av embalming quiz 1 autopsy maybe

who does autopsies?

forensic pathologist

who orders an autopsy?

coroner or medical examiner

why are autopsies done?

to determine cause of death, manner, time, recover ID, preservation of evidence

what are types of autopsies?

medicolegal (forensic), medical (hospital), partial, complete

when should autopsies be done?

all sudden deaths not caused by readily recognized disease or when the cause of death cannot be properly certified, suspicious deaths,

while handling an autopsy case, which of the following steps should be completed first?

disinfect the body

when injecting an autopsy case, where should the embalmer inject solution first?

legs (lower extremities)

the aortic arch is still intact for embalming, you plan to inject solution into the brachiocephalic branch. where is this fluid going to travel?

right side of the head and right arm

if when injecting the head, the common carotid artery is not available, which artery should you attempt to use next to inject the face and head?

external carotid

when looking to preserve the skin flaps on an autopsy case, which instrument would work best?

infant trocar

while embalming the lower extremities in an autopsy case, you notice that the terminal end of the abdominal aorta is not viable to use. which vessel would be the next option?

external iliac

the vertebral arteries should be clamped off to prevent leaking. where are the vertebral arteries located to be clamped?

cranial cavity

an autopsy aspirator should be utilized while embalming an autopsy case when?

it should run the entire process to remove embalming solution and body fluids

when suturing the Y incision of the torso, what is the best and most sufficient suture to use?

baseball

which of the following areas is recommended to embalm last?

right side of the head