Embalming Final UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
If the decedent hasn't been attended to by a physician within _________ weeks prior to
___________ the death must be investigated by the coroner/medical examiner. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 2 weeks; hospitalization
The embalming authorization form criteria includes all of the following except... - CORRECT
ANSWER - verifies the identification of the decedent
(it does: allow body to be embalmed at funeral home or embalming facility, allow for restorative
treatment, an expands on who may assist)
Legislative intent for embalming is due to the effect on - CORRECT ANSWER - public
welfare and safety
Contents such as ______, _______, and _______ are aspirated in the 2nd stage of embalming an
autopsied body. - CORRECT ANSWER - liquids, gases, and semi solids
Upon vascular embalming, injecting the carotid artery will initially close the ______________
and fill the aorta - CORRECT ANSWER - tricuspid valve
Upon injection into the right common carotid, the next vessel/site to fill with solution is -
CORRECT ANSWER - brachiocephalic artery
The ___________ is inferior to the abdominal cavity - CORRECT ANSWER - pelvic
cavity
The final step in cavity treatment is - CORRECT ANSWER - injection
Direct injection with a syringe of HCHO is called - CORRECT ANSWER - hypodermic
embalming
,What is considered the last step in embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - cleaning your
station
The preservation variable like the pathological process of the body is - CORRECT
ANSWER - intrinsic
The preservation variable like the types of chemicals used is - CORRECT ANSWER -
extrinsic
The Bloodborne Pathogen Rule is administered by the US Department of Labor through
________ to keep embalmers safe at work - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA
TWA is measured in - CORRECT ANSWER - 8 hrs
STEL is measured in - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 min
Bloodborne Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER - pathogenic microorganisms that are
present in human blood and can cause disease in humans
All of the labels are acceptable for a hazard communication of containers except - CORRECT
ANSWER - embossed/raised lettering
Good ventilation and plumbing are considered - CORRECT ANSWER - engineering
controls
While embalming, cleaning the instruments at the same time is considered - CORRECT
ANSWER - concurrent disinfection
HCHO reacts with - CORRECT ANSWER - protein
, Some restoration with embalming chemicals cannot remove - CORRECT ANSWER -
extravascular blood
_____________ is the unwanted reverse flow of liquids in plumbing caused by
_______________ - CORRECT ANSWER - back flow; back siphonage
A ___________ connects to a hydroaspirater to do the cavity embalming process - CORRECT
ANSWER - trocar
The refrigeration temp to keep bodies cold needs to be set between - CORRECT
ANSWER - 35-45 degrees F
About ________ of pressure is created for _________ of height from the body to the percolator -
CORRECT ANSWER - .5 lbs for 1 ft
If potential pressure reads 25 and the differential pressure adjusts 10, what is the actual pressure -
CORRECT ANSWER - 35
Type of trocar used for hypodermic injection - CORRECT ANSWER - hypovalve trocar
If you are using all your hemostats to clamp leaky vessels in an autopsy you can use a
___________ to tightly secure cannula - CORRECT ANSWER - ligature
A _____________ can be used to plug a small hole if a suture is not utilized after cavity
embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - trocar button
Pressure in the delivery line of the centrifugal pump with the stop cock closed describes -
CORRECT ANSWER - potential pressure
Questions and CORRECT Answers
If the decedent hasn't been attended to by a physician within _________ weeks prior to
___________ the death must be investigated by the coroner/medical examiner. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 2 weeks; hospitalization
The embalming authorization form criteria includes all of the following except... - CORRECT
ANSWER - verifies the identification of the decedent
(it does: allow body to be embalmed at funeral home or embalming facility, allow for restorative
treatment, an expands on who may assist)
Legislative intent for embalming is due to the effect on - CORRECT ANSWER - public
welfare and safety
Contents such as ______, _______, and _______ are aspirated in the 2nd stage of embalming an
autopsied body. - CORRECT ANSWER - liquids, gases, and semi solids
Upon vascular embalming, injecting the carotid artery will initially close the ______________
and fill the aorta - CORRECT ANSWER - tricuspid valve
Upon injection into the right common carotid, the next vessel/site to fill with solution is -
CORRECT ANSWER - brachiocephalic artery
The ___________ is inferior to the abdominal cavity - CORRECT ANSWER - pelvic
cavity
The final step in cavity treatment is - CORRECT ANSWER - injection
Direct injection with a syringe of HCHO is called - CORRECT ANSWER - hypodermic
embalming
,What is considered the last step in embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - cleaning your
station
The preservation variable like the pathological process of the body is - CORRECT
ANSWER - intrinsic
The preservation variable like the types of chemicals used is - CORRECT ANSWER -
extrinsic
The Bloodborne Pathogen Rule is administered by the US Department of Labor through
________ to keep embalmers safe at work - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA
TWA is measured in - CORRECT ANSWER - 8 hrs
STEL is measured in - CORRECT ANSWER - 15 min
Bloodborne Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER - pathogenic microorganisms that are
present in human blood and can cause disease in humans
All of the labels are acceptable for a hazard communication of containers except - CORRECT
ANSWER - embossed/raised lettering
Good ventilation and plumbing are considered - CORRECT ANSWER - engineering
controls
While embalming, cleaning the instruments at the same time is considered - CORRECT
ANSWER - concurrent disinfection
HCHO reacts with - CORRECT ANSWER - protein
, Some restoration with embalming chemicals cannot remove - CORRECT ANSWER -
extravascular blood
_____________ is the unwanted reverse flow of liquids in plumbing caused by
_______________ - CORRECT ANSWER - back flow; back siphonage
A ___________ connects to a hydroaspirater to do the cavity embalming process - CORRECT
ANSWER - trocar
The refrigeration temp to keep bodies cold needs to be set between - CORRECT
ANSWER - 35-45 degrees F
About ________ of pressure is created for _________ of height from the body to the percolator -
CORRECT ANSWER - .5 lbs for 1 ft
If potential pressure reads 25 and the differential pressure adjusts 10, what is the actual pressure -
CORRECT ANSWER - 35
Type of trocar used for hypodermic injection - CORRECT ANSWER - hypovalve trocar
If you are using all your hemostats to clamp leaky vessels in an autopsy you can use a
___________ to tightly secure cannula - CORRECT ANSWER - ligature
A _____________ can be used to plug a small hole if a suture is not utilized after cavity
embalming - CORRECT ANSWER - trocar button
Pressure in the delivery line of the centrifugal pump with the stop cock closed describes -
CORRECT ANSWER - potential pressure
