Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Advanced Embalming > Exam 3 Vocab > Flashcards

Exam 3 Vocab Flashcards

1
Q

The process of taking in, as in a colored object which absorbs certain rays of light and reflects other rays giving the object its recognizable color

A

Absorption

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Group of chemicals used in addition to vascular and cavity embalming fluids; includes but is not limited to hardening compounds, preservative powders, sealing agents, mold preventative agents, and pack applications

A

Accessory Chemical

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Dyes which aid in restoring a life-like surface pigmentation to a body and also stain the body tissue cells

A

Active Dyes
Staining Dyes
Cosmetic Dyes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Ingredient of embalming fluids that retards the natural postmortem tendency of blood to become more viscous or prevents adverse reactions between blood and other embalming chemicals

A

Anticoagulant Fluid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

A non-toxic disinfectant suitable for the use on animal tissue

A

Antiseptic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The concentrated, preservative, embalming chemical that will be diluted with water to form the arterial solution for injection into the arterial system during vascular embalming; The purpose is for inactivating saprophytic bacteria and rendering the body tissues less susceptible to decomposition

A

Arterial (Vascular) Embalming

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

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

A

Bischloromethyl Ether (BCME)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

A chemical which lightens a skin discoloration

A

Bleaching

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

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

A

Buffers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

A compound of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen; sugars, starches and glycogen

A

Carbohydrate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Embalming chemicals which are injected into the cavities of the body following the aspiration in cavity embalming. Can also be used as the chemical in hypodermic and surface embalming

A

Cavity fluid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Substances that bind metallic ions such as EDTA; used as an anticoagulant in embalming solutions

A

Chelate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Dehydration caused by using too harsh of an arterial solution to embalm a dead human body

A

Chemical Evaporation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Chemical and physical agents that bring about coagulation

A

Coagulating Agents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The injection of a specialized chemical in conjunction with the routine arterial chemical

A

Coinjection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

A fluid used primarily to supplement and enhance the action of vascular solutions

A

Coinjection Fluid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Embalming fluid that contains dyes and coloring agents intended to restore a more natural skin tone through the embalming process

A

Cosmetic Fluid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Dye that helps to cover internal discolorations such as jaundice

A

Counter Staining Compound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Chemicals having the capability of displacing an unpleasant odor or of altering an unpleasant odor so that it is converted to a more pleasant one

A

Deodorants
Masking Agents
Perfuming Agents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Substances which will, upon being dissolved, impart a definite color to the embalming solution
Classified as to their capacity to permanently impart color to the tissue of the body into which they are injected

A

Dyes (Coloring Agent)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Embalming where an absorbent material is saturated with an embalming chemical and placed in direct contact with the tissue

A

Embalming Pack

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Embalming chemical in powder form; typically used for surface treatment of the remains

A

Embalming Powder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Removal of particles (liquid or solid) from a solution, as it passes through a membrane or other partial barrier

A

Filtration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Rigidity of tissue due to chemical reaction

A

Firming

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

The act of making tissue rigid. The solidification of a compound

A

Fixation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

An agent employed in the preparation of tissues for the purpose of maintaining the existing form of the structure. Many agents are used, the most important one being formalin

A

Fixative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

A supplemental piece of equipment attached to the embalming machine which measures the flow of fluids in both gallons per hour and ounces per minute

A

Flow Meter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

The movement of the arterial solution through the capillaries into the intercellular spaces, from an intravascular to an extravascular position

A

Fluid Diffusion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

The movement of the arterial solution from the point of injection through the blood vascular

A

Fluid Distribution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

A common dye which is used to test for blood circulation

A

Fluorescein

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Intravascular blood discoloration that occurs when arterial solution enters an area, but due to blockage, blood and embalming solution are unable to drain from the area

A

Flush (Flushing)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

That amount of formaldehyde necessary to overcome any nitrogen residue and cause the body proteins to become coagulated

A

Formaldehyde Demand

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Colorless, strong smelling gas that when used in solution is a powerful preservative and disinfectant; a potential occupational carcinogen

