You are planning on embalming a decedent that is showing ear…
You are planning on embalming a decedent that is showing early signs of decomposition. As you’ve determined the body is most likely in an alkaline state due to the delay between death and embalming. As such you opt to use an extremely strong solution. You add two bottles of a 30 index fluid to make one gallon of solution. How strong is the solution you’ve made?
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You are planning on embalming a 95 year old female. While conducting you embalming analysis you realize the decedent has generalized edema (anasarca). As such, you opt to use humectant based fluid which has an index of 25. You make one gallon of solution with one bottle (16 ounces) of that fluid. What is the index of the embalming solution?
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You have a decedent that will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. You know that the decedent will be in your care longer than normal, and choose to use a stronger solution. How many ounces of a 30 index fluid is needed to produce 2 gallons of a 3 index solution?
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The bodies arrive at the crematory at the start of the day. One is a 89-year-old female weighing 105 lbs. The second is a stillborn child. The third is a 35 year old male weighing 380 lbs. In which order should they be cremated?
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