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Embalming II Chapter 19 - Delayed Embalming Questions with Correct Answers
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Embalming II Chapter 19 - Delayed EmbalmingQuestions with Correct Answers
T/F The broad rule is that the sooner the embalming is performed
following the death the better the results obtained. Correct Answer-True
Obviously, delays are becoming more common so embalmers must do
what? Correct Answer-treat conditions resulting from a delay resulting
from point of death to delivery to the embalming room.
Postmortem changes begin when? Correct Answer-at time of death
Changes do not occur simultaneously and bodies in which there is been
a time delay between death and preparation exhibit 3 common problems:
Correct Answer-• Difficulty in achieving even distribution for a variety
of reasons which can result in over embalming in one area and lack of
embalming in another.
• Swelling, especially in the facial (parotid), submandibular, and
submaxillary glands.
• Increased preservative demand.
T/F refrigeration completely stops decomp Correct Answer-False. Even
with refrigeration, decomposition is not stopped it is only delayed.
When is preservative absorption at its prime? Correct Answer-
Preservative absorption is usually greatest immediately after injection
,and most bodies exhibit some degree of firming. This is usually because
concentration of preservative is the highest at this point.
If a sufficient amount of preservative has been injected, complete
firming can occur within what time frame? Correct Answer-within
several hours up to a day later.
What solution is best used on bodies that have delays prior to
embalming? Correct Answer-A minimum amount of stronger solution
for preservation is best on bodies that have delays prior to embalming.
Manual Aids Correct Answer-Typically require the action of the
embalmer resulting in pressure:
• lowering the arms
• firm massage
• squeezing the fingers and nail beds
• rotating of flexing limbs
• elevation
• weights
• compresses
• pneumatic collars
Mechanical Aids Correct Answer-Typically require an instrument:
• drain tubes
• pressure and rate of flow
, • pulsation
• size of arterial tube
Operative Aids Correct Answer-Typically require the use of a scalpel or
trocar:
• Channeling
• Incising
• Excising
When you hear the word operative, it almost always refers to: Correct
Answer-Cutting
(Scalpel, trocar, or hypodermic needle)
For under-embalmed areas you have three choices: Correct Answer-•
sectional embalming
• surface embalming
• hypodermic embalming
Which injection methods are recommended for bodies with embalming
delays Correct Answer-Restricted cervical injection or six point
injection is strongly suggested.
T/F One point injection is not recommended on bodies with delays due
to lack of control of fluid entering the head. Correct Answer-True
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