Postmortem Care

Question 1

Steps 1-3

Answer 1

1: Close eyes and mouth
2: Bathe patient enough for clean appearance
3: Insert or keep dentures in place

Question 2

Steps 4-5

Answer 2

4. Position body SUPINE(completely flat down) with small pillow under head to prevent pooling of blood
5. place arms at side of body palms down or across the abdomen

Question 3

Steps 6-7

Answer 3

6. Replace soiled closing
7. Bag and label all of patients belongings so family members will be able to collect their items

Question 4

Extra knowledge:

Answer 4

-If mouth doesn’t stay closed, place a small towel under the chin to help it remain closed
-If tubes have to stay in place for autopsy- cut them 2.5 cm/ 1 inch from the body and tape them in place
-Identification tag is usually placed on the bodies right big toe