Embalming Fluid Dilution Calculation
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Embalming Fluid Dilution Calculation - CORRECT ANSWER - C x V = C' x V'
C - CORRECT ANSWER - Concentration of formaldehyde in the bottle
(Index: strength of an embalming fluid, indicated by the number of grams of pure formaldehyde
gas dissolved in 100 mL of water. Index usually refers to a percentage; an embalming fluid with
an index of 25 usually contains 25% formaldehyde gas)
V - CORRECT ANSWER - Amount of liquid in the bottle (ounces)
C' - CORRECT ANSWER - Concentration of strength of arterial solution (percent)
V' - CORRECT ANSWER - Amount of total solution in the tank (ounces)
Reminders - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 gallon = 128 ounces
1 bottle of fluid = 16 ounces
Ideal sterilization achieved at 2 - 3% strength of solution
1 gallon - CORRECT ANSWER - 128 ounces
1 bottle of fluid - CORRECT ANSWER - 16 ounces
Ideal solution achieved at - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 - 3% strength of solution
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Embalming Fluid Dilution Calculation - CORRECT ANSWER - C x V = C' x V'
C - CORRECT ANSWER - Concentration of formaldehyde in the bottle
(Index: strength of an embalming fluid, indicated by the number of grams of pure formaldehyde
gas dissolved in 100 mL of water. Index usually refers to a percentage; an embalming fluid with
an index of 25 usually contains 25% formaldehyde gas)
V - CORRECT ANSWER - Amount of liquid in the bottle (ounces)
C' - CORRECT ANSWER - Concentration of strength of arterial solution (percent)
V' - CORRECT ANSWER - Amount of total solution in the tank (ounces)
Reminders - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 gallon = 128 ounces
1 bottle of fluid = 16 ounces
Ideal sterilization achieved at 2 - 3% strength of solution
1 gallon - CORRECT ANSWER - 128 ounces
1 bottle of fluid - CORRECT ANSWER - 16 ounces
Ideal solution achieved at - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 - 3% strength of solution
