BMS Embalming 5

Question 1

Which federal agency regulates formaldehyde exposure limits for funeral home workers?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

OSHA sets the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for formaldehyde at 0.75 ppm as an 8-hour time-weighted average.

Question 2

The 'one-point injection, one-point drainage' technique is most appropriate for:

Accepted Answer

A fresh, unautopsied adult with no vascular complications

Answer

Simple single-point injection and drainage is efficient and sufficient when the vascular system is intact and uncompromised.

Question 3

In an autopsied body, organs are often returned to the cavity in a:

Accepted Answer

Viscera bag saturated with cavity fluid

Answer

A viscera bag allows the removed organs to be preserved with cavity chemicals and returned neatly to the body cavity.

Question 4

Livor mortis that has become 'fixed' means:

Accepted Answer

The pooled blood has hemolyzed and stained tissue, making the discoloration permanent

Answer

Fixed livor occurs when hemolysis releases hemoglobin that diffuses into and permanently stains surrounding tissue.

Question 5

Which embalming chemical classification includes buffers, surfactants, and anticoagulants?

Accepted Answer

Supplemental/co-injection chemicals

Answer

Supplemental chemicals improve fluid performance by conditioning blood, reducing surface tension, and preventing clot formation.

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test