Quiz 4 Flashcards
The elevation in body temperature following death is best described as__________.
Postmortem caloricity
Rigor mortis can have a negative effect on embalming by creating:
awkward positioning challenges
extravascular pressure/decreased distribution
false sense of tissue preservation
Discoloration due to the settling of blood to dependent parts of the body is best described as__________.
livor mortis
By pressing the skin of a decedent and observing whether discoloration is removed (or not), it is possible to differentiate between ___________ and ____________.
livor mortis, postmortem stain
The extravascular discoloration that cannot be cleared with arterial embalming, because the tissues have become stained as a result of the liberation of heme is best described as__________.
postmortem stain
The result of post mortem pH shift can be described as follows:
The body initially gets more acidic due to continued metabolism but over time it becomes more basic as nitrogen and proteins are liberated
Primary flaccidity is the result of ___________.
residual ATP
Decomposition is a _____________ postmortem change.
chemical
Terminal embalming case analysis occurs at which point during the embalming process?
post
Pre-embalming case analysis occurs at which point during the embalming process?
prior to
Concurrent embalming case analysis occurs at which point during the embalming process?
during
The volume and concentration of preservative required to properly embalm remains is termed _______.
preservative demand
____________ is created by the embalmer.
Primary dilution
______ occurs in the body as a result of moisture content.
Secondary dilution
You are about to embalm a body that will not be interred for several months. The solution you create should have a ______________ primary dilution factor.
high
A body with anasarca will require a _____________ solution to limit __________.
hypertonic
hydrolysis
A body with dehydration will require a _____________
hypotonic
Advanced decomposition typically ____________ the formaldehyde demand.
increases
When preparing an embalming solution for a decedent with high moisture content (edematous), you would make sure the embalming solution is _______ compared to the environment in the cell.
hypertonic
Which of the following considerations is not relevant when determining the proper embalming solution to prepare for a descendent?
family history
A 28 index of fluid is considered to be?
Astringent
A 10 index fluid is considered to be?
Weak
A 25 index fluid is considered to be?
Semi-firming
How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 ounce bottle of 36 index fluid?
5.76
How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 ounce bottle of 25 index fluid?
4.0
How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 ounce bottle of 28 index fluid?
4.48
How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 ounce bottle of 22.5 index fluid?
3.6
How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 ounce bottle of 10 index fluid?
1.6
If 24 ounces of 25-index arterial fluid is used to yield two gallons of solution, the dilute index is approximately _____.
2%
If 18 ounces of 22.5-index arterial fluid is used to yield three gallons of solution, the dilute index is approximately _____.
1%
Approximately how many ounces of a 30 index fluid would be used to yield a 4% solution in three gallons of water.
51
Approximately how many ounces of a 25 index fluid would be used to yield a 2.5% solution in two gallons of water.
26
If a 28-index arterial fluid is used in two gallons of water to yield a solution of 1.75%, approximately how many ounces of arterial fluid would be used.
16
If an 18-index arterial fluid is used in one gallon of water to yield a solution of 2.0%, approximately how many ounces of arterial fluid would be used.
14
Assuming you use 16 ounces of a 36 index fluid to three gallons of water, what would be the index of your solution?
1.5%
You have 2 gallons of tank solution with a concentration of 2%. Determine the index of the fluid knowing that 16 ounces were used to produce your solution?
32
What index of fluid must you use to produce 3 gallons of a primary solution with a concentration of 1.0 index if you mix 24 ounces of fluid?
16
Determine the index fluid used to have 3 gallons of diluted fluid with a strength of 1.5% if you use 24 ounces of concentrated fluid?
24
If the solute is 28 index and you wish the solution to be 3 gallons of 3%, approximately how many ounces of solute will you need?
41
