FREE BMS Embalming Questions and Answers Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of a humectant in embalming fluid?

Answer: To retain moisture in tissues and prevent dehydration

Humectants such as glycerin and sorbitol are added to embalming solutions to maintain tissue moisture and prevent post-embalming dehydration.

During embalming, restricted cervical injection refers to injection directed toward which area?

Answer: Only the head and face

Restricted cervical injection directs arterial fluid only toward the head to allow separate treatment and better cosmetic results for the face.

What type of embalming is specifically used to treat remains affected by tissue gas caused by Clostridium perfringens?

Answer: Hypodermic embalming

Hypodermic embalming involves direct injection of concentrated preservative chemicals into affected tissues to combat gas-producing bacterial infection.

What is the function of the drainage during arterial embalming?

Answer: To remove blood displaced by arterial injection

Drainage allows displaced blood and other intravascular fluids to exit the body as arterial solution takes its place in the vascular system.

Which vessel is commonly used as the drainage site when the right common carotid artery is the point of injection?

Answer: Right internal jugular vein

The right internal jugular vein is the preferred drainage site when injecting through the right common carotid artery due to its anatomical proximity.

What does the term 'short-stop' refer to in the context of embalming?

Answer: Incomplete distribution of arterial fluid to all body areas

Short-stop describes a situation where arterial fluid fails to reach all areas of the body, often due to vascular blockages or clots.