Embalming NBE Study Guide Flashcards
A process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to retard organic decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance is:
- Embalming
- Refrigeration
- Restorative art
- Funeral directing
Embalming
The irreversible cessation of all vital functions.
- Death
- Syncope
- Autolysis
- Dehydration
Death
Those changes occurring in the inverval prior to somatic death.
- Intrinsic
- Extrinsic
- Postmortem
- Antemortem
Antemortem
A sharp cutting instrument used for making incisions.
- Forceps
- Scalpel
- Hemostat
- Separator
Scalpel
That consideration given to the dead body, prior to, during and after the embalming procedure is complete.
- Medication
- Disinfection
- Case analysis
- Initial treatment
Case Analysis
An imaginary line drawn on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper underlying structure.
- Trocar guide
- Linear guide
- Anatomical limit
- Anatomical guide
Linear guide
Injection and drainage from one location.
- Split injection
- Restricted cervical
- One point injection
- Multi-point injection
One point injection
Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria.
- Vehicles
- Surfactants
- Preservative
- Anticoagulants
Preservative
The movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries.
- Osmosis
- Dialysis
- Distension
- Distribution
Distribution
This embalming method consists of injecting a few ounces of arterial chemical, stopping injection, then draining for a few minutes, and then repeating the process.
- Alternate
- Concurrent
- Continuous
- Intermittent
Alternate
This is a term used to refer to the after-death examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological conditions.
- Case analysis
- Autolysis
- Antemortem
- Postmortem
Postmortem
Any abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body.
- Hydration
- Evaporation
- Desiccation
- Discoloration
Discoloration
A needle injector is used for this purpose.
- Mouth closure
- Aspiration
- Arterial injection
- To close incisions
Mouth closure
Content normally aspirated from the stomach:
- Hydrochloric acid
- Bile
- Urine
- Ammonia
Hydrochloric Acid
When death has been due to pneumonia, an embalmer should expect:
- Rapid cooling of the body
- Severe rigor mortis
- Thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity
- Serious body discoloration
Thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity
The formaldehyde standard for short-term exposure to formaldehyde is:
- 1ppm/15 minutes
- 2ppm/15 minutes
- 5ppm/15 minutes
- 8ppm/15 minutes
2ppm/15 minutes
Signs of death exhibited by the eyes of the deceased include: (more than one answer)
- Clouding of the cornea and flattening of the eyeball
- Loss of luster of the conjunctiva
- Pupil dilation and non-responsive to light
- Discoloration of the iris
1, 2, and 3
Another name for plueral effusion.
- Ascites
- Hydrocele
- Hydrothroax
- Hydropericardium
Hydrothorax
Proteolysis refers to decomposition of:
- Fats
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Sugars
Proteins
Which of the following conditions would require special attention during thoracic cavity embalming? (More than one answer)
- Hydrothorax
- Ascites
- Hydropericardium
- Hydroperiteneum
1 and 3
(Hydrothorax, Hydropericardium)
Discoloration resulting when formaldehyde reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues.
- Biliverdin
- Pigmentation
- Formaldehyde grey
- Icterus
Formaldehyde Grey
Severe generalized edema.
- Ansarca
- Ascites
- Hydrocele
- Hypostasis
Anasarca
Escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death.
- Asepsis
- Ascites
- Agonal edema
- Anasarca
Agonal Edema
Low index fluids used to inhibit bilirubin from turning to biliverdin.
- Humectants
- Jaundice fluids
- Coinjection fluids
- Preinjection fluids
Jaundice Fluids
Chemicals that create an increased capability for embalmed tissues to retain their moisture.
- Humectants
- Buffers
- Surfactants
- Anticoagulants
Humectants
How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16-ounce bottle of 25 index arterial fluid?
- 2 ounces
- 4 ounces
- 6 ounces
- 8 ounces
4 ounces
