2024 CA CREMATORY
MANAGER'S TEST EXAM WITH
100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Describe the 24 hour rule. - CORRECT ANSWERS-If the body is not
embalmed, it must be cremated within 24 hours of receipt or stored at or
below 50F within two hours.
What is the next step after the 7 start-up steps? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Use a
cardboard roller to insert case into primary chamber.
3 inspection parameters for receipt of remains to be cremated. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-1) Container identifies remains enclosed within clearly.
2) Container is suitable for cremation.
3) 24 hour rule.
When should the remains of a decedent with an infectious disease be
scheduled for cremation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-As quickly as possible.
What does the timer do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-It shuts off either the primary
burner, or afterburner at a preset time so that the operator doesn't have to
shut them off manually.
Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the operator
or by an automated programmer. - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Electric Activated
Door Control
2) Blower
3) Combustion Burner
4) Afterburner
5) Timer
6) Temperature Controller/Indicator
7) Chart Reorder
8) Opacity Monitor
What 4 things must be true for a container to be suitable for cremation? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1) It must be combustible.
2) It must be closed.
3) It must be dry (not leaking fluids)
4) It must be rigid enough to be safely inserted into the crematory
, Once remains have been properly received, what are the 3 C's that rest upon
the crematory operator? - CORRECT ANSWERS-C-ARE
C-USTODY
C-ONTROL
6 items of universal precautions - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Mask
2) Rubber Gloves
3) Rubber or vinyl apron
4) Eye shield or safety glasses
5) Head coverings
6) Shoe protectors/coverings
If repositioning is necessary, what body part is likely to need to be moved,
and to where? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The trunk part of the torso or bone
mass; to directly over the flame of the burner.
How cool should the primary chamber be before attempting removal of
cremated remains? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Blow 400F
What are the two steps involved in processing cremated remains? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Removal of foreign objects
2) Reduction of particle size by grinding, crushing, pulverizing, etc to
consistency appropriate for disposition.
Name 7 types of foreign objects whose removal is consistent with
processing. - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Pacemakers
2) Prosthesis
3) Dental Gold
4) Jewelry
5) Mementos
6) Screw, nails, or staples
7) Casket hardware not previously removed.
6 step procedure for processing cremated remains - CORRECT ANSWERS-1)
Check processor for cleanliness
2) Remove foreign material from remains
3) Retrieve ID disc
4) Place remains in processor and process
5) Brush all residue into catch tray
6) Take tray and tag to packaging table
Minimum thickness of plastic bag inside urn. - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 mm
Where in urn should ID disc be placed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-On plastic tie
that closes bag inside.
MANAGER'S TEST EXAM WITH
100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Describe the 24 hour rule. - CORRECT ANSWERS-If the body is not
embalmed, it must be cremated within 24 hours of receipt or stored at or
below 50F within two hours.
What is the next step after the 7 start-up steps? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Use a
cardboard roller to insert case into primary chamber.
3 inspection parameters for receipt of remains to be cremated. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-1) Container identifies remains enclosed within clearly.
2) Container is suitable for cremation.
3) 24 hour rule.
When should the remains of a decedent with an infectious disease be
scheduled for cremation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-As quickly as possible.
What does the timer do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-It shuts off either the primary
burner, or afterburner at a preset time so that the operator doesn't have to
shut them off manually.
Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the operator
or by an automated programmer. - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Electric Activated
Door Control
2) Blower
3) Combustion Burner
4) Afterburner
5) Timer
6) Temperature Controller/Indicator
7) Chart Reorder
8) Opacity Monitor
What 4 things must be true for a container to be suitable for cremation? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1) It must be combustible.
2) It must be closed.
3) It must be dry (not leaking fluids)
4) It must be rigid enough to be safely inserted into the crematory
, Once remains have been properly received, what are the 3 C's that rest upon
the crematory operator? - CORRECT ANSWERS-C-ARE
C-USTODY
C-ONTROL
6 items of universal precautions - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Mask
2) Rubber Gloves
3) Rubber or vinyl apron
4) Eye shield or safety glasses
5) Head coverings
6) Shoe protectors/coverings
If repositioning is necessary, what body part is likely to need to be moved,
and to where? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The trunk part of the torso or bone
mass; to directly over the flame of the burner.
How cool should the primary chamber be before attempting removal of
cremated remains? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Blow 400F
What are the two steps involved in processing cremated remains? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Removal of foreign objects
2) Reduction of particle size by grinding, crushing, pulverizing, etc to
consistency appropriate for disposition.
Name 7 types of foreign objects whose removal is consistent with
processing. - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Pacemakers
2) Prosthesis
3) Dental Gold
4) Jewelry
5) Mementos
6) Screw, nails, or staples
7) Casket hardware not previously removed.
6 step procedure for processing cremated remains - CORRECT ANSWERS-1)
Check processor for cleanliness
2) Remove foreign material from remains
3) Retrieve ID disc
4) Place remains in processor and process
5) Brush all residue into catch tray
6) Take tray and tag to packaging table
Minimum thickness of plastic bag inside urn. - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 mm
Where in urn should ID disc be placed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-On plastic tie
that closes bag inside.
