AAMI Embalming I || 100% Valid Answers.
aerobic correct answers depending on free oxygen or air
anaerobic correct answers living or active in the absence of free oxygen
arterial embalming correct answers the use of the blood vascular system of the body for
temporary preservation, disinfection and restoration; accomplished through injection of
embalming solutions into the arteries and drainage from the veins
cavity embalming correct answers direct treatment, other than vascular (arterial) injection, of the
contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera; usually accomplished by
aspiration and injection
autolysis correct answers digestion of cells or tissues by the cell's own enzymes
decomposition correct answers a chemical reaction that breaks down compounds into simpler
products
denature correct answers A change in the shape of a protein (such as an enzyme) that can be
caused by changes in temperature or pH (among other things).
disinfection correct answers destruction of pathogens by chemical or physical means
embalming correct answers process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the
presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic decomposition, and to
restore an acceptable physical appearance
enzyme correct answers any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as
catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
hypodermic embalming correct answers injection of embalming chemicals directly into the
tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar.
microbe (microorganism) correct answers A minute one celled form of life not distinguishable as
to vegetable or animal nature.
preservation correct answers a process that saves organic substances from decay
protein correct answers any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential
constituents of living cells
putrefaction correct answers decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes from
ANaerobic bacteria
restoration correct answers the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
, sanitization correct answers the process of applying antimicrobial agents to nonliving objects to
destroy microorganisms
supplemental methods of embalming correct answers Surface Embalming and Hypodermic
Embalming
surface embalming correct answers (pack or absorption). The disinfection and temporary
preservation of a local area by the external application of a compress of a suitable material.
canopic jars correct answers Jars in which the ancient Egyptians preserved the internal organs of
a deceased person usually for burial with the mummy.
evisceration correct answers the act of removing the bowels or viscera
formalin correct answers a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water
natron correct answers a naturally occurring white chemical substance that was used in the
mummification process as a dehydrating agent.
needle embalming correct answers Devised by Dr. BW Richardson.
Consisted of inserting a trocar at the Medial Corner of Eyeball and forcing it into the Brain Area
and repeating injection process.
preinjection fluid correct answers fluid injected primarily to prepare the vascular system and
body tissues for the injection of the preservative vascular (arterial) solution; this solution is
injected before the preservative vascular solution is injected
trade embalmer correct answers or embalmer to the trade; term originated when some of the
original graduates of early embalming courses gave up regular employment with a single firm to
provide embalming service to firms which had no trained embalmer.
action level correct answers The average exposure to formaldehyde over an 8 hour period
aerosolization correct answers the suspension of tiny particles in the air (liquid or powder)
airborne pathogen correct answers Any pathogen that is communicable through the air
annual training updates correct answers ...
asepsis correct answers the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of
microorganisms
bactericidal correct answers preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of
microorganisms
aerobic correct answers depending on free oxygen or air
anaerobic correct answers living or active in the absence of free oxygen
arterial embalming correct answers the use of the blood vascular system of the body for
temporary preservation, disinfection and restoration; accomplished through injection of
embalming solutions into the arteries and drainage from the veins
cavity embalming correct answers direct treatment, other than vascular (arterial) injection, of the
contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera; usually accomplished by
aspiration and injection
autolysis correct answers digestion of cells or tissues by the cell's own enzymes
decomposition correct answers a chemical reaction that breaks down compounds into simpler
products
denature correct answers A change in the shape of a protein (such as an enzyme) that can be
caused by changes in temperature or pH (among other things).
disinfection correct answers destruction of pathogens by chemical or physical means
embalming correct answers process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the
presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily inhibit organic decomposition, and to
restore an acceptable physical appearance
enzyme correct answers any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as
catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
hypodermic embalming correct answers injection of embalming chemicals directly into the
tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar.
microbe (microorganism) correct answers A minute one celled form of life not distinguishable as
to vegetable or animal nature.
preservation correct answers a process that saves organic substances from decay
protein correct answers any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential
constituents of living cells
putrefaction correct answers decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes from
ANaerobic bacteria
restoration correct answers the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
, sanitization correct answers the process of applying antimicrobial agents to nonliving objects to
destroy microorganisms
supplemental methods of embalming correct answers Surface Embalming and Hypodermic
Embalming
surface embalming correct answers (pack or absorption). The disinfection and temporary
preservation of a local area by the external application of a compress of a suitable material.
canopic jars correct answers Jars in which the ancient Egyptians preserved the internal organs of
a deceased person usually for burial with the mummy.
evisceration correct answers the act of removing the bowels or viscera
formalin correct answers a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water
natron correct answers a naturally occurring white chemical substance that was used in the
mummification process as a dehydrating agent.
needle embalming correct answers Devised by Dr. BW Richardson.
Consisted of inserting a trocar at the Medial Corner of Eyeball and forcing it into the Brain Area
and repeating injection process.
preinjection fluid correct answers fluid injected primarily to prepare the vascular system and
body tissues for the injection of the preservative vascular (arterial) solution; this solution is
injected before the preservative vascular solution is injected
trade embalmer correct answers or embalmer to the trade; term originated when some of the
original graduates of early embalming courses gave up regular employment with a single firm to
provide embalming service to firms which had no trained embalmer.
action level correct answers The average exposure to formaldehyde over an 8 hour period
aerosolization correct answers the suspension of tiny particles in the air (liquid or powder)
airborne pathogen correct answers Any pathogen that is communicable through the air
annual training updates correct answers ...
asepsis correct answers the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of
microorganisms
bactericidal correct answers preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of
microorganisms
