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CA Crematory Manager Exam - Health & Safety Code Questions with Complete Solutions
Question 1: What does the timer do?
CORRECT ANSWER : It shuts off either the primary burner, or
afterburner at a preset time so that the operator doesn't have to shut them off manually.
Question 2: Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control,
either by the operator or by an automated programmer.
CORRECT ANSWER : 1) Electric Activated Door Control 2)
Blower 3) Combustion Burner 4) Afterburner 5) Timer 6) Temperature Controller/Indicator 7) Chart Reorder 8) Opacity Monitor
Question 3: What is the next step after the 7 start-up steps?
CORRECT ANSWER : Use a cardboard roller to insert case into
primary chamber.
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Question 4: If repositioning is necessary, what body part is
likely to need to be moved, and to where?
CORRECT ANSWER : The trunk part of the torso or bone mass;
to directly over the flame of the burner.
Question 5: How cool should the primary chamber be before
attempting removal of cremated remains?
CORRECT ANSWER : Blow 400F
Question 6: What are the two steps involved in processing
cremated remains?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1) Removal of foreign objects 2)
Reduction of particle size by grinding, crushing, pulverizing, etc to consistency appropriate for disposition.
Question 7: Name 7 types of foreign objects whose removal is
consistent with processing.
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CORRECT ANSWER : 1) Pacemakers 2) Prosthesis 3) Dental
Gold 4) Jewelry 5) Mementos 6) Screw, nails, or staples 7) Casket hardware not previously removed.
Question 8: 6 step procedure for processing cremated remains
CORRECT ANSWER : 1) Check processor for cleanliness 2)
Remove foreign material from remains 3) Retrieve ID disc 4) Place remains in processor and process 5) Brush all residue into catch tray 6) Take tray and tag to packaging table
Question 9: Minimum thickness of plastic bag inside urn.
CORRECT ANSWER : 2 mm
Question 10: Where in urn should ID disc be placed?
CORRECT ANSWER : On plastic tie that closes bag inside.
Question 11: What should be done if cremated remains do not
fill urn completely?
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CORRECT ANSWER : Fill the balance with clean shredded
paper.
Question 12: If urn lid is not completely secure, what should be
sured to secure it?
CORRECT ANSWER : Nylon filament tape.
Question 13: List eight layers of material for packaged cremated
remains, from inside to outside.
CORRECT ANSWER : 1) Cremated remains 2) Plastic bag 3)
Identification disc 4) Urn 5) Identification Label 6) Shipping Box 7) White Paper 8) Identification Label