Funeral Services Embalming & Body Preparation

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of arterial embalming?

Accepted Answer

To disinfect and temporarily preserve the body

Answer

Arterial embalming introduces preservative chemicals through the vascular system to disinfect and temporarily preserve the body for viewing.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Common carotid artery

Answer

The common carotid artery is most frequently used as the primary injection site because it provides easy access and effective distribution of embalming fluid.

Question 3

What chemical is the primary preservative in most embalming fluids?

Accepted Answer

Formaldehyde

Answer

Formaldehyde is the primary preservative in embalming fluids because it cross-links proteins to prevent decomposition.

Question 4

What is cavity embalming used for?

Accepted Answer

Aspirating and treating the thoracic and abdominal cavities

Answer

Cavity embalming involves aspirating the contents of the thoracic and abdominal cavities and injecting cavity fluid to preserve internal organs.

Question 5

Rigor mortis typically begins within how many hours after death?

Accepted Answer

2–6 hours

Answer

Rigor mortis typically begins within 2–6 hours after death as ATP is depleted and actin-myosin bonds form in muscle tissue.

Funeral Services Practice Test

Funeral Services Practice Test

Funeral Services Embalming & Body Preparation