Set after opening the rate of flow.
  • Adjusted while rate of flow valve is full open.
  • Adjusted before machine is started.
A

Set Before Opening the Rate of Flow

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46
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The injection and drainage procedure in which the injection and drainage are accomplished through teh same incision is called:

  • Restricted cervical
  • Split
  • One point
  • Multipoint
A

One Point

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The procedure of injection and drainage in which injection is accomplished at one place and drainage is taken from another is called:

  • Restricted cervical
  • Split
  • One point
  • Double injection
A

Split

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The process of injection and drainage in which both common carotids are raised.

  • Restricted cervical
  • Split injection
  • Cross injection
  • Double injection
A

Restricted Cervical

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49
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When preparing to embalming a dead body the embalming will prepare a solution by adding the concentrated embalming fluid to water in the reservoir of the injection device. The dilution of fluid is called:

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Beginning
  • Tertiary
A

Primary

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50
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The secondary dilution of embalming fluid occurs when:

  • The embalmer mixes additional amounts of concentrate into the primary dilution.
  • The injected cavity fluid mixes wiht the fluids of the cavity.
  • The injected arterial solution mixes with the body fluids.
  • The embalmer mixes more water into the primary dilution.
A

The injected arterial solution mixes with the body fluids.

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The movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection through the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins is called:

  • Osmosis
  • Diffusion
  • Dialysis
  • Distribution
A

Distribution

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52
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The passage of arterial solution from the capillaries into the intercellular spaces.

  • Osmosis
  • Diffusion
  • Distribution
  • Pressure filtration
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Diffusion

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53
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The passage of solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute into a concentrated solution.

  • Osmosis
  • Diffusion
  • Dialysis
  • Distribution
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Osmosis

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54
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The passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, causd by positive intravascular pressure.

  • Osmosis
  • Diffusion
  • Dialysis
  • Pressure filtration
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Pressure Filtration

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55
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The embalmer should remove as much blood from the body as possible to:

  • Diminish secondary dilution
  • Remove intravascular discolorations
  • Prevent distension
  • All of these
A

All of These

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56
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The method of drainage in relation to injection in which an amount of arterial fluid is injected and then drainage is allowed to flow for a period of time, each one seprately is the ______ method.

  • Alternate
  • Intermittent
  • Continuous
  • Interrupted
A

Alternate

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57
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The method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection is continued and drainage is taken at intervals is the _____ method.

  • Alternate
  • Intermittent
  • Continuous
  • Interrupted
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Intermittent

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58
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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.

  • Alternate
  • Intermittent
  • Continuous
  • Interrupted
A

Continuous

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59
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Which of the following blood vessels is the origin of the popliteal artery?

  • Femoral artery
  • Axillary artery
  • External iliac artery
  • Anterior tibial artery
A

Femoral Artery

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60
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Those pre-embalming considerations given to the case at hand.

  • Pre-injection procedures
  • Terminal analysis
  • Concurrent analysis
  • Case analysis
A

Case Analysis

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Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor to be considered in case analysis?

  • Atmospheric conditions
  • Pathological conditions
  • Moisture of the tissues
  • Fever
A

Atmospheric Conditions

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During embalming, the head should be:

  • Tilted to the left approximately 15 degrees.
  • Tilted to the right approximately 25 degrees.
  • Tilted to the right approximately 15 degrees.
  • Tilted to the left approximately 25 degrees.
A

Tilted to the Right Approximately 15 Degrees

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Q

The amount of HCHO (formaldehyde) measured in grams dissolved in 100 ml. of water refers to:

  • Volume of phenol
  • Index
  • Surfactant content
  • pH
A

Index

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Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are:

  • Surfactants
  • Germicides
  • Humectants
  • Preservatives
A

Preservatives

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Chemicals which retard the increase in viscosity in the blood.

  • Germicides
  • Buffers
  • Surfactants
  • Anticoagulants
A

Anticoagulants

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The component of arterial fluid which is designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the surface of a liquid.

