Funeral Service Restorative Art and Embalming Flashcards
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Which condition causes a deceased body to become extremely rigid throughout all muscle groups within hours after death?
Answer: Rigor mortis
Rigor mortis is the temporary stiffening of muscles caused by chemical changes in muscle tissue following death, typically peaking 12–24 hours after death.
What is the recommended injection site for restricted cervical injection embalming?
Answer: Common carotid artery in the neck
Restricted cervical injection uses the common carotid artery, allowing the embalmer to control fluid distribution to the head and trunk separately.
When applying cosmetics to a deceased person with jaundiced (yellow) skin, which corrective color should be used as a base?
Answer: Green-toned corrector
Green-toned color correctors neutralize the yellow undertones of jaundiced skin before applying flesh-toned cosmetics.
What is 'channeling' in the context of arterial embalming?
Answer: Creating incisions in tissue to allow fluid to reach difficult areas
Channeling involves making multiple small incisions or punctures in tissue to allow hypodermic fluid or surface fluid to penetrate and preserve areas with poor circulation.
Which chemical reaction is primarily responsible for the preservation of tissue during arterial embalming?
Answer: Cross-linking of proteins by formaldehyde
Formaldehyde preserves tissue by cross-linking proteins, which firms and stabilizes cellular structures and prevents microbial decomposition.
Which of the following best describes 'skin slip' as a postmortem change?
Answer: Separation of the epidermis from the dermis due to decomposition gases
Skin slip occurs when decomposition gases accumulate under the epidermis, causing it to separate or 'slip' away from the underlying dermis.
What is the function of a humectant in embalming fluid formulations?
Answer: To retain moisture and prevent excessive dehydration of tissue
Humectants are moisture-retaining agents added to embalming fluids to prevent over-dehydration and maintain a natural, flexible appearance in the embalmed tissue.