MOD 5

Question 1

Arterial Fluid

Answer 1

a concentrated mixture of germicidal and preservative chemicals for the purpose of arterial embalming of the dead human body

Question 2

Arterial Solution

Answer 2

a mixture of arterial (vascular) fluid and water used for the arterial injection

Question 3

Cavity Fluid

Answer 3

governs the relationship between cavity pressure, volume, and temperature

Question 4

Supplemental Fluid

Answer 4

• Pre injection
• Co injection
• Restorative

Question 5

Accessory Chemical

Answer 5

a group of chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity embalming fluids includes: hardening compounds, preservative powders, sealing agents, and pack application agents

Question 6

Special Purpose Fluid

Answer 6

chemicals for special conditions the deceased may have such as jaundice, edema, and severe decomposition.

Question 7

Formalin

Answer 7

a colorless solution of formaldehyde in water, used chiefly as a preservative for biological specimens.

Question 8

Paraformaldehyde

Answer 8

a white powder (CH2O) that consists of a polymer of formaldehyde and is used especially as a disinfectant.

Question 9

Index

Answer 9

the strength of an embalming fluid

Question 10

Donor Compounds

Answer 10

used to temporarily delay decomposition and restore a natural appearance for viewing a body after death

Question 11

Glutaraldehyde

Answer 11

a compound (C5H8O2) that contains 2 aldehyde groups
it is a cold sterilant to disinfect and clean
heat-sensitive equipment such as suction bottles, ear, nose, and throat instruments

Question 12

Phenol

Answer 12

a mildly acidic toxic white crystalline solid obtained from coal tar and used in chemical manufacture, and in dilute form as a disinfectant

Question 13

Quats

Answer 13

potent disinfectant chemicals commonly found in disinfectant wipes, sprays, and household items

Question 14

Vehicles

Answer 14

a thing used fr transporting people or goods

Question 15

Dye

Answer 15

a natural or synthetic substance used to add color to or change the color of something

Question 16

Modifying Agents

Answer 16

control the rate of action of the main preservative chemicals of embalming formulations

Question 17

Buffers

Answer 17

helps balance the pH in the body of the deceased in order to make formaldehyde work better

Question 18

Humectants

Answer 18

added to dehydrated and emaciated bodies to help restore tissue to a more natural and hydrated appearance

Question 19

Anti-Coagulants

Answer 19

used in the embalming solution to help keep blood in a liquid state

Question 20

Surfactants

Answer 20

wetting agents, surface tension producers, penetrating agents, or surface-active agents lower the surface tension of the preservative solution.

Question 21

Pre-Injection Fluids

Answer 21

break up clots and condition vessels

Question 22

Co-Injection Fluids

Answer 22

restore dehydrated tissues and fight edema

Question 23

Restorative Fluids

Answer 23

a liquid cosmetic so compounded that it can be atomized to provide a means of application to a surface

Question 24

Edema Fluid

Answer 24

tiny blood vessels in your body leak fluid

Question 25

Dilution

Answer 25

the action of making something weaker in force, value, or content

Question 26

Primary Dilution

Answer 26

the dilution attained as the embaling solutions are mixed in the embalming machine

Question 27

Waterless Embalming

Answer 27

used when there is a definite need for maximum fixation or dehydration

Question 28

Secondary Dilution

Answer 28

the dilution that occurs when embalming solution mixes with fluids in the body

Question 29

Osmosis

Answer 29

a process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semi-permeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one, equalizing the concentrations on each side

Question 30

Hypotonic

Answer 30

having a lower osmotic pressure than a particular fluid

Question 31

Hypertonic

Answer 31

having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular fluid

Question 32

Isotonic

Answer 32

a solution that has the same salt concentration as cells and blood