Test 3 Flashcards
Embalming is an _______, not a science
art form
The Six Sciences that Embalming is based off of
1) Biological Chemistry, 2) Anatomy, 3) Pathology, 4) Microbiology, 5) Restorative Art, 6) Embalming Technique
The illusions–hopefully pleasant ones– that the embalmer creates that banish traces of death and grief and present the deceased in an attitude of normal restful sleep.
memory picture
what does the embalming process accomplish?
1) retard tissue decomposition for a reasonable period of time, but not forever.
2) at best, keeps remains intact for many years, but eventually they will turn to dust
3) serve the living of our time, not create museum specimens
4) clean process of oxidation and dissolutions of the remains in to dust by eliminating the putrefactive or rotting stage
5) Embalming preservation is only temporary. For a mortician to tell a family that embalming guarantees preservation forever is a fraud.
Airtight/watertight outside enclosures will accomplish protection against moisture and air which carry ______ bacteria that cause decay
aerobic
Aerobic bacteria thrive in presence of
oxygen
airtight/watertight outside enclosures will NOT accomplish protection against _______ bacteria that may cause embalmed remains to go into putrefaction.
anaerobic
deliberate deception for unfair or unlawful gain
Fraud
The unembalmed body tissues are filled with ____________ which are very susceptible to decomp
Soluble Albumins
Properly embalming turns soluble albumins into ___________
Insoluble albuminoids
How is the temporary embalming process accomplished?
1) through saturation of body tissues w/ preservative fluids which act as a vector or carrier of gases that enter tissue cell proteins
2) It is the gas that is liberated from these fluids that causes chemical fixation of tissue cell proteins
3) process in which protein is altered so that it is no longer a suitable medium for bacterial growth
4) Degree or length of preservation will depend on two related factors : the degree of tissue saturation, and the degree of control of bacteria growth.
process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce presence and growth of microorganisms to temporarily inhibit organic decomp and to restore an acceptable appearnance
Embalming
Four Classifications of Embalming
1) Cavity Embalming
2) Hypodermic Embalming
3) Surface Embalming
4) Vascular (Arterial) Embalming
Two kinds of embalming
1) Cavity Embalming
2) Vascular (Arterial) Embalming
Two kinds of Supplemental Embalming
1) Hypodermic Embalming
2) Surface Embalming
Direct treatment–other than vascular embalming–of the contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera; usually accomplished by aspiration and then injection of chemicals using a trocar
Cavity embalming
Use of vascular systems of the body for preservation, disinfection and restoration; usually accomplished by injection of embalming solutions into arteries and drainage from the veins.
Vascular (arterial) embalming
Injection of embalming chemicals directly into tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar
Hypodermic embalming
Kubler Ross’s five stages of dying
1) denial
2) anger
3) bargaining
4) depression
5) acceptance
to maintain highest moral standards
1) keep body covered as practical. Clean white sheet
2) take no liberties whatsoever
3) Guard against loose talk and remarks
4) repeat nothing outside of preparation room
5) disclosed no confidential facts as to conditions, age, deformities or diseases causing death
Disposition of human remains reflected 19th century laws based on sanitation and moral codes
1) that a dead human body not endanger the health and well-being of the general public
2) that such a dead human body not cause a public nuisance
3) that there will not be seepage, leakage or the escape of noxious odors and gas while transporting a dead human body
4) that such a dead human body be transported and disposed of in a morally dignified manner according to the wishes of the person holding the primary right of disposition
Why must the funeral practitioner respect the dead?
1) The deceased can no longer demand it themselves
2) for the sake of the profession; if anyone related to funeral service; mortician, crematory operator, cemetery employee etc. will reflect negatively on the entire profession
3) The golden rule; treat the deceased how you want your loved one treated
What is the purpose of embalming?
1) sanitation and disinfection; the destruction of most microbes and their ability to reproduce
2) temporary preservation; to allow the family time to gather, have an open casket visitation, and funeral
3) memory picture; most people agree that an embalmed body appears nicer than an unembalmed body
Who has the primary rate of disposition of the deceased in Maryland? In order..
1) spouse
2) adult children, Majority Rules
3) parents
4) adult siblings, majority rules
