midterm Flashcards
embalming is the chemical treatment of the dead body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic ___ , and to restore the dead human body to an acceptable physical appearance
decomposition
reverence for the dead is the basic ___ axiom of the funeral service profession
ethical
___ published The American Way of Death, a savage and relentless attack on the profession, causing a counterattack on Mitford herself by America’s funeral directors
Jessica Mitford
without a body present, an essential element of the ___ process is missing
grieving
viewing and touching a dead human body is the ___ way for the bereaved to overcome any death denial feelings
best
___ is a pioneer in the study of grief management
Erich Lindemann
___ is a pioneer in psychology who saw human psychological life as a universal phenomenon whereby identification with what he termed the “collective conscious” linked all humanity together
Carl Jung
it is important for the embalmer to conduct a ___ at the beginning, during, and following the preparation
case analysis
today ___ allows the fallen military hero to be transported from a distant foreign field or waters to the hometown often with the possibility of the viewing of the remains
arterial embalming
the work done at the mortuary affairs located at ___ houses the largest and only port mortuary under the united states department of defense within the continental united states
dover air force base
in ancient Egypt, the dead were embalmed according to ___ custom
religious
“show me the manner in which a nation or community cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender sympathies of its people, their respect for the laws of the and, and their loyalty to high ideas” - this quote was spoken by
William Evart Gladstone
the practice of embalming allows bereaved families to have ___ to make important decisions, deal with all that has happened, organize and participate in funerals
time
all personal information about a deceased (ex. cause and manner of death and condition of the body) are strictly ___
confidential
embalming must be authorized by the expressed or written permission ___ the performance of the procedure
before
the embalmer is responsible for maintaining the proper ___ of the body throughout the various stages of preparation and until the time of final disposition
identification
it is the ethical responsibility to maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, offer ___ to any person allowed access to the preparation room, restrict entry to unauthorized persons, and maintain coverage of sheltered human remains
personal protective equipment (PPE)
authorized photographs must be digitally and physically safeguarded to ensure confidentiality. it is wise and prudent for the embalmer to secure permission from the ___ prior to taking photographs
authorizing agent
when handling human remains, funeral practitioners must ensure the dignity of the deceased and ___ are strictly observed
universal precautions
embalmers can be responsible for the transmission of recognized classical and/or opportunistic pathogens
all of the above
(from human remains to the embalmer, from the embalmer to their family, to the families and friends of the deceased)
preventing the transmission of recognized classical and/or opportunistic pathogens is a reasonable public health ___ on the part of the embalmer
expectation
implementing minimum professional practice standards in embalming is necessary to provide a standard of ___ control and assurance in preserving and disinfecting human remains
quality
a process to promote and establish conditions that minimize or eliminate biohazards
sanitation
(1) something that preserves or has the power of preserving; (2) an additive used to protect against decay, discoloration, or spoilage; (3) chemicals that inactivate saprophytic bacteria, render unsuitable for nutrition the media upon which such bacteria thrive, and that will arrest decomposition by altering enzymes and lysins of the body as well as converting the decomposable tissue to a formless susceptible to decomposition
preservative