Embalming - Questions

Question 1

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

Answer 1

embalming

Question 2

The irreversible cessation of all vital functions is
A. death
B. syncope
C. autolysis
D. dehydration

Answer 2

death

Question 3

Those changes occurring in the interval prior to somatic death are
A. intrinsic
B. extrinsic
C. postmortem
D. antemortem

Answer 3

antemortem

Question 4

A sharp cutting instrument used for making incision is the
A. forceps
B. scalpel
C. hemostat
D. separator

Answer 4

scalpel

Question 5

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

Answer 5

case analysis

Question 6

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

Answer 6

linear guide

Question 7

Injection and drainage from one location is called
A. split injection
B. restricted cervical
C. one point injection
D. multi-point injection

Answer 7

one point injection

Question 8

Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria are called
A. vehicles
B. surfactants
C. preservative
D. anticoagulants

Answer 8

preservative

Question 9

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

Answer 9

distribution

Question 10

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

Answer 10

alternate

Question 11

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

Answer 11

postmortem

Question 12

Any abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is called
A. hydration
B. evaporation
C. desiccation
D. discoloration

Answer 12

discoloration

Question 13

A needle injector is used for this purpose
A. mouth closure
B. aspiration
C. arterial injection
D. to close incisions

Answer 13

mouth closure

Question 14

Content normally aspirated from the stomach
A. hydrochloric acid
B. bile
C. urine
D. ammonia

Answer 14

hydrochloric acid

Question 15

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

Answer 15

thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity

Question 16

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

Answer 16

2 ppm / 15 minutes

Question 17

Signs of death exhibited by the eyes of the deceased include

1. clouding of the cornea and flattening of the eyeball
2. loss of luster of the conjunctiva
3. pupil dilation and non-response to light
4. discoloration of the iris

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2, 4
C. 1, 3, 4
D. 2, 3, 4

Answer 17

1, 2, 3

Question 18

Another name for pleural effusion is
A. ascites
B. hydrocele
C. hydrothorax
D. hydropericardium

Answer 18

hydrothorax

Question 19

Proteolysis refers to decomposition of
A. fats
B. proteins
C. carbohydrates
D. sugars

Answer 19

proteins

Question 20

Which of the following conditions would require special attention during thoracic cavity embalming?

1. hydrothorax
2. ascites
3. hydropericardium
4. hydroperiteneum

A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4

Answer 20

1 and 3

Question 21

Discoloration resulting when formaldehyde reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is called
A. biliverdin
B. pigmentation
C. formaldehyde grey
D. icterus

Answer 21

formaldehyde grey

Question 22

Severe generalized edema is known as
A. anasarca
B. ascites
C. hydrocele
D. hypostasis

Answer 22

anasarca

Question 23

Escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death is
A. asepsis
B. ascites
C. agonal edema
D. anasarca

Answer 23

agonal edema

Question 24

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

Answer 24

jaundice fluids

Question 25

Chemicals that create an increased capability for embalmed tissues to retain their moisture are called
A. humectants
B. buffers
C. surfactants
D. anticoagulants

Answer 25

humectants

Question 26

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

Answer 26

4 ounces

Question 27

Which of the following would indicate a postmortem extravascular discoloration?
A. cadaveric lividity
B. liver mortis
C. hypostasis
D. postmortem stain

Answer 27

postmortem stain

Question 28

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

Answer 28

hypo-valve trocar

Question 29

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

Answer 29

hardening compound

Question 30

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

Answer 30

primary dilution