CMT Restorative Art & Cosmetics Flashcards

Which suture technique is most commonly used to close an autopsy incision on the thorax and abdomen?

Answer: Baseball (interrupted) suture

The baseball (interrupted) suture is the standard technique for closing autopsy incisions because it provides secure closure and is neat in appearance.

What material is used as a filler to restore body contour lost due to tissue removal during autopsy?

Answer: Excelsior (wood shavings) or cotton wadding inside a plastic bag

Excelsior (wood shavings) or cotton wadding packed inside a plastic bag is used to replace volume and restore normal body contour after organ removal.

What is the function of a trocar button in post-embalming restorative procedures?

Answer: To seal trocar incision puncture sites after aspiration

Trocar buttons are small plastic plugs inserted into trocar puncture holes after cavity embalming to prevent seepage and seal the incision sites.

Which type of skin discoloration is associated with bruising and requires color correction before cosmetic application?

Answer: Ecchymosis

Ecchymosis (bruising) produces purple, blue, or greenish discolorations on the skin that require dedicated color-correcting cosmetics before final cosmetic application.

When applying cosmetics to a jaundiced decedent, which base tone correction is needed?

Answer: Mauve or lavender-toned corrector to neutralize yellow-orange tones

Mauve or lavender correctors neutralize the intense yellow-orange hue of jaundiced skin before applying a matched foundation for a natural appearance.

What does the term 'dehydration' refer to in the context of mortuary restorative art?

Answer: Excessive drying and shriveling of tissue caused by embalming or environmental factors

Dehydration in mortuary science refers to excessive drying of skin and tissues that causes shriveling or sunken areas, which must be addressed with humectants or wax before cosmetizing.