-
a method of obtaining pressure for the injection of arterial fluid is
a hand pump
-
which of the following is NOT a method of obtaining pressure for injection of arterial fluid
hand pimp
gravity percolator
hydroaspirator
pressure machine
hydroaspirator
-
an instrument which is inserted into the artery for the introduction of fluid is
an artery tube
-
an instrument which may be used to guide an arterial or vein tube into a vessel is the
groove director
-
the purpose of embalming analysis is to determine
the proper embalming technique and chemicals to use
-
variable factors encountered with every dead body are classified as
intrinsic or extrinsic
-
which of the following is NOT a purpose of massage cream
clean tissues pores
retard dehydration
secure the jaws in position
prevent friction during massage
secure the jaws in position
-
which of the following is an extrinsic factor to be considered in embalming a dead body
pathological condition
body moisture
fever
atmospheric conditions
atmospheric conditions
-
a device which extends from some point over the sternum to a point under the chin and is used to support the chin during embalming is called
chin rest
-
that method of mouth closure which employs wires attached to small tracks which are inserted into the upper and lower jaw is called
needle injector
-
the method of mouth closure employing a suture passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible is called the
mandibular suture
-
if the lips will not stay closed during the embalming operation, they may be held in position be means of
wet cotton strips
petroleum jelly
sutures
all of these
all of these
-
in cases of dental prognathism, you may, after obtaining written permission from the family
extract the teeth
realign the teeth
let the teeth show
all the above
all of the above
-
in the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the
lower one-third of the orbit
-
which of the following is NOT a consideration in the selection of the artery and vein for injection and drainage in each case to be embalmed
accessibility
size
effect on posing the body
race of the individual
race of the indiviual
-
the right common carotid begins at the level of the
sternoclavicular articulation
-
the common carotid arteries terminate at the level of the
superior border of the thyroid cartilage
-
the liner guide for the common carotid artery is from
sternoclavicular articulation to the anterior surface of the lobe of the ear
-
the linear guide for the axillary artery is from the
center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity
-
the liner guide for the brachial artery is from the
center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the inner bend of the elbow
-
the linear guide for the radial artery is from the
center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger
-
the linear guide for the femoral artery is from the
center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur
-
the linear guide for the popliteal artery is from the
center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity
-
on the surface of the forearm from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point btwn the fourth and fifth fingers is the linear guide for the
ulnar artery
-
from the center of the popliteal space to a point midway btwn the medial malleolus and the calcaneus bone is the linear guide for the
posterior tibial aryery
-
from the center off the anterior surface of the ankle joint to a point btwn the fist and second toe is the linear guide for the
dorsalis pedis artery
-
from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint is the linear guide for the
anterior tibial artery
-
the anatomical guide for the ___ artery is along the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
common carotid
-
the anatomical guide for the ___ artery is posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle
brachial
-
through the center of the femoral triangle bordered laterally by the Sartorius muscle and medially by the adductor longus muscle, is the ___artery
femoral
-
just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle is the anatomical guide for the ___artery
axillary
-
the anatomical guide for the ___artery is just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle
radial
-
the ulnar artery lies along the ___border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle
lateral
-
the right___artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin
subclavian
-
the ___artery changes its name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsied body
external iliac
-
the inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the
descending aorta
-
in the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the ___muscle
sartorius
-
the femoral artery is bordered medially by the ___muscle
adductor longus
-
the femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the ___muscle
adductor magnus
-
the ___artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle
popliteal
-
the ___artery courses along the lateral margin of the crest of the tibia, passes through the center of the anterior surface of the ankle joint and becomes the doralis pedis artery
anterior tibial
-
distention of the body tissues is a complication of
anasarca
-
one of the factors to be considered in selecting the artery to be injected is
age
weight
disease
all of these
all of these
-
when using the gravity method of obtaining pressure for injecting arterial fluid, the embalmer can expect to receive approximately ___ pound(s) of pressure per foot of elevation above the point of injection
1/2
-
when injecting a body with any mechanical injector, the desired pressure should be
set before opening the rate of flow
-
the injection and drainage procedure in which the injection and drainage are accomplished through the same incision is called
one point
-
the procedure and injection and drainage in which injection is accomplished at one place and the drainage is taken from another
split
-
process of injection and drainage in which both common carotids are raised is referred to as
restricted cervical
-
when preparing to embalmer will prepare a solution by adding the concentrated embalming fluid to water in the reservoir of the injection device. this dilution fluid is called
primary
-
the secondary dilution of embalming fluid occurs when
the injection arterial solution mixes with the body fluids
-
the movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection through the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins is called
distribution
-
the passage of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane form a dilute into a concentrated solution is
osmosis
-
the passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, caused by positive intravascular pressure is
pressure filtration
-
the embalmer should remove as much blood from the body as possible to
diminish secondary dilution
remove intravascular discoloration
prevent distention
all of these
all of these
-
the passage of arterial solution from the capillaries into the intercellular spaces is referred to as
diffusion
-
the method of drainage in relation to injection in which an amount of arterial fluid is injected and drainage is allow to flow for a period of time, each one separately is the ___ method
alternate
-
the method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection is continued and drainage is taken at interval is the ___ method
intermittent
-
the method of drainage in relation to injection in which both injection and drainage are allowed to flow freely throughout the operation is the ___ method
continous
-
which of the following blood vessels is the origin of the popliteal artery
femoral artery
-
those pre-embalming considerations given to the case at hand are called
case analysis
-
which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor to be considered in case analysis
atmospheric condition
pathological conditions
moisture of the tissues
fever
atmospheric condition
-
during embalming, the head should be
tilted to the right approximately 15 degrees
-
the amount of HCHO (formaldehyde) measure in grams dissolved in 100 ml of water refers to
index
-
chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are
preservatives
-
chemicals which retard the increase in viscosity of the blood
anticoagulants
-
the compound of arterial fluid which is designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the surface of a liquid is a
surfactant
-
a component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent
dye
-
chemicals additives that act as moisture retainers in the tissues are termed
humectants
-
there is an immediate danger to health and life if exposed to formaldehyde
100ppm
-
chemicals additives employed to offset the effects of water with an excessive mineral content are called
water conditioners
-
high index fluids generally cause
definite firming
-
the action of CH20 (formaldehyde) on protein is termed
coagulation
-
one purpose for which cavity fluids would NOT be recommended is
arterial injection
-
co-injection fluids are used
with arterial solutions
-
which of the following is NOT characteristic of a jaundice fluid
high formaldehyde content
-
index is a measure off fluids strength which considers the percentage
formaldehyde
-
the hardening agent in hardening compounds in
plaster of paris
-
what is a disinfectant and preservative found in hardening compounds
para-formaldehyde
-
the maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over an eight hr time period
0.75 ppm
-
the dilution of concentrated arterial fluid as prepared by the embalmer is called
primary dilution
-
the dilution of arterial solutions by the fluids of the body is called the
secondary dilution
-
a bronze discoloring develops on the body as a result of
Addison's disease
-
the discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is
postmortem extravascular discoloration
-
carbon monoxide poisoning results in a ___ discoloration
cherry red
-
arterioslerosi is a condition caused by the presence of ___ in the arterial tunics
calcium deposites
-
varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as
varices
-
which of the following is an example of an intravascular resistance to fluid distribution
tumors
pregnancy
embolism
weight of viscera
Embolism
-
the settling of the blood to the dependent parts of the body is known as
hypostasis
-
hemolysis complicates the embalming process because it
causes a stain
-
a secondary dilution as related to the embalming operation
is caused by blood and lymph
-
an extrinsic variable factor in embalming is
time lapse btwn death and embalming
fever
autolysis
body weight
time lapse btwn death and embalming
-
improper positioning of the head on the headrest may interfere with drainage from the
jugular vein
-
an important factor to be considered in case analysis is
moisture content of tissues
age
cause of death
all of these
all of these
-
postmortem staining is an extravascular change in the color of tissues due to
hemolysis
-
a postmortem discoloration brought about by the rupture of the red blood cells and a release of their contents into the tissue is
postmortem stain
-
an abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is
discoloration
-
the lymph fluid of the body help to promote
secondary dilution
-
vascular embalming fluids are injected into the
arterial sysytem
-
cosmetics fluids are so called because they contain
active dyes
-
perfuming materials are used in embalming fluids because
they mask the odor of formaldehyde
-
pH is a measure of the
degree of acidity or alkalinity
-
hardening compound is used
as a preservative and dying agent in autopsied cases
-
what doses hard water do to the body
promotes blood clotting
-
an aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because
if it ruptures, fluid injection will escape from the vascular system
-
the arterial fluid injected into an edematous body will be
diluted
-
in cases where death is accompanied by high fever
drainage is usually a problem due to increased blood viscosity
-
clear embalming fluid is usually purged from the nose and mouth during preparation of cases dead of pulmonary tuberculosis because the
lung capillaries are weakened by disease
-
one example of an intrinsic factor in case analysis is
religion
refrigeration
altitude
cause of death
caused of death
-
which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor in case analysis
age
sex
weight of the body
refrigeration
refrigeration
-
which of the blood vessels is the origin of the brachial artery
axillary artery
-
what is the purpose of pre-embalming analysis
to prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques
-
dyes used in arterial fluid which color that fluid in the bottle, but impart no color to the body tissue are
inactive
-
what is NOT a component of hardening compounds
phenol
-
in what type of case would a high index fluid be recommended
decomopsition
-
in case of emaciation, secondary dilution would be
less than usual
-
when preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be
more astringent than usual
-
any traumatic or pathological change in the structure of the skin is known as
a lesion
-
which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration
hematoma
-
the initial color changes of decomposing tissue is
yellow-green
-
