Preparation for Disposition Flashcards
Pgs 112-115
Preparation for Disposition 1
Prepare the deceased for visual identification (e.g. set features, pose hands, dress, cosmetize).
Preparation for Disposition 2
Remove implanted medical devices, if appropriate and authorized.
Preparation for Disposition 3
Re-aspirate if necessary.
Preparation for Disposition 4
Facilitate special ceremonial preparations.
Preparation for Disposition 5
Use plastic garments if needed.
Preparation for Disposition 6
Dress the deceased as directed.
Preparation for Disposition 7
Place the deceased in the selected container.
Preparation for Disposition 8
Position the deceased properly in the selected container.
Preparation for Disposition 9
Add/remove jewelry and other personal effects, as instructed, and document appropriately.
Preparation for Disposition 10
Refrigerate the deceased and continue care as necessary.
Preparation for Disposition 11
Transport the deceased for disposition (e.g. interment, shipment, cremation).
In positioning the deceased, the face should be tilted approximately this many degrees to the right?
15 degrees
A pacemaker should be removed if the deceased is going to be?
Cremated
Which task is included when preparing the deceased for visual identification?
Setting features
Which religion may require special burial garments and the deceased to be dressed by members of the church?
Mormon
Re-aspirating of the deceased may become necessary in which circumstance?
When viewing will be delayed
Which plastic garment is appropriate following a long bone and tissue donation?
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.
When no embalming or limited invasive authorization has been obtained what may be done when preparing the deceased for an identification viewing?
Shampoo hair
Which mouth closure method is required when no authorization has been obtained?
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.
Which document is required when shipping remains across the country?
Transit permit
Which plastic garment would be the best choice to contain moisture in the region of antecubital fossa?
Sleeve
