Vocabulary (B's)

Question 1

The presence of bacteria in the blood.

Answer 1

Bacteremia

Question 2

Destructive to bacteria.

Answer 2

Bactericidal Agent

Question 3

Agent that has the ability to inhibit or retard bacterial growth. No destruction of viability of the microorganism is implied.

Answer 3

Bacteriostatic Agent

Question 4

Resins combined with oil; a fragrant, resinous, oily exudate from various trees and plants.

Answer 4

Balsamic Subatance

Question 5

The arm pit.

Answer 5

Base of the Axillary Space

Question 6

Established by drawing a line along the fold of skin which envelops the lateral border of the Pectoralis Major Muscle.

Answer 6

Axillary Space: Anterior Boundary

Question 7

Established by drawing a line along the fold of skin which enevlops the lateral border of the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle.

Answer 7

Axillary Space: Posterior Boundary

Question 8

Established by drawing a line which connects the two points where the Pectoralis Major and Lattissimus Dorsi Muscle blend into the chest wall.

Answer 8

Axillary Space: Medial Boundary

Question 9

Established by drawing a line which connects the two points where the Pectoralis Major and Latissimus Dorsi Muscles bleed into the arm.

Answer 9

Axillary Space: Lateral Boundary

Question 10

A network of stitches which cross the borders of a cavity or excision to anchor fillers and to sustain tissues in their proper position.

Answer 10

Basket Weave Suture aka Cross Stitch

Question 11

Two sides.

Answer 11

Bilateral

Question 12

Dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object.

Answer 12

Bilateral Differences

Question 13

Biological agent or condition that constitutes a hazard to humans.

Answer 13

Biohazard

Question 14

Bloodborne pathogens, blood or body fluids exposure, any potentially infective, contaminated waste associated with the preparation of human remains that constitutes a hazard to humans in the workplace.

Answer 14

Biohazardous Waste aka Infectious Waste

Question 15

Irreversible somatic death, where life cannot be restored.

Answer 15

Biological Death

Question 16

A carcinogen potentially produced when formaldehyde and sodium hypochlorite come into contact with each other; normally occurs only in a controlled laboratory setting and requires a catalyst.

Answer 16

Bischloromethyl Ether aka BCME

Question 17

An embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making incisions and excisions.

Answer 17

Bistoury

Question 18

A chemical which lightens or blanches skins discolorations.

Answer 18

Bleach

Question 19

A chemical which lightens a skin discoloration.

Answer 19

Bleaching Agent

Question 20

A thin vesicle on the skin containing liquid matter.

Answer 20

Blister

Question 21

Tissue that circulates through the vascular system and is composed of approximately 22% solids and 78% water.

Answer 21

Blood

Question 22

Discolorations resulting from changes in blood compostion, content, or location, either intravascularly or extravascularly.

Answer 22

Blood Discoloration

Question 23

The pressure exerted by the blood in the living body on the arterial wall measured in millimeters of mercury.

Answer 23

Blood Pressure

Question 24

Circulatory network composed of the heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins.

Answer 24

Blood Vascular System

Question 25

Pathogenic microorganisms that are present inhuman blood and can cause disease in humans; these pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Answer 25

Bloodborne Pathogens

Question 26

OSHA Regulation (29CFR 1910-1030) regulating the employee’s exposure to blood and other body fluids OSHA Definitions: blood-human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood.

Answer 26

Bloodborne Pathogen Rule

Question 27

Having relatively large patches of color somewhat different from the remainder of the coloring.

Answer 27

Blotched

Question 28

The separation and pushing aside of the superficial fascia leading to blood vessels and then the deep fascia surrounding blood-vessels, utilizing manual techniques or round ended instruments which separate rather than cut the protective tissues.

Answer 28

Blunt Dissection

Question 29

Preparation room equipment which is designed to eliminate the physical strain of moving caskets and bodies by hand.

Answer 29

Body and Casket Lifter

Question 30

Acute, deep-seated inflammation in the skin which usually begins as a subcutaneous swelling in a hair follicle.

Answer 30

Boil aka Furuncle

Question 31

An embalming instrument used to maintain the elevation of the vessels above the surface if the skin.

Answer 31

Bone Separator aka Separtator

Question 32

Individual stitched knotted at the tissue edge; may be applied prior to embalming to align tissues.

Answer 32

Bridge Suture aka Temporary Interrupted Suture

Question 33

an injury caused by a blow without laceration; a contusion

Answer 33

Bruise aka Ecchymosis

Question 34

Vestibule of the oral cavity; the space between the lips, gums, and teeth.

Answer 34

Buccal Cavity

Question 35

A chemical which affects the stabilization of the acid-base (pH) balance within embalming solutions and in the embalmed tissues.

Answer 35

Buffers

Question 36

Self-contained, soft rubber and manual pump designed to create pressure to deliver fluid as it passes through one-way valves located within the bulb. It is used only to deliver fluids; it cannot be used for aspiration.

Answer 36

Bulb Syringe

Question 37

(1828-1866) One of the discoverers of formaldehyde.

Answer 37

Alexander M Butlerov