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Which of the following techniques helps to diminish the appearance of a localized extravascular blood discolorations?

Which of the following statements about rigor mortis is true:

Formalin as a commercial source of formaldehyde is a solution that contains __________by weight of formaldehyde gas absorbed in aqueous solution.

The instrument that is used for blunt dissection and raising vessels; it has an eye and hook portion of the instrument used for placing ligature around the vessels is known as a____________.

Primary flaccidity refers to:

Which of the following would aid in injection when extravascular resistance is encountered?

The method of locating a structure by reference to an adjacent known structure:

When positioning an infant, the following are completed:

Movement of arterial solution from intravascular to extravascular tissue spaces is known as________________.

The following bonus question is worth up to eight additional points.  I will give partial credit, so please take time to write what you know! Case analysis:  In the space below, perform a case analysis for a traumatic death in which embalming has been delayed.  Your answer should address the following: 1) Briefly explain how the person died, and describe the condition of the remains as received by your funeral home; (2 pt)  2) Explain what arterial and supplemental chemicals you will use to effectively embalm the remains.  In your answer, write out a C x V formula in which you note the index of the arterial fluid you will use, how much of it you will use, and the resulting solution strength.  Explain your choice of fluids and why you selected the solution strength you did. (2 pt)  3) Discuss the vessels you will use for arterial injection, explaining why you chose these vessels.  Note the advantages of using these vessels in this particular case, and also potential difficulties/disadvantages of using them. (2 pt)  4) Assume that some part of the body did not receive adequate arterial solution during embalming.  Identify the part of the body that will need additional treatment, and explain the treatment procedure you will employ.  In your answer, you need to discuss the chemicals and other sundry items you will use to ensure adequate preservation of that part of the body. (2 pt)