Embalming Compend Multiple Choice Part 2 Flashcards by Heather Clark

The passing of solvent through a semipermeable membrane from an area of lesser concentration to an area of greater concentration.

Diffusion
Osmosis
Hypotonic
Hypertonic

Osmosis

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The postmortem evacuation of any substance from any external orifice of the body due to internal and/or external pressure.

Purge
Desquamation
Skin slip
Emaciation

Purge

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The injection pressure which just overcomes the vascular resistance and causes the embalming fluid to enter the arteria system at a moderate and uniform rate.

Differential
Ideal
Actual
Potential

Ideal

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When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the lower right extremity?

Right subclavian
Right common carotid
Right axillary
Right common iliac

Right Common Iliac

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When preparing the infant case, which of the following is recommended to be applied to the tissues of the visible parts of the body during embalming?

Colloidion
Cavity fluid pack
Massage cream
Baby powder

Massage Cream

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When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the upper left extremity?

Left internal iliac
Right subclavian
Left subclavian
Left common carotid

Left Subclavian

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In an exanthematous disease, which of the following would best describe the skin?

Unbroken but discolored
Broken and discolored
Scaling
Skin broken and separated from the body

Scaling

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When embalming an autopsy case, which of the following blood vessels would you utilize to inject the head of the deceased?

Right and left subclavian
Right and left axillary
Right and left common iliac
Right and left common carotid

Right and Left Common Carotid

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Pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following?

Puncture wound
Hematoma
Petechia
Ecchymosis

Petechia

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Jaundice is best described by which of the following?

Yellow
Gray
Bronze
Green

Yellow

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A blood-filled swelling is descriptive of which of the following?

Ecchymosis
Anasarca
Hematoma
Hydrocele

Hematoma

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The color of cadaveric lividity can best be described by which of the following?

Gray
Cherry red
Green
Purple

Purple

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Which of the following sutures is described as a recommended hidden stitch which could be used on a cranial autopsy?

Purse-string
Baseball
Worm
Whip

Worm

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The arterial injection of a jaundice case with normal arterial fluid will likely cause which kind of a discoloration?

Bronze
Yellow
Green
Gray

Green

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Addison’s disease generally results in which kind of a discoloration?

Bronze
Yellow
Gray
Green

Bronze

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Which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process?

Small injection volume, high index
High pressure, rapid rate of flow
Low pressure, slow rate of flow
High pressure, slow rate of flow

Low Pressure, Slow Rate of Flow

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Which of the following best describes the proper torso incision made when performing an autopsy?

Half-moon
Mid-line
Y shaped
Parallel

Y Shaped

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When the pathologist makes an incision for cranial autopsy, which of the following best describes the proper location for the incision to begin?

Anterior to the tragus
Inferior to the front of the ear lobe
Superior and anterior to the top of the ear
Posterior to the ear

Posterior to the ear

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If injecting an infant case by way of the heart, which chamber of the heart is considered most appropriate to insert the arterial tube for the best results?

Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle

Left Ventricle

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The science of treating the body chemically, so as to temporarily inhibit decomposition would most appropriately apply to which of the following terms?

Restoration
Disinfection
Embalming
Preservation

Preservation

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The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and their products in or on the body.

Embalming
Disinfection
Restoration
Preservation

Disinfection

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The care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color.

Preservation
Embalming
Restoration
Disinfection

Restoration

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That procedure of disinfection which takes place during the embalming process.

Terminal disinfection
Case analysis
Concurrent disinfection
Primary disinfection

Cocurrent Disinfection

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That procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment.

