Mortuary Practices and Procedures

The video provides an in-depth look into the life and work of a mortician, detailing the challenges and processes involved in handling deceased bodies. It covers the initial shock of the job, the importance of autopsies, and the detailed steps of the autopsy process. The video also explains how bodies are reconstituted and embalmed for funerals, highlighting the emotional aspects of the job and the personal reflections of the narrator.

What was the cause of death for the 'new one' that came in during the narrator's experience?

• Chainsaw accident

• Drowning

• Car crash

• Logging accident

Why might an autopsy be performed on a deceased individual?

• To confirm the identity of the deceased

• To determine the time of death

• To prepare the body for burial

• To investigate unknown or suspicious causes of death

What is the purpose of the 'Y-Incision' during an autopsy?

• To weigh the organs

• To preserve the body

• To remove the brain

• To expose the organs

What is the main goal of embalming a body?

• To remove all fluids

• To change the body's appearance

• To make the body look younger

• To preserve the body

What is a 'cadaveric spasm'?

• A way to release gases from the body

• A method of closing the mouth

• A type of embalming technique

• A sudden movement of a dead body

What is the purpose of using cosmetics on a deceased body?

• To make the body smell better

• To hide the embalming stitches

• To give the deceased a healthy look

• To preserve the body

What is a 'Humpty Dumpty' in the context of mortician work?

• A body that cannot be put back together

• A type of embalming technique

• A tool used in autopsies

• A nickname for a mortician

What is the significance of the 'baseball' stitches in body preparation?

• They are used to close the mouth

• They are used to sew the scalp back together

• They are used to close the eyes

• They are used to stitch up the body

What was the most challenging day for the narrator in their job?

• Handling a body with severe burns

• Preparing a friend's body for a funeral

• Working on a high-profile case

• Dealing with a severely decomposed body

What role does the narrator currently hold in the funeral house?

• Mortician's assistant

• Pathologist

• Funeral director

• Main mortician