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EMBALMING FINAL Questions with Correct Answers
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EMBALMING FINAL Questions with CorrectAnswers
VIEWING Correct Answer-Viewing is a choice, not a requirement.
People should not be made to feel like their
choice to not view is a reflection of how much they loved their family
member here on earth.
REGULATIONS Correct Answer-Some funeral homes are regulated by
their state agencies and all funeral homes are regulated by several
government agencies.
CORONER/M.E. Correct Answer-They usually include:
-Accidental deaths
-Homicidal deaths
-Suicidal deaths
-Sudden Deaths
OSHA - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Correct Answer--the General Rule
-the Hazard Communications Standard
-the Formaldehyde Rule
-the Bloodborne Pathogens Rule
,Employers are required to make all
records available to the employees.
FTC - FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Correct Answer-The Funeral
Rule applies to all funeral
homes in the United States. It says in part:
• You may not tell a family that their loved one
must embalmed by state or local law when that
is not the case.
• You may not tell a family that embalming is
required when direct cremation or immediate
burial is selected as the final disposition.
• You may not tell the family embalming is
required when a casket is to be closed when
refrigeration is available and when the law does not require it.
• You must disclose the above in writing to a
family on a general price list.
• You may not charge a fee for embalming
unless the law requires it, or prior approval has been given by the
authorized person.
• If you cannot reach a family and go ahead and embalm the body you
can only charge the
,family if the they choose a service that requires embalming. For
example, if they choose cremation and didn't want the body embalmed
then you can't charge them for it.
• If you charge for embalming then you must
write on the contract the reason that the charge applies.
AIR TRAY Correct Answer-used for casketed remains, only the bottom
is made of wood, top sides and ends are made of heavy grade cardboard.
BURIAL TRANSIT PERMIT Correct Answer-a disposition permit
which is a legal document issued by a governmental agency, authorizing
transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body.
COMBINATION CASE Correct Answer-a transfer container consisting
of a particle board box with a cardboard cover used to ship a remains in
place of a casket or airtray.
COMMON CARRIER Correct Answer-any carrier required by law to
convey passengers or freight without refusal if the approved fare of
charge is paid; travels according to a schedule. (Airlines, Trains)
DEATH CERTIFICATE Correct Answer-a legal document containing
vital statistics, deposition and final medical cause of death pertaining to
a deceased human body.
, HERMETICALLY SEALED Correct Answer-airtight, impervious to
external influence; completely sealed by fusion or soldering.
INTERNATIONAL Correct Answer-between countries
INTERSTATE Correct Answer-between states
INTRASTATE Correct Answer-within one state
PRIVATE CARRIER Correct Answer-an individual or company who
transports only in particular instances and only for those
they choose to contract with. (Livery, Private Aircraft)
REMOVAL Correct Answer-also called a first call or transfer of
remains. Transfer of remains from the place of death to a funeral
establishment.
ZIEGLER CASE Correct Answer-(liner) a gasket-sealed container
which can be used as an insert into a casket or a separate
shipping container.
CAUSE OF DEATH Correct Answer-is what a person died from
Cause of death: Cancer.
Cause of death: Gunshot wound to the
head.
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