Secondary disinfection
Personal hygiene
Concurrent disinfection
Terminal disinfection

Terminal Disinfection

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An embalming chemical which affects the stabilization of the acid-base balance within embalming solutions and in the embalmed tissues. * Bleach * Anticoagulant * Dye * Buffer

Buffer

A drying of the body or tissues as a result of the removal of moisture (water). * Evisceration * Tanning * Dehydration * Embalming

Dehydration

A direct method of drainage accomplished by inserting a trocar into the right atrium of the heart. * Alternate drainage * A heart tap * Intermittent drainage * Continuous drainage

A Heart Tap

Edema within the pleural cavity. * Ascites * Anasarca * Hydrothroax * Hydopericardium

Hydrothorax

A soapy waxy by-product of saponification. * Fat * Musce * Protein cell * Adipocere

Adipocere

An embalming instrument that is used in raising vessels and for blunt dissection. * A scalpel * A bistoury * A bone separator * An aneurysm hook

An Aneurysm Hook

A dead human body which is used for anatomical and scientific study. * Cadaver * Corpse * Cremains * Human remains

Cadaver

The irreversible total cessation of metabolic activity. * Coma * Asphyxia * Heart attack * Death

Death

A mixture of formaldehyde gas dissolved in water. * Dye * Formalin * Embalming powders * Hardening compound

Formalin

The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces or cavities. * Purge * Desiccation * Edema * Liquefaction

Edema

The escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location. * Agonal dehydration * Agonal edema * Desiccation * Coagulation

Agonal Edema

An embalming instrument used to hypodermically inject areas of the body with embalming chemicals. * Arterial tube * Angular forceps * Aneurysm hook * Hypo-valve trocar

Hypo-Valve Trocar

Death beginning at the brain. * Catalepsy * Apnea * Coma * Asphyxia

Coma

An influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628. * Dr. William Harvey * Jeal Gannal * Dr. Thomas Holmes * Richard Harlan

Dr. William Harvey

The swelling and bursting of red blood cells. * Rupture * Hemolysis * Agonal edema * Ecchymosis

Hemolysis

The postmortem loss of body heat. * Agonal algor * Agonal dehydration * Algor mortis * Algor fever

Algor Mortis

The mixture of emblaming fluid and water which is used in arterial injection. * Cavity fluid * Arterial fluid * Arterial solution * Buffer

Arterial Solution

Any surface, prominence, or structure which is used in establishing the location of an adjacent structure or prominence. * Anatomical limit * Place of incision * Linear guide * Anatomical guide

Anatomical Guide

An embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making incisions and excisions. * Barber shears * Angular scissors * Bistoury * Aneurysm needle

Bistoury

Which of the following treatments would be used for the embalming of a dehydrated body? * Large volume of a dilute solution * Small volume of a dilute solution * Large volume of an astringent solution * Small volume of an astringent solution

Large Volume of a Dilute Solution

An accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. * Anasarca * Ascites * Desquamation * Desiccation

Ascites

An influential person in medical embalming who was the first to make embalming available to the public. * John Hunter * Gariel Clauderus * Dr. Thomas Holmes * Jean Gannal

Jean Gannal

Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the: * Abdomen * Thorax * Cranium * Lungs

Cranium

Generalized edema is referred to as: * Ascites * Anasarca * Hydrocephalus * Hydrocele

Anasarca

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the heart sac. * Hydrocele * Hydrocephalus * Hydrothorax * Hydropericardium

Hydropericardium

Which of the following conditions would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition? * Refrigeration * Dehydration * Peritonitis * Hemorrhage

Peritonitis

Which of these is an example of intravascular ante-mortem blood discoloration? * Cadaveric lividity * Carbon monoxide poisoning * Petechia * Ecchymosis

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

A discoloration that appears on the body during life is considered: * Antemortem * Postmortem * Intravascular * Extravascular

Antemortem

A discoloration that appears on the body after death. * Postmortem * Antemortem * Intracellular * Extracellular

Postmortem

A long hollow needle-like tube that is used to draw out the contents of the cavities and hollow organs of the body. * Aneurysm needle * Hypodermic needle * Trocar * Cavity injector

Trocar

According to the nine region plan, what abdominal region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region? * Lumbar * Inguinal * Hypochondriac * Epigastric

Hypochondriac

According to the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region? * Inguinal * Lumbar * Hypochondriac * Hypogastric

Lumbar

In the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located immediately inferior to the umbilical region? * Hypochondriac * Hypogastric * Iliac * Inguinal

Hypogastric

Which of the following microorganisms is recognized as the casusative agent of tissue gas? * Clostridium perfringens * Clostridium leprae * Clostridium botulinum * Clostridium tetani