  • Buffer
  • Humectant
  • Vehicle
  • Surfactant
A

Surfactant

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A component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent.

  • Buffer
  • Surfactant
  • Dye
  • Preservative
A

Dye

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Chemical additives that act as moisture retainers in the tissues.

  • Penetrants
  • Humectants
  • Anticoagulants
  • Surfactants
A

Humectants

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Q

There is an immediate danger to health and life if exposed to formaldehyde levels above:

  • 1 ppm
  • 100 ppm
  • 25 ppm
  • 5 ppm
A

100 ppm

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Chemical additives employed to offset the effects of water with an excessive mineral content.

  • Humectants
  • Surfactants
  • Vehicles
  • Water conditioners
A

Water Conditioners

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High index fluids generally cause:

  • Slight firming
  • Definite firming
  • Putrefaction
  • Edema
A

Definite Firming

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Q

The action of CH2O (formaldehyde) on protein is termed:

  • Proteolysis
  • Coagulation
  • Putrefaction
  • Saponification
A

Coagulation

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73
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One purpose for which cavity fluids would NOT be recommended is:

  • Surface packs
  • Arterial injections
  • Visceral treatment
  • Bleaching agents
A

Arterial Injections

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74
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Co-injection fluids are used:

  • Before arterial solutions
  • With arterial solutions
  • After arterial solutions
  • In conjunction with cavity fluids
A

With Arterial Fluids

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75
Q

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

  • Contains reducing agents
  • Contains bleaching agents
  • Contains dye
  • High formaldehyde content
A

High Formaldehyde Content

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Index is a measure of fluid strength which considers the percentage of:

  • Phenol
  • Lanolin
  • Acid
  • Formaldehyde
A

Formaldehyde

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Q

The hardening agent in hardening compounds is:

  • Paraformaldehyde
  • Plaster of paris
  • Alum
  • Wood shavings
A

Plaster of Paris

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Which of the following is a disinfectant and preservative found in hardening compounds?

  • Paraformaldehyde
  • Plaster of paris
  • Whiting
  • Benzaldehyde
A

Paraformaldehyde

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79
Q

The maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over an eight hour time period is:

  • 5.0 ppm
  • 2.0 ppm
  • 0.5 ppm
  • 0.75 ppm
A

0.75 ppm

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80
Q

The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid as prepared by the embalmer is called the:

  • Primary dilution
  • Secondary dilution
  • Isotonic dilution
  • Primary injection
A

Primary Dilution

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81
Q

How much of a 16 index fluid will it take to make 2 gallons of a 1.5% solution?

  • 16oz
  • 20oz
  • 18oz
  • 24oz
82
Q

The dilution of arterial solutions by the fluids of the body is called the:

  • Primary solution
  • Primary dilution
  • Secondary dilution
  • Isotonic dilution
A

Secondary Dilution

83
Q

A bronze discoloration develops on the body as a result of:

  • Postmortem stain
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Jaundice
  • Addison’s disease
A

Addison’s Disease

84
Q

The discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is:

  • Postmortem intravascular discoloration
  • Antemortem intravascular discoloration
  • Postmortem extravascular discoloration
  • Livor mortis
A

Postmortem Extravascular Discoloration

85
Q

Carbon monoxide poisoning results in a ______ discoloration.

  • Bluish black
  • Grey
  • Cherry red
  • Bronze
A

Cherry Red

86
Q

Arteriosclerosis is a condition caused by the presence of _____ in the arterial tunics.

  • Hemoglobin
  • Amino acids
  • Sodium deposits
  • Calcium deposits
A

Calcium Deposits

87
Q

Varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as:

  • Varices
  • Phlebitis
  • Endocarditis
  • Asphyxiation
88
Q

Which of the following is an example of an intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?

  • Tumors
  • Pregnancy
  • Embolism
  • Weight of viscera
89
Q

The settling of the blood to the dependent parts of the body.