the discoloration resulting when HCHO reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is calleed
formaldehyde gray
-
when treating blisters, which of the following is incorrect
puncture and drain blisters before embalming
remove loose skin after embalming
apply sectional embalming
remove loose integument before embalming
remove loose integument before embalming
-
a blister is also known as a
vesicle
-
when treating pustular or ulcerative lesions, which of the following should be done
aspirate pus from the pustule
swab pockets of aspirated lesion with disinfectant
apply surface compresses
all of these
all of these
-
which of the following treatments would NOT be recommended for the treatment of intravascular difficulties
slow rate of flow under low pressure
care in raising vessels
high pressure
drainage aids
high pressure
-
what type of method of injection and drainage is recommended for use in embalming cases which exhibit vascular disorders
intermittent method
-
which blood vessels is the origin of the axillary artery
subclavian artery
-
the most positive sign of death is
generalized decomposition
-
odor, purge, and skin slip are
signs of decomposition
-
the first body compounds to decompose are the
carbohydrates
-
complete cellular death always ___ somatic death
follows
-
which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change
decomposition
desiccation
change in PH
rigor mortis
desiccation
-
in the normal case, the first organ to decompose is the
lining of the trachea and larynx
-
what is not a complication of an edematous body
low moisture content
-
which of the following is NOT favor dehydration
anasarca
hemorrhage
pulmonary tuberculosis
tybhoid fever
anasarca
-
a condition which favors edema is
carbon monoxide poisoning
-
the self-destruction of sells is known as
autolysis
-
a delicate instrument for detecting almost inaudible heart sounds is
the stethoscope
-
death beginning by failure of one of the vital organs of the body
somatic death
-
rigor mortis is detrimental to the embalming process because it
retards fluid distribution
-
the temporary raise in body temp after death is called
postmortem caloricity
-
the cooling of the body of a corpulent person would be
slower
-
the decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic bacteria is
decay
-
the decomposition of protein by the action of anaerobic bacteria is
putrefaction
-
the action of formaldehyde on protein is
coagulation
-
a condition in which the manifestation of life are feebly maintained is
apparent death
-
special cranial cavity treatment is indicated in case of
meningitis
-
the normal pH of the living body is
7.4
-
the point of entry for the trocar when aspirating the cavities is
2 inches above and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus
-
the first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is
eyes
-
the arterial fluid injected into an edematous body will be
diluted by the edema
-
the separation of body compounds into simpler substances is called
decomposition
-
which of the following should be used for embalming a case which predisposes to dehydration
cold water for the dilution
primary injection
large volume
all of these
all of these
-
livor mortis is synonymous with
cadaveric lividity
-
which one of these is NOT classified as a chemical change
rigor mortis
autolysis
desiccation
hemolysis
desiccation
-
what man established a method of embalming w/o evisceration
Clauderus
-
what organ is NOT involved in the tripod of life
Kidney
-
the first ppl believed to have practiced cremation were the
greeks
-
the Egyptians immersed bodies in
natron solution
-
the onset of postmortem changes generally
hinders the embalming opereration
-
death beginning at the heart is termed
syncope
-
changes occurring in the eyes after death include
flattening of the eyeballs
clouding of the cornea
loss of luster of the conjunctiva
all of these
all of these
-
fatty tissue in a body retard algor mortis because it
insulates
-
what is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration
ecchymosis
-
___ is a condition which predisposes to intravascular difficulties
arteriosclerosis
-
which of the following is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place
cements
calvarium clamps
needle injector
all of the above
all of the above
-
what is characterized by lung purge
frothy white color
-
distention of the body tissue is a complication of
anasaca
-
what is not an infectious disease
hydrocephalus
-
what is classified as a malformation or deformity
tumors
paralytic condition
mutilations
all of the above
-
hydrocele is
edema of the scrotum
-
the whip stich is also known as the
roll stitch
-
the decomposition of fats occurs by
lipolysis
-
with the embalming machine turned on and the rate of flow valve closed, the type of pressure being shown on the pressure gauge is
potential pressure
-
factors influencing thee rate of decomposition such as air, environmental temperature and moisture in the atmosphere are known as
extrinsic factors
-
damage to the valve of the heart usually occurs in cases with
endocarditis
-
what arteries begins at the level of the second costal cartilage
left common carotid
-
the focal point in regards to the cavity treatment of a case with tuberculosis is the
lungs
-
burns that have blisters that form are classified as
second degree
-
which artery extends from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle
anterior tibial
-
the individual who is credited with the discovery of the circulation of blood is
Dr. William Harvey
-
the "Father of Embalming" was
Dr. Frederich Ruysch
-
who is said to be the "Father of histology"
Marcello Malpighi
-
the individual for whom "Hunters Canal" is named is
John Hunter
-
the injection of arterial solution at more than one location is referred to as
multi-point injection
-
the embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is
0.43 lb/ft
-
the center of drainage in embalming is the
right atrium of the heart
-
what condition creates intravascular resistance to fluid distribution
vascular disease
-
what is the first products of decomposition
amino acids
-
the optimum temp to promote decomposition is
99° F
-
separation of the dermis and the epidermis after death is called
desquamation
-
continuous injection of arterial solution with drainage taken at intervals is called
intermittent
-
the speed at which the embalming solution enters the body is called
rate of flow
-
what substances serves as a solvent for the many ingredient incorporated in an embalming fluid
vehicle
-
directing the trocar point toward the intersection of the fifth intercostal space and the left mid-axillary line is the trocar guide for the
stomach
-
