COMP REVIEW - SCIENCES

An injury that results in acute inflammation of the skin, blistering and superficial destruction of dermis with edema and hyperemia of the tissues beneath the burn is known as?

2nd degree burn

What is the maximum width casket that will fit in a standard vault?

30 inches

Which of these temperatures is considered to be optimum for the growth and reproduction of bacteria?

37.0 degrees C

The optimum temperature for rigor mortis to take place

98 to 100 degrees F

A localized collection of pus in any part of the body.

Abscess

Dimethyl ketone; a colorless liquid which is used to soften and remove scabs, a solvent for restorative wax, or a stain remover:

Acetone

Which muscle is not part of the hamstring? Biceps femoris Semitendinosis Semimembranosus

All of them are

Portion of the lower inferior jaw that forms the widest part of the jaw:

Angle

The part of the ear that divides into two branches:

Antihelix

A wasting due to a lack of nutrition of any part. The reduction in size of a structure after having come to full functioning maturity

Atrophy

The space between the lips and the gums and teeth; the vestibule of the oral cavity:

Buccal Cavity

The furrow which curves anteriorly and superiorly to merge with the oblique palpebral sulcus:

Bucco-Facial Sulci

Which of the following men established a method of embalming without evisceration?

Clauderus

Considering the contents of the abdomen, the nine region method, which of the following is located in the Umbilical Region?

Coils of the small intesetine

A suspension of pigments in a liquid vehicle bound together in such a manner that there is no separation of particles:

Colloid

The origin of the external iliac artery

Common iliac artery

The facial marking found on older persons forming a narrow triangle behind the chin to the hyoid bone:

Cords of the Neck

What is the ground substance of bacterial cells that is a translucent semifluid and is the site of chemical reactions?

Cytoplasm

What is the term for spherical bacteria that attach in pairs?

Diplococcus

Eosin is used in embalming fluids as a

Dye

The removal of an entire mass or part, especially a tumor or the eyeball, without rupture:

Enucleation

To turn outward:

Evert

An imaginary line running vertically from the lateral boundary of the wing of the nose marks the medial margin of the ________.

Eyebrows

(T/F) Eye shadow cosmetics are usually derived from warm pigmentary colors.

FALSE

(T/F) The electric spatula is a largely ineffective means of drying and searing deep tissues of a cavity prior to initiation of restorative procedures.

FALSE

(T/F) The mass of the ear itself is composed primarily of fatty tissues.

FALSE

(T/F) The nasal spine is a landmark found on the nasal bones.

FALSE

(T/F) The nasal spine of the maxilla is located at the superior margin of the nasal cavity.

FALSE

(T/F) The trocar must pass through the palatine bone when aspirating the cranial cavity through the nose.

FALSE

(T/F) The length of the ear is approximately equal to one-fourth the length of the face.

False

What are the numerous short projections found on the gonococci which enable them to attach to lining of the urogenital tract?

Fimbriae

Radiant energy from an electric discharge which is transferred by suitable materials (phosphors) into wave lengths giving high luminosity:

Fluorescent Light

The complexion cosmetic in ornament cosmetology:

Foundation

The ascending part of the upper jaw which gradually protrudes as it rises beside the nasal bone to meet the frontal bone; the ascending process of the upper jaw:

Frontal Process of the Maxilla

The shape of a plane figure determined by its outline, such as rounded, oval, square, etc.

Geometrical

High moisture content in a body may be successfully reduced with a:

Hypertonic solution

Which of the following is known as a Halogen?

I

White light; a filament lamp rendered luminous by electric current.

Incandescent lighting

Which of the following is a gaseous ptomaine?

Indole

A form of prognathism in which the base of the nasal cavity protrudes abnormally.

Infranasal prognathism

Regardless if resulting from a motor vehicle accident, house fire, homicidal action, or suicidal act the resulting realities are __________.

Injuries

The individual for whom "Hunters Canal" is named is

John Hunter

Which of the arteries begins at the second costal cartilage?

Left common carotid

Which of the following is an inexpert test for death?

Ligature test

Eyelid furrows which are short and broken, extending horizontally on the palpebrae themselves and which may fan from both the medial and lateral corners of the eye:

Linear Sulci

Which of the following will decompose first under normal conditions?

Lining membranes of the trachea and larynx

The axillary artery terminates at the

Lower border of teres major muscles

What are small sacs within the bacteria cell that function in reproduction and respiration?

Mesosomes

Most of the facial expressions of a person concentrate on or about the .

Mouth

The first fleshly coating over the bone:

Muscle

A new and abnormal formation of tissue, as a tumor or growth:

Neoplasm

Pertaining to a hospital or infirmary; e.g., an infection acquired in a hospital

Nosocomial

This bone of the head articulates with the parietal bone at the lambdoidal suture and the temporal bone at the squamosal suture.

