Embalming NBE UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - process of chemically treating the dead human body
to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic
decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance
etymology - CORRECT ANSWER - study of word parts; study of the origins of words
em - CORRECT ANSWER - in or about
balm - CORRECT ANSWER - resinous substance-a natural exudation from plants,
balsamic agents -resins combined with oil a fragrant, resinous, oily exudate from various trees
and plants..
embalming legalities - CORRECT ANSWER - state/ not required by law except in certain
circumstances.
Federal regulation on embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA< EPA<FTC
decomposition - CORRECT ANSWER - separation of compounds into simpler substances
by the action of microbial and/or autolytic enzymes
sanitation - CORRECT ANSWER - a process to promote and establish conditions which
minimize or eliminate bio hazards
disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER - the destruction and/or inhibition of most pathogenic
organisms and their products in or on the body
, temporary preservation - CORRECT ANSWER - the science of treating the body
chemically so as to temporarily inhibit decomposition
restoration - CORRECT ANSWER - treatment of the deceased in the attempt to recreate
natural form and color.
4 things entailed in embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - sanitation, disinfection,
temporary preservation, restoration
this involved in getting a person ready is embalming preparedness which are - CORRECT
ANSWER - education, immunization(hep B vaccine), occupational hazards, ethical
standards
Vascular embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - the use of the vascular systems of the body
for preservation, disinfection and restoration; usually accomplished through injection of
embalming solution into the arteries and drainage from the veins.
surface embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - direct contact of internal or external body
tissues with embalming chemicals
hypodermic embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - injection of embalming chemicals
directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle, or a trocar
cavity embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - direct treatment other than vascular (arterial)
embalming of the contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera; usually
accomplished by aspiration and then injection of chemical using a trocar. Aspirated low (dorsal
side) and inject high (ventral side)
History of embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - Ancient -took out viscera,
mummification. Modern- uses circulatory system to arterially inject preservative chemicals
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - process of chemically treating the dead human body
to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic
decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance
etymology - CORRECT ANSWER - study of word parts; study of the origins of words
em - CORRECT ANSWER - in or about
balm - CORRECT ANSWER - resinous substance-a natural exudation from plants,
balsamic agents -resins combined with oil a fragrant, resinous, oily exudate from various trees
and plants..
embalming legalities - CORRECT ANSWER - state/ not required by law except in certain
circumstances.
Federal regulation on embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA< EPA<FTC
decomposition - CORRECT ANSWER - separation of compounds into simpler substances
by the action of microbial and/or autolytic enzymes
sanitation - CORRECT ANSWER - a process to promote and establish conditions which
minimize or eliminate bio hazards
disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER - the destruction and/or inhibition of most pathogenic
organisms and their products in or on the body
, temporary preservation - CORRECT ANSWER - the science of treating the body
chemically so as to temporarily inhibit decomposition
restoration - CORRECT ANSWER - treatment of the deceased in the attempt to recreate
natural form and color.
4 things entailed in embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - sanitation, disinfection,
temporary preservation, restoration
this involved in getting a person ready is embalming preparedness which are - CORRECT
ANSWER - education, immunization(hep B vaccine), occupational hazards, ethical
standards
Vascular embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - the use of the vascular systems of the body
for preservation, disinfection and restoration; usually accomplished through injection of
embalming solution into the arteries and drainage from the veins.
surface embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - direct contact of internal or external body
tissues with embalming chemicals
hypodermic embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - injection of embalming chemicals
directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle, or a trocar
cavity embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - direct treatment other than vascular (arterial)
embalming of the contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera; usually
accomplished by aspiration and then injection of chemical using a trocar. Aspirated low (dorsal
side) and inject high (ventral side)
History of embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - Ancient -took out viscera,
mummification. Modern- uses circulatory system to arterially inject preservative chemicals
