Embalming Theory Exam | Question and Answers
1. humectant: chemical that increases the ability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture
2. rate of flow: Speed at which solution is injected; measured in ounces per minute.
3. CxV=C1xV1: index x ounces = percentage x total volume
4. low index fluid: 5-15 Index
5. medium index fluid: 16-25 Index
6. high index fluid: 26-36 index
7. How to apply autopsy gel: Thin gel can be poured on Thick gel- use a bruAsh
8. What does autopsy gel do?: preserve tissue along with beaching blood discol- orations
eliminate odors
9. Chemicals used as vehicles (5): WAGGS
Water
Alcohol
Glycol
Glycerine
Sorbitol
10.Modifying agents (4): BASH
Buffers
Anticoagulants
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, Embalming Theory Exam | Question and Answers
Surfactants
Humectants
11.Stomach Purge: Foul-smelling liquid, resembles coffee grounds
12.Alternative to Latex gloves: nitrile
13.How are mold inhibitors applied?: Applied topically
14.Restricted Cervical Injection cases (9): 1. facial trauma
2. facial distention
3. eye enucleation
4. generalized edema
5. difficult to firm bodies
6. distribution problems
7. high formaldehyde demand (burned bodies, jaundice)
8. purge
9. jaundice
15. Advantages of restricted cervical injection: 1. Amount of solution entering the facial tissue can be controlled
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1. humectant: chemical that increases the ability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture
2. rate of flow: Speed at which solution is injected; measured in ounces per minute.
3. CxV=C1xV1: index x ounces = percentage x total volume
4. low index fluid: 5-15 Index
5. medium index fluid: 16-25 Index
6. high index fluid: 26-36 index
7. How to apply autopsy gel: Thin gel can be poured on Thick gel- use a bruAsh
8. What does autopsy gel do?: preserve tissue along with beaching blood discol- orations
eliminate odors
9. Chemicals used as vehicles (5): WAGGS
Water
Alcohol
Glycol
Glycerine
Sorbitol
10.Modifying agents (4): BASH
Buffers
Anticoagulants
1/
, Embalming Theory Exam | Question and Answers
Surfactants
Humectants
11.Stomach Purge: Foul-smelling liquid, resembles coffee grounds
12.Alternative to Latex gloves: nitrile
13.How are mold inhibitors applied?: Applied topically
14.Restricted Cervical Injection cases (9): 1. facial trauma
2. facial distention
3. eye enucleation
4. generalized edema
5. difficult to firm bodies
6. distribution problems
7. high formaldehyde demand (burned bodies, jaundice)
8. purge
9. jaundice
15. Advantages of restricted cervical injection: 1. Amount of solution entering the facial tissue can be controlled
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