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Embalmers Beware! Trivia Quiz

This is a toughie! I decided to put this quiz together because I am constantly bombarded with questions about my profession, people are fascinated with death, and this is little known trivia. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Osiris. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Osiris

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
21,866

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
3792

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 66 (7/10), Guest 162 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the instrument used to aspirate dead human bodies? Hint

Agitator

Canula

Trocar

Forceps

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the main artery used for embalming? Hint

Dorsalis pedis

Left carotid artery

Right carotid artery

Femoral artery

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Question 3 of 10

3. The femoral artery is located in what part of the body? Hint

Upper arm

Neck

Lower arm

Thigh

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Question 4 of 10

4. Once the artery is raised and ready for injection, what instrument is attached to a hose connected to an embalming machine through which the embalming fluid passes into the body? Hint

Artery straw

Trocar

Canula

Nubial tube

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Question 5 of 10

5. Eight ounces of embalming chemicals are used for every ______ pounds of body weight. Hint

100

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Question 6 of 10

6. Embalmers generally use what instrument to close the mouth of a dead human? Hint

Feature setter

Trocar button applicator

A coin between the teeth

Needle injector

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which vein is generally used for drainage in an embalming operation? Hint

Right jugular vein

Right femoral vein

Left jugular vein

Left femoral vein

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the device used for filling out a deceased person's oral cavity? Hint

Oral buccinator

Feature setter

Mouth former

Paper towels

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the ancient Egyptian judge of the dead? Hint

Isis

Sigoramus

Pyranthenenes

Osiris

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Question 10 of 10

10. Angular spring forceps are used to facilitate what? Hint

Stirring embalming fluids

Aspiration

Drainage

Breaking rigor mortis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the instrument used to aspirate dead human bodies?

Answer: Trocar

The trocar is a long, hollow needle used to puncture the internal organs and remove blood from these organs.

2. What is the main artery used for embalming?

Answer: Right carotid artery

The right carotid artery is located in the neck.

3. The femoral artery is located in what part of the body?

Answer: Thigh

The femur is the long bone in the upper leg, which is where 'femoral' artery comes from.

4. Once the artery is raised and ready for injection, what instrument is attached to a hose connected to an embalming machine through which the embalming fluid passes into the body?

Answer: Canula

The canula is a dull-tipped hollow tube that is placed inside the artery. Embalming fluid passes through the embalming machine hose, through this tube and into the body.

5. Eight ounces of embalming chemicals are used for every ______ pounds of body weight.

Answer: 50

6. Embalmers generally use what instrument to close the mouth of a dead human?

Answer: Needle injector

Small tacks with wires attached to them are injected into the upper and lower jaws of dead humans using a needle injector. The two wires are then pulled together and twisted to hold the jaws together and therefore close the mouth.

7. Which vein is generally used for drainage in an embalming operation?

Answer: Right jugular vein

Your circulation system is a closed or collateral system. As embalming fluid is injected into the artery, the fluid going in pushes the blood out through the jugular vein.

8. What is the name of the device used for filling out a deceased person's oral cavity?

Answer: Mouth former

A mouth former is a plastic device that is similar to a football mouth piece. The mouth is closed and it is placed over the teeth to fill out the lips.

9. Who was the ancient Egyptian judge of the dead?

Answer: Osiris

Just a little history for ya! Osiris was to the Egyptians what St. Peter is to the Christians.

10. Angular spring forceps are used to facilitate what?

Answer: Drainage

Angular spring forceps (giant tweezers with a curve in them) are placed inside the vein to open it up and facilitate drainage. They can be pinched together and worked in and out of the vein to disperse blood clots.

Source: Author Osiris

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