  • Algor mortis
  • Rigor mortis
  • Hypostasis
  • Postmortem stain
A

Hypostasis

90
Q

Hemolysis complicates the embalming process because it:

  • Helps distribute fluid throughout the remains
  • Retards fluid distribution
  • Coagulates the blood
  • Causes a stain
A

Causes a Stain

91
Q

A secondary dilution as related to the embalming operation:

  • Is caused by blood and lymph
  • Is prepared by the embalmer
  • Takes place in the capillaries only
  • Precedes the primary dilution
A

Is caused by blood and lymph.

92
Q

An extrinsic variable factor in embalming is:

  • Time lapse between death and embalming
  • Fever
  • Autolysis
  • Body weight
A

Time lapse between death and embalming.

93
Q

Improper positioning of the head on the headrest may interfere with drainage from the:

  • Carotid artery
  • Subclavian vein
  • Brachial vein
  • Jugular vein
A

Jugular Vein

94
Q

An important factor to be considered in case analysis is:

  • Moisture content of tissues.
  • Age.
  • Cause of death.
  • All of these.
A

All of These

95
Q

Postmortem staining is an extravascular change in the color of tissues due to:

  • Autolysis
  • Hemolysis
  • Lipolysis
  • Hypostasis
96
Q

A postmortem discoloration brought about by the rupture of the red blood cells and release of their contents onto the tissues is:

  • Livor mortis
  • Algor mortis
  • Autolysis
  • Postmortem stain
A

Postmortem Stain

97
Q

An abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body.

  • Dehydration
  • Discoloration
  • Lividity
  • Saponification
A

Discoloration

98
Q

The amount of arterial fluid necessary to make one gallon of solution at 2% strength using a 20 index fluid is:

  • 8 oz
  • 6.4 oz
  • 12.8 oz
  • 18 oz
99
Q

The lymph fluids of the body help to promote:

  • Secondary dilution
  • Primary dilution
  • Tertiary dilution
  • Dehydration
A

Secondary Dilution

100
Q

Vascular embalming fluids are injected into the:

  • Lymph vessels
  • Arterial system
  • Pulmonary system
  • Cavities
A

Arterial System

101
Q

Cosmetic fluids are so called because they contain:

  • Formaldehyde
  • Phenol
  • Humectants
  • Active dyes
A

Active Dyes

102
Q

Perfuming materials are used in embalming fluids because:

  • They help preservation efforts
  • They mask the odor of formaldehyde
  • They are soluble in tincture
  • They aid in killing bacteria
A

They mask the odor of formaldehyde

103
Q

pH is a measure of the:

  • Amount of buffer used
  • Amount of preservative
  • Surface tension
  • Degree of acidity or alkalinity
A

Degree of acidity or alkalinity

104
Q

Hardening compound is used:

  • As a preservative and drying agent in autopsied cases.
  • As a hardening agent in arterial fluids.
  • As a pack application.
  • As a buffer.
A

As a preservative and drying agent in autopsied cases.

105
Q

Hard water:

  • Promotes blood clotting
  • Prevents blood clotting
  • Has no effect on blood clotting
  • Enhances fluid distribution
A

Promotes Blood Clotting

106
Q

An aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because:

  • It acts as a complete obstruction to fluid flow.
  • It has a tendency to “short circuit” embalming fluid.
  • If it ruptures, fluid injected will escape from the vascular system.
  • It accelerates blood coagulation.
A

If it ruptures, fluid injected will escape from the vascular system.

107
Q

The arterial fluid injected into an edematous body will be:

  • Diluted
  • Strengthened
  • Unaffected
  • Thickened
108
Q

In cases where death is accompanied by high fever:

  • Drainage is usually found to be free flowing.
  • Drainage is light in color.
  • Drainage is usually a problem due to increased blood viscosity.
  • Drainage is not affected.
A

Drainage is usually a problem due to increased blood viscosity.

109
Q

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.
  • Pulmonary artery usually ruptures.
  • Arterial supply to the trachea usually ruptures.
  • There is increased surface tension in legs.
A

Lung capillaries are weakened by disease.

