Embalming Final Exam Review 2026 -
2027WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A
What is embalming?
The process of chemically treating human
remains to reduce the presence & growth of
microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic
decomposition, & to restore an acceptable
physical appearance
,Surface Embalming
Direct contact of body tissues with embalming
chemicals
Anatomical Embalming
Long-term preservation of the body (up to 2
years) where preservation of the body takes
precedence over the appearance of the body;
Uses very large volumes of solution (8-12
gallons) injected into a
single site; Restricted blood drainage; No cavity
aspiration
,Embalming Sequence
1) Remove clothing
2) Wash body
3) Select artery(ies)
4) Inject solution
5) Aspirate
What are the 3 primary objectives of embalming?
1) Disinfection
2) Preservation
3) Restoration
Action Level
0.5 ppm over 8 hours
, Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
0.75 ppm over an 8 hour time-weighted average
Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL)
2 ppm over a 15 minute time-weighted average
What is the embalming formula?
C1 x V1 = C2 x V2
What does C1 represent in the embalming
formula?
Index
What does V1 represent in the embalming
formula?
Volume of arterial fluid
2027WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A
What is embalming?
The process of chemically treating human
remains to reduce the presence & growth of
microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic
decomposition, & to restore an acceptable
physical appearance
,Surface Embalming
Direct contact of body tissues with embalming
chemicals
Anatomical Embalming
Long-term preservation of the body (up to 2
years) where preservation of the body takes
precedence over the appearance of the body;
Uses very large volumes of solution (8-12
gallons) injected into a
single site; Restricted blood drainage; No cavity
aspiration
,Embalming Sequence
1) Remove clothing
2) Wash body
3) Select artery(ies)
4) Inject solution
5) Aspirate
What are the 3 primary objectives of embalming?
1) Disinfection
2) Preservation
3) Restoration
Action Level
0.5 ppm over 8 hours
, Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
0.75 ppm over an 8 hour time-weighted average
Short-Term Exposure Limit (STEL)
2 ppm over a 15 minute time-weighted average
What is the embalming formula?
C1 x V1 = C2 x V2
What does C1 represent in the embalming
formula?
Index
What does V1 represent in the embalming
formula?
Volume of arterial fluid
