EXAMINATION
CIEA Course 3024 “Embalming
Review Course”
1).
The embalming process is an attempt at achieving:
a.
Dry clean skin
b. primary mummification
c. disinfection,
preservation and restoration d. none of these
2).
The embalmer’s main objective in closing the incision properly is create a clean dry area.
a.
True b. False
3).
The femoral artery should never be used as a primary injection point.
a.
True b. False
4).
It may be necessary to treat areas of the body receiving poor circulation with an external topical treatment
a.
True b. False
5).
Infants cannot be embalmed like adult human bodies at all.
a.
True b. False
6). The
posture or positioning of the head in normal embalming cases is best to do before the internal injection of chemicals.
a.
True b. False
7).
The selection of an artery for a primary point of injection is usually based on
a.
the age of the deceased b. the size and location of the artery
c. cause
of death d.
none of these
8). Injection
pressure is how much force is used to inject the embalming chemicals into the human remains.
a.
True b. False
9).
Areas receiving poor circulation can usually be determined by visual observation and/or touch.
a.
True b. False
10).
The rate of flow is how fast the blood exits from the body.
a.
True b. False
11).
a skilled embalmer in recognizing potential vascular issues can use intermittent restrictions to enhance circulation and
a.
the rate of flow b. injection pressure
c. odor
elimination d. none of these
12).
The three indicators that will help determine if thorough embalming is taking place are:
a.
skin color,vessel distension,tissue firmness b. pressure, rate of flow, aspiration
c. solution,
pressure and the canula
d. none of these
13). In many cases of normal or larger adult bodies, it may be advisable to inject two complete bottles of cavity fluid
– one into the abdominal area and one into the thoracic area.
a.
True b. False
14).
The reason for aspirating the abdominal and thoracic regions of the body is to remove any excess fluids or gases, especially
those produced by the human body itself.
a.
True b. False
15).
When locating the right carotid artery, the incision should be made along the top curvature of the femur bone.
a.
True b. False
16).
When handling a decomposed case, the entire surface of the body should also be covered with a formaldehyde base gel and a
generous amount of preservative embalming powder.
a.
True b. False
17).
After the embalming operation is completed, the body should then be thoroughly bathed externally with a disinfecting soap.
a.
True b. False
18).
Most autopsy cases are indicative by an “X” shaped incision extending over the abdominal and thoracic regions.
a.
True b. False
19). A trocar that has a barrel length extending from the navel to the lower neck region when laid on top of the body, should
be adequate to sufficiently serve in the aspiration process.
a.
True b. False
20).
How embalming continues on as a viable practice in the future will depend on how skillfully it is practiced and how effective
the chemistry and technology used are.
a.
True b. False
21).
The ideal overall position of the entire body is to perceive a straight line extending from the top of the head down through
the center of the chest and groin and ending at the inside of both heels of the foot as they touch together.
a.
True b. False
22).
One aspiration technique is to regularly push in and pull out from the point of insertion creating a fan shaped pattern with
the trocar throughout the interior of the abdominal and the thoracic region of the body.
a.
True b. False
23).
Each vessel that is raised for injection or drainage should have a ligature placed around them.
a.
True b. False
24).
When injecting the body with the embalming chemical solution it is usually a good technique to stop the injection every three
or four gallons and evaluate what progress is being made.
a.
True b. False
25).
Most embalming standards call for a minimum of one gallon of embalming chemical solution for every 40-50 lbs. of body weight.
a.
True b. False
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