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Undergraduate 2
11/16/2012

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Preservative
Definition
chemicals that inactivate saprophytic bacteria
Term
Qualities of a good Disinfectant
Definition
1) Active, not outdated
2)will not corrode or stain instruments
3) Effective against a wide range of microbes
4) Destroys microbes and their products quickly
5) Is a good deodorant
6)It does not bleach or stain skin
7)Is not irritating to the skin or respiratory tract
8)Is not inactivated by biological debris
Term
Sterilization
Definition
process rendering free of all microorganisms
Term
Asepsis
Definition
freedom from infection and any form of life
Term
bacteriostatic
Definition
inhibiting the growth of bacteria
Term
sanitizer
Definition
an agent that possesses disinfecting properties when applied to a precleaned surface
Term
STEL
Definition
short term exposure level
Term
PEL
Definition
permissible exposure level/limit
Term
Acute effect
Definition
adverse effect where symptoms develop rapidly
Term
Chronic effect
Definition
adverse effect where symptoms develop over time
Term
pressure
Definition
force required to distribute the embalming fluid through he body
Term
rate of flow
Definition
amount of embalming solution that enters the body in a given period. measured in oz per minute
Term
potential pressure
Definition
pressure reading with the tube shut
Term
differential pressure
Definition
difference between the potential pressure and the actual pressure. indicator of the rate of flow
Term
actual pressure
Definition
pressure reading when the tube is open
Term
Supraclavicular Incision
Definition
anterior lateral
Term
Anterior Vertical Incision
Definition
Parallel
Term
Flap Incision
Definition
Semilunar
Term
Incision usually used on females
Definition
Strap Line
Term
When embalming solution is injected and then injection is stopped while drainage is open
Definition
Alternate Drainage
Term
A method of Drainage in which drainage occurs continuously during vascular injection
Definition
Concurrent Drainage
Term
Method of drainage in which drainage is stopped at intervals while injection continues
Definition
Restricted Drainage/Intermittent Drainage
Term
Recommended amount of arterial solution to be injected before taking drainage
Definition
1 gal over 10 to 15 minutes
Term
Embalming in which only the skin and superficial portions of the body, but not the deeper tissue, receives arterial solution
Definition
shell embalming
Term
in which tubing is connected to the drain tube and may be fed directly into the sewer system, to limit exposure
Definition
closed drainage
Term
injection and drainage from the same site
Definition
one point injection
Term
Injecting solution from one site and draining from another
Definition
split injection/drainage
Term
Six-point injection also goes by:
Definition
sectional injection
Term
This type of vascular injection involves injecting from two or more points
Definition
multipoint injection
Term
The movement of arterial solution from the point of injection throughout the blood vascular system is fluid:
Definition
distribution
Term
The process through which most embalming chemicals are moved from the interstitial fluids through the cell wall into the cell
Definition
osmosis
Term
the separation of differing substances from one another in solution through a semipermiable membrane
Definition
dialysis
Term
the extravascular settling of the embalming solution due to the force of gravity
Definition
gravity filtration
Term
In osmosis what leaves the system are
Definition
solvents
Term
In dialysis what leaves the system are
Definition
solutes
Term
In pressure filtration what leaves the system are
Definition
solvents and solutes
Term
(TF) Passive capillary congestion involves the decrease of venous drainage to a given area
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Extravascular blood discolorations are not substantially reduced by using prescribed arterial injection and drainage
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Examples of ante mortem blood discolorations are Ecchymosis, Petechia, and Hematoma
Definition
True
Term
Discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of escape of blood within the tissues; generally accompanied by swelling
Definition
Ecchymosis (bruise)
Term
A swelling or mass of clotted blood caused by a ruptured blood vessel and confined to an organ or space
Definition
Hematoma
Term
ante mortem, pinpoint, extravascular, blood discoloration visible on the skin
Definition
petechia
Term
(TF) General embalming techniques for intravascular blood discolorations than those used for extravascular discolorations
Definition
true
Term
A low injection pressure will prevent the embalmer from moving from an intravascular to an extravascular situation
Definition
True
Term
The extravascular settling of embalming solution by gravitational force into dependent areas of the body
Definition
Gravity filtration
Term
Absorption of the fluid portion of blood by the tissues after death, resulting in postmortem edema
Definition
Imbibition
Term
Assimilation of a gas, vapor, or dissolved matter by the surface of a solid or liquid
Definition
Adsorbtion
Term
The fluid inside body cells
Definition
colloidial dispersion
Term
A type of passive transport mechanism involved with liquid (or solvent) movement:
Definition
osmosis

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Term
The amount of pressure needed to overcome intravascular and extravascular resistance
Definition
ideal pressure
Term
The amount of embalming fluid injected in a given period / speed at which arterial solution enters the body
Definition
rate of flow
Term
Vessel in direct line with the right atrium of the heart
Definition
right internal jugular vein
Term
The arch of the aorta is a continuation of the ascending aorta, which begins at this location:
Definition
left ventricle
Term
This method of embalming, most effectively controls arterial solution entering the head and face
Definition
restricted cervical injection
Term
This artery supplies fluid directly to the arm and the hand
Definition
brachial artery
Term
The second, most frequently used vessels for arterial embalming
Definition
femoral arteries
Term
This artery is used as a secondary injection site when solution has not reached below the knee
Definition
popliteal
Term
The center of drainage in a dead human body
Definition
right atrium
Term
(TF) Arteriosclerosis does not mean a vessel cannot be used for injection
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Ligature lengths of 8 to 12 inches are comfortable to work with
Definition
True
Term
(TF) The ulnar artery supplies arterial solution to the medial side of the hand
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Drainage is a combination of blood, arterial solution, interstitial fluids, and lymphatic fluids
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Resistances within the blood vascular system are extravascular while resistances outside the system are intravascular
Definition
False
Term
