FSE2930 Prof Review Midterm Questions And Answers Latest Quiz
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FSE2930 Prof Review Midterm Questions And Answers Latest Quiz
List some examples of vehicles used in embalming fluid. ANS Water, Alcohol
Those chemicals which are used to make or destroy the odors of the decomposing body ANS Deodorants
List some examples of humectants. ANS Glycerol a.k.a....
FSE2930 Prof Review Midterm Questions And
Answers Latest Quiz
List some examples of vehicles used in embalming fluid. ANS Water, Alcohol
Those chemicals which are used to make or destroy the odors of the decomposing body ANS
Deodorants
List some examples of humectants. ANS Glycerol a.k.a. Glycerin, Sorbitol, Glycols, Lanolin
Those chemicals in embalming fluid which will reduce the molecular cohesion of a liquid ANS
Surfactant
List the components of solid autopsy chemical. ANS Preservative, Dehydrating agent, Filler
List the fillers that are added to autopsy chemicals. ANS Perlite, vermiculite and cellulose (saw
dust)
Those embalming fluids which are intended to be injected into the cavities of the body following
aspiration ANS Cavity fluid
List the 5 factors that affect the shelf-life of an embalming chemical. ANS 1. Temperature
extremes 2. Storage length 3. Amount of antipolymerization agents 4. pH of the solution 5. Exposure
to light
9. The substance carbon tetrachloride is used in embalming as a(n) ANS Organic solvent
Differentiate between exothermic and endothermic processes. ANS Exothermic processes give
off heat. Endothermic processes absorb heat from the surroundings.
The antipolymerization agent for formaldehyde ANS Methanol
,List and give an example from each of the three families that are used as disinfectants and
preservatives. ANS Aldehydes - Examples: Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde, Alcohols -
Examples: Methanol, Ethanol and Propanol, Coal Tar Derivatives - Examples: Phenol and Cresol
Those chemicals in arterial fluid that inactivate the saprophytic bacteria and inhibit further
decomposition ANS Preservatives
Those lipids that contain 3 fatty acids ANS Triglycerides
Define Isomers. ANS Two or more substances that consist of the same molecular composition
but have a different arrangement.
The common use of ethylene glycol ANS Antifreeze
List examples of a chemical change relative to funeral services. ANS Embalming, Cremation,
Decomposition
Those substances which are composed of 2 or more elements physically combined, though not
chemically combined ANS Mixtures
Other than being a good humectant, how is glycerol used in the arterial injection? ANS It serves
to facilitate the solubility and the diffusion of the formaldehyde in the embalming operation.
An ion composed of atoms of 2 or more elements ANS Polyatomic ions
Another name for Phenol ANS Carbolic acid
Give an example of Rapid Oxidation. ANS Burning of wood or paper
,List some physical characteristics of Formaldehyde ANS Colorless gas with pungent odor
List the substance name for formaldehyde in each of the following three states of Matter (Liquid,
Solid, Gas). ANS 1. Formalin 2. Paraformaldehyde 3. Formaldehyde
Formalin is what percentage formaldehyde by weight? by volume? ANS By weight 37% By
volume 40%
Differentiate between Hypotonic and Hypertonic solutions. ANS Hypotonic Solutions contains
less solute and a Hypertonic solution contains more solute.
The saponification of human fats will produce ANS Grave wax a.k.a. Adipocere
Are proteins crystalloid or colloid? ANS Crystalloid
What happens to the body's enzymes upon death? ANS Since there is no additional substrate
coming into the body, it will act upon the body's tissue.
Formaldehyde has an affinity for this element ANS Nitrogen
Paraformaldehyde is used in embalming as ANS a treatment for viscera or open cavities of
autopsied bodies
Acetone is used in embalming as ANS Organic Solvent
What part of the embalming process will neutralize endoenzymes? ANS Arterial Injection
List the 5 actions of preservatives. ANS 1. Neutralize protein and amino acids 2. Inhibit further
decomposition 3. Inactivate enzymes 4. Kill Microorganisms 5. Destroy odors of decomposition
, The solid form of protein ANS Coagulate
What happens to a protein coagulate if the body contains excessive amounts of water following the
embalming? ANS The coagulate can return back to the liquid form of protein which is more
susceptible to decomposition
List the characteristics of Formaldehyde. ANS Colorless, water-soluble gas with a pungent,
irritating odor
The liquid compound form of formaldehyde ANS Formalin
List some examples of Disinfectants. ANS Gluturaldehyde, Quaternary Ammonium compound
The slow oxidation of organic matter caused by aerobic bacteria ANS Putrefaction
When Ammonia and Formaldehyde mix, what is produced? ANS Urotropin
Differentiate between an aqueous solution and a Tincture. ANS An Aqueous solution has water as
its solvent. Tincture has alcohol as its solvent.
Which type of solution is electrolytic (Organic or Inorganic)? ANS Inorganic
Another name for a True solution ANS Crystalloidal solution
Methyl salicylate is used in embalming as. ANS Perfuming agent
List the characteristics of a colloidal solution. ANS Contain a colloid solute, Appear cloudy or
translucent, Will not settle out over time, Cannot be separated into various components by filtration
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