Test 1

Question 1

non legal definition of embalming

Answer 1

embalming is a process of chemically treating the dead human body to REDUCE the presence and growth of microorganisms, to RETARD (slow down) organic decomposition, and to RESTORE an acceptable physical appearance.

Question 2

retain the fluid within the body.

Answer 2

retention

Question 3

Direct treatment -other than vascular embalming of the content of the body cavities and the lumen of the hollow viscera.

Answer 3

cavity embalming

Question 4

movement of arterial fluid through the capillaries to the tissues from intravascular to extravascular (inside to outside)

Answer 4

fluid diffusion

Question 5

why do we inject into the arteries?

Answer 5

the fluid goes away from the heart.

Question 6

injection of embalming chemicals directly into tissues through the use of needle, syringe, Trocar.

The disinfecting and temporary preservation of a local area by the subcuticular injection of a suitable chemical.

Answer 6

hypodermic embalming

Question 7

disinfecting carried out during the embalming process.

Answer 7

concurrent disinfecting

Question 8

disinfecting and decontamination measures after the preparation of the remains. Also include cleaning the prep room and instruments, etc. Also, the re washing of the body.

Answer 8

terminal disinfecting

Question 9

Vascular embalming is based upon:

Answer 9

Fluid Distribution
Fluid Diffusion
Fluid Retention

Question 10

other than vascular embalming of the content of the body cavities and the lumen of the hollow viscera.

Answer 10

Direct treatment

Question 11

Cavity Embalming performed on…

Answer 11

Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Cranial cavity
Pelvic cavity

Question 12

disinfecting carried out prior to the embalming process. Washing the body.

Answer 12

primary disinfecting

Question 13

CAVITY EMBALMING EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Answer 13

A method of producing some type of suction

Hydro aspirator (water)
Electric aspirator
Trocar - a large hollow needle  - developed by George Bellows.  
Rubber tubing 
Cavity fluid.

Question 14

The disinfecting and temporary preservation of a local area by the external application of a compress of a suitable material. This is a supplement to vascular and arterial embalming.

Answer 14

Surface (pack or absorption) Embalming

Question 15

Reason for embalming

Answer 15

1. The primary reason (need) we embalm is to DISINFECT.
2. TEMPORARY PRESERVATION
3. RESTORATION

Question 16

The destruction or inhibiting of pathogenic bacteria and their products in or on the body.

Answer 16

DISINFECT

Question 17

Treating the dead human body chemically so as to inhibit (slow down) decomposition.

Answer 17

TEMPORARY PRESERVATION

Question 18

The care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color.

Answer 18

RESTORATION

Question 19

credited with being the father of embalming.

Answer 19

Dr. Frederick Ruysch

Question 20

Father of modern US embalming / invented hand pump / disaster pouch
(PERSONALLY EMBALMED 200+ SOLDIERS

Answer 20

Dr. Thomas Holmes

Question 21

wrote the “History of Embalming” in French.

Answer 21

Jean Gannal

Question 22

translated Gannal’s book to English.
1st to realize value of embalming from disease standpoint.
RESEARCHED BUBONIC PLAQUE WHILE ATTENDING PENN STATE

Answer 22

Dr. Richard Harlan

Question 23

was the first to produce formaldehyde (HCHO) Chemical formula - HCHO. Primary formula for embalming, free state gas.

Answer 23

August Wilhelm vonHofman

Question 24

EMBALMING REPORT FYI

Answer 24

Complete an embalming report case for EVERY case on which you perform ANY embalming procedure. This is your documentation as to which embalming procedure you have performed.

EVEN IF YOU ONLY SHAVE AND WASH HAIR WITH NO EMBALMING, ETC…FILL OUT AN EMBALMING REPORT!

Question 25

Sections of embalming case report

Answer 25

Pre-embalming Observations
Embalming Procedure
Identification and Treatment reference

Question 26

Subtitles under Embalming procedure

Answer 26

Arteries injected
Veins drained
Disinfection
Injection
Injection method
Drainage
Cavity treatment
Posing features
Other

Question 27

Subtitles under pre-embalming observations

Answer 27

Operation before death
Autopsy performed
Time between death & treatment
Body (warm/cold-refrigerated)
Abdominal distension
Purge before embalming
Edema
Discolorations
Lesions

Question 28

the embalming case report begins with..

Answer 28

vital infor
ex: permission to embalm
name
age
race
height
sex
weight
death

Question 29

A rule of thumb on a normal case, for undiluted cavity fluid is

Answer 29

16oz thoracic

16oz abdominal

Question 30

The process of disinfecting, temporary preserving and restoring the dead human body by the injection into the arteries, a suitable amount of a proper chemical. – is based upon fluid distribution - movement of arterial fluid from point of injection to the capillaries

Answer 30

vascular embalming

Question 31

maximum amount of disinfecting and preservation with the minimum amount of fluid.

Answer 31

undiluted cavity fluid

Question 32

why do we embalm?

Answer 32

to disinfect the body and protect the living

Question 33

movement of arterial fluid from point of injection to the capillaries.

Answer 33

fluid distribution

Question 34

What is embalming? * Embalming literally means:

Answer 34

EM - in, or about

Balm - resinous substance or balsamic agents.

Question 35

The disinfecting and temporary preservation of a local area by the external application of a compress of a suitable material. This is a supplement to vascular and arterial embalming

Answer 35

surface embalming (pack or absorption)

Question 36

Cavity embalming is accomplished by two major steps:

Answer 36

Aspiration of the contents of the cavities and viscera.

The injection of a suitable amount of a proper chemical.