Occipital Bone

Epicranius; draws the scalp posteriorly and raises the eyebrows when contracted:

Occipitofrontalis Muscle

An adornment or embellishment; a cosmetic material manufactured for public wear; the technique of cosmetic application to beautify the face:

Ornamental

Which chemical is a polymer used as a solid preservative?

Paraformaldahyde

This affects the respiration rate and connects the brain stem with the cerebellum.

Pons

One of the following is not a sign of decomposition

Postmortem hypostasis

The science of treating the dead human body to temporarily inhibit decomposition is known as ____________________

Preservation

List muscle responsible for the Transverse Intercilliary Sulci:

Procerus

Which muscle draws together skin on the nose to form the transverse interciliary sulci when contracted?

Procerus

The muscle that causes the movement for grinding food:

Pterygoideus Lateralis

A dark purplish red color:

Raspberry

What are the four basic pigments of all skin complexions?

Red, Yellow, Brown, White

What are the organelles in the bacterial cell that function in protein synthesis?

Ribosomes

What are the three main considerations when embalming a body exposed to radiation?

Rubber apron & gloves, Time of exposure, Running Water.

Which suture joins the two parietal bones?

Sagittal

What is the reduction of microbial numbers to safe levels as judged by public health standards?

Sanitation

Glands that empty their secretions into hair follicles.

Sebaceous

Which of the following forms a tough capsule?

Streptococcus pneumoniae

A method of diminishing the wave lengths of light by superimposing two or more color transparencies over the same light source; the light is gradually reduced by absorption of colors of light:

Subtractive Method

Eyebrows:

Supercilium

Surface filler; a wax used to fill shallow depression; this wax is softer and more pliable than wound filler.

Surface restorer

What division has lateral horns of the spinal cord and grey matter T1-L2?

Sympathetic

What is it called when two organisms grow better together than apart but can survive alone.

Synergism

(T/F) Cobalt and iodine are substances used in radiation diagnosis and treatment.

TRUE

(T/F) Dehydration may occur in a body until the air has the same percentage of water in it as the body does.

TRUE

(T/F) Excessive deposits of massage cream, applied as a base for the applied complexion colorant, may eventually lead to or promote the caking of powders.

TRUE

(T/F) The brachial artery lies posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle.

TRUE

(T/F) The line of closure of the mouth is located two-thirds the distance from the base of the chin to the base of the nose.

TRUE

(T/F) The nose possessing a concave profile would be classified as infantine.

TRUE

The connective tissue structure which attaches muscle to muscle, or muscle to bone

Tendon

A brush with a relatively large tuft of good quality, fine bristles, such as black sable or finch; used to blend and stipple cosmetics or powder into the applied (cream) cosmetic, and clean out deposits impacted in pores.

Texturizing brush

What is the sensory relay and integrating center of the brain?

Thalamus

A burn that involves the destruction of the cutaneous and the subcutaneous tissue:

Third Degree

Transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusing to eliminate perception of distinct images; somewhat transparent:

Translucent

Furrows which cross the forehead; acquired facial markings:

Transverse Interciliary Sulci

(T/F) The hand pump develops the pressure by means of a piston and exerts the pressure on a fluid which is delivered to the body by an arrangement of tubes

True

In liquids, muddy with particles of extraneous matter, not clear or transparent:

Turbid

What procedure would be used when arterially embalming a decomposed body?

Use continuous injection with intermittent drainage

What should be done when embalming an obese person?

Use firm masssage

What procedure would be used when arterially embalming a trauma case?

Use high pressure and low rate of flow

What is considered an invasive procedure when preparing an un-embalmed body for viewing?

Using a suture for mouth closure

A change in form, extent, etc.; a thing somewhat different from another of the same kind:

Variation

The facial markings that are known as the frowning furrows:

Vertical Interciliary Sulci

What is the term for comma-shaped bacteria?

Vibrio

What microbe can only be seen with a light microscope?

Virus

The semi-fluid, transparent substance which lies between the retina and lens of the eyeball:

Vitreous

Bone of the nasal cavity situated between the nasal passages on the median plane; it forms the inferior and posterior portion of the septum of the nose.

Vomer

A muscle that draws the superior lip posteriorly and superiorly:

Zygomaticus Major

The femoral artery is bordered medially by the __________ muscle.

adductor longus

The femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the ___________ muscle.

adductor magnus

The femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the ____________ muscle.

adductor magnus

Ozone (03) is an example of a (an)___________________

allotrope

A condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained is

apparent death.