the passing of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from an area of greater concentration is the definition of
osmosis
-
the post mortem evacuation of any substance from any external orifice of the body due to internal and/or external pressure is
purge
-
the injection pressure which overcomes the vascular resistance and cause the embalming fluid to enter the arterial system at a moderate and uniform rate is
ideal
-
when embalming the autopsy case, what is recommended to be applied to the tissues of the visible part of the body during embalming
massage cream
-
when embalming an autopsy case, what would utilized to inject the upper left extremity
left subclavin
-
in an exanthematous disease, what would be best describe the skin
scaling
-
when embalming the autopsy case, what blood vessels would you utilize to inject the head of the decease
right and left common carotid
-
pin-point hemorrhage refers to
petechia
-
jaundice is best describe by what color
yellow
-
a blood-filled swelling is descriptive of what
hematoma
-
the color of cadaveric lividity can best be described by what
purple
-
what suture is described as a recommended hidden stich which could be used on a cranial autopsy
worm
-
the arterial injection of a jaundice case with normal arterial fluid will likely cause what kind of discoloration
green
-
Addison disease generally results in which kind of a discoloration
bronze
-
what kind of treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process
low pressure, slow rate of flow
-
what is the proper torso incision made when performing an autopsy
Y shape
-
when the pathologist makes an incision for a cranial autopsy, what is the best describes the proper location for the incision to begin
posterior to the ear
-
if injecting an infant case by way of the heart, which chamber of the heart is considered most appropriate to insert the arterial tube for the best results
left ventricle
-
the science of treating the body chemically, so as to temporarily inhibit decomposition would most appropriately apply to what term
preservation
-
the destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and their production in or on the body defines what term
disinfection
-
the care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color is a definition of
restoration
-
that procedure of disinfection which takes place during the embalming process would correctly apply to what term
concurrent disifection
-
that procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment would most appropriately apply to what
terminal disinfection
-
an embalming chemical which affects the stabilization of the acid-base balance w/i embalming solutions and in the embalming tissues is a(n)
buffer
-
a drying of the body or tissue as a result of the removal of moisture (H2O) is
dehydration
-
a direct method of drainage accomplished by inserting a trocar into the right atrium of the heart is
a heart tap
-
edema w/i the pleural cavity is
hydrothorax
-
a soapy waxy by-product of saponification is
adipocere
-
an embalming instrument that is used in raising vessels and for blunt dissection is
an aneurysm hook
-
a dead human body which is used for anatomical and scientific study is
a cadaver
-
the irreversible total cessation of metabolic activity is known as a
death
-
a mixture of formaldehyde gas dissolved in water
formalin
-
the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces or cavities is
edema
-
the escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location is
agonal edema
-
an embalming instrument used to hypodermically inject areas of the body with embalming chemicals is a
hypo-valve trocar
-
death beginning at the brain is termed
coma
-
an influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628 was
dr.William harvey
-
the swelling and bursting of the red blood cells is
hemolysis
-
the post mortem loss of body heat is
algor mortis
-
the mixture of embalming fluid and water which is used in arterial injection is
arterial solution
-
any surface, prominence, or structure which is used in establishing the location of an adjacent structure or prominence is an
anatomical guide
-
an embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making incisions and excisions is
a bistoury
-
what type of treatments would be used for the embalming of a dehydrated body
large volume of a dilute solution
-
an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is
ascites
-
an influential person in medical embalming who was the first to make embalming available to the public is
Jean Gannal
-
hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the
cranium
-
generalized edema is referred to as
anasarca
-
an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the heart sac is
hydopericaedium
-
what type of conditions would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition
peritonitis
-
what is an example of an intravascular ante-mortem blood discoloration
carbon monoxide posioning
-
a discoloration that appears on the body during life is considered
ante-mortem
-
a discoloration that appears on the body after death is
post mortem
-
a long hollow need-like tube that is used to drew out the contents of the cavities and hollow organs of the body is
trocar
-
according to the nine region plan, what abdominal region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region
hypochondriac
-
according to the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region
lumbar
-
in the nine region plan, what region of the of the abdominal pelvic cavity id located immediately inferior to the umbilical region
hypogastric
-
what microorganism is recognized as the causative agent of tissue gas
clostridium perfringens
-
what type of cavity treatment involves the making of an incision from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the pubic symphysis of the pelvic girdle
direct incision
-
directing the point of the trocar towards a point one-forth of the distance from the right anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic symphysis is the trocar guide for the
cecum/appendix
-
where should the point of the trocar be directed to access the heart when the handle of the trocar is aligned with the left anterior superior iliac spine
the lobe of the right ear
-
who is responsible for creating the secondary dilution of the arterial solution
the body of the decease
-
jaundice fluid is classified as
a special arterial fluid
-
what is the purpose of formaldehyde in embalming fluids
it acts as a preservative
-
what is the purpose of the quaternary ammonium compound in embalming fluids
hey act as supplementary germicides
-
what type of anticoagulant will breakup clots by causing the mineral particles of he blood to fall out of suspension
precipitants
-
the most common vehicle used in embalming fluids is
water
-
what is the purpose of ponceau in embalming fluids
it will impart a color change
-
what is an example of a perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid
Methyl salicylate
-
what suture is NOT suited for closing an incision on an exposed area of the body
whip or roll stitch
-
how far above the injection site would the bottom of the gravity percolator need to be in order to achieve one pound of injection pressure
two feet
-
what is NOT a cause of extravascular resistance to fluid distribution
thickened blood
-
what would NOT be a condition that predisposes purge
Arthritis
-
what may cause malformations and deformities of a body
Paralytic diseases
-
an incision into a vessel that is parallel to the long axis of a blood vessel is the
longitudinal incision
-
"normal" aspiration does not usually involve the
cranial cavity
-
what procedure may be used to return the body of an emaciated case to normal contour and moisture content
use restricted drainage
-
the motorized force pump
uses centrifugal force
-
the method of creating injection pressure that incorporates air being forced under pressure into the fluid chamber to displace the embalming fluid into the body is
are pressure
-
where is the condition of jaundice first noticed on a dead body
in the sclera of the eyeball
-
what is the cause post-mortem extravascular blood discoloration
Hemoglobin decomposition
-
what sutures begins by placing the point of thee needle within the incision and then up through the shin passing from one side of the incision to the other side with each stitch
baseball stitch
-
what method of mouth closure would be used to secure the mouth of a body that has dentures but also serious gum disease
mandibular suture
-
what should the relative temperature of the primary dilution water be to embalm a severely dehydrated case
cold
-
the type of embalming fluid used to disinfect and preserve the viscera in the cavities of the body is
cavity fluid
-
chemicals that are added to arterial fluids to meet the varying demands embalming difficult cases are
modifying agents
-
what are liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulcerations
Pack applications
-
what instrument can be used to hold a cotton ball used to disinfect the eyes
Spring forceps
-
what embalming instrument can be used to clamp a leaking blood vessel
Hemostat
-
what would be the most likely to causes intravascular resistance to fluid distribution
Thrombi
-
the study of death is
thanatology
-
what is an inexpert test for death
Ligature test
-
what is the purpose of primary injection fluids
they prepare the vascular system to accept arterial embalming fluids
-
what is NOT a recommended method of stimulating blood drainage
Application of a cavity compress
-
what would NOT affect the rate of flow
Adjusting the pressure knob
-
what is NOT a recommended method of mouth closure
injection of the corrugator muscle with cavity fluid
-
what is the last body compound to decompose
bone
-
what is NOT the purpose for blood drainage
to create dehydration
-
what instruments is inserted into an artery to facilitate the introduction of arterial fluid
arterial tube
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the process of chemically treating a dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganism, retard organic decomposition and restore an acceptable physical appearance is
embalming
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who was the first to note the capillary circlation
Marcello Malpighi
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what type of decomposition yields foul odors
putrefaction
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what muscle is injected with a hypodermic injection of the cavity fluid to facilitate mouth closure
masseter
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the cooling of the body to the temperature of its surrounding is
algor mortis
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the anatomical guide for the axillary artery is at the medial border of the
coracobrachialis muscle
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what suture patterns involves the use of two needles
double intradermal stitch
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which artery can be located along a line from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point btwn the fourth and fifth digits of the upper extremity
ulnar
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what factor is NOT encountered in every dead human body
Extravascular factors
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what would be the last organ to decompose
non-pregnant uterus
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if an embalmer elevated a gravity percolator ten feet above the injection site how many pounds of potential pressure would be created
five
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which chemical substances inactivate the saprophytic bacteria of a body and alter the tissues of the body to render them less susceptible to decomposition
preservatives
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the key ingredient of an arterial fluid classified as a cosmetic fluid is
an active dye
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what is the name given to the embalming process in which the injection of one common carotid artery is accomplished while the other common carotid artery is occluded
restricted cervical injection
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the artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery is the
dorsalis pedis
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what accessory chemicals is designed to preserve tissue either by direct contact or through gaseous vapors
preservative powders
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what blood vessels is located posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle
brachial artery
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what condition is associated with edema
alcoholism
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what incisions is located along the superior border of the medial one-third of the clavicle
supraclavicular incision
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what color is imparted to the body by radium treatment
red
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what is lipolysis
the decomposition of fat
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what is the prescribed incision for a sclerotic blood vessel
triangular wedge
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what is a reliable sign of fluid distribution
