FREE BMS Bachelor of Mortuary Science Embalming and Restorative Arts Questions and Answers Flashcards

What is the primary risk of using excessive injection pressure during arterial embalming?

Answer: Tissue distension and swelling of features

Excessive injection pressure forces too much fluid into the tissues, causing distension and unnatural swelling that is difficult to reverse.

During the embalming process, what does the term 'short stop' refer to?

Answer: A blockage in the vascular system that prevents fluid distribution to a region

A short stop is a vascular obstruction, often caused by a clot or ligature, that prevents embalming fluid from reaching tissues beyond the blockage point.

Which suture technique is most commonly used to close the mouth by passing the needle through the septum and mandible?

Answer: Muscular suture

The muscular suture passes through the nasal septum superiorly and through the mentalis muscle or mandible inferiorly to securely close the mouth.

What is the function of a co-injection fluid used alongside the primary arterial solution?

Answer: To enhance drainage, reduce clotting, and improve fluid distribution

Co-injection fluids contain surfactants, anticoagulants, and water conditioners that improve drainage, break down clots, and help the primary solution distribute more evenly.

In restorative art, what is the correct approach for treating a case with severe tissue gas (emphysema)?

Answer: Channel and drain the affected tissues, apply external pressure, and use a high-index arterial fluid

Tissue gas requires channeling with a scalpel or trocar to release trapped gas, external compression, and a strong arterial solution to arrest bacterial activity causing the gas.

What role does the modifying agent in embalming fluid serve?

Answer: It buffers the solution to control the rate and quality of tissue firming

Modifying agents such as buffers and salts control the pH and reaction speed of formaldehyde, allowing the embalmer to achieve the desired degree of tissue firmness.