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1
Q

the _____________ is responsible for the transfer of embalming knowledge from Europe to the US

A

Civil War

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2
Q

who is the “Father of American embalming”?

A

Dr. Thomas Holmes

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3
Q

the Greek term for sarcophagus

A

“flesh - eater”

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4
Q

canopic jars were used to hold which of the following?

A
  • liver
  • intestines
  • stomach
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5
Q

the ______ prepared their dead using the following procedure:

  1. removal of the brain
  2. evisceration
  3. covering with natron
  4. removal from natron
  5. wrapping and spicing
A

Egyptian

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6
Q

the primary objective of embalming is:

A

sanitation/disinfection

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7
Q

the secondary objective of embalming is:

A

preservation

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8
Q

the tertiary objective of embalming is:

A

restoration

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9
Q

firming of tissue in embalming is due to

A

cross linkage of proteins

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10
Q

embalmers are expected to

A

obtain permission before embalming

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11
Q

how can an embalmer preserve the dignity of the deceased?

A
  • keeping the body properly covered
  • limited access to the prep room
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12
Q

the objectives of embalming are

A
  • sanitation
  • restoration
  • preservation
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13
Q

obligations of the embalmer include

A

maintain the dignity of the decedent

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14
Q

which of the following represents information that the embalmer should maintain as confidential?

A

cause of death

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15
Q

list four classifications of embalming

A
  1. vascular
  2. cavity
  3. hypodermic
  4. surface
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16
Q

if the STEL test does not exceed _____ then no further action is needed

A

2.0 ppm

17
Q

this standard of OSHA promotes the safe handling of chemicals

A

Hazard Communication Standard

18
Q

Written permission from the person with the right of control is required in the following circumstances:

A
  1. private autopsy
  2. organ and tissue donation
  3. major restorations
  4. removal of medical devices (e.g. pacemakers)
  5. cremation (crematory may require additional signatures)
  6. handling and storage of unembalmed remains
19
Q

This test is performed over a 15 min period during embalming to determine formaldehyde exposure levels

A

STEL

20
Q

this document contains critical information regarding hazards and exposure levels

A

MSDS/SDS

21
Q

this is an 8 hour test that is mandated by OSHA to test formaldehyde exposure level in the workplace

A

Time Weighted Average (TWA)

22
Q

this standard under formaldehyde OSHA regulation promotes the safe handling of chemicals

A

Hazard Communication Standard

23
Q

what is the length of time to keep medical records of employees?

A

length of employment plus 30 years

24
Q

list two measures that the embalmers use to reduce exposure to HCHO levels?

A
  • proper ventilation
  • cleaning up spills
  • running water while you embalm
  • exposure monitoring
25
Q

describe what is meant by Universal Precautions

A

the embalmer should treat all bodies with the same caution in that all bodies are pathogenic.

26
Q

the mindset that all bodily fluids are treated as though they are pathogenic is called:

A

Universal Precautions

27
Q

the following items are mandated for the embalmer under the OSHA regulation

A
  • eye protection
  • nose protection
  • mouth protection
  • designated shoes
  • shoe covers, aprons, and gloves
28
Q

one objective of embalming

A

render body proteins unsuitable as nutrient source for bacteria

29
Q

disinfection of tissue due to embalming is a result of

A

killing microorganisms

30
Q

what is the inner lining of the artery known as?

A

tunica intima, tunica interna

31
Q

the “clean up” at the conclusion of embalming is called?

A

terminal disinfection

32
Q

washing the body with soap and water would typically be described as which of the following processes

A
  • primary disinfection
  • terminal disinfection
33
Q

chemicals what inactivate saprophytic bacteria

A

preservative embalming chemicals

34
Q

you have turned on the embalming machine and there is a reading of 20 PSI and there is no flow. what is this called?

A

potential pressure

35
Q

hydro-aspirator

A

apparatus that is connected to the water supply; when the water is turned on a suction is developed and is used to aspirate the contents of the body’s cavities

36
Q

instrument used to guide drainage tubes into veins

A

groove director

37
Q

this historical instrument resembling a large hypodermic syringe attached to a bottle apparatus; used to create either pressure for injection or vacuum for aspiration

A

hand pump

38
Q

PPE

A

personal protective equipment

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