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Embalming Chapter 11 Questions with Correct Answers
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Embalming Chapter 11 Questions with CorrectAnswers
What are the 3 time periods in embalming a body? Correct Answer-
Preembalming, Embalming and Postembalming
What is the primary reason for the 3 time periods? Correct Answer-That
the preservative fluid used for embalming coagulates the proteins of the
body.
What are the 4 steps performed during each period? (Analysis of the
body) Correct Answer-1) Observation
2)Analysis of the observation
3)Implementation of the analysis
4)Subsequent observation of the results.
What may influence what procedures that may or may not be performed
during a time period? Examples. Correct Answer-Body conditions and
skill of embalmer : Stomach or lung purge may require the mouth be
closed and set AFTER arterial embalming once cavity aspiration has
been completed
What should the embalmer devote their full attention to? What else?
Correct Answer-Full attention to observation of solution distribution
during injection of the embalming solution. ; Attention should be given
to drainage and injection techniques to improve arterial solution
circulation to all body areas.
,To maximize retention and minimize swelling what should you do
during the injection phase? Correct Answer-Employ as many techniques
as possible.
What are the 2 things that you must verify prior to embalming? Correct
Answer-That permission to embalm has been granted and signed
documentation of the identification of the deceased.
At least one of what should become part of the permanent file on the
deceased? Correct Answer-Identification tags on the body.
How should photographs of the deceased be treated? Correct Answer-
Need to be labeled and kept secure.
What are some items that should be included in the permanent file of the
deceased that are discussed by your book? Correct Answer-All
documentation pertaining to the body: Permission to embalm,
identification of the deceased, embalming case report, clothing inventory
and personal effects.
A clear understanding of embalming between what parties is important?
Correct Answer-Between the person making the arrangements and the
funeral director.
What should an arranging funeral director that has not seen the body be
made aware of? Correct Answer-The postmortem conditions of the
, body. EX: height and weight, visible trauma, pathological growths or
discoloration, facial hair, swelling or distention and visible surgical
incisions.
Can a family view a body without embalming? If they can what should
you inform them of? Correct Answer-Yes they can. You might need to
limit times of viewing (hrs instead of days) due to decomposition
process.
Prior to arterial embalming, when does the embalming process begin?
Correct Answer-When the deceased is transferred from the removal cot
or refrigeration to the prep table.
Whenever possible, what should you use when lifting bodies? Correct
Answer-Let mechanical devices do the heavy lifting.
How should a body be temporarily positioned when initially placed on
the embalming table? Correct Answer-Centered on the table with the
head as near as possible to the upper end of the table.
Explain the process for removing clothing, sheeting, etc. and what
should be done to those items in regards to disinfection and disposal.
Correct Answer-Topical disinfection. Roll body by placing hands on
hips and shoulders and push the sheeting etc. under them. Then roll the
other way and repeat.
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