A

Formaldehyde
HCHO
CH2O

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Grey Discoloration of the body caused by the reaction of formaldehyde from the embalming process with hemoglobin to form methyl hemoglobin

A

Formaldehyde Grey

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

A mixture of formaldehyde gas dissolved in water with 40% by volume, 37% by weight, and contains 7% methyl alcohol to prevent polymerization

A

Formalin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

A process in which a gaseous agent is used to destroy rodents or insects, which act as disease carriers

A

Fumigation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Chemical agents capable of destroying, and/or inhibiting the growth of saprophytic or pathogenic fungi, including molds

A

Fungicides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Embalming fluids with a high formaldehyde content used on extremely difficult cases in which the embalmer may encounter or on cases in which the embalmer desires a great degree of rigidity generally 30-36 + index

A

High Index Arterial Fluid

39
Q

Special vascular arterial fluid with a high HCHO content

A

High Preservation Demand Fluid

40
Q

Chemical that increases the ability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture

A

Humectant

41
Q

Absorbing moisture readily

A

Hygroscopic

42
Q

A solution having a greater concentration of dissolved solute than the solution to which it is compared

A

Hypertonic Solution

43
Q

A solution having a lesser concentration of dissolved solute than the solution to which it is compared

A

Hypotonic Solution

44
Q

The strength of embalming fluids indicated by the number of grams of pure formaldehyde gas dissolved in 100 ml of water; Usually refers to a percentage

A

Index

45
Q

Injection of very strong arterial fluid, often waterless, under relatively high pressure into head and face through both common carotid arteries to effect preservation and disinfection while minimizing swelling

A

Instant Tissue Fixation (Head Freeze)

46
Q

Combination of iodine and a solubilizing agent or carrier that liberates free iodine in solution; a chemical disinfectant

A

Iodophor

47
Q

A solution having an equal concentration of dissolved solute to that of a standard of reference

A

Isotonic Solution

48
Q

A special vascular fluid with special bleaching and coloring qualities of use on bodies with jaundice; usually a low formaldehyde content

A

Jaundice Fluid

49
Q

Substance used to kill insect larvae

A

Larvicide

50
Q

Type of sealing compounds used to brush over incisions, cavities, raw surfaces, and areas where any pinpoint leakage may occur

A

Liquid Adhesive
Collodions
Solutions

51
Q

Chemicals added to the embalming solution to deal with varying demands predicated upon the embalming fluid to be used, type of embalming, the environment

A

Modifying Agents

52
Q

Those agents which will prohibit the growth of mold

A

Mold Preventative

53
Q

A type of arterial fluid which contains inactive dyes that will not impart a color change upon the body tissues of the deceased

A

Non-Cosmetic Fluid/Passive Dye

54
Q

A cosmetic medium able to cover or hide skin discolorations

A

Opaque Cosmetics

55
Q

Preservation of the body’s surface, or excisions and cavities, or of areas that received inadequate arterial preservative

A

Osmotic Embalming aka Surface Embalming

56
Q

Liquids or gels, usually available in spray or pack form, which are generally used in cases of skin slip, ulcerations, and other surface involvements

A

Pack Application/Surface Application

57
Q

Substances which temporarily or permanently inhibits an enzyme’s action

A

Paralyzer/Inactivator

58
Q

Chemicals found in embalming arterial formulations having the capability of displacing an unpleasant odor or of altering an unpleasant odor so that it is converted to a more pleasant one; Historically called reodorants

A

Perfuming Agents/Masking Agents/Deodorants

59
Q

Pure or drinkable water

A

Potable Water

60
Q

Contaminated, undrinkable water

A

Non-Potable Water

61
Q

Degree of acidity or alkalinity

A

Potential of Hydrogen (pH)

62
Q

Those sealing compounds which are used within vascular incisions, wounds, ulcerations, or other moist areas of the body

A

Powders

63
Q

A substance bringing about precipitation
The oxilates formerly used in water conditioning chemicals are now illegal because of the poisonous nature to the embalmer

