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Module 3 Embalming (practice of embalming) > Instrument Used in Embalming > Flashcards

Instrument Used in Embalming Flashcards

1
Q

The basic set for most embalmers consist of a ________________

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  1. a 4L glass jug
  2. hand pump
  3. gooseneck
  4. arterial tube
  5. trocar
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2
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The basic set of parts are connected by _____________ and can be configured to inject embalming solutions or to aspirate body fluids.

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rubber tubing

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3
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Moving the piston of the ____________ produces positive pressure from one nozzle and vacuum in the other

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hand pump

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4
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Rubber tubing connects the hand pump to ___________________________

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the short metal tube of the gooseneck

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5
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A curved edged forcep

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Hemostat (curved) forcep

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6
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Practically for cleaning orifices, clamping arteries, or may aid in drainage

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Hemostat (curved) forceps

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7
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A ridged pair of elongated body with lock-in base

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Hemostat (straight) forceps

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8
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Generally for clamping arteries, tissues and may be used for cleaning orifices

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Hemostat (straight) forceps

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9
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A serrated edged elongated body with lock-in base

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Needle holder

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10
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To hold needles during suturing process

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Needle holder

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11
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A forceps with sized hole at the tip and a lock-in base at the bottom

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Arterial fixation forceps

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12
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For keeping the arteries and arterial tube in place

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Arterial fixation forceps

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13
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A set of elongated forceps used to drain blood from veins

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Draining Forceps: Angular spring forceps and Straight forceps

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14
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A serrated edged elongated body with lock-in base

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Tissue clip forceps

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15
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For contacting opposing side of the body during suturing after autopsy

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Tissue clip forceps

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16
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A sharp edged elongated paired body

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Surgical scissors

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17
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To cut tubings, thread, arteries or clothing

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Surgical scissors

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18
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An elongated forceps with holes at the tip

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Long arterial forceps

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19
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To clamp arterial tube to a larger artery

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Long arterial forceps

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20
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A tip teeth clip forceps with tong structure

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Skin/tissue forceps

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21
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To hold tissues in an incision or during autopsy

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Skin/tissue forceps

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22
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A S-shaped sharp edge needle

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Autopsy suture needle

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23
Q

For suturing large incisions during embalming and autopsy process

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Autopsy suture needle

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24
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A 3/8 inch C-shape sharp edged needle come in varying sizes

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3/8 Half circle suture needle

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25
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To suture the incision of the skin made during embalming and autopsy

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3/8 Half circle suture needle

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26
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A pointed elongated equipment with flat body serving as handle

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Aneurysm hook

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27
Q

For elevating arteries and veins

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Aneurysm hook

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28
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An aneurysm hook with a hole at the tip and an open canal at the other tip

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Aneurysm hook with vein expander

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29
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For elevating vessels, attaching thread and the other tip for inserting into the vein so it may aid insertion of drain tube

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Aneurysm hook with vein expander

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30
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An aneurysm hook with curved handle

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Aneurysm hook with separator

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31
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For elevating vessels and keeping the arteries elevated to the surface from tissues and veins

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Aneurysm hook with separator

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32
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A valved base tube with a lumen at the tip. Lumen varies per diameter

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Arterial tube

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33
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Inserted to the artery to deliver embalming solutions

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Arterial tube

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34
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A hollow tube with pumping control at the handle and lumen at the tip

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Iliac drain tube

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35
Q

Inserted in the vein so blood may be suctioned.
Attached to the tube and directed to the drainage system.

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Iliac drain tube

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36
Q

A body board placed under the gluteus

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4-6 cm thick support/ body board

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37
Q

Improve the flow of embalming solution in the gluteus

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4-6 cm thick support/ body board

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38
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An instrument with an open pointed end that looks like a giant hypodermic needle

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Hyposhaft trocar

39
Q

Inserted to deliver embalming solutions through hypodermic injection to infant or in local regions of an adult remains

A

Hyposhaft trocar

40
Q

Inserted to deliver embalming solutions through hypodermic injection to infant or in local regions of an adult remains

A

Hyposhaft trocar

41
Q

______________ is used as a guide for the tri-wire drain

A

Groove director

42
Q

Break blood clots when draining blood

A

Tri-wire drain and groove director

43
Q

A tube with multiple lumen at the round tip.
The valve is attached to the tube in suction machine.

