CMT Mortuary Science & Procedures 2

Question 1

Which arterial point is most commonly used as the primary injection site during embalming?

Accepted Answer

Common carotid artery

Answer

The common carotid artery is the most frequently used primary injection site because it provides good distribution throughout the head, neck, and trunk.

Question 2

What is the purpose of using a cavity fluid during embalming?

Accepted Answer

To preserve and disinfect organs within body cavities

Answer

Cavity fluid is aspirated into body cavities after aspiration to preserve and disinfect the organs and tissues within the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Question 3

When preparing a body with jaundice, which embalming concern is most significant?

Accepted Answer

Bilirubin pigmentation interfering with arterial fluid distribution

Answer

Jaundice causes bilirubin to discolor tissues yellow-green, and this pigmentation can interfere with achieving natural skin tone during arterial embalming.

Question 4

What does the term 'extravascular resistance' refer to in embalming?

Accepted Answer

Resistance caused by clots within blood vessels

Answer

Extravascular resistance refers to the opposition to embalming fluid distribution caused by factors outside the vascular system, though intravascular resistance refers to clots—here the correct term is intravascular resistance from clots.

Question 5

Which postmortem change involves the breakdown of cells by their own enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Autolysis

Answer

Autolysis is the self-digestion of cells by intracellular enzymes released after death, occurring before putrefaction begins.

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