A

Precipitant

64
Q

The injection of a specialized chemical prior to the injection of a routine arterial chemical

A

Preinjection

65
Q

Fluid injected primarily to prepare the vascular system and body tissues for the injection of the preservative vascular solution. This solution is injected before the preservative vascular solution is injected

A

Preinjection Fluid

66
Q

The science of treating the body chemically as to temporarily inhibit deecomposition

A

Preservation

67
Q

Chemicals which inhibit saprophytic bacteria, render unsuitable for nutrition the media upon decomposition which such bacteria thrive, and which will arrest by altering enzymes and lysins of the body as well as converting the decomposable tissue to a form less susceptible to decomposition aka fixers

A

Preservative

68
Q

Amount of preservative required to effectively preserve remains depends on the condition of the tissues as determined in the embalming analysis

A

Preservative Demand aka Formaldehyde Demand

69
Q

Chemical in powder form; typically used for surface embalming of the remains

A

Preservative Powder

70
Q

As related to decomposition the conversion of fatty tissues of the body into a soapy waxy substance called adipocere or grave wax

A

Process of Soap Formation (Saponification)

71
Q

Substance that easily loses electrons and there-by causes other substances to be reduced; formaldehyde is a strong one

A

Reducing Agent

72
Q

An amorphous, nonvolatile solid or soft side substance, a natural exudation from plants any of a class of solid or soft organic compounds of natural or synthetic origin

A

Resinous Substance

73
Q

Supplemental fluid, used with the regular arterial solution whose purpose is to retain body moisture and retard dehydration

A

Restorative Fluid AKA Humectant

74
Q

Material used to provide a barrier or seal against any type of leakage of fluid or blood

A

Sealing Agents

75
Q

A chemical that can “fence off” or “tie up” metal ions so they cannot react with other chemicals

A

Sequestering Agents

76
Q

Injection that results in the distribution of embalming fluid primarily to the body surface, with little preservation and disinfection of deeper tissues

A

Shell Embalming

77
Q

Drug-induced edema wherein the excess fluid is located within the cell. Upon palpation, there is no noticeable depression

A

Solid Edema

78
Q

The substance that is dissolved in a solution

A

Solute

79
Q

Liquid containing dissolved substance

A

Solution

80
Q

A liquid holding another substance in solution

A

Solvent

81
Q

Fluid injected for purposes other than preservation and disinfection

A

Supplemental Fluid

82
Q

Cloth, wet or dry, folded and applied firmly to a body part

A

Surface Compress

83
Q

An absorbent material, compress, saturated with an embalming chemical and placed in direct contact with the tissue

A

Surface Pack

84
Q

AKA surface tension reducer, wetting, penetrating, or surface-active agent

A

Surfactant

85
Q

Chemical that reduces the molecular cohesion of a liquid so it can flow through smaller apertures

A

Surfactant

86
Q

A general term

The solidification of a solution into a gelatinous mass. Agglutination is a specific form of coagulation

A

Tissue Coagulation

87
Q

Liquids that serve as a solvent for the numerous ingredients that are incorporated into embalming fluids

A

Vehicle

88
Q

The resistance to the flow of a liquid; the thickness of a liquid

A

Viscosity

89
Q

An agent used to remove chemical constituents from municipal water supplies that could interfere with drainage and preservation

A

Water Conditioner

90
Q

Preparation room equipment which is a complete water system containing a hydro aspirator, water outlet, goose neck filler for the embalming machine and a snap on hose

A

Water Control Unit

91
Q

Quality of water containing certain substances, especially soluble salts of calcium and magnesium

A

Water Hardness

92
Q

Injection of an arterial solution composed of a preservative embalming fluid which is diluted with supplemental chemicals such as humectants, water conditioners, and co-injections

A

Waterless Embalming

93
Q

A condition resulting from the use of an embalming solution containing insufficient amount of preservative to meet the preservation demand of the tissues; the interstitial spaces are overly filled, engorged with water

A

Water-Logged

94
Q

AKA wetting agent

A

Surfactant

Advanced Embalming (24 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions