BMS Embalming and Restorative Arts 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In embalming, what is the significance of the 'rate of flow' during arterial injection?
- It determines how evenly fluid distributes through the vascular network without overwhelming capillary beds (Correct answer)
- It controls the index of the arterial solution automatically
- It determines the total volume of cavity fluid required
- It regulates the temperature of the embalming solution
Correct answer: It determines how evenly fluid distributes through the vascular network without overwhelming capillary beds
Controlling rate of flow ensures gradual, even distribution of arterial fluid throughout the vascular system without causing intravascular pressure ruptures.
Question 2: Which embalming complication is characterized by a swollen, bloated appearance of the face and neck shortly after injection begins?
- Subcutaneous emphysema from air injection (Correct answer)
- Formaldehyde gas trapping in facial tissue
- Edema gravitation to facial tissues
- Tissue gas formation from anaerobic bacteria
Correct answer: Subcutaneous emphysema from air injection
Subcutaneous emphysema occurs when air enters the vascular system or tissues during injection, rapidly causing puffy swelling in loose connective tissue areas like the face.
Question 3: When performing surface embalming on visible decomposed skin, which chemical form is most commonly used?
- Autopsy gel or phenol-based surface compound applied directly to affected areas (Correct answer)
- Diluted arterial fluid injected subdermally at multiple points
- Cavity fluid poured over the surface and covered with plastic
- Dry formaldehyde powder sprinkled and sealed with wax
Correct answer: Autopsy gel or phenol-based surface compound applied directly to affected areas
Autopsy gels and phenol-based surface compounds are applied topically to decomposed skin to preserve, disinfect, and stabilize surface tissues for viewing.
Question 4: What is the purpose of an eye cap in restorative preparation?
- To hold the eyelid in a naturally closed position and prevent sunken eye appearance (Correct answer)
- To protect the cornea from formaldehyde damage during arterial injection
- To apply cosmetic color to the eyelids more evenly
- To drain excess fluid from the orbital cavity
Correct answer: To hold the eyelid in a naturally closed position and prevent sunken eye appearance
Plastic eye caps placed under the eyelids support them in a naturally closed position and provide a rounded surface that prevents a sunken, hollow appearance.
Question 5: Which injection technique involves raising only one artery and one vein for the entire embalming procedure?
- Restricted cervical injection (Correct answer)
- Multi-point injection
- Split injection
- Sectional embalming
Correct answer: Restricted cervical injection
Restricted cervical injection uses a single carotid artery and jugular vein, relying on the body's vascular network to distribute fluid throughout the entire body.
Question 6: The embalming of a body dead from septicemia requires which special precaution?
- Use of a higher-index, stronger disinfectant fluid due to heavy bacterial load in the bloodstream (Correct answer)
- Avoidance of arterial embalming to prevent spreading bacteria
- Immediate surface embalming only without cavity treatment
- Reduced contact time with embalming chemicals to avoid tissue damage
Correct answer: Use of a higher-index, stronger disinfectant fluid due to heavy bacterial load in the bloodstream
Septicemic cases present massively elevated bacterial concentrations in the blood, requiring stronger preservative and germicidal arterial solutions to achieve adequate disinfection.
Question 7: Which anatomical landmark guides the embalmer to the femoral artery during vessel raising?
- The femoral triangle formed by the inguinal ligament, sartorius, and adductor longus muscles (Correct answer)
- The popliteal fossa at the posterior knee
- The anterior superior iliac spine directly
- The pubic symphysis midline
Correct answer: The femoral triangle formed by the inguinal ligament, sartorius, and adductor longus muscles
The femoral triangle is the anatomical region bounded by the inguinal ligament superiorly, sartorius laterally, and adductor longus medially, within which the femoral artery lies.
BMS Embalming and Restorative Arts 5
In embalming, what is the significance of the 'rate of flow' during arterial injection?