110
Q

One example of an intrinsic factor in case analysis is:

  • Religion
  • Refrigeration
  • Altitude
  • Cause of death
A

Cause of Death

111
Q

Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor in case analysis?

  • Age
  • Sex
  • Weight of body
  • Refrigeration
A

Refrigeration

112
Q

Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the brachial artery?

  • Dorsalis pedis artery
  • Radial artery
  • Axillary artery
  • Ulnar artery
A

Axillary Artery

113
Q

Which of the following is a purpose of pre-embalming analysis?

  • To apply appropriate restorative techniques
  • To prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques
  • To aid in proper post-embalming techniques
  • To apply proper service after call
A

To prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques.

114
Q

Dyes used in arterial fluid which color the fluid in the bottle, but impart no color to the body tissues are:

  • Active
  • Staining
  • Surfactant
  • Inactive
115
Q

Which of the following is NOT a component of hardening compounds?

  • Paraformaldehyde
  • Phenol
  • Alum
  • Wood powder
116
Q

For which of the following cases would high index fluids be recommended?

  • Febrile cases
  • Emaciated cases
  • Decomposition cases
  • Dehydration cases
A

Decomposition Cases

117
Q

In cases of emaciation, secondary dilution would be:

  • Greater than usual
  • Less than usual
  • Unaffected
  • Non-existent
A

Less than usual

118
Q

When preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be:

  • Milder than usual
  • More astringent than usual
  • The same strength as for the normal case.
  • Isotonic
A

More astringent than usual

119
Q

Any traumatic or pathological change in the structure of the skin is known as:

  • Decomposition
  • Saponification
  • A lesion
  • A discoloration
120
Q

Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration?

  • Hematoma
  • Postmortem stain
  • Livor mortis
  • Carbon monoxide discoloration
121
Q

The initial color of decomposing tissue.

  • Black
  • Blue-black
  • Blue
  • Yellow-green
A

Yellow-Green

122
Q

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

  • Bilirubin
  • Biliverdin
  • Formaldehyde gray
  • Icterus
A

Formaldehyde Gray

123
Q

When treating blisters, which of the following is incorrect?

  • Puncture and drain blisters before embalming.
  • Remove loose skin after embalming.
  • Apply sectional embalming.
  • Remove loose integument before embalming.
A

Remove loose integument before embalming.

124
Q

A blister is also known as a:

  • Boil
  • Vesicle
  • Tumor
  • Furuncle
125
Q

When treating pustular or ulcerative lesions, which of the following should be done?

  • Aspirate pus from the pustule
  • Swab pocket of aspirated lesion with disinfectant
  • Apply surface compresses
  • All of these
A

All of These

126
Q

Which of the following treatments would NOT be recommended for the treatment for intravascular difficulties?

  • Slow rate of flow under low pressure
  • Care in raising vessels
  • High pressure
  • Drainage aids
A

High Pressure

127
Q

Which of the following methods of injection and drainage is recommended for use in embalming cases which exhibit vascular disorders?

  • Concurrent method
  • Continuous method
  • Intermittent method
  • Terminal method
A

Intermittent Method

128
Q

Complete cellular death always _____ somatic death.

  • Precedes
  • Follows
  • Accompanies
  • Has no relationship to
129
Q

Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the axilary artery?

  • External iliac artery
  • Subclavian artery
  • Brachiocephalic artery
  • Brachial artery
A

Subclavian Artery

130
Q

The most positive sign of death.

  • Cessation of respiration
  • Cessation of circulation
  • Algor mortis
  • Generalized decomposition
A

Generalized Decomposition

131
Q

Odor, purge, and skin slip are:

  • Tests for death
  • Expert tests for death
  • Signs of decomposition
  • None of these
A

Signs of Decomposition

132
Q

The first body compounds to decompose are the:

  • Proteins
  • Fats
  • Carbohydrates
  • Bones
A

Carbohydrates

133
Q

Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change?

