D2L NBE Quizzes

Low index fluids used to inhibit bilirubin from turning to biliverdin are known as:

Jaundice fluids

Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria are called:

Preservatives

The irreversible cessation of all vital functions is:

Death

Discoloration resulting when formaldehyde reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is called:

Formaldehyde grey

Severe generalized edema is known as:

Anasarca

Which of the following would indicate a postmortem extravascular discoloration?

Postmortem stain

Any abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is called:

Discoloration

Chemicals that increase the capability for embalmed tissues to retain their moisture are called:

Humectants

The movement of embalming solution from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries is called:

Distribution

Content normally aspirated from the stomach:

Sour smell, brown coffee-ground-like appearance

A process of chemically treating the deceased to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, slow organic decomposition, and restore an acceptable physical appearance is:

Embalming

This term refers to the after-death examination of the organs and tissues of human remains to determine cause of death or pathological conditions:

Autopsy

A needle injector is used for this purpose:

Mouth closure

An imaginary line drawn on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper underlying structure is the:

Linear guide

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

4 ounces

Those changes occurring in the interval prior to somatic death are:

Antemortem

Injection and drainage from one location is called:

Single-point injection

The consideration given to the dead body, prior to, during, and after the embalming procedure is complete is:

Case analysis

This embalming method consists of injecting a few ounces of arterial chemical, stopping injection, then draining for a few minutes, and the repeating the process: 

Alternate

What embalming instrument is used to inject arterial fluid into the thoracic walls of an autopsied body?

Hypo-valve trocar

A humectant commonly used in embalming fluids is?

Sorbitol

Proteolysis refers to decomposition of: 

Proteins

What is created when the embalmer combines embalming fluid with water in the injection device?

Primary dilution

A sharp cutting instrument used for making incisions is called a:

Scalpel

What type of embalming chemical might the embalmer use as a drying and disinfectant agent when preparing the cavities of autopsied remains?

Hardening compound