Embalming (National Board Exam
Study Guide)
Abdominal Anatomical Region - Answer-(1) nine region plan: by means of four imaginary planes, two of
which are horizontal (indicated by lines drawn across the right and left 10" ribs and across the right and
left anterior superior iliac spines) and two sagittal (indicated by lines drawn from mid point of inguinal
ligaments to nipples of chest, right and left sides). Upper row - right hypochondriac, epigastric, left
hypochondriac. Middle row - right lumbar, umbilical, left lumbar. Lower row - right inguinal (iliac),
hypogastric, left inguinal (iliac). (2) four region plan: by means of two imaginary planes, one horizontal
and the other mid-sagittal. Upper right quadrant, upper left quadrant, lower right quadrant, lower left
quadrant.
abrasion - Answer-antemortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting
in the removal of the epidermis
abut - Answer-to touch or contact, as with the tarsal plates of the closed eyelids
accessory chemicals - Answer-group of chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity
embalming fluids; includes but is not limited to hardening compounds, preservative powders, sealing
agents, mold preventative agents, and pack application agents
acquired immune deficiency syndrome/AIDS - Answer-a specific group of diseases or conditions which
are indicative of severe immunosuppression related to infection with the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV); persons dead having had AIDS may exhibit conditions such as wasting syndrome, extra
pulmonary tuberculosis, and Kapok's sarcoma
action level/AL exposure limits - Answer-these levels are established to ensure adequate protection of
employees at exposures below the OSHA limits, but to minimize the compliance burdens for employers
,whose employees have exposure below the 8-hour permissible exposure limit (PEL). The AL for
formaldehyde is 0.5ppm
actual pressure - Answer-the pressure which is indicated by the injector gauge needle when the arterial
tube is open and the arterial solution is flowing into the body
adipocere - Answer--grave wax
-a wax-like material produced by saponification of body fat in a body buried in alkaline soil
aerobic - Answer-in the presence of free oxygen
aerosolization - Answer-to disperse as an aerosol; minute particles of blood and water become atomized
and suspended in air when water under pressure meets the blood drainage or when flushing an
undercover flush sink
agglutination - Answer--congealing
-intravascular, the increase of viscosity of blood brought about by the clumping of particulate formed
elements in the blood vessels
agonal algor - Answer-decrease in body temperature immediately before death
agonal coagulation - Answer--congealing
-in reference to blood, a change from a fluid into a thickened mass
agonal dehydration - Answer-the loss of moisture from the living body during the agonal state
agonal edema - Answer-escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location
immediately before death
, agonal fever - Answer-increase in body temperature immediately before death
agonal period - Answer-the period immediately before somatic death
algor mortis - Answer-post mortem cooling of the body to the surrounding temperature
alternate drainage - Answer--restricted drainage
-method of injection-drainage in which embalming solution is injected and then injection is stopped
while drainage is open
american congress of governmental industrial hygienists/ACGIH - Answer-an organization of
professional personnel in governmental agencies or educational institutions who are employed in
occupational safety and health programs
amino acid - Answer-the building blocks of proteins; and the end products of protein digestion or
hydrolysis, it is a compound containing an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl (-COOH) group attached to an
alpha carbon and a radical
anaerobic - Answer-in the the absence of free oxygen
anasara - Answer-generalized massive edema is subcutaneous tissue
anatomical guide - Answer-a descriptive reference for locating arteries and veins by means of
anatomical structures which are known
anatomical limits - Answer-points of origin and points of termination in relation to adjacent structures;
used to designate the boundaries of arteries
Study Guide)
Abdominal Anatomical Region - Answer-(1) nine region plan: by means of four imaginary planes, two of
which are horizontal (indicated by lines drawn across the right and left 10" ribs and across the right and
left anterior superior iliac spines) and two sagittal (indicated by lines drawn from mid point of inguinal
ligaments to nipples of chest, right and left sides). Upper row - right hypochondriac, epigastric, left
hypochondriac. Middle row - right lumbar, umbilical, left lumbar. Lower row - right inguinal (iliac),
hypogastric, left inguinal (iliac). (2) four region plan: by means of two imaginary planes, one horizontal
and the other mid-sagittal. Upper right quadrant, upper left quadrant, lower right quadrant, lower left
quadrant.
abrasion - Answer-antemortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting
in the removal of the epidermis
abut - Answer-to touch or contact, as with the tarsal plates of the closed eyelids
accessory chemicals - Answer-group of chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity
embalming fluids; includes but is not limited to hardening compounds, preservative powders, sealing
agents, mold preventative agents, and pack application agents
acquired immune deficiency syndrome/AIDS - Answer-a specific group of diseases or conditions which
are indicative of severe immunosuppression related to infection with the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV); persons dead having had AIDS may exhibit conditions such as wasting syndrome, extra
pulmonary tuberculosis, and Kapok's sarcoma
action level/AL exposure limits - Answer-these levels are established to ensure adequate protection of
employees at exposures below the OSHA limits, but to minimize the compliance burdens for employers
,whose employees have exposure below the 8-hour permissible exposure limit (PEL). The AL for
formaldehyde is 0.5ppm
actual pressure - Answer-the pressure which is indicated by the injector gauge needle when the arterial
tube is open and the arterial solution is flowing into the body
adipocere - Answer--grave wax
-a wax-like material produced by saponification of body fat in a body buried in alkaline soil
aerobic - Answer-in the presence of free oxygen
aerosolization - Answer-to disperse as an aerosol; minute particles of blood and water become atomized
and suspended in air when water under pressure meets the blood drainage or when flushing an
undercover flush sink
agglutination - Answer--congealing
-intravascular, the increase of viscosity of blood brought about by the clumping of particulate formed
elements in the blood vessels
agonal algor - Answer-decrease in body temperature immediately before death
agonal coagulation - Answer--congealing
-in reference to blood, a change from a fluid into a thickened mass
agonal dehydration - Answer-the loss of moisture from the living body during the agonal state
agonal edema - Answer-escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location
immediately before death
, agonal fever - Answer-increase in body temperature immediately before death
agonal period - Answer-the period immediately before somatic death
algor mortis - Answer-post mortem cooling of the body to the surrounding temperature
alternate drainage - Answer--restricted drainage
-method of injection-drainage in which embalming solution is injected and then injection is stopped
while drainage is open
american congress of governmental industrial hygienists/ACGIH - Answer-an organization of
professional personnel in governmental agencies or educational institutions who are employed in
occupational safety and health programs
amino acid - Answer-the building blocks of proteins; and the end products of protein digestion or
hydrolysis, it is a compound containing an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl (-COOH) group attached to an
alpha carbon and a radical
anaerobic - Answer-in the the absence of free oxygen
anasara - Answer-generalized massive edema is subcutaneous tissue
anatomical guide - Answer-a descriptive reference for locating arteries and veins by means of
anatomical structures which are known
anatomical limits - Answer-points of origin and points of termination in relation to adjacent structures;
used to designate the boundaries of arteries
