FINAL EXAM EMBALMING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST 2025
case analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-evaluation of the dead body prior to, during, and after the
embalming procedure is completed
case analysis previously known as -CORRECT ANSWER-embalming analysis, done only when
embalming
all cases should undergo -CORRECT ANSWER-monitoring for condition to determine the best
care and/or treatment, regardless of embalming
when remains are to be embalmed, case analysis is done -CORRECT ANSWER-before
embalming, concurrently, after embalming
first step of case of analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-observe and evaluate postmortem
conditions
observe and evaluate postmortem conditions -CORRECT ANSWER-condition of remains, age,
weight, cause of death, trauma, etc.
2nd step of case analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-propose methods of treatment
propose methods of treatment -CORRECT ANSWER-chemicals, vessels, methods, etc.
3rd step of case analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-implement treatments
implement treatments -CORRECT ANSWER-follow the plan and adjust as needed
,4th step of case analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-observe and evaluate treatment results
observe and evaluate treatment results -CORRECT ANSWER-issues remaining/new issues -
treat as needed
two groups of factors that influence case analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-intrinsic and extrinsic
intrinsic factors -CORRECT ANSWER-those from within the body
extrinsic factors -CORRECT ANSWER-those outside of the body
examples of intrinsic factors -CORRECT ANSWER-cause and manner of death, body
conditions, discolorations, postmortem changes, effects of pharmaceutical agents, illicit
drugs and other substances
body conditions -CORRECT ANSWER-age, weight, pathological conditions, microbial
influence, moisture, temperature/thermal influences, nitrogenous waste products, gas in
tissues/cavities, musculature considerations
extrinsic factor examples -CORRECT ANSWER-environmental, time, embalmer preferences
environmental -CORRECT ANSWER-atmospheric conditions, microbial influences,
thermal/temperature influences, vermin, insects, etc.
time -CORRECT ANSWER-intervals, between death and prep/embalming, between
prep/embalming and disposition
initial care of the body includes -CORRECT ANSWER-verify id, primary disinfection, clothing
and personal effects, medical items, bathe and continue external disinfection, reset any
fractures
, primary disinfection -CORRECT ANSWER-disinfection carried out prior to the embalming
process
for clothing and personal effects -CORRECT ANSWER-remove, record, document, and
disinfect all belongings
3 stages of disinfection -CORRECT ANSWER-primary, concurrent and terminal
for medical items -CORRECT ANSWER-remove items and dispose of properly
positioning -CORRECT ANSWER-done pre-embalming, order can vary
main order of positioning -CORRECT ANSWER-align remains on table, elevate head, tilt head,
place the hands, position upper extremities and elevate shoulders, use positioning devices
tilt the head -CORRECT ANSWER-15 degrees to the right (standard viewing angle)
placing the hands -CORRECT ANSWER-left over right is common
positioning devices -CORRECT ANSWER-head blocks, body blocks, etc.
feature setting is always done -CORRECT ANSWER-pre-embalming, no specific order to set
the features, dictated by condition of remains and embalmer preference
shave the deceased -CORRECT ANSWER-with permission, most are shaved (women and
children included), any facial hair even fine hair will hamper cosmetics
check with family regarding facial hair -CORRECT ANSWER-easier to shave than to restore a
beard
case analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-evaluation of the dead body prior to, during, and after the
embalming procedure is completed
case analysis previously known as -CORRECT ANSWER-embalming analysis, done only when
embalming
all cases should undergo -CORRECT ANSWER-monitoring for condition to determine the best
care and/or treatment, regardless of embalming
when remains are to be embalmed, case analysis is done -CORRECT ANSWER-before
embalming, concurrently, after embalming
first step of case of analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-observe and evaluate postmortem
conditions
observe and evaluate postmortem conditions -CORRECT ANSWER-condition of remains, age,
weight, cause of death, trauma, etc.
2nd step of case analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-propose methods of treatment
propose methods of treatment -CORRECT ANSWER-chemicals, vessels, methods, etc.
3rd step of case analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-implement treatments
implement treatments -CORRECT ANSWER-follow the plan and adjust as needed
,4th step of case analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-observe and evaluate treatment results
observe and evaluate treatment results -CORRECT ANSWER-issues remaining/new issues -
treat as needed
two groups of factors that influence case analysis -CORRECT ANSWER-intrinsic and extrinsic
intrinsic factors -CORRECT ANSWER-those from within the body
extrinsic factors -CORRECT ANSWER-those outside of the body
examples of intrinsic factors -CORRECT ANSWER-cause and manner of death, body
conditions, discolorations, postmortem changes, effects of pharmaceutical agents, illicit
drugs and other substances
body conditions -CORRECT ANSWER-age, weight, pathological conditions, microbial
influence, moisture, temperature/thermal influences, nitrogenous waste products, gas in
tissues/cavities, musculature considerations
extrinsic factor examples -CORRECT ANSWER-environmental, time, embalmer preferences
environmental -CORRECT ANSWER-atmospheric conditions, microbial influences,
thermal/temperature influences, vermin, insects, etc.
time -CORRECT ANSWER-intervals, between death and prep/embalming, between
prep/embalming and disposition
initial care of the body includes -CORRECT ANSWER-verify id, primary disinfection, clothing
and personal effects, medical items, bathe and continue external disinfection, reset any
fractures
, primary disinfection -CORRECT ANSWER-disinfection carried out prior to the embalming
process
for clothing and personal effects -CORRECT ANSWER-remove, record, document, and
disinfect all belongings
3 stages of disinfection -CORRECT ANSWER-primary, concurrent and terminal
for medical items -CORRECT ANSWER-remove items and dispose of properly
positioning -CORRECT ANSWER-done pre-embalming, order can vary
main order of positioning -CORRECT ANSWER-align remains on table, elevate head, tilt head,
place the hands, position upper extremities and elevate shoulders, use positioning devices
tilt the head -CORRECT ANSWER-15 degrees to the right (standard viewing angle)
placing the hands -CORRECT ANSWER-left over right is common
positioning devices -CORRECT ANSWER-head blocks, body blocks, etc.
feature setting is always done -CORRECT ANSWER-pre-embalming, no specific order to set
the features, dictated by condition of remains and embalmer preference
shave the deceased -CORRECT ANSWER-with permission, most are shaved (women and
children included), any facial hair even fine hair will hamper cosmetics
check with family regarding facial hair -CORRECT ANSWER-easier to shave than to restore a
beard
