Embalming Theory Exam | Question and Answers

Embalming Theory Exam | Question and Answers




1. humectant: chemical that increases the ability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture

2. rate of flow: Speed at which solution is injected; measured in ounces per minute.

3. CxV=C1xV1: index x ounces = percentage x total volume

4. low index fluid: 5-15 Index

5. medium index fluid: 16-25 Index

6. high index fluid: 26-36 index

7. How to apply autopsy gel: Thin gel can be poured on Thick gel- use a bruAsh

8. What does autopsy gel do?: preserve tissue along with beaching blood discol- orations

eliminate odors

9. Chemicals used as vehicles (5): WAGGS


Water

Alcohol

Glycol

Glycerine

Sorbitol

10.Modifying agents (4): BASH


Buffers

Anticoagulants
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, Embalming Theory Exam | Question and Answers

Surfactants

Humectants

11.Stomach Purge: Foul-smelling liquid, resembles coffee grounds

12.Alternative to Latex gloves: nitrile

13.How are mold inhibitors applied?: Applied topically

14.Restricted Cervical Injection cases (9): 1. facial trauma

2. facial distention

3. eye enucleation

4. generalized edema

5. difficult to firm bodies

6. distribution problems

7. high formaldehyde demand (burned bodies, jaundice)

8. purge

9. jaundice

15. Advantages of restricted cervical injection: 1. Amount of solution entering the facial tissue can be controlled




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