(TF) Skeletal edema can be intense enough that it exerts extravascular resistance to the distribution of embalming solution
Definition
True
Term
(TF) The presence of an in-active dye in the tissues is an unreliable sign of arterial fluid and distribution
Definition
true
Term
(TF) Ideal pressure and rate of flow are the same in all bodies
Definition
False
Term
(TF) Increasing the rate of flow of the arterial solution being injected will improve the distribution of the arterial solution
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Arterial embalming may also be called capillary embalming
Definition
True
Term
(TF) In bodies where decomposition is evident a weaker solution should be used to achieve maximum preservation
Definition
False
Term
(TF) Dilution of arterial fluid with the interstitial fluids of the body would be considered secondary dilution
Definition
True
Term
(TF) The presence of fluid dyes indicates that only the surface profusion of the embalming fluid has taken place
Definition
True
Term
(TF) The embalming solution passing through the pores or walls of the capillaries and eventually embalming the cells is the retained arterial solution
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Pressurized injection is also responsible for a portion of the diffusion of the arterial solution
Definition
True
Term
(TF) As much as 50% of drainage can be the arterial solution
Definition
True
Term
(TF) During life, capillaries remain devoid of blood due to vasconstriction
Definition
True
Term
(TF) The blood vascular system is a closed system
Definition
False
Term
(TF) Gas trapped in the abdomen can be removed using a trocar with no damage to the abdominal aorta
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Once circulation has been established a slower rate of flow can be used
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Capillaries are the largest blood vessels
Definition
False
Term
(TF) Capillary walls are composed of endothelium
Definition
True
Term
simple squamous epithelium that lines the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels
Definition
Endothelium
Term
simple squamous epithelium of the serous membranes such as the pericardium, pluera, or peritoneum
Definition
mesothelium
Term
(TF) Passage of embalming fluid into the body cells is brought about by the passive transport systems of adsorbtion, osmosis, and dialysis
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Concentrated embalming elements are spread through the interstital fluid by the passive transport systems called diffusion and gravity filtration
Definition
True
Term
This vascular condition may indicate the use of additional arteries for injection
Definition
Ruptured aortic aneurysm
Term
collapsed lung, collection of air in space around the lung
Definition
pneumothorax
Term
Anatomic structure having a silvery appearance and showing striations along the surface
Definition
nerves
Term
Vessels for vessels
Definition
vaso vasorum
Term
The distinguishing feature of an artery
Definition
gapes when cut, has vasa vasorum
Term
Another term for scar
Definition
cicatrix
Term
Artery supplying solution to the medial side of the hand
Definition
ulnar artery
Term
(TF) When drainage is difficult to establish the left side of the heart may be pierced with a trocar for drainage
Definition
False
Term
(TF) If the contents of the abdominal cavity have been removed in a partial autopsy, the thoracic viscera, head, and arms can be injected from the descending thoracic aorta
Definition
True
Term
(TF) A combination of of transverse and longitudinal incision is preferred by many embalmers, especially for opening veins
Definition
True
Term
(TF) The standard point of entry for the trocar is two inches above and to the left of the umbilicus
Definition
True
Term
(TF) the incision for the brachial artery may be made anywhere along the linear guide
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Traumatic deaths often result in severed arteries
Definition
True
Term
(TF) With respect to the infant, the size of artery may be the factor determining which vessel to use
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Some embalmers prefer to open and drain from both the right and left internal jugular veins, especially if the face is badly discolored
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Gangrene, particularly in the lower extremities, indicates increased blood flow to those areas
Definition
False
Term
(TF) In obese bodies, the femoral is found superficial in the upper thigh
Definition
False
Term
(TF) The left internal jugular vein does not lead directly into the right atrium
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Vascular embalming should be though of as a unified process
Definition
True
Term
(TF) When the arterial fluid is properly diluted, it makes a homogenous solution that is described as hypotonic
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Too rapid an injection of arterial solution, especially in bodies dead for long periods, can result in expansion of the hollow visceral organs
Definition
True
Term
(TF) An old rule was 1 gallon of fluid for every 50 pounds of body weight
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Tumors and swollen lymph node may indicate the need for sectional embalming
Definition
True
Term
(TF) In all bodies viscera create some resistance
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Higher injection pressures, pulsation, and massage may help distribute arterial solution in a body with inflammation
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Embalming solution will often seek the path of least resistance
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Resistance is not a totally negative factor in arterial embalming
Definition
True
Term
(TF) When the rate of flow valve is open on the centrifugal pump , there should be a drop on the pressure gauge
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Injection pressure and rate of flow are similar but not identical
Definition
True
Term
(TF) When we consider the rate of flow and injection pressure, the rate of flow is of greater importance to the embalmer
Definition
True
Term
(TF) There is no one positive test for determining if a body area has sufficient arterial solution
Definition
True
Term
(TF) When using a centrifugal pump (embalming machine), it is recommended that the pressure be set with the rate-of-flow valve closed
Definition
True
Term
Pressure set against a closed rate-of-flow valve:
Definition
Potential Pressure
Term
Another term for rate-of-flow
Definition
differential pressure
Term
Pressure with the rate-of-flow valve open
Definition
actual pressure
Term
(TF) there should be no interval between injection and aspiration
Definition
False
Term
(TF) Arterial solution can continue to move through the body long after the embalming machine is turned off
Definition
True
Term
(TF) Too weak of an arterial solution will pass too rapidly through the capillaries into the tissue fluids
Definition
True
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