Clostridium Perfringens

What type of cavity treatment involves the making of an incision from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the pubic symphysis of the pelvic girdle? * Iliac incision * Direct incision * Standard incision * Dorsal incision

Direct Incision

Directing the point of the trocar toward a point one-fourth of the distance from the right anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic symphysis is the trocar guide for: * Urinary bladder * Cecum/appendix * Heart * Liver

Cecum/appendix

Where should the point of the trocar be directed to access the heart when the handle of the trocar is aligned with the left anterior superior iliac spine? * The lobe of the right ear * The lobe of the left ear * The left mid-axillary space * The sternoclavicular articulation

The Lobe of the Right Ear

Who is responsible for creating the secondary dilution of the arterial solution? * The manufacturer of the arterial fluid * The embalmer * The body of the deceased * The purchasing agent of the funeral home

The Body of the Deceased

Jaundice fluid is classified as: * A cavity fluid * A standard arterial fluid * A special arterial fluid * A supplemental arterial fluid

A Special Arterial Fluid

What is the purpose of formaldehyde in embalming fluids? * It acts as a preservative * It acts as a humectant * It acts as a surfactant * It acts as a vehicle

It acts as a Preservative

What is the purplse of quaternary ammonium compounds in embalming fluids? * They act as vehicles * The act as supplementary germicides * The act as modifying agents * They act as surface tension reducers

They act as Supplementary Germicides

What type of anticoagulant will breakup clots by causing the mineral particles of the blood to fall out of suspension? * Sequestering agents * Precipitants * Surface active agents * Surfactants

Precipitants

The most common vehicle used in embalming fluids. * Water * Alcohol * Glycerol * Formaldehyde

Water

What is the purpose of ponceau in embalming fluids? * It will impart a color change * It will help the cells retain moisture * It will act as a germicide * It will dissolve clots

It will Impart a Color Change

Which of the following is an example of a perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid? * Methyl salicylate * Sodium lauryl sulfate * Sodium citrate * Methyl mercaptan

Methyl Salicylate

Which of these sutures is NOT suited for closing an incision on an exposed area of the body? * Single intradermal suture * Subcutaneous stitch * Whip or roll stitch * Double intradermal stitch

Whip or Roll Stitch

How far above the injection site would the bottom of the gravity percolator need to be in order to achieve one pound of injection pressure? * One foot * Two feet * Three feet * One-half foot

Two Feet

Which of the following is NOT a cause of extravascular resistance to fluid distribution? * Weight of the viscera * Thickened blood * Rigor mortis of hte muscle surrounding the blood vessel * The presence of a tumor

Thickened Blood

Which of the following would NOT be a condition that predisposes purge? * Peritonitis * Arthritis * Pneumonia * Peptic ulcers

Arthritis

Which of the following may cause malformations and deformities of a body? * Paralytic diseases * Meningitis * Febrile diseases * Tuberculosis

Paralytic Diseases

An incision into a vessel that is parallel to the long axis of a blood vessel. * Transverse incision * Triangular incision * Longitudinal incision * Perpendicular incision

Longitudinal Incision

"Normal" aspiration does not usually involve the: * Abdominal cavity * Thoracic cavity * Cranial cavity * Pelvic cavity

Cranial Cavity

What procedure may be used to return the body of an emaciated case to a normal contour and moisture content? * Use a large volume of hardening arterial fluid * Use concurrent injection and drainage * Use restricted drainage * Use rapid rate of flow

Use Restricted Drainage

The motorized force pump: * Uses a gooseneck and fluid bottle * Works by the force of a moving liquid * Uses centrifugal force * Is the least often employed method of creating injection pressure

Uses Centrifugal Force

The method of creating injection pressure that incorporates air being forced under pressure into the fluid chamber to displace the embalming fluid into the body. * Air pressure * Gravity percolator * Centrifugal force machine * Bulb syringe

Air Pressure

Where is the condition of jaundice first noticed on a dead body? * In the sclera of the eyeball * In the lower right quadrant of the torso * In the upper right quadrant of the torso * Beneath the finger nails