  • Decomposition
  • Desiccation
  • Change in pH
  • Rigor mortis
A

Desiccation

134
Q

In the normal case, the first organ to decompose is the:

  • Non-pregnant uterus
  • Stomach
  • Blood vessels
  • Lining of the trachea and larynx
A

Lining of the trachea and larynx

135
Q

Which of the following is NOT a complication of an edematous body?

  • Distension of tissues
  • Secondary fluid dilution
  • Possible skin slip
  • Low moisture content
A

Low Moisture Content

136
Q

Which of the following does NOT favor dehydration?

  • Anasarca
  • Hemorrhage
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Typhoid fever
137
Q

A condition which favors edema is:

  • Malaria
  • Tuberculosis
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Typhoid fever
A

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

138
Q

The self-destruction of cells is known as:

  • Saccharolysis
  • Lipolysis
  • Autolysis
  • Algor mortis
139
Q

A delicate instrument for detecting almost inaudible heart sounds.

  • The oscilloscope
  • The stethoscope
  • The opthalmoscope
  • None of these
A

The Stethoscope

140
Q

Death beginning by failure of one of the vital organs of the body.

  • Somatic death
  • Cellular death
  • Necrosis
  • Necrobiosis
A

Somatic Death

141
Q

Rigor mortis is detrimental to the embalming process because it:

  • Helps to distribute the arterial fluid throughout the body.
  • Retards fluid distribution
  • Holds the jaw in place
  • Makes the arms easy to pose
A

Retards Fluid Distribution

142
Q

The temporary rise in body temperature after death is called:

  • Postmortem caloricity
  • Postmortem hypostasis
  • Autolysis
  • Livor mortis
A

Postmortem Caloricity

143
Q

The cooling of the body of a corpulent person would be:

  • Faster
  • Slower
  • Unaffected
  • None of these
144
Q

The decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic bacteria.

  • Decay
  • Fermentation
  • Putrefaction
  • Lipolysis
145
Q

The decomposition of protein by the action of anaerobic bacteria:

  • Decay
  • Fermentation
  • Putrefaction
  • Lipolysis
A

Putrefaction

146
Q

The action of formaldehyde on protein is:

  • Dialysis
  • Saponification
  • Autolysis
  • Coagulation
A

Coagulation

147
Q

A condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained.

  • Death struggle
  • Apparent death
  • Death rattle
  • Death grip
A

Apparent Death

148
Q

Special cranial cavity treatment is indicated in cases of:

  • Septicemia
  • Anasarca
  • Ascites
  • Meningitis
A

Meningitis

149
Q

The normal pH of the living body is:

  • 6.0
  • 6.7
  • 7.0
  • 7.4
150
Q

The point of entry for the trocar when aspirating the cavities is:

  • 2 inches below and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus
  • 2 inches above and 4 inches to the left of the unbilicus
  • 2 inches below and 2 inches to the right of the umbilicus
  • 2 inches above and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus
A

2 inches above and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus

151
Q

The first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is:

  • Neck
  • Face
  • Upper extremities
  • Eyes
152
Q

The arterial fluid injected into edematous body will be:

  • Diluted by the edema
  • Strengthened by the edema
  • Unaffected by the edema
  • None of these
A

Diluted by the edema

153
Q

The separation of body compounds into simpler substances is called:

  • Desiccation
  • Hypostasis
  • Decomposition
  • Algor mortis
A

Decomposition

154
Q

Which of the following should be used for embalming a case which predisposes to dehydration?

  • Cold water for the dilution
  • Primary injection
  • Large volume
  • All of these
A

All of These

155
Q

Livor mortis is synonymous with:

  • Rigor mortis
  • Algor mortis
  • Cadaveric lividity
  • Agonal mortis
A

Cadaveric Lividity

156
Q

Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change?

  • Rigor mortis
  • Autolysis
  • Desiccation
  • Hemolysis
A

Desiccation

157
Q

Which of the following men established a method of embalming without evisceration?

