Supplies

Question 1

Instruments are soaked in a chemical solution (follow directions).

Answer 1

Sterilizer- Chemical

Question 2

Two types of powders:

1. Preservative powders
2. Hardening Compounds

Answer 2

Preservative Embalming Chemicals

Question 3

Chemical in powder form; typically used for surface embalming of the remains.

• Often paraformaldehyde
• Good for dry gangrene

Answer 3

Preservative Powders

Question 4

Chemical in powder form that has the ability to absorb and to disinfect. Often used in cavity treatment of autopsied cases.

• Quads (plastic of paris base, is 4 kinds of chemicals)
• Good for wet gangrene

Answer 4

Hardening Compounds

Question 5

An unstable salt produced in an aqueous solution and used as a bleaching and disinfecting agent.

• This combined with HCHO (formaldehyde) forms BCME gas.
• This combined with ammonia forms chlorine gas.

Answer 5

Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)

Question 6

A carcinogen potentially produced when formaldehyde and sodium hypochlorite come into contact with each other; normally occurs only in a controlled laboratory setting and requires a catalyst.

Answer 6

Bischloromethyl Ether (BCME)

Question 7

An agent, usually chemical, applied to inanimate objects/surfaces to destroy disease causing microbial agents, but usually not bacterial spores.

• Examples:
  
  • Ethanol
  • Formaldehyde
  • Iodophores
  • Phenol

Answer 7

Disinfectant Chemicals

Question 8

External and internal

• Adhesives (glue)
• Incision sealer(s)
• Incision putty

Answer 8

Sealing Agents

Question 9

Works by the scrubbing action.
- The scrubbing action damages the bacterial cell membrane wall.

• Note: Detergents work differently, they work by attaching to the bacteria.

Answer 9

Disinfectant Soaps

Question 10

A liquid holding another substance in solution.

- Common example is water (which is the universal)

Answer 10

Solvents

Question 11

3 Types of these:

1. Cotton
2. Batting Cotton
3. Web roll

Answer 11

Cotton

Question 12

Moisture absorbing

Answer 12

Cotton

Question 13

Non-moisture absorbing

Answer 13

Batting Cotton

Question 14

Rolled moisture absorbing

Answer 14

Web roll

Question 15

Clear plastic or rubber; must be temperature sensitive; must be O.S.H.A. approved.

• Clear acceptable
• Not clear = not acceptable

Answer 15

Tubing

Question 16

A thin plastic dome-shaped disk used to restore contour just beneath the eyelids. An aid in eye closure.
- Comes in various colors

Answer 16

Eyecaps

Question 17

A plastic threaded screw like device for sealing punctures and small round trocar openings.
- Quality varies along with price

Answer 17

Trocar Buttons

Question 18

A device used in the mouth in shaping the contour of the lips.

Answer 18

Mouth Formers

Question 19

Used to prevent leakage and/or containing preservative embalming chemicals such as preservative powders and/or hardening compounds.

• Never hesitate to use these if you think there is potential for leakage.
• Never use plastic garbage bags (the family sometimes will see).

Answer 19

Plastic Goods

Question 20

• Unionalls
• Coveralls
• Pants
• Stockings
• Capri Pants
• Sleeves
• Super capri pants

Answer 20

Types of Plastic Goods

Question 21

A plastic garment which fits tightly around the waist and thighs of the deceased to guard against leakage and to avoid stains and odors.
- Not long, more like shorts.

Answer 21

Pants

Question 22

A plastic or rubber garment which covers the arm to the area of the wrist to guard or protect against leakage.

Answer 22

Sleeves

Question 23

A plastic garment designed to cover the entire body from the neck down to and including the feet.

Answer 23

Unionall

Question 24

A plastic garment designed to cover the body from the chest down to the upper thigh.
- Good for autopsy cases

Answer 24

Coverall

Question 25

A plastic protective garment designed to cover the legs, buttocks, and abdomen. A combination of pants and stockings.

Answer 25

Carpi Garment/ Pants

Question 26

A plastic protective garment designed to cover the legs, including the feet, up to the upper chest.

Answer 26

Super Capri pants

Question 27

- Suture | - Ligature

Answer 27

Thread

Question 28

Preparation room item used with suturing needles to suture cuts and incisions.

Answer 28

Suture

Question 29

Thread, cord, or wire used for tying vessels, tissues, or bones.

Answer 29

Ligature

Question 30

To tie off an artery and vein upon completion of embalming.

Answer 30

Ligate

Question 31

A preparation aid used in mouth closure. It is inserted into a needle injector and forced into the mandible and maxilla.

Answer 31

Injector Needles

Question 32

Liquid or aerosol spray. - Reason to use: - close needle holes - Skin slip (desquamation) - On top of incisions to prevent leaks

Answer 32

Adhesive

Question 33

Preparation room materials used on cases where the lips and/or eyelids are difficult to close properly.

Answer 33

Lip And Eyelid Cement

Question 34

Emphasize proper use and safety when using equipment, instruments and accessory materials. - Read all MSDS sheets

Answer 34

Safety

Question 35

Material Safety Data Sheets

Answer 35

MSDS