test 1

Question 1

the _____________ is responsible for the transfer of embalming knowledge from Europe to the US

Answer 1

Civil War

Question 2

who is the “Father of American embalming”?

Answer 2

Dr. Thomas Holmes

Question 3

the Greek term for sarcophagus

Answer 3

“flesh - eater”

Question 4

canopic jars were used to hold which of the following?

Answer 4

• liver
• intestines
• stomach

Question 5

the ______ prepared their dead using the following procedure:

1. removal of the brain
2. evisceration
3. covering with natron
4. removal from natron
5. wrapping and spicing

Answer 5

Egyptian

Question 6

the primary objective of embalming is:

Answer 6

sanitation/disinfection

Question 7

the secondary objective of embalming is:

Answer 7

preservation

Question 8

the tertiary objective of embalming is:

Answer 8

restoration

Question 9

firming of tissue in embalming is due to

Answer 9

cross linkage of proteins

Question 10

embalmers are expected to

Answer 10

obtain permission before embalming

Question 11

how can an embalmer preserve the dignity of the deceased?

Answer 11

• keeping the body properly covered
• limited access to the prep room

Question 12

the objectives of embalming are

Answer 12

• sanitation
• restoration
• preservation

Question 13

obligations of the embalmer include

Answer 13

maintain the dignity of the decedent

Question 14

which of the following represents information that the embalmer should maintain as confidential?

Answer 14

cause of death

Question 15

list four classifications of embalming

Answer 15

1. vascular
2. cavity
3. hypodermic
4. surface

Question 16

if the STEL test does not exceed _____ then no further action is needed

Answer 16

2.0 ppm

Question 17

this standard of OSHA promotes the safe handling of chemicals

Answer 17

Hazard Communication Standard

Question 18

Written permission from the person with the right of control is required in the following circumstances:

Answer 18

1. private autopsy
2. organ and tissue donation
3. major restorations
4. removal of medical devices (e.g. pacemakers)
5. cremation (crematory may require additional signatures)
6. handling and storage of unembalmed remains

Question 19

This test is performed over a 15 min period during embalming to determine formaldehyde exposure levels

Answer 19

STEL

Question 20

this document contains critical information regarding hazards and exposure levels

Answer 20

MSDS/SDS

Question 21

this is an 8 hour test that is mandated by OSHA to test formaldehyde exposure level in the workplace

Answer 21

Time Weighted Average (TWA)

Question 22

this standard under formaldehyde OSHA regulation promotes the safe handling of chemicals

Answer 22

Hazard Communication Standard

Question 23

what is the length of time to keep medical records of employees?

Answer 23

length of employment plus 30 years

Question 24

list two measures that the embalmers use to reduce exposure to HCHO levels?

Answer 24

• proper ventilation
• cleaning up spills
• running water while you embalm
• exposure monitoring

Question 25

describe what is meant by Universal Precautions

Answer 25

the embalmer should treat all bodies with the same caution in that all bodies are pathogenic.

Question 26

the mindset that all bodily fluids are treated as though they are pathogenic is called:

Answer 26

Universal Precautions

Question 27

the following items are mandated for the embalmer under the OSHA regulation

Answer 27

- eye protection - nose protection - mouth protection - designated shoes - shoe covers, aprons, and gloves

Question 28

one objective of embalming

Answer 28

render body proteins unsuitable as nutrient source for bacteria

Question 29

disinfection of tissue due to embalming is a result of

Answer 29

killing microorganisms

Question 30

what is the inner lining of the artery known as?

Answer 30

tunica intima, tunica interna

Question 31

the "clean up" at the conclusion of embalming is called?

Answer 31

terminal disinfection

Question 32

washing the body with soap and water would typically be described as which of the following processes

Answer 32

- primary disinfection - terminal disinfection

Question 33

chemicals what inactivate saprophytic bacteria

Answer 33

preservative embalming chemicals

Question 34

you have turned on the embalming machine and there is a reading of 20 PSI and there is no flow. what is this called?

Answer 34

potential pressure

Question 35

hydro-aspirator

Answer 35

apparatus that is connected to the water supply; when the water is turned on a suction is developed and is used to aspirate the contents of the body's cavities

Question 36

instrument used to guide drainage tubes into veins

Answer 36

groove director

Question 37

this historical instrument resembling a large hypodermic syringe attached to a bottle apparatus; used to create either pressure for injection or vacuum for aspiration

Answer 37

hand pump

Question 38

PPE

Answer 38

personal protective equipment