CA Crematory Manager's Test questions with complete solutions- 2024

What does the timer do? - Correct Answer It shuts off either the primary burner, or afterburner at a preset time so that the operator doesn't have to shut them off manually. Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the operator or by an automated programmer. - Correct Answer 1) Electric Activated Door Control 2) Blower 3) Combustion Burner 4) Afterburner 5) Timer 6) Temperature Controller/Indicator 7) Chart Reorder 8) Opacity Monitor What is the next step after the 7 start-up steps? - Correct Answer Use a cardboard roller to insert case into primary chamber. If repositioning is necessary, what body part is likely to need to be moved, and to where? - Correct Answer The trunk part of the torso or bone mass; to directly over the flame of the burner. How cool should the primary chamber be before attempting removal of cremated remains? - Correct Answer Blow 400F What are the two steps involved in processing cremated remains? - Correct Answer 1) Removal of foreign objects 2) Reduction of particle size by grinding, crushing, pulverizing, etc to consistency appropriate for disposition. Name 7 types of foreign objects whose removal is consistent with processing. - Correct Answer 1) Pacemakers 2) Prosthesis 3) Dental Gold 4) Jewelry 5) Mementos 6) Screw, nails, or staples 7) Casket hardware not previously removed. 6 step procedure for processing cremated remains - Correct Answer 1) Check processor for cleanliness 2) Remove foreign material from remains 3) Retrieve ID disc 4) Place remains in processor and process 5) Brush all residue into catch tray 6) Take tray and tag to packaging table Minimum thickness of plastic bag inside urn. - Correct Answer 2 mm Where in urn should ID disc be placed? - Correct Answer On plastic tie that closes bag inside. What should be done if cremated remains do not fill urn completely? - Correct Answer Fill the balance with clean shredded paper. If urn lid is not completely secure, what should be sured to secure it? - Correct Answer Nylon filament tape. List eight layers of material for packaged cremated remains, from inside to outside. - Correct Answer 1) Cremated remains 2) Plastic bag 3) Identification disc 4) Urn 5) Identification Label 6) Shipping Box 7) White Paper 8) Identification Label Define overshooting. - Correct Answer Excessive rapid combustion. Most common cause of overshooting. - Correct Answer Interesting an obese case in a hot cremator. What happens when cremator goes positive? - Correct Answer Excess fuel, usually from body fat of obese case, travels to stack for more O2, and flames can be seen exiting the stack. Other than obese cases, name two possible causes of overshooting. - Correct Answer 1) Lacquered or varnished caskets.