distention of the superficial vessels
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where is the common carotid artery found
in the neck
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what is an example of a pre-embalming chemical change in a body
postmortem caloricity
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what is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body
compressed air
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where are the iliac arteries and veins located
in the pelvic cavity
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what is an example of a perfuming agent
benzaldehyde
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the most common method used for arterially injecting a body is the
force pump
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the post mortem stiffening of the body muscled is
rigor mortis
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what suture is used to close a trocar puncture
purse string
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what is the most commonly used disinfectant and preservative chemical agent in hardening compounds
paraformaldehyde
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what is a commonly used moisture absorbing substance in hardening compound
plaster of Paris
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what organs will yield bile when aspirated by a trocar
gall bladder
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what terms designates a person who is in the act of dying
moribund
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a moribund person is said to be in what state
agonal state
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what type of death is said to begin in any one of three vital organs
somatic death
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what is the mode of somatic death which begins in the brain
coma
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what post mortem changes is NOT a physical change
Rigor Mortis
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what is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of anaerobic bacteria
putrefaction
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what substance undergoes the fermentation process
carbohydrates
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what substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes
proteins
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what is the decomposition of sugar called
saccharolysis
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what is hydrogen peroxide used for in the preparation of a dead body
it can be used as a topical bleach and disinfectant of the body
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what muscle is injected with arterial fluid to facilitate the closure of the mouth
masseter
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what instrument is used as a device to facilitate the closure of the mouth
needle injector
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which vein is considered to be the companion to the common carotid artery
internal jugular vein
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which artery should be raised and injected to facilitate the embalming of the body btwn the antecubital fossa and wrist
radial
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which blood vessel lies just lateral of the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle
radial artery
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which blood vessel is the continuation of the external iliac artery
femoral artery
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which blood vessel continues as the brachial artery
axillary artery
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what is the relationship of the femoral vein to the femoral artery
it lies medial and deep
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what muscle acts as the anatomical guide for the external iliac artery
psoas major
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what type of chemical agents are capable of inactivating saprophytic bacteria, rendering unsuitable for nutrition the media upon which such bacteria thrive and arresting the decomposition process
pereservatives
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which chemical agents render microorganisms incapable of growth and reproduction
preservative
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which chemical agents retard the tendency of blood to become more viscous
anticoaulants
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what type of solution has the power to attract a solvent through a semi-permeable membrane into itself
hypertonic solution
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what type of solution will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution
hypotonic solution
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what type of solutions can be places on opposite side of a semi-permeable membrane w/o either solution attracting solvent from the other solution across the membrane
isotonic solution
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what is the name given to a type of purge which has a color and order consistent with that of arterial fluid solution
false purge
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what type of autopsy involves the post mortem examination of the brain only
cranial autopsy
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what type of autopsy consists of the examination of the gastrointestinal tract below the diaphragm
abdominal
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what type of autopsy consist of the examination of the contents of the cranial and ventral cavities
complete
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which of these is the most accurate classification of livor mortis
post mortem intravascular blood discoloration
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which of these is the most accurate classification of petechia
ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration
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which instrument is used in the test for death involving the use of a beam of light to check for fluid movement in the eyeball
ophthalmodcope
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which test for death involves the discoloration of the distal part of a finger or toe
ligature test
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what is the common action of phenol, form alin and sodium hypochlorite on the tissues of the body
