Must Know Information Flashcards

1
Q

What are the signs of distribution

A
Fluid Dye
Distension of superficial vessels
Blood Drainage
Leakage from intravenous punctures
Clearing of intravascular blood discoloration
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2
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What are the signs of diffusion

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Dye in tissues
Firming of tissues
Loss of elasticity (begin firming)
Drying of tissues
Tissues Distension - rounding of fingertips, lips, and toes
Mottling of tissues (bleaching)
Fluorescent dye observed using black light

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3
Q

pH stands for

A

Potential of Hydrogen

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4
Q

An acidic pH is

A

1-6.9

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5
Q

As the pH number increases, the level of acidity _______

A

Decreases

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6
Q

A neutral pH is

A

7.0

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7
Q

A basic pH is

A

7.1-14

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8
Q

As the pH number increases, the level of alkalinity

A

Increases

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9
Q

In life, the pH varies between

A

7.35 - 7.45

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10
Q

Upon death, the pH starts to _______

A

Decrease

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11
Q

As the pH of a dead person goes from 7.35 down to 7.0, this is known as

A

Primary Stage Flaccidity

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12
Q

During the primary stage flaccidity, the body is

A

Very limber

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13
Q

Once at 7.0, the pH continues to move toward acidity, stopping at around 5.5-6.5. It will then start to rise returning to 7.0. This stage is known as

A

Rigor

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14
Q

Once at 7.0, the pH will continue to rise into the Alkalinity range, increasing as time goes on. This stage is known as

A

Secondary Flaccidity

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15
Q

Upon the pH raising to ___, the bacteria begins to thrive

A

8.0

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16
Q

When the bacteria thrives at pH of 8.0, the stage of ______ begins to hasten

A

Decomposition

17
Q

If the stage of primary flaccidity is only a few seconds long, this is known as

A

Instantaneous Rigor Mortis

18
Q

Instantaneous rigor mortis occurs when death occurs how?

A

Suddenly and in situation as stress

19
Q

Relieving rigor mortis must be done when?

A

Prior to Embalming

20
Q

What are the four ways to relieve rigor mortis?

A

Rotate
Flex
Extend
Massage

21
Q

What law states that rigor will first appear in the face, neck, thoracic and abdominal cavities and dissipate in the same order?

A

Nysten’s Law

22
Q

People with less muscle will go into rigor ____

A

Faster

23
Q

People with less muscle will stay in the stage of rigor _____

A

Shorter

24
Q

The base of the femoral triangle

A

Inguinal (Poupartus) Ligament

25
Q

What artery bisects the femoral triangle?

A

Femoral Artery

26
Q

Femoral triangle is AKA

A

Hunter’s Canal

Popliteal Space

27
Q

The Medial border of the femoral triangle is the

A

Adductor Longus Muscle

28
Q

The Lateral border of the femoral triangle is the

A

Sartorius Muscle

29
Q

This muscle is not part of the femoral triangle, but leads to the popliteal space

A

Adductor Magnus Muscle

30
Q

This artery bisects the femoral artery

A

Profund Femoris Artery