Embalming - Questions Flashcards
1
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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 A. embalming B. refrigeration C. restorative art D. funeral directing
A
embalming
2
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The irreversible cessation of all vital functions is A. death B. syncope C. autolysis D. dehydration
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death
3
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Those changes occurring in the interval prior to somatic death are A. intrinsic B. extrinsic C. postmortem D. antemortem
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antemortem
4
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A sharp cutting instrument used for making incision is the A. forceps B. scalpel C. hemostat D. separator
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scalpel
5
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That consideration given to the dead body, prior to, during, and after the embalming procedure is complete is A. medication B. disinfection C. case analysis D. initial treatment
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case analysis
6
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An imaginary line drawn on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper underlying structure is the A. trocar guide B. linear guide C. anatomical limit D. anatomical guide
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linear guide
7
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Injection and drainage from one location is called A. split injection B. restricted cervical C. one point injection D. multi-point injection
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one point injection
8
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Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria are called A. vehicles B. surfactants C. preservative D. anticoagulants
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preservative
9
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The movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries is called A. osmosis B. dialysis C. distention D. distribution
A
distribution
10
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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 A. alternate B. concurrent C. continuous D. intermittent
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alternate
11
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This is a term used to refer to the after-death examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine the cause of death or pathological conditions A. case analysis B. autolysis C. antemortem D. postmortem
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postmortem
12
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Any abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is called A. hydration B. evaporation C. desiccation D. discoloration
A
discoloration
13
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A needle injector is used for this purpose A. mouth closure B. aspiration C. arterial injection D. to close incisions
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mouth closure
14
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Content normally aspirated from the stomach A. hydrochloric acid B. bile C. urine D. ammonia
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hydrochloric acid
15
Q
When death has been due to pneumonia, an embalmer should expect
A. rapid cooling of the body
B. severe rigor mortis
C. thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity
D. serious body discoloration
A
thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity
16
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The Formaldehyde Standard for short-term exposure to formaldehyde is A. 1 ppm / 15 minutes B. 2 ppm / 15 minutes C. 5 ppm / 15 minutes D. 8 ppm / 15 minutes
A
2 ppm / 15 minutes
17
Q
Signs of death exhibited by the eyes of the deceased include
- clouding of the cornea and flattening of the eyeball
- loss of luster of the conjunctiva
- pupil dilation and non-response to light
- discoloration of the iris
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2, 4
C. 1, 3, 4
D. 2, 3, 4
A
1, 2, 3
18
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Another name for pleural effusion is A. ascites B. hydrocele C. hydrothorax D. hydropericardium
A
hydrothorax
19
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Proteolysis refers to decomposition of A. fats B. proteins C. carbohydrates D. sugars
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proteins
20
Q
Which of the following conditions would require special attention during thoracic cavity embalming?
- hydrothorax
- ascites
- hydropericardium
- hydroperiteneum
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4
A
1 and 3
21
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Discoloration resulting when formaldehyde reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is called A. biliverdin B. pigmentation C. formaldehyde grey D. icterus
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formaldehyde grey
22
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Severe generalized edema is known as A. anasarca B. ascites C. hydrocele D. hypostasis
A
anasarca
23
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Escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death is A. asepsis B. ascites C. agonal edema D. anasarca
A
agonal edema
24
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Low index fluids used to inhibit bilirubin from turning to biliverdin are known as A. humectants B. jaundice fluids C. coinjection fluids D. preinjection fluids
A
jaundice fluids
25
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Chemicals that create an increased capability for embalmed tissues to retain their moisture are called
A. humectants
B. buffers
C. surfactants
D. anticoagulants
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humectants
26
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How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16-ounce bottle of 25 index arterial fluid?
A. 2 ounces
B. 4 ounces
C. 6 ounces
D. 8 ounces
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4 ounces
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Which of the following would indicate a postmortem extravascular discoloration?
A. cadaveric lividity
B. liver mortis
C. hypostasis
D. postmortem stain
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postmortem stain
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What embalming instrument is used to inject arterial fluid into the thoracic walls of an autopsied body?
A. arterial tube
B. cavity injector
C. hypo-valve trocar
D. cannula
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hypo-valve trocar
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What type of embalming chemical might the embalmer use as a drying and disinfectant agent when preparing the cavities of autopsied remains?
A. sealing agent
B. mold preventative agent
C. mastic compound
D. hardening compound
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hardening compound
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What is created when the embalmer combines embalming fluid with water in the injection device?
A. distribution
B. primary dilution
C. fluid diffusion
D. secondary dilution
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primary dilution
