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Embalming 2 Questions with Correct Answersa proper moisture balance Correct Answer-A major objective of the
embalming process should be to establish or to maintain ___ in the dead
human body.
1. normal body moisture
2. dehydration
3. edema Correct Answer-There are 3 moisture conditions:
55%-60%, approximately 65%, 10%, 45%-50%, approximately 55%
Correct Answer-For the average 160 lb. male adult - the total body
water:
Normal to obese: ___
Thin bodies: ___
Females: ___ less than males
Normal to obese: ___
Thin bodies: ___
dries Correct Answer-Formaldehyde ___ tissues - the embalmer must
add moisture to the normal body. This is why so much water is used to
dilute arterial fluid.
0.75% to 1.5%, intermittent, slower injection, plastic sheet, non-
absorbent, cool solutions, cover the body, massage cream and cream
cosmetics, elevate the head, humectant Correct Answer-For
Dehydration:
,1. Follow the dilution recommendations by the manufacturer. Strengths
of ___ will add moisture.
2. Use ___ drainage which will help to distribute and diffuse the arterial
fluid.
3. ___ - solution is better distributed and less tissue fluid is withdrawn.
4. If refrigerating before embalming - cover with a ___ to prevent
dehydration of surface tissues.
5. Use ___ cotton to set the features.
6. Warm water solutions increase fluid reaction. ___ slow the
formaldehyde reaction and allows for better distribution and diffusion.
7. After embalming - ___ to prevent circulating air from dehydrating the
surface.
8. ___ helps to reduce moisture loss to the atmosphere.
9. If there is a long delay between embalming and viewing, do not
excessively ___ during storage because the liquids will gravitate from
the facial tissues.
10. Using too much ___ can have the opposite effect of drying the
tissues.
cosmetics, dyes Correct Answer-Darkened Skin - corrected by ___; use
fluid ___ to ensure fluid distribution.
massage cream, cream cosmetics Correct Answer-Flaking skin - Apply
___ and then clean with a solvent to remove all loose skin; use ___.
, dyes Correct Answer-Firm skin - skin feels embalmed; use additional
___ to trace the fluid distribution.
wax, tissue building, opaque cosmetics Correct Answer-Desiccated lips,
eyelids, or fingertips - May need correction with ___, ___, and ___
opaque cosmetics, tissue builder Correct Answer-Dehydration of large
facial areas from embalming and air flow over the body - Use massage
cream before cosmetics application; ___ may be needed to cover
discolorations; may need ___.
desiccation, not viewable Correct Answer-___ - is extreme dehydration.
Desiccated bodies are ___.
more slowly Correct Answer-Dehydrated bodies decompose ___ and
desiccation is a form of preservation.
desiccated Correct Answer-Desiccated lips appear black, very wrinkled,
shrunken, drawn back and the teeth are exposed. The tips of the fingers
turn yellow-brown. The thin skin areas, such as the ears, nose and
eyelids, are easily ___.
edema Correct Answer-___ - the abnormal collection of fluid in tissue
spaces, serous cavities, or both.
intracellular, intercellular, cavities Correct Answer-Edema can be found
in 3 body sites:
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