they all are capable of bleaching the tissues
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what is the purpose of adding eosin and erythrosine to arterial fluid
they impart a color to the tissue
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what embalming fluids produces maximum disinfection and preservation w/o causing objectionable changes in the skin texture
semi-hardening arterial fluids
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what is NOT characteristic of an artery
they collapse when cut
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what suture patterns is used to turn under the excess margins of skin in an incision
worn stitch
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what blood vessel is NOT suitable for the injection of arterial fluids into a small infant
superior vena cava
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what is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation
the disinfection of the body
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what conditions contributes to skin-slip
putrefaction of the body tissues
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in what case will decomposition develop most rapidly
edematous cases
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what temperatures is considered to be optimum for the growth and reproduction of bacteria
°37.0 on the Celsius scale
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what device found in the preparation room uses water pressure to create a vacuum
hydroaspirator
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what is the effect of a fan blowing a current of air over a dead body
dehydration of the superficial tissue
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what embalming instrument is used to make an incision
scalpel
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what term is used to describe the color of the external tissue of an artery
cream-colored
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what is NOT a sign of decomposition
hypostasis of the blood
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what would NOT influence the choice of the artery to be used in embalming
the temperature of the body
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what is the purpose of phenol in embalming fluids
it can act as a preservative/disinfectant
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what is the purpose of adding Oil of Wintergreen to an embalming fluid
it can act as a perfuming agent
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what actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body
the slow injection of a mild solution
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what is the solid state of formaldehyde
paraformaldehyde
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what is a disadvantage of using the gravity percolator for embalming
it has a limited pressure range
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what is NOT a disadvantage of using a hand pump to inject embalming fluids
it may be adapted to be used for aspiration
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what suture patterns is best suited for exposed skin
intradermal stitch
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what is NOT an expressed purpose for the use of massage cream on the body
it will help retard the coagulation of protein
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what condition may affect the pressure t which arterial fluid must be injected to overcome the initial resistance
rigor mortis
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if a body part has been mutilated, what embalming procedures is recommended
sectional embalming
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if you are embalming a body which has an infectious disease when should the cavity treatment procedure begin
immediately after arterial injection is completed
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what provides extravascular resistance to fluid distribution
tumors
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how can an extravascular discoloration be dealt with during the embalming process
discoloration can be lessened by adding a bleaching agent to the arterial fluid
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what body organ will produce hydrochloric acid
stomach
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what is the normal color of a nerve
white
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what is NOT a stated objective of drainage procedures
to increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid
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what is more accurate description of the pre-injection solution
it is primary injection solution
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muscles of the face that drew the superior lip superiorly and anteriorly
zygomaticus minor muscles
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muscles of the face that drew the superior lip posteriorly, superiorly, and anteriorly
zygomaticus major muscles
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lateral rim of the eye socket formed by a process of the frontal bone and a process of the zygomatic bone
zygomatico-frontal process
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small bones of the cheeks. widest part of the cheek
zygomatic bones
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one of the lesser concavities of the face located on the lateral portion of the cheek inferior to the zygomatic arch
zygomatic arch depression
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processes on the temporal and zygomatic bones; determines the widest part of the face
zygomatic arch
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method of sewing an incision along the edges w/o entering the opening whereby the suture becomes invisible and the line of suture becomes depresses, which lends it ease of concealment by waxing
worming suture
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dimension of an object measured across form side to side
width
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operative or mechanical aid where an absorbent material, such as webbed cotton, is inserted into a body area where moisture is present, the absorbent material draws the moisture to the outside of the body
wicking
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a solid form of water; this occurs at 32 degrees fahrenheit
wet ice
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line of color change at the junction of the wet and dry portions of each mucous membrane.
