Quiz 4

Question 1

The elevation in body temperature following death is best described as__________.

Answer 1

Postmortem caloricity

Question 2

Rigor mortis can have a negative effect on embalming by creating:

Answer 2

awkward positioning challenges
extravascular pressure/decreased distribution
false sense of tissue preservation

Question 3

Discoloration due to the settling of blood to dependent parts of the body is best described as__________.

Answer 3

livor mortis

Question 4

By pressing the skin of a decedent and observing whether discoloration is removed (or not), it is possible to differentiate between ___________ and ____________.

Answer 4

livor mortis, postmortem stain

Question 5

The extravascular discoloration that cannot be cleared with arterial embalming, because the tissues have become stained as a result of the liberation of heme is best described as__________.

Answer 5

postmortem stain

Question 6

The result of post mortem pH shift can be described as follows:

Answer 6

The body initially gets more acidic due to continued metabolism but over time it becomes more basic as nitrogen and proteins are liberated

Question 7

Primary flaccidity is the result of ___________.

Answer 7

residual ATP

Question 8

Decomposition is a _____________ postmortem change.

Answer 8

chemical

Question 9

Terminal embalming case analysis occurs at which point during the embalming process?

Answer 9

post

Question 10

Pre-embalming case analysis occurs at which point during the embalming process?

Answer 10

prior to

Question 11

Concurrent embalming case analysis occurs at which point during the embalming process?

Answer 11

during

Question 12

The volume and concentration of preservative required to properly embalm remains is termed _______.

Answer 12

preservative demand

Question 13

____________ is created by the embalmer.

Answer 13

Primary dilution

Question 14

______ occurs in the body as a result of moisture content.

Answer 14

Secondary dilution

Question 15

You are about to embalm a body that will not be interred for several months. The solution you create should have a ______________ primary dilution factor.

Answer 15

high

Question 16

A body with anasarca will require a _____________ solution to limit __________.

Answer 16

hypertonic
hydrolysis

Question 17

A body with dehydration will require a _____________

Answer 17

hypotonic

Question 18

Advanced decomposition typically ____________ the formaldehyde demand.

Answer 18

increases

Question 19

When preparing an embalming solution for a decedent with high moisture content (edematous), you would make sure the embalming solution is _______ compared to the environment in the cell.

Answer 19

hypertonic

Question 20

Which of the following considerations is not relevant when determining the proper embalming solution to prepare for a descendent?

Answer 20

family history

Question 21

A 28 index of fluid is considered to be?

Answer 21

Astringent

Question 21

A 10 index fluid is considered to be?

Answer 21

Weak

Question 22

A 25 index fluid is considered to be?

Answer 22

Semi-firming

Question 23

How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 ounce bottle of 36 index fluid?

Answer 23

5.76

Question 24

How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 ounce bottle of 25 index fluid?

Answer 24

4.0

Question 25

How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 ounce bottle of 28 index fluid?

Answer 25

4.48

Question 26

How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 ounce bottle of 22.5 index fluid?

Answer 26

3.6

Question 27

How many ounces of formaldehyde are contained in a 16 ounce bottle of 10 index fluid?

Answer 27

1.6

Question 28

If 24 ounces of 25-index arterial fluid is used to yield two gallons of solution, the dilute index is approximately _____.

Answer 28

2%

Question 29

If 18 ounces of 22.5-index arterial fluid is used to yield three gallons of solution, the dilute index is approximately _____.

Answer 29

1%

Question 30

Approximately how many ounces of a 30 index fluid would be used to yield a 4% solution in three gallons of water.

Answer 30

51

Question 31

Approximately how many ounces of a 25 index fluid would be used to yield a 2.5% solution in two gallons of water.

Answer 31

26

Question 32

If a 28-index arterial fluid is used in two gallons of water to yield a solution of 1.75%, approximately how many ounces of arterial fluid would be used.

Answer 32

16

Question 33

If an 18-index arterial fluid is used in one gallon of water to yield a solution of 2.0%, approximately how many ounces of arterial fluid would be used.

Answer 33

14

Question 34

Assuming you use 16 ounces of a 36 index fluid to three gallons of water, what would be the index of your solution?

Answer 34

1.5%

Question 35

You have 2 gallons of tank solution with a concentration of 2%. Determine the index of the fluid knowing that 16 ounces were used to produce your solution?

Answer 35

32

Question 36

What index of fluid must you use to produce 3 gallons of a primary solution with a concentration of 1.0 index if you mix 24 ounces of fluid?

Answer 36

16

Question 37

Determine the index fluid used to have 3 gallons of diluted fluid with a strength of 1.5% if you use 24 ounces of concentrated fluid?

Answer 37

24

Question 38

If the solute is 28 index and you wish the solution to be 3 gallons of 3%, approximately how many ounces of solute will you need?

Answer 38

41