In the Sclera of the Eyeball

Which of the following causes a post-mortem extravascular blood discoloration? * Hemoglobin decomposition * Carbon monoxide poisoning * Active capillary congestion * Ecchymosis

Hemoglobin Decomposition

Which of these sutures begins by placing the point of the needle within the incision and then up through the skin passing from one side of the incision to the other side with each stitch? * Baseball stitch * Worm stitch * Draw stitch * Whip stitch

Baseball Stitch

What method of mouth closure would be used to secure the mouth of a body that has dentures but also serious gum disease? * Dental tie * Needle injector * Wire through bone * Mandibular Suture

Mandibular Suture

What should the relative temperature of the primary dilution water be to embalm a severely dehydrated case? * Hot * Boiling * Room temperature * Cold

Cold

The type of embalming fluid used to disinfect and preserve the viscera in the cavities of the body. * Arterial fluid * Supplemental fluid * Cavity fluid * Co-injection fluid

Cavity Fluid

Chemicals that are added to arterial fluids to meet the varying demands of emblaming difficult cases. * Buffer agents * Wetting agents * Modifying agents * Sealing agents

Modifying Agents

Which of the following are liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulcerations? * Mold preventatives * Embalming powders * Hardening compounds * Pack applications

Pack Applications

What instrument can be used to hold a cotton ball used to disinfect the eyes? * Separator * Groove director * Aneurysm hook * Spring forceps

Spring Forceps

What embalming instrument can be used to clamp a leaking blood vessel? * Hemostat * Cannula * Separator * Spring forceps

Hemostat

Which of the following would be the most likely to cause intravascular resistance to fluid distribution? * Edema * Rigor mortis * Pregnancy * Thrombi

Thrombi

The study of death. * Embalming * Thanatology * Anatomy * Theology

Thanatology

Which of the following is an inexpert test for death? * Ligature test * Stethoscope * Ophthalmoscope * Fluoroscein dye injection

Ligature Test

What is the purpose of primary injection fluids? * They prepare the vascular system to accept arterial embalming fluids * They embalm the remains * They are designed to disinfect the body orifices * They are designed to disinfect the body cavities

They prepare the vascular system to accept arterial embalming fluids.

Which of these is NOT a recommended method of stimulating blood drainage? * Increased pressure * Massage * Pulsator * Application of a cavity fluid compress

Application of a cavity fluid compress

Which of the following would NOT affect the rate of flow? * Partially closing the stopcock * Using a smaller arterial tube * Adjusting the rate of flow knob * Adjusting the pressure knob

Adjusting the Pressure Knob

Which of these is NOT a recommended method of mouth closure? * Injection of the corrugator muscle with cavity fluid * Dental tie suture * Mandibular suture * Needle injector

Injection of the corrugator muscle with cavity fluid

Which of these is the last of the body compounds to decompose? * Carbohydrates * Bone * Proteins * Fats

Bone

Which of these is NOT a purpose for blood drainage? * To remove intravascular discolorations * To prevent distension * To retard post-embalming decomposition * To create dehydration

To Create Dehydration

Which of these instruments is inserted into an artery to facilitate the introduction of arterial fluid? * Spring forceps * Aneurysm needle * Arterial tube * Needle injector

Arterial Tube

The process of chemically treating a dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, retard organic deomposition and restore an acceptable physical appearance. * Embalming * Preservation * Disinfection * Restoration

Embalming

Who was the first to note capillary circulation? * Jean Gannal * Thomas Holmes * Marcello Malpighi * Leonardo Da Vinci

Marcello Malpighi

Which of the following types of decomposition yields foul odors? * Decay * Carbolysis * Putrefaction * Saccharolysis

Putrefaction

Which of the following muscles is injected with a hypodermic injection of cavity fluid to facilitate mouth closure? * Corrugator * Temporalis * Masseter * Sternocleidomastoid

Masseter

The cooling of the body to the temperature of its surroundings. * Rigor mortis * Livor mortis * Algor mortis * Postmortem hypostasis

