Embalming Vocab B

Question 1

The presence of bacteria in the blood.

Answer 1

Bacteremia

Question 2

Destructive to bacteria.

Answer 2

Bactericidal Agent

Question 3

Destruction of bacteria by action of certain chemical substances.

Answer 3

Bacteriolysis

Question 4

Agent that has the ability to inhibit or retard bacterial growth. No destruction of viability of the microorganism is implied.

Answer 4

Baceriostatic Agent

Question 5

Resins combined with oil; a fragrant, resinous, oily exudate from various trees and plants.

Answer 5

Balsamic substance

Question 6

The arm pit.

Answer 6

Base of the axillary space

Question 7

Established by drawing a line along the fold of skin which envelopes the lateral border of the pectorals major muscle.

Answer 7

Anterior Boundary of the axillary space

Question 8

Established by drawing a line along the fold of skin which envelopes the lateral border of the latissimus dorsi muscle.

Answer 8

Posterior Boundary of the axillary space

Question 9

Established by drawing a line which connects the two points where the pectoralis major and the latissimus dorsi muscles blend into the chest wall.

Answer 9

Medial Boundary of the axillary space

Question 10

Established by drawing a line which connects the two points where the pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi muscles blend into the arm.

Answer 10

Lateral Boundary of the axillary space.

Question 11

A network of stitches which cross the borders of a cavity or excision to anchor fillers and to sustain tissues in their proper position.

Answer 11

Basket Weave Suture (Cross stitch)

Question 12

Two sides.

Answer 12

Bilateral

Question 13

Dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object.

Answer 13

Bilateral Differences

Question 14

Biological agent or condition that constitutes a hazard to humans.

Answer 14

Biohazard

Question 15

Bloodborne pathogens, blood or body fluids exposure, any potentially infective, contaminated waste associated with the preparation of human remains that constitutes a hazard to humans in the workplace.

Answer 15

Biohazards Waste (Infectious waste)

Question 16

Irreversible somatic death, where life cannot be restored.

Answer 16

Biological Death

Question 17

A carcinogen potentially produced when formaldehyde and sodium hypochlorite come into contact with each other; normally occurs only in a controlled laboratory setting and requires a catalyst.

Answer 17

Biochloromethyl Ether (BCME)

Question 18

An embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making incisions and excisions.

Answer 18

Bistoury

Question 19

A chemical which lightens or blanches skin discolorations.

Answer 19

Bleach

Question 20

A chemical which lightens skin discoloration.

Answer 20

Bleaching Agent

Question 21

A think vesicle on the skin containing liquid matter.

Answer 21

Blister

Question 22

Tissue that circulates though the vascular system and is composed of approximately 22% solids and 78% water.

Answer 22

Blood

Question 23

Discolorations resulting from changes in blood composition, content, or location, either intravascularly or extravascularly.

Answer 23

Blood discoloration

Question 24

The pressure exerted by the blood in the living body on the arterial wall measured in millimeters of mercury.

Answer 24

Blood Pressure

Question 25

Circulatory network composed of the heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins.

Answer 25

Blood Vascular System

Question 26

Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans; these pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Answer 26

Bloodborne Pathogens

Question 27

OSHA regulation (29CFR 1910-1030) regulating the employee’s exposure to blood and other body fluids. OSHA definitions: Blood, human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood.

Answer 27

Bloodborne Pathogen Rule

Question 28

Having relatively large patches of color somewhat different from the remainder of the coloring.

Answer 28

Blotched

Question 29

The separation and pushing aside of the superficial fascia leading to blood vessels and then deep fascia surrounding blood vessels, utilizing manual techniques or round ended instruments which separate rather than cut the protective tissues.

Answer 29

Blunt Dissection

Question 30

Preparation room equipment which is designed to eliminate the physical strain of moving caskets and bodies by hand.

Answer 30

Body And Casket Lifter

Question 31

Acute, deep-seated inflammation in the skin which usually begins as a subcutaneous swelling in a hair follicle.

Answer 31

Boil (Furuncle)

Question 32

An embalming instrument used to maintain the elevation of blood vessels above the surface of the skin.

Answer 32

Bone Separator/ Separator

Question 33

Individual stitch knotted at the tissue edge; may be applied prior to embalming to align tissues.

Answer 33

Bridge Suture (Temporary Interrupted Suture)

Question 34

An injury caused by a blow without laceration; a contusion.

Answer 34

Bruise (ecchymosis)

Question 35

Vestibule of oral cavity; the space between the lips, gums, and teeth.

Answer 35

Buccal Cavity

Question 36

A chemical which affects the stabilization of the acid-base (pH) balance within embalming solutions and in the embalmed tissues.

Answer 36

Buffers

Question 37

Self-contained, soft rubber and manual pump designed to create pressure to deliver fluid as it passes through one-way valves located within the bulb. It is used only to deliver fluids; it cannot be used for aspiration.

Answer 37

Bulb Syringe

Question 38

One of the discoverers of formaldehyde (Russian)

Answer 38

Butlerov, Alexander M (1828-1866)