weather line
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perpendicular to the plane of the horizon, balanced
vertical
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inflammation of the liver caused by a virus (possibly as many as seven in #) capable of causing acute or chronic hepatitis illness. the transmission can be oral-fecal, parenteral, or sexual
viral hepatitis
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internal organs enclosed w/I a cavity
viscera
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resistance to the flow of a liquid. thickness of a liquid
viscosity
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semifluid, transparent substance that lies btwn the retina and lens of the eyeball
vitreous humor
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bone of the nasal cavity situated btwn the nasal passages on the median plane; forms the inferior and posterior portion of the septum of the nose
vomer bone
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a drug-resistant bacterium found in feces and open wounds. it can also be found associated with nasogastric tubes often in patients who have had long hospitalization
vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)
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staphylococcus aureus pathogens that have become resistant to the drugs methicillin and vancomycin
vancomycin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)
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areas of the skin surface that, during life, are naturally reddened; places where cosmetics will be applied to restore the warmth that red will give
warm color areas
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complexing agent used to remove chemical constituents that could interfere with arterial formulations from municipal water supplies
water conditioner
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quality of water containing certain substances, especially soluble salts of calcium and magnesium
water hardness
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arterial injection of an embalming solution composed of arterial fluid, humectant, and coinjection fluid. no water is added to the solution
waterless embalming
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quality of water containing certain substances, especially soluble salts of calcium and magnesium
water hardness
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complexing agent used to remove chemical constituents that could interfere with arterial formulations from municipal water supplies
water conditioners
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areas of the skin surface that, during life, are naturally reddened; places where cosmetics will be applied to restore the warmth that red will give
warm color areas
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Staphylococcus aureus pathogens that have become resistant to the drugs methicillin and vancomycin
Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)
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A drug-resistant bacterium found in feces and open wounds. it can also be found associated with nasogastric tubes often in patients who have had long hospitalization
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)
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bone of the nasal cavity situated btwn the nasal passages on the median plane; forms the inferior and posterior portion of the septum of the nose
vomer bone
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semifluid, transparent substance that lies btwn the retina and lens of the eyeball
vitreous humor
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resistance to the flow of a liquid. Thickess of a liquid
viscosity
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internal organs enclosed within a cavity
viscera
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inflammation of the liver caused by a virus (possibly as many as seven in number) capable of causing acute or chronic hepatitis illness. The transmission can be oral-fecal, or sexual.
viral hepatitis
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perpendicular to the plane of the horizon, balances
vertical
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top of the head is classified as the
vertgex
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liquid that serves as a solvent for the numerous ingredients incorporated into embalming fluids
vehicle
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use of blood vascular system of the body for temporary preservation, disinfection, and restoration. Usually accomplished through injection of embalming solutions into the arteries and drainage from the veins
vascular (arterial) embalming
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Apparatus that prevents the backsiphoning of contaminated liquids into potable water supply lines or plumbing cross-connections within the preparation room
vacuum breaker
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an approach to infection control in which all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if they are contaminated with HIV, hepatitis B (HBV), and other bloodborne pathogens
Universal Precautions
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plastic garment designed to cover the entire body from the neck down to and including the feet
unionall
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angled cut of the borders of an excision, made so that the skin surface will overhang the deeper tissues
undercut
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coloring (opaque) applied to an area, which, when dry, will be covered with was or another colorant
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