  • Gannal
  • John Hunter
  • Clauderus
  • Dr. William Hunter
158
Q

Which of the following organs is NOT involved in the tripod of life?

  • Heart
  • Brain
  • Lung
  • Kidney
159
Q

The first people believed to have practiced cremation were the:

  • Egyptians
  • Greeks
  • Romans
  • Africans
160
Q

The Egyptians immersed bodies in:

  • Natron solution
  • Spices
  • Balsam spirits
  • Spirits of wine
A

Natron Solution

161
Q

The onset of postmortem changes generally:

  • Assists the embalming operation
  • Hinders the embalming operation
  • Has no effect on the embalming operation
  • None of these
A

Hinders the Embalming Operation

162
Q

Death beginning at the heart.

  • Asphyxia
  • Syncope
  • Coma
  • Apnea
163
Q

Changes occurring in the eyes after death include:

  • Flattening of the eyeball
  • Clouding of the cornea
  • Loss of luster of the conjunctiva
  • All of these
A

All of these

164
Q

Fatty tissue in a body retards algor mortis because it:

  • Insulates
  • Desiccates
  • Decomposes
  • None of these
165
Q

Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration?

  • Active capillary congestion
  • Passive capillary congestion
  • Ecchymosis
  • Carbon monoxide
A

Ecchymosis

166
Q

______ is a condition which predisposes to intravascular difficulties.

  • Arthritis
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Advanced pregnancy
A

Arteriosclerosis

167
Q

Which of the following is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place?

  • Cements
  • Calvarium clamps
  • Needle injector
  • All of the above
A

All of the Above

168
Q

Which of the following characterizes lung purge?

  • Coffee ground color
  • Frothy white color
  • Creamy white purge
  • Brownish color
A

Frothy White Color

169
Q

Distension of the body tissues is a complication of:

  • Tuberculosis
  • Paralytic conditions
  • Febrile diseases
  • Anasarca
170
Q

Which of the following is not an infectious disease?

  • Hydrocephalus
  • Hepatitis
  • Rabies
  • Pneumonia
A

Hydrocephalus

171
Q

Which of the following is classified as a malformation or deformity?

  • Tumors
  • Paralytic conditions
  • Mutilations
  • All of the above
A

All of the Above

172
Q

Hydrocele is:

  • Temporary loss of function
  • An acute contagious respiratory disease
  • Edema of the scrotum
  • Inflammation of the lungs
A

Edema of the Scrotum

173
Q

The whip stitch is also known as the:

  • Hidden stitch
  • Blanket suture
  • Sail stitch
  • Roll stitch
A

Roll Stitch

174
Q

The decomposition of fats occurs by:

  • Decay
  • Putrefaction
  • Fermentation
  • Lipolysis
175
Q

With the embalming machine turned on and the rate of flow valve closed, the type of pressure being shown on the pressure gauge is:

  • Potential pressure
  • Differential pressure
  • Actual pressure
  • Practical pressure
A

Potential Pressure

176
Q

Factors influencing the rate of decomposition such as air, environmental temperature and moisture in the atmosphere are known as:

  • Extrinsic factors
  • Intrinsic factors
  • Intravascular factors
  • Extravascular factors
A

Extrinsic Factors

177
Q

Damage to the valves of the heart usually occurs in cases with:

  • Atheroma
  • Pneumonia
  • Endocarditis
  • Diphtheria
A

Endocarditis

178
Q

Which of the following arteries begins at the level of the second costal cartilage?

  • Left common carotid
  • Right common carotid
  • Right axillary
  • Left brachial
A

Left Common Carotid

179
Q

The focal point in regards to the cavity treatment of a case with tuberculosis is the:

  • Heart
  • Intestine
  • Lung
  • Liver
180
Q

Burns that have blisters that form are classified as:

  • First degree
  • Second degree
  • Third degree
  • Fourth degree
A

Second Degree

181
Q

Which of these arteries extends from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle?

