BMS Embalming 2

Question 1

Which arterial chemical is primarily responsible for preserving proteins in embalmed tissue?

Accepted Answer

Formaldehyde

Answer

Formaldehyde cross-links proteins, halting decomposition and firming tissue.

Question 2

The 'demand' method of injection refers to:

Accepted Answer

Injecting fluid only as fast as the body accepts it

Answer

Demand injection matches fluid delivery to the body's absorption rate, preventing tissue distension.

Question 3

Decomposition gases trapped in tissue during embalming are best addressed by:

Accepted Answer

Channel incisions and hypodermic treatment

Answer

Channeling releases trapped gases and allows cavity fluid or hypodermic chemicals to penetrate the affected area.

Question 4

Which condition causes the skin to slip easily from underlying tissue and complicates embalming?

Accepted Answer

Skin slip

Answer

Skin slip results from decomposition separating the epidermis from the dermis, making arterial distribution difficult.

Question 5

What is the purpose of adding a water conditioner to the embalming solution?

Accepted Answer

To soften hard water and improve fluid distribution

Answer

Water conditioners chelate minerals in hard water that would otherwise react with embalming chemicals and impede distribution.

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test