Algor Mortis

The anatomical guide for the axillary artery is at the medial border of the: * Teres major muscle * Biceps brachii muscle * Brachialis muscle * Coracobrachialis muscle

Coracobrachialis

Which of the following suture patterns involves the use of two needles? * Lock stitch * Baseball stitch * Worm stitch * Double intradermal stitch

Double Intradermal Stitch

Which artery can be located along a line from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth digits of the upper extremity? * Ulnar * Radial * Brachial * Axillary

Ulnar

Which of the following factors is NOT encountered in every dead human body? * Extrinsic factors * Intrinsic factors * Intravascular factors * Extravascular factors

Extravascular Factors

Which of these would be the last to decompose? * Stomach * Liver * Pancreas * Non-pregnant uterus

Non-Pregnant Uterus

If an embalmer elevated a gravity percolator ten feet above the injection site how many pounds of potential pressure would be created? * Ten * Five * Fifteen * Two

Five

Which chemical substances inactive saprophytic bacteria of a body and alter the tissues of the body to render them less susceptible to decomposition? * Surfactants * Preservatives * Reodorants * Anticoagulants

Preservatives

The key ingredient of afterial fluid classified as a cosmetic fluid. * An active dye * An inactive dye * A germicide * A deodorant

An Active Dye

What is the name given to the embalming process in which the injection of one common carotid artery is accomplished while the other common carotid artery is occluded? * Cross cervical injection * Double cervical injection * Restricted cervical injection * Split cervical injection

Restricted Cervical Injection

If you used 2 bottles of arterial fluid to make 3 1/2 gallons of a 3% solution, what would the index of the arterial fluid be? * 42 index * 52 index * 27 index * 47 index

42 Index

What percentage of dilute solution created by adding 32 ounces of a 28 index fluid in enough water to make 4 gallons of solution? * 1.75 index * 1.65 index * 3.50 index * 1.95 index

1.75 Index

The artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery. * Posterior tibial * Popliteal * Dorsalis pedis * Femoral

Dorsalis Pedis

Which of the following accessory chemicals is designed to preserve tissue either by direct contact or through gaseous vapors? * Mold preventative agents * Sealing agents * Humectant agents * Preservative powders

Preservative Powders

Which of these blood vessels is located posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle? * Brachial artery * Axillary artery * Femoral artery * Common carotid artery

Brachial Artery

Which of these conditions is associated with edema? * Refrigeration * Radiation * Arthritis * Alcoholism

Alcoholism

Which of these incisions is located along the superior border of the medial one-third of the clavicle? * Longitudinal incision * Supraclavicular incision * Transverse incision * Parallel incision

Supraclavicular Incision

What color is imparted to the body by radium treatments? * Red * Yellow * Black * Green

Red

What is lipolysis? * The decomposition of fats * The decomposition of protein * The decomposition of carbohydrates * The decomposition of bone

The Decomposition of Fats

Which of these is the prescribed incision for a sclerotic blood vessel? * Triangular wedge * Longitudinal * Transverse * Diagonal

Triangular Wedge

Which of the following is a reliable sing of fluid distribution? * Tissue fixation * Tissue distension * Loss of elasticity of the vessels * Distension of the superficial vessels

Distension of the Superficial Vessels

Where is the common carotid artery found? * In the cranium * In the torso * In the neck * In the pelvic cavity

In the Neck

Which of these is an example of a pre-embalming chemical change in the body? * Imbibition * Dehydration * Algor mortis * Postmortem caloricity

Postmortem Caloricity

Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body? * Gravity percolator * Force pump * Cavity injector * Compressed air

Compressed Air

Where are the iliac arteries and veins located? * In the lower extremities * In the upper extremities * In the pelvic cavity * In the pleural cavity

In the Pelvic Cavity

Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent? * Carbolic acid * Ponceau * Benzaldehyde * Sodium lauryl sulfate

Benzaldehyde

The most common method used for arterially injecting a body today. * Hand pump * Bulb syringe * Force pump * Gravity percolator

Force Pump

The postmortem stiffening of the body muscles. * Algor mortis * Livor mortis * Rigor mortis * Cadaveric lividity

