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

To remove all body fluids permanently

Answer

To reconstruct facial features

Answer

To prevent rigor mortis

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Common carotid artery

Answer

Femoral artery

Answer

Radial artery

Answer

Brachial artery

Question 3

What chemical is the primary preservative in most embalming fluids?

Accepted Answer

Formaldehyde

Answer

Methanol

Answer

Ethanol

Answer

Glutaraldehyde

Question 4

What is cavity embalming used for?

Accepted Answer

Aspirating and treating the thoracic and abdominal cavities

Answer

Preserving the skin surface

Answer

Treating decomposed remains

Answer

Restoring facial features

Question 5

Rigor mortis typically begins within how many hours after death?

Accepted Answer

2–6 hours

Answer

1–2 hours

Answer

12–24 hours

Answer

48–72 hours

Question 6

Which condition requires special care during embalming due to increased risk of fluid leakage?

Accepted Answer

Edema

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Anemia

Answer

Diabetes