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Quiz about Interesting Facts About Embalming

Interesting Facts About Embalming Quiz

This quiz was written by a licensed embalmer to give the general public an insight into this line of work.

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

Author
bearfan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,360

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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4526

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (3/10), Guest 12 (7/10), Guest 142 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The most commonly used artery in the embalming process is: Hint

the carotid artery

the radial artery

the dorsalis pedis artery

the axillary artery

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the device used to evacuate fluids and gasses from the abdominal and thoracic (chest) cavities called? Hint

hypo-injection needle

trocar

aneurism needle

aspirator hose

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the area of the upper thigh where the femoral artery is located known as? Hint

Lisauskas' rectangle

Scarpa's triangle

Sventulas' square

Revinski's circle

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the most common type of stitch used to close incisions that embalmers make? Hint

worm stitch

slip knot stitch

Baseball stitch

N stitch

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Question 5 of 10

5. On average, the embalming procedure takes how much time? Hint

5 to 6 hours

25 to 45 minutes

1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours

3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the most common vein used for drainage in the embalming process? Hint

the illiac vein

the jugular vein

the femoral vein

the radial vein

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does embalming fluid resemble? Hint

water

soda

beer

punch

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the main function of an embalmer? Hint

help out families in any way they can

preservation of a body

properly disinfect a body

ensure proper presentation of a body for viewing

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Question 9 of 10

9. The first major use of embalming in American culture came during: Hint

The American Revolution

World War I

The Spanish-American War

The Civil War

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is NOT a way to determine if a case has been properly embalmed? Hint

The amount of time used to embalm the case

Change in color of the deceased

Firming of tissues

Distention (expanding) of veins

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The most commonly used artery in the embalming process is:

Answer: the carotid artery

The common carotid artery is located in your neck above your collar bone. It is cream colored and is hollow, much like a smooth rigatoni noodle.

2. What is the device used to evacuate fluids and gasses from the abdominal and thoracic (chest) cavities called?

Answer: trocar

The trocar is generally about 18-24 inches long and is used in conjunction with an aspirator to clear the cavities of fluids and gasses. This step of the embalming process is necessary to delay decomposition from occuring.

3. What is the area of the upper thigh where the femoral artery is located known as?

Answer: Scarpa's triangle

Scarpa's triangle is used as a guideline for embalmers to find the femoral artery. This Triangle is composed of two leg muscles and a ligament. In the middle of the triangle you will find the femoral artery.

4. What is the most common type of stitch used to close incisions that embalmers make?

Answer: Baseball stitch

The baseball stitch is named because it is the same one used on baseballs. It is most popular because of the ease at which it can be done and the tightness of closure it provides.

5. On average, the embalming procedure takes how much time?

Answer: 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours

This is for "typical" cases. If the deceased had certain diseases or trauma it will take longer to perform the embalming procedure. I once worked for over six hours on a female who had been in an auto accident .

6. What is the most common vein used for drainage in the embalming process?

Answer: the jugular vein

This is pretty easy. Ever hear of "going for the jugular"? It's a must in my line of work. The embalmer uses the jugular vein as a portal to remove the blood from the deceased. Blood is removed to delay the decomposition process.

7. What does embalming fluid resemble?

Answer: punch

Embalming fluids come in several different colors such as pink, orange, red and purple. Each fluid serves a purpose. Some will reduce the amount of water in the deceased while others will prevent the deceased from becoming dehydrated. All of the fluids aid in properly preserving the deceased while making them appear better to their families Though the fluids do look like punch, I would not recommend drinking any.

8. What is the main function of an embalmer?

Answer: properly disinfect a body

Of course all of these items are very important to an embalmer. However our main function is to protect the public from a spread of disease.

9. The first major use of embalming in American culture came during:

Answer: The Civil War

Embalming enabled people to send the deceased back to their homes so families could pay their last respects during the Civil War.

10. What is NOT a way to determine if a case has been properly embalmed?

Answer: The amount of time used to embalm the case

As a beginning embalmer, this is something I struggled with. If a case is under-embalmed it will begin to decompose. If a case is over-embalmed it will become dehydrated and it will have a poor appearance. The key to a good embalming is to know when you have the right mix of the above.

A good embalming leads to an easier application of cosmetics, which generally leads to a happy client family.

Source: Author bearfan

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