Embalmers Beware!

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What is the name of the instrument used to aspirate dead human bodies? Trocar Forceps Canula Agitator

2. What is the main artery used for embalming? Dorsalis pedis Left carotid artery Right carotid artery Femoral artery

3. The femoral artery is located in what part of the body? Neck Upper arm Thigh Lower arm

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? Trocar Canula Nubial tube Artery straw

5. Eight ounces of embalming chemicals are used for every ______ pounds of body weight. 50 100 25 75

6. Embalmers generally use what instrument to close the mouth of a dead human? Needle injector A coin between the teeth Feature setter Trocar button applicator

7. Which vein is generally used for drainage in an embalming operation? Left jugular vein Right jugular vein Right femoral vein Left femoral vein

8. What is the name of the device used for filling out a deceased person's oral cavity? Feature setter Oral buccinator Paper towels Mouth former

9. Who was the ancient Egyptian judge of the dead? Isis Sigoramus Pyranthenenes Osiris

10. Angular spring forceps are used to facilitate what? Stirring embalming fluids Aspiration Drainage Breaking rigor mortis