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Accessory Chemicals - correct answer. A group of chemicals used in addition to vascular and cavity embalming fluids; most are applied to the body; includes but is not limited to hardening compounds, preservative powders, ...
Embalming Chemicals Questions And
Answers 100% Verified.
Accessory Chemicals - correct answer. A group of chemicals used in addition to
vascular and cavity embalming fluids; most are applied to the body; includes but is not
limited to hardening compounds, preservative powders, sealing agents, mold
preventative agents, and pack application agents.
Active Dyes, Cosmetic Dyes, Staining Dyes - correct answer. Dyes which aid in
restoring a life-like surface pigmentation to a body and also stain the body tissue cells
Anticoagulants, Anticoagulant Fluid - correct answer. Used to keep the blood in the
liquid state; chemicals that retard the tendency of the blood to become more viscous by
natural postmortem processes and/or prevent any other adverse reactions from
occurring between the blood and the other embalming chemicals.; Ingredient of
embalming fluids that retards the natural postmortem tendency of blood to become
more viscous or prevents adverse reactions between blood and other embalming
chemicals (Can be pre-injection and or co-injection).
Arterial Fluid (Vascular Fluid) - correct answer. The concentrated, preservative
embalming chemical that will be diluted with water to form the arterial solution for
injection into the arterial system during vascular embalming. The purpose is for
inactivating saprophytic bacteria and rendering the body tissues less susceptible to
decomposition.
ARTERIAL SOLUTION - correct answer. The mixture of arterial (vascular) fluid and
water which is used for the arterial injection and may include supplemental fluids.
, Autopsy Chemicals - correct answer. Those chemicals specifically designed for use
in the preparation of bodies that have been autopsied
Boric Acid - correct answer. A very mild antiseptic added to embalming fluid. It helps
regulate the acid-base balance.
Buffers - correct answer. Substances that in solution are capable of neutralizing,
within limits, both acids and bases and thereby maintaining the original or constant pH
of the solution
Catalyst - correct answer. A substance that changes the rate of a chemical reaction
but undergoes no net change itself during the reaction
CAUTERIZING AGENT (CAUSTIC) - correct answer. A chemical capable of drying
tissues by searing
Cavity Fluids - correct answer. Concentrated embalming chemicals that are injected
into the cavities of the body following aspiration in cavity embalming; these fluids can
also be used for surface and hypodermic embalming of the problem areas
CHELATE - correct answer. Substances that bind metallic ions such as EDTA -
(Ethylenediarnine-tetraceticacid) used as an anticoagulant in embalming solutions.
COAGULATING AGENTS - correct answer. Chemical and physical agents that
bring about coagulation
Coinjection Fluids - correct answer. Fluid injected with the arterial fluid; A fluid used
primarily to supplement and enhance the action of vascular (arterial) solutions.
Cosmetic Fluid - correct answer. Embalming fluid that contains dyes and coloring
agents intended to Restore a more natural skin tone through the embalming process.
COUNTER STAINING COMPOUND - correct answer. Dye that helps to cover
internal discolorations such as jaundice.
Deodorants (Masking Agents / Perfuming Agents) - correct answer. Chemicals
found in embalming arterial formulations having the capability of displacing an
unpleasant odor or of altering an unpleasant odor so that it is converted to a more
pleasant one. Historically called reodorants.
Dye (Coloring Agent) - correct answer. Natural or synthetic matter that is used to
impart color to another material; Substances which will, upon being dissolved, impart a
definite color to the embalming solution Dyes are classified as to their capacity to
permanently impart color to the tissue of the body into which they are injected.
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