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Non-clogging aspirator

44
Q

To suction large amount of blood and fluid during autopsy procedure

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Non-clogging aspirator

45
Q

An elongated-curved tube with lumen at the circular tip

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Nasal tube aspirator

46
Q

Inserted to orifices to suction left fluid

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Nasal tube aspirator

47
Q

A device with connecting lock at both tip and a faucet at the middle body attached to hose

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Stop cock

48
Q

To regulate the amount of the solutions entering the body

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Stop cock

49
Q

A pressure creating adapter with regulator and tube at the body

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Hydroaspirator

50
Q

For directing the drainage system from the hose that is connected to the body and hose to the drainage canals

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Hydroaspirator

51
Q

A pressurized machine with container that bears embalming fluid
Attached with the hose and with regulating buttons

A

Embalming machine

52
Q

To inject the embalming fluid from container to the body of the cadaver

A

Embalming machine

53
Q

A tubular device with two outlet creating pressure by manual push and pull of the handle

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Hand pump

54
Q

For injecting and suctioning body fluids during the embalming process (manually)

A

Hand pump

55
Q

A device with separated tubular system attached to the empty bottle and to the hose

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Goose neck

56
Q

Bridging bottles and hoses for drainage and for injection as well

A

Goose neck

57
Q

A rubber, flexible and shallow lumen with small diameter tube attached to the machines and instruments

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Rubber tubing

58
Q

Aid in delivery of the chemicals

A

Rubber tubing

59
Q

A steel instrument with handle and protruded tip at the bottom

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Trocar button applicator

60
Q

For screwing the trocar button applied

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Trocar button applicator

61
Q

A plastic made screw with serrated locking body and sharp tip

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Trocar button

62
Q

To close a small-hole incision

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Trocar button

63
Q

A slightly larger plastic screw

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Multiple closure

64
Q

For closing larger incision (hole incision)

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Multiple closure

65
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A injector with container-like body where the gum is placed, hand manipulator at the top

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Inr seel injector

66
Q

Manipulating gum application and delivering it to the cavity or orifices

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Inr seel injector

67
Q

A gun-like instrument where metal needle is placed

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Needle injector

68
Q

Applied pressure is used to inject the tip of the needle in the oral cavity

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Needle injector

69
Q

An elongated sharp tip needle attached in the injector

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Injector needle

70
Q

Injected in the gums to close the mouth by locking both upper and lower jaw

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Injector needle

71
Q

A rubber compress bag with container for water

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Rubber water collar

72
Q

Applied on the neck to reduce swelling by compressing the frontal cervical area

A

Rubber water collar

73
Q

A valved tip instrument where one common lumen is connected to two separating tub

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Y-tube

74
Q

Attached to a hose to deliver solutions at different site

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Y-tube

75
Q

A plastic encasing structure instrument with holes at the surface

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Eye cap

76
Q

Placed inside the eyes to create protruding appearance in case the eye ball has sunken after death

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Eye cap

77
Q

A plastic structure with holes at the surface

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Mouth former

78
Q

Placed inside the mouth to create improved facial contour that has sunken after death

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Mouth former

79
Q

Closing incision as suture thread during suturing process

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Dental floss

80
Q

Pairs of metal which fits in size of an arm

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Arm positioning device

81
Q

To hold arms for positioning purposes during embalming

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Arm positioning device

82
Q

The material can be marble, stone, metal or hard plastic

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Head block/ Head rest

83
Q

Holds and elevates the head of the cadaver in the embalming room

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Head block/ head rest

84
Q

A clear plastic strip with handle

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Body wrap

85
Q

To wrap extremities which require pressure sealing to contain leakages or powder used

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Body wrap

86
Q

Oil based cosmetic creams varies in color for mixture to create a base application, shadowing or reinstating

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Cosmetic cream

87
Q

Maybe simple or made from horse hair
Specified brushes for powder type, liquid type and lip cosmetic application

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Brushes

88
Q

Instrument used for scooping and mixing cosmetic creams

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Spatula

89
Q

Plate where creams are placed for reserve and mixture

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Cosmetic plate

90
Q

Wooden sharped edged cleaners for nails

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Nail cleaners

91
Q

Cosmetic preparation of the hands

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Nail cleaners

92
Q

Color varies from pink, light and dark brown
Use for sealing cream or cosmetics applied

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Finishing powder

93
Q

Applicator of finishing powder which contains rubber pump, hollow tube and a container-reservoir

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Powder blower/ powder atomizer

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