Mortuary Science & Procedures Flashcards
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Which law primarily governs the transportation of human remains across state lines?
Answer: Interstate Commerce Clause regulations and state reciprocity laws
Interstate transportation of human remains is governed by state laws and reciprocity agreements, often requiring a burial transit permit from the state of death.
What is the recommended disinfectant category for surfaces contaminated with human remains fluids under OSHA standards?
Answer: Hospital-grade tuberculocidal disinfectant
OSHA requires hospital-grade tuberculocidal disinfectants for surfaces contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials in mortuary settings.
When embalming a body with severe edema, which technique adjustment is most appropriate?
Answer: Use co-injection fluid with a dehydrating agent and lower index fluid
Edematous cases benefit from co-injection fluids containing dehydrating agents to help reduce tissue moisture while using appropriately diluted arterial solutions.
What is 'sectional embalming' used for?
Answer: Injecting each body region separately when normal distribution is not possible
Sectional (multipoint) embalming involves injecting each body region through separate arterial points when a single injection cannot adequately distribute fluid throughout.
Which muscle group is LAST to experience rigor mortis in the typical progression?
Answer: Lower extremity muscles
Rigor mortis generally begins in the face and neck and progresses downward (cephalocaudal), so the lower extremities are typically the last to become rigid.
What is the correct term for the liquid nitrogen or dry ice use in mortuary science?
Answer: Temporary refrigeration for short-term preservation
Dry ice and liquid nitrogen provide temporary refrigeration used in mortuary practice to slow decomposition when embalming is delayed or not performed.
During the embalming analysis, what does 'distribution' refer to?
Answer: The movement of arterial fluid throughout the body via the vascular system
Distribution in embalming refers to the movement of preservative arterial fluid through the vascular system to reach all tissues of the body.