Rigor Mortis

What suture is used to close a trocar puncture? * Purse string * Half-moon * Baseball * Whip

Purse String

Which of these is the most commonly used disinfectant and preservative chemical agent in hardening compounds? * Plaster of paris * Clay * Benzaldehyde * Paraformaldehyde

Paraformaldehyde

Which of these is a commonly used moisture absorbing substance in hardening compound? * Paraformaldehyde * Paradichlorobenzene * Plaster of Paris * Phenol

Plaster of Paris

Which of these organs will yield bile when aspirated by a trocar? * Gall bladder * Heart * Stomach * Pancreas

Gall Bladder

Which of these terms designates a person who is in the act of dying? * Mortifying * Febrile * Moribund * Sick

Moribund

A moribund person is said to be in what state? * Agonal state * Vegetative state * Sporulating state * Suspended animation state

Agonal State

What type of death is said to begin in any one of three vital organs? * Cellular death * Biological death * Somatic death * Clinical death

Somatic Death

What is the mode of somatic death which begins in the brain? * Syncope * Hypothermia * Coma * Hypostasis

Coma

Which of the following postmortem changes is NOT a physical change? * Algor mortis * Livor mortis * Rigor mortis * Hypostasis

Rigor Mortis

What is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of anaerobic bacteria? * Decay * Carbolysis * Putrefaction * Fermentation

Putrefaction

What substance undergoes the fermentation process? * Fats * Proteins * Carbohydrates * Bone

Carbohydrates

What substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes? * Carbohydrates * Lipids * Proteins * Bone

Proteins

What is the decomposition of sugar called? * Saccharolysis * Decay * Proteolysis * Putrefaction

Saccharolysis

What is hydrogen peroxide used for in the preparation of a dead body? * It can be used to stain the tissues of the body * It can be used as a topical bleach and disinfectant of the body * It can be used to preserve the tissues of the body * It can beused to reduce the moisture content of the body

It can be used for a topical bleach and disinfectant of the body.

What muscle is injected with arterial fluid to facilitate the closure of the mouth? * Corrugator * Masseter * Temporalis * Buccinator

Masseter

What instrument is used as a device to facilitate the closure of the mouth? * Stop cock * Needle injector * Cannulae * Groove director

Needle Injector

Which vein is considered to be the companion to the common carotid artery? * External jugular vein * Internal jugular vein * Subclavian vein * Vertebral vein

Internal Jugular Vein

Which artery should be raised and injected to facilitate the embalming of the body between the antecubital fossa and the wrist? * Axillary * Subclavian * Radial * Femoral

Radial

Which blood vessel lies just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle? * Radial artery * Ulnar artery * Brachial artery * Superficial palmar artery

Radial Artery

Which blood vessel is the continuation of the external iliac artery? * Axillary artery * Femoral artery * Internal iliac artery * Common iliac artery

Femoral Artery

Which blood vessel continues as the brachial artery? * Radial artery * Ulnar artery * Axillary artery * Deep palmar artery

Axillary Artery

What is the relationship of the femoral vein to the femoral artery? * It lies medial and deep * It lies lateral and superficial * It lies immediately posterior * It lies immediately anterior

It lies medial and deep

What muscle acts as the anatomical guide for the external iliac artery? * Adductor longus * Gastrocnemius * Soleus * Psoas major

Psoas Major

What type of chemical agents are capable of inactivating saprophytic bacteria, rendering unsuitable for nutrition the media upon which such bacteria thrive and arresting the decomposition process? * Vehicles * Surfactants * Preservatives * Anticoagulants

Preservatives

Which chemical agents render microorganisms incapable of growth and reproduction? * Vehicles * Surfactants * Preservatives * Buffers

Preservatives

Which chemical agents retard the tendency of blood to become more viscous? * Vehicles * Anticoagulants * Surfactants * Surface tension reducers

Anticoagulants

What type of solution has the power to attract a solvent through a semi-permeable membrane into itself? * Hypotonic solution * Isotonic solution * Hypertonic solution * Moderate solution

