test 1.2 Flashcards
the _____________ is responsible for the transfer of embalming knowledge from Europe to the US
Civil War
who is the “Father of American embalming”?
Dr. Thomas Holmes
the Greek term for sarcophagus
“flesh - eater”
canopic jars were used to hold which of the following?
- liver
- intestines
- stomach
the ______ prepared their dead using the following procedure:
- removal of the brain
- evisceration
- covering with natron
- removal from natron
- wrapping and spicing
Egyptian
the primary objective of embalming is:
sanitation/disinfection
the secondary objective of embalming is:
preservation
the tertiary objective of embalming is:
restoration
firming of tissue in embalming is due to
cross linkage of proteins
embalmers are expected to
obtain permission before embalming
how can an embalmer preserve the dignity of the deceased?
- keeping the body properly covered
- limited access to the prep room
the objectives of embalming are
- sanitation
- restoration
- preservation
obligations of the embalmer include
maintain the dignity of the decedent
which of the following represents information that the embalmer should maintain as confidential?
cause of death
list four classifications of embalming
- vascular
- cavity
- hypodermic
- surface
if the STEL test does not exceed _____ then no further action is needed
2.0 ppm
this standard of OSHA promotes the safe handling of chemicals
Hazard Communication Standard
Written permission from the person with the right of control is required in the following circumstances:
- private autopsy
- organ and tissue donation
- major restorations
- removal of medical devices (e.g. pacemakers)
- cremation (crematory may require additional signatures)
- handling and storage of unembalmed remains
This test is performed over a 15 min period during embalming to determine formaldehyde exposure levels
STEL
this document contains critical information regarding hazards and exposure levels
MSDS/SDS
this is an 8 hour test that is mandated by OSHA to test formaldehyde exposure level in the workplace
Time Weighted Average (TWA)
this standard under formaldehyde OSHA regulation promotes the safe handling of chemicals
Hazard Communication Standard
what is the length of time to keep medical records of employees?
length of employment plus 30 years
list two measures that the embalmers use to reduce exposure to HCHO levels?
- proper ventilation
- cleaning up spills
- running water while you embalm
- exposure monitoring
describe what is meant by Universal Precautions
the embalmer should treat all bodies with the same caution in that all bodies are pathogenic.
the mindset that all bodily fluids are treated as though they are pathogenic is called:
Universal Precautions
the following items are mandated for the embalmer under the OSHA regulation
- eye protection
- nose protection
- mouth protection
- designated shoes
- shoe covers, aprons, and gloves
one objective of embalming
render body proteins unsuitable as nutrient source for bacteria
disinfection of tissue due to embalming is a result of
killing microorganisms
what is the inner lining of the artery known as?
tunica intima, tunica interna
the “clean up” at the conclusion of embalming is called?
terminal disinfection
washing the body with soap and water would typically be described as which of the following processes
- primary disinfection
- terminal disinfection
chemicals that inactivate saprophytic bacteria
preservative embalming chemicals
you have turned on the embalming machine and there is a reading of 20 PSI and there is no flow. what is this called?
potential pressure
hydro-aspirator
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
instrument used to guide drainage tubes into veins
groove director
this historical instrument resembling a large hypodermic syringe attached to a bottle apparatus; used to create either pressure for injection or vacuum for aspiration
hand pump
PPE
personal protective equipment
