Preparation for Disposition

Question 1

Preparation for Disposition 1

Answer 1

Prepare the deceased for visual identification (e.g. set features, pose hands, dress, cosmetize).

Question 2

Preparation for Disposition 2

Answer 2

Remove implanted medical devices, if appropriate and authorized.

Question 3

Preparation for Disposition 3

Answer 3

Re-aspirate if necessary.

Question 4

Preparation for Disposition 4

Answer 4

Facilitate special ceremonial preparations.

Question 5

Preparation for Disposition 5

Answer 5

Use plastic garments if needed.

Question 6

Preparation for Disposition 6

Answer 6

Dress the deceased as directed.

Question 7

Preparation for Disposition 7

Answer 7

Place the deceased in the selected container.

Question 8

Preparation for Disposition 8

Answer 8

Position the deceased properly in the selected container.

Question 9

Preparation for Disposition 9

Answer 9

Add/remove jewelry and other personal effects, as instructed, and document appropriately.

Question 10

Preparation for Disposition 10

Answer 10

Refrigerate the deceased and continue care as necessary.

Question 11

Preparation for Disposition 11

Answer 11

Transport the deceased for disposition (e.g. interment, shipment, cremation).

Question 12

In positioning the deceased, the face should be tilted approximately this many degrees to the right?

Answer 12

15 degrees

Question 13

A pacemaker should be removed if the deceased is going to be?

Answer 13

Cremated

Question 14

Which task is included when preparing the deceased for visual identification?

Answer 14

Setting features

Question 15

Which religion may require special burial garments and the deceased to be dressed by members of the church?

Answer 15

Mormon

Question 16

Re-aspirating of the deceased may become necessary in which circumstance?

Answer 16

When viewing will be delayed

Question 17

Which plastic garment is appropriate following a long bone and tissue donation?

Answer 17

Unionall
A union all is appropriate long bone and tissue recovery often involves the legs, arms. and torso, requiring a plastic garment that covers the entire body. Stockings only cover from mid-thigh to the feet, coveralls only cover the torso and upper legs, and capri pants only cover and the waist down.

Question 18

When no embalming or limited invasive authorization has been obtained what may be done when preparing the deceased for an identification viewing?

Answer 18

Shampoo hair

Question 19

Which mouth closure method is required when no authorization has been obtained?

Answer 19

Dental tie
A dental tie is appropriate because it is the least invasive of the options mandibular suture, muscular suture, and needle injector methods all involve puncturing or penetrating bone or tissue.

Question 20

Which document is required when shipping remains across the country?

Answer 20

Transit permit

Question 21

Which plastic garment would be the best choice to contain moisture in the region of antecubital fossa?

Answer 21

Sleeve