Hypertonic Solution

What type of solution will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution? * Hypertonic solution * Isotonic solution * Hypotonic solution * Tincture solution

Hypotonic Solution

What type of solutions can be placed on opposite sides of a semi-permeable membrane without either solution attracting solvent from the other solution across the membrane? * Hypotonic solution * Hypertonic solution * Isotonic solution * Strong solutions

Isotonic Solution

What is the name given to a type of purge which has a color and odor consistent with that of arterial fluid solution? * Stomach purge * Brain purge * False purge * Lung purge

False Purge

What type of autopsy involves the postmortem examination of the brain only? * Thoracic autopsy * Cranial autopsy * Spinal autopsy * Complete autopsy

Cranial Autopsy

What type of autopsy consists of the examination of the gastrointestinal tract below the diaphragm? * Cranial * Complete * Thoracic * Abdominal

Abdominal

What type of autopsy consists of the examination of the contents of the cranial and ventral cavities? * Cranial * Thoracic * Complete * Abdominal pelvic

Complete

Which of these is the most accurate classification of livor mortis? * Postmortem intravascular blood discoloration * Postmortem extravascular blood discoloration * Antemortem intravascular blood discoloration * Antemortem extravascular blood discoloration

Postmortem Intravascular Blood Discoloration

Which of these is the most accurate classification of petechia? * Antemortem intravascular blood discoloration * Antemortem extravascular blood discoloration * Postmortem extravascular blood discoloration * Postmortem intravascular blood discoloration

Antemortem Extravascuar Blood Discoloration

Which instrument is used in the test for death involving the use of a beam of light to check for fluid movement in the retina of the eyeball? * Stethoscope * Ophthalmoscope * Oscilloscope * Subdural injection test

Ophthalmoscope

Which test for death involves the discoloration of the distal part of a finger or toe? * Formaldehyde test * Fluoroscein test * Ammonia test * Ligature test

Ligature Test

What is the common action of phenol, formalin and sodium hypochlorite on the tissues of the body? * They are all capable of bleaching the tissue * They are all capable of imparting a color to the tissue * They are all capable of inhibiting clot formation * They are all capable of balancing the pH of the tissue

They are all capable of bleaching the tissue

What is the purpose of adding eosin and erythrosine to arterial fluid? * They impart a color to the tissue * They bleach the tissue * They disinfect the tissue * They preserve the tissue

They impart a color to the tissue

Which of the following embalming fluids produces maximum disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture? * Primary injection fluids * Cavity fluids * Semi-hardening arterial fluids * Co-injection arterial fluids

Semi-Hardening Arterial Fluids

Which of the following is NOT charcteristic of an artery? * They have three tunics * They are cream-colored * They are deep seated in body parts * They collaspe when cut

They collaspe when cut

Which of the following suture patterns is used to turn under the excess margins of skin in an incision? * Baseball stitch * Worm stitch * Whip stitch * Draw stitch

Worm Stitch

Which of the following blood vessels is NOT suitable for the injection of arterial fluids into a small infant? * Arch of the aorta * Abdominal aorta * Ascending aorta * Superior vena cava

Superior Vena Cava

Which is these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation? * The disinfection of the body * The preservation of the body * The restoration of the body * The documentation of the operation

The Disinfection of the Body

Which of these conditions contributes to skin-slip? * Putrefaction of the body tissues * Decay of the body tissues * Lipolysis of the body tissues * Saccharolysis of the body tissues

Putrefaction of the Body Tissues

In which of the following cases will decomposition develop most rapidly? * Emaciated cases * Edematous cases * Febrile cases * Stillborn infant cases

Edematous Cases

Which of these temperatures is considered to be optimum for the growth and reproduction of bacteria? * 98.6 degrees on the celsius scale * 32.0 degrees on the farenheit scale * 120.0 degrees on the farenheit scale * 37.0 degrees on the celsius scale

37.0 Degrees on the Celsius Scale

Which of these devices found in the preparation room uses water pressure to create a vacuum? * Trocar * Hydroaspirator * Percolator * Vacuum breaker