  • Dorsalis pedis
  • Anterior tibial
  • Posterior tibial
  • Popliteal
A

Anterior Tibial

182
Q

If you use 8oz of 16 index fluid to one gallon of water, what would be the index of your solution?

  • 1.0%
  • 1.25%
  • 1.5%
  • 2.5%
183
Q

If you use 16oz of 30 index fluid, how many gallons of 2.5% solution will you have?

  • 1 gallon
  • 1 1/2 gallons
  • 2 gallons
  • 2 1/2 gallons
A

1 1/2 Gallons

184
Q

If the solute is 28 index and you wish the solution to be 3 gallons of 3%, how many ounces of solute will you need?

  • 20.2 ounces
  • 35.7 ounces
  • 38.4 ounces
  • 41.1 ounces
A

41.1 Ounces

185
Q

What index fluid must you use to have 2 gallons of diluted fluid with a strength of 1% if you use 16 oz. of concentrated fluid?

  • 16
  • 18
  • 20
  • 25
186
Q

The individual who is credited with the discovery of the circulation of blood is:

  • Dr. Frederich Ruysch
  • Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Dr. William Harvey
  • John Hunter
A

Dr. William Harvey

187
Q

The “Father of embalming in the U.S.” was:

  • John Hunter
  • Dr. Frederich Ruysch
  • William Hunter
  • Dr. Thomas Holmes
A

Dr. Thomas Holmes

188
Q

The “Father of Embalming” was:

  • John Hunter
  • Dr. Frederich Ruysch
  • William Hunter
  • Dr. Thomas Holmes
A

Dr. Frederich Ruysch

189
Q

Who is said to be the “Father of Histology”?

  • Marcello Malpighi
  • Leeuwenhoek
  • Jean Gannal
  • Dr. Frederich Ruysch
A

Marcello Malpighi

190
Q

The individual for whom “Hunter’s Canal” is named.

  • Dr. William Hunter
  • John Hunter
  • Dr. William Harvey
  • Jean Gannal
A

John Hunter

191
Q

The injection of arterial solution at more than one location is referred to as:

  • Concurrent injection
  • Alternate injection
  • Multi-point injection
  • Split injection
A

Multi-Point Injection

192
Q

The embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming.

  • 0.43 lb./ft.
  • 4.30 lb/ft.
  • 1.0 lb/ft
  • 2.0 lb/ft
A

0.43 lb/ft

193
Q

The center of blood drainage in embalming.

  • Right atrium of the heart
  • Arch of the aorta
  • Circle of willis
  • Superior vena cava
A

Right Atrium of the Heart

194
Q

Which of the following conditions creates intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?

  • Rigor mortis
  • Tumors
  • Vascular disease
  • Weight of viscera
A

Vascular Disease

195
Q

Which of the following are the first products of decomposition?

  • Fatty acids
  • Amino acids
  • Indole
  • Cadaverine
A

Amino Acids

196
Q

The optimum temperature to promote decomposition is:

  • 212 oF
  • 99oF
  • 32oF
  • 98.6oF
197
Q

Separation of the dermis and the epidermis after death.

  • Desquamation
  • Dehydration
  • Desiccation
  • Saccharolysis
A

Desquamation

198
Q

Continuous injection of arterial solution with drainage taken at intervals.

  • Concurrent
  • Intermittent
  • Restricted
  • Alternate
A

Intermittent

199
Q

The speed at which the embalming solution enters the body.

  • Differential pressure
  • Potential pressure
  • Actual pressure
  • Rate of flow
A

Rate of Flow

200
Q

Which of the following substances serves as a solvent for the many ingredients incorporated in an embalming fluid?

  • Buffer
  • Vehicle
  • Surfactant
  • Reodorant
201
Q

Directing the trocar point toward the intersection of the fifth intercostal space and the left midaxillary line is the trocar guide for the:

  • Heart
  • Urinary bladder
  • Stomach
  • Cecum

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