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Embalming questions with verified answersEmbalming Ans✓✓-The process of chemically treating the dead human body to
reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic
decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance.
Sanitation Ans✓✓-A process to promote and establish conditions which
minimize or eliminate bio hazards.
Disinfection Ans✓✓-The destruction and or inhibition of most pathogenic
organisms and their products in or on the body.
Temporary Preservation Ans✓✓-the science of treating the body chemically so
as to temporarily inhibit decomposition.
Restoration Ans✓✓-Treatment of the deceased in the attempt to recreate natural
form and color.
OSHA Ans✓✓-Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government
agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work
environment.
Vascular Embalming Ans✓✓-The use of the blood vascular system of the body
for temporary preservation, disinfection and restoration; accomplished through
injection of embalming solutions into the arteries and drainage from the veins And
is the most common type of embalming.
,Surface Embalming Ans✓✓-Done on the surface tissues through the use of
direct contact with chemicals used to preserve the body.
Hypodermic Embalming Ans✓✓-Injection of embalming chemicals directly
into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar.
Cavity Embalming Ans✓✓-direct treatment, other than vascular (arterial)
injection, of the contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera;
usually accomplished by aspiration and injection of chemicals using a trocar.
Legal consideration for embalming Ans✓✓-Authorization to embalm (MUST
GET IT) PREFERABLY IN WRITING.
VERBAL PERMISSION: ok for temporary measures but must try to get in writing
as soon as possible.
WRITTEN PERMISSION: Try for written Permission at the removal,If unable try
at the arrangement conference and if still not able just note who gave permission
and when.
Authorization for procedure other then embalming.
(MUST GET WRITTEN PERMISSION ) Ans✓✓-1)Autopsy:Coroner or M.E.
can do without permission
2)Organ, tissue donation.
3)Major Restoration
4)Removal of medical devices
5)Cremation
,Identification Procedures Ans✓✓-1)DEAD HUMAN REMAINS: DNA best
possible source.
2)PERSONAL EFFECTS: is a clue, not conclusive.Worst possible source of ID
3)BLOOD SAMPLE;with proper written authorization.
4)FINGERPRINTS with proper written authorization
5)PHOTO with proper authorization
6)NEXT OF KIN or AGENT to ID body
CALL POLICE FIRST Ans✓✓-Responsibility to report certain observations
concerning situations inconsistent with presumed cause of death
Medical Examiner Ans✓✓-An official elected or appointed to investigate
suspicious or unnatural deaths. they do not do Inquests.
Coroner Ans✓✓-An official of a local community who holds inquests
concerning sudden, violent ,and unexplained deaths.
Preparation Room Ans✓✓-that area or facility wherein embalming, dressing,
Cosmetizing, or other body preparation are effected
Limited Admission into the prep room Ans✓✓-1)Licensed funeral service
professionals and registered trainees.
2)Those Authorized by the family
3)Those authorized by law
PPE Ans✓✓-personal protective equipment
, personal protective equipment worn in the prep room. Ans✓✓-By law you must
wear gloves and apron/gown or an alternative cover.
A) rubber or latex gloves
B) Gown/Apron/ alternative cover.
C)shoe covers
D)mask to prevent TB
E) Goggles/ Face shield exposed to solutions 1 percent or greater.
F) Head cover
Diffusion Ans✓✓-chemical distribution through capillary walls, chemicals
move from an area of greater density to an area of lesser concentration.
Distribution, then diffusion using adequate quantity of concentration.
Multi-site Injection Ans✓✓-usually not more than 6 point. may be split
injection/drainage point.
Adequate Quantity of chemical Ans✓✓-One gallon per 50lb of body weight,
generally 2.5 index.
Sharps container Ans✓✓-OSHA required receptacle for the proper disposal of
sharps
Bio-hazardous waste Ans✓✓-biological agent or condition that constitutes a
hazard to humans.
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