embalming chapter 1-12

Hypodermic embalming

the subcuticular injection of embalming chemicals to tissues

A decedent care report 

must be completed in lieu of an embalming report 

Intrinsic factors occur 

inside the body and can include pathological processes

In body donation 

preservation takes precedence over appearance 

Capillary walls consist of

a single layer of endothelial cells

Arterial embalming is also known as 

vascular embalming

The ABFSE definition of embalming includes the phrase(s) 

chemical treatment

The hypovalve trocar 

applies embalming solution to areas not embalmed sufficiently through arterial embalming

Ethics is a

set of principles that governs conduct 

proteins

Embalming preservatives and germicides interact primarily with 

Soft embalmed cadavers are used primarily for dissection 

True

Egyptian care of the dead was based on 

religious custom 

Deep link attachments

strong and profoundly interwoven psychosocial bonds

Anatomical embalming uses 

8-12 gallons of fluid 

The soft embalming method utilizes

formaldehyde free chemicals & no drainage

Soft embalmed cadavers are used for 

4-5 month

The most significant benefit of a funeral and embalming is achieved when 

the death is fully comprehended by the bereaved person

The circulatory system of a human contains 

5-6 quarts of blood 

Embalming stops organic decomposition 

False

Preservatives in embalming chemicals 

destroy pathogenic bacteria & destroy nonpathogenic bacteria

Cross-linked proteins 

no longer have the ability to hold water

Decomposition definition includes

microbial enzyme activity ,autolytic enzyme activity & separation of compounds into simpler substances

The percentage of blood contained within the capillary system is 

85%

Engineering controls involve

plumbing and ventilation 

The permissible exposure limit for TWA is 

75ppm

Clostridium Difficile

produces two toxins & can cause lethal diarrhea

TWA or Time Weighted Average is a measurement of formaldehyde over

8 hours

STEL or short-term exposure level is measurement of formaldehyde over 

15 minutes

OSHA's Hazard Communication Rule includes

 

Safety Data Sheets

Compliance with the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard can be established by the application of 

work practice controls, universal precautions & engineering controls

Work Practice Controls involve

PPE

Decomposition is

the separation of compounds into simpler substances

The study of decomposition is called

taphonomy

Postmortem stain is a

chemical change & extravascular

Another name for a hemostat

locking forceps

Surfactants

is a tension breaker, decreases capillary attraction & can be anionic, cationic and nonionic

Examples of buffers include

EDTA, carbonates & borates

Agonal hypostasis is/occurs

the settling of blood into the dependent tissues

Supplemental fluids are

used for purposes other than preservation