Hydroaspirator

What is the effect of a fan blowing a current of air over a dead human body? * Edema of the superficial tissue * Dehydration of the superficial tissue * Emphysema of the pulmonary system * A bronze discoloration of the superficial tissue

Dehydration of the Superficial Tissue

Which of these embalming instruments is used to make an incision? * Groove director * Bone separator * Cannua * Scalpel

Scalpel

Which of these terms is used to describe the color of the external tissue of an artery? * Cream-colored * White * Blue * Red

Cream-Colored

Which is these is NOT a sign of decomposition? * Hypostasis of the blood * Appearance of skin-slip * Production of tissue gas * Presence of a foul odor

Hypostasis of the Blood

Which of the following would NOT influence the choice of artery to be used in embalming? * The age of the deceased * The depth of the blood vessels * The temperature of the body * The distance of the selected vessel from the center of circulation

The temperature of the body

What is the purpose of phenol in embalming fluids? * It can act as a preservative/disinfectant * It can act as an anticoagulant/water conditioner * It can balance the acid-base contents of the body tissue * It can reduce the surface tension of hte vehicle in the fluid

The can act as a preservative/disinfectant

What is the purpose of adding Oil of Wintergreen to an embalming fluid? * It can act as a perfuming agent * It can act as a preservative * It can act as a germicide * It can act as a buffer

It can act as a perfuming agent

Which of the following actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body? * The slow injection of an astringent solution * The rapid injection of a mild solution * The slow injection of a mild solution * The injection of a moderate solution at a high rate of flow

The slow injection of a mild solution

Which of these is the solid state of formaldehyde? * Paraldehyde * Paraformaldehyde * Acetaldehyde * Ethanol

Paraformaldehyde

Which of these is a disadvantage of using the gravity percolator for embalming? * It has a limited pressure range * It requires no electricity * It provides constant flow * It may be adapted for aspiration

It has a limited pressure range

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of using a hand pump to inject embalming fluids? * It is difficult to refill * It requires constant attention * It may be adapted to be used for aspiration * It has a relatively low pressure range

It may be adapted to be used for aspiration

Which of these suture patterns is best suited for exposed skin? * Baseball stitch * Whip stitch * Intradermal stitch * Purse string stitch

Intradermal stitch

Which of these is NOT an expressed purpose for the use of massage cream on the body? * It will retard dehydration * It will help retard the coagulation of protein * Its application can help stimulate circulation * It can be used as a base for cosmetics

It will help retard the coagulation of protein

Which of these conditions may affect the pressure at which arterial fluid must be injected to overcome the initial resistance? * Rigor mortis * Algor mortis * Catalepsy * Hypostasis

Rigor Mortis

If a body part has been mutilated, which of the following embalming procedures is recommended? * One point injection * High pressure * Rapid rate of flow * Sectional embalming

Sectional Embalming

If you are embalming a body which has an infectious disease when should the cavity treatment procedure begin? * Immediately after arterial injection is completed * No soon than eight hours later * It should be done prior to arterial injection * It should be done prior to somatic death

Immediately after the injection is completed

Which of these provides extravascular resistance to fluid distribution? * Clots * Emboli * Thrombi * Tumors

Tumors

How can an extravascular discoloration be delt with during the embalming process? * It can be removed by normal venous drainage procedures * Discoloration can be lessened by adding a bleaching agent to the arterial fluid * Discoloration can be eliminated by adding an anticoagulant to the arterial fluid * Discoloration can be washed out by the injection of a primary dilution fluid

Discoloration can be lessened by adding a bleachng agent to the arterial fluid

What body organ will produce hydrochloric acid? * Stomach * Liver * Spleen * Gall bladder

Stomach

What is the normal color of a nerve? * Blue * Cream * White * Red

White

Which of these is NOT a stated objection of drainage procedures? * To make room for the arterial fluids * To decrease the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid * To remove livor mortis * To increase the secondary dilution of arterial fluid

To increase the secondary dilution of arterial fluid.

Which of these is the more accurate description of the pre-injection solution? * It is the primary injection solution * It is the secondary injection solution * It is the co-injection solution * It is the primary dilution

It is the primary injection solution