Funeral Service Mortuary Science and Pathology Flashcards
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Which type of necrosis is most commonly associated with infarction of the heart or kidney?
Answer: Coagulative necrosis
Coagulative necrosis occurs when ischemia denatures structural proteins, preserving cell outlines while killing the cells, and is typical of cardiac and renal infarcts.
For an autopsied body, the embalmer's first priority regarding the cranial cavity is to:
Answer: Pack the cranial cavity with absorbent material and cavity fluid after the calvarium is replaced
After autopsy, the calvarium is replaced and the cranial cavity is packed with preservative-saturated cotton or compound to treat the exposed tissue.
The 'index' of a cavity fluid is typically much higher than arterial fluid because:
Answer: Cavity fluid is not diluted before use and must penetrate and preserve dense organ tissue
Cavity fluid is used undiluted and requires a high formaldehyde index to effectively preserve and disinfect the dense, bacteria-laden contents of body cavities.
Which cranial nerve, if damaged during autopsy or trauma, would most visibly affect facial expression restoration?
Answer: Facial nerve (CN VII)
The facial nerve (CN VII) controls the muscles of facial expression, so damage can cause asymmetry that funeral directors must address restoratively.
A body received from a hospital with a pacemaker still implanted poses what primary concern for the embalmer?
Answer: If cremation is intended, the pacemaker battery can explode in the retort
Pacemaker batteries can explode at cremation temperatures, posing a serious safety risk to cremation operators and equipment.
Mummification as a natural postmortem change is most likely to occur under which environmental conditions?
Answer: Low humidity, high heat, and good air circulation
Natural mummification requires dry, warm, and well-ventilated conditions that desiccate the body faster than bacteria can decompose soft tissue.
The 'six-point injection' technique in embalming uses which set of vessels?
Answer: Both carotids, both femorals, and both axillaries
The six-point injection technique uses the right and left carotid, femoral, and axillary arteries to ensure thorough distribution throughout all body regions.