Which will decompose more slowly?

arteries

The center of embalming fluid distribution is the

ascending aorta and/or arch of the aorta

(Crimson) Purplish-red color

carmine

Hemolysis complicates the embalming process because it

causes a stain

The symbiotic relationship of two organisms of different species in which one gains some benefit such as protection or nourishment

commensalism

Which of the following forms the pseudo membrane in the pharynx?

corynebacterium diphtheriae

The decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic bacteria is

decay

The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the

descending aorta

Destruction and/or inhibition of most pathogenic organisms and their products in or on the body is called ____________.

disinfection

In which of the following cases will decomposition develop most rapidly?

edematous cases

Sublimation is a(n) ______________change.

endothermic

The causative agent of amoebic dysentery

entamoeba histolytica

A substance that destroys microorganisms

germicide

Often, a __________is contained between the nasolabial folds and extends downward onto the chin.

goatee

Considering the contents of the abdomen, the nine-region method, which of the following is located in the left lumbar region?

greater omentum

Which of the following is caused by a fungus?

histoplasmosis

Pigmentary hues are measured in terms of their value, intensity and

hue

Which of the following enzymes is often referred to as "the spreading factor"?

hyaluronidase

Which of the following is not a method of arterial solution diffusion

hydrothorax

What type of solution has the power to attract a solvent through a semi-permeable membrane into itself?

hypertonic solution

According to the nine region plan, what abdominal region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region?

hypochondriac

The ulnar artery lies along the ___________ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.

lateral

Oxygen rich blood first enters the ____________

left atrium

Which of these items is included in the Direct Cremation package?

local removal

Directly anterior to the ear passage lies the

mandibular fossa.

What method of mouth closure would be used to secure the mouth of a body that has dentures but also serious gum disease?

mandibular suture

An opportunistic form of tuberculosis found in some AIDS victims is caused by

mycobacterium avium

Which of the following is known for its high lipid content of the cell wall?

mycobacterium tuberculosis

In the United States most Muslims are buried in caskets. In this case, how is the body positioned?

on the right side

Which of the following is a disinfectant and preservative found in hardening compounds?

paraformaldehyde

Which of the following conditions would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition?

peritonitis

Which of these is an example of pre-embalming change in the body?

postmortem caloricity

What substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes?

proteins

To lay at rest:

reposed

The trocar is directed along a line from the left anterior-superior iliac spine of the lobe of the right ear, keep the trocar point up against the cavity wall until it has pierced the diaphragm. This statement describes the trocar guide for the

right side of the heart

In the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the _________ muscle.

sartorius

When injecting the body with any mechanical injector, the desired pressure should be

set before opening the rate of flow

The original scientific standard of color is the

spectrum

The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the

sternoclavicular articulation

Inflammation of the mouth is called

stomatitis

A gram-positive cocci that occurs in chains

streptococci

The gland responsible for producing perspiration.

sudoriferous

The common carotid arteries terminate at the level of the

superior border of the thyroid cartilage

Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for areas which are not visible?

suturing

Death beginning at the heart is termed

syncope

Which is true regarding problems associated with rigor mortis?

the condition affects only muscles , and usually all of the muscles of the body are affected

The atoms of the water molecule are held together by _____________

the covalent bond

Which of these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation?

the disinfection of the body

Which of the following is a natural facial marking?

the oblique palpebral sulcus

After a burial is completed, the burial/transit permit is permanently filed with ___.

the registrar of the district where burial occurred

There is an article of clothing for a female member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who has completed the Temple Ordinance, which has been made optional in a recent change in Church policy. That item which is not mandatory in the way it is worn now is ___.

the veil

Burns incurred after death are classified as

third degree.

The motorized force pump

used centrifugal force

What term is defined as the degree of the ability of a microorganism to cause disease?

virulence

Plaster of Paris will set quickly if mixed with

warm salt water

One of the products that result from cross linking protein with formaldehyde.

water

The maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over an eight hour period is

0.75 ppm

The point of entry for the trocar when aspirating cavities is

2 inches above and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus

Trace the HCHO solution as it goes toward the head from a femoral injection (this list ignores side brances such as the renal and phrenic arteries) 1. Arch of the Aorta 2. External Iliac 3. Thoracic Aortic 4. Abdominal Aorta 5. Left Common Carotid 6. Left Subclavian 7. Common Femoral 8. Common Iliac 9. Brchiocephalic 10. Right Common Carotid

7,2,8,4,3,1,6,5,9,10

One atmosphere (atm.) is equivalent to

760 mm Hg

The groove found at each end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking:

Angulus Oris Sulcus

Accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal cavity.

Ascites

By definition, a substance that tends to donate a pair of electrons.

Base (Lewis)

To oxidize or to cause to be oxidized by fire or equivalent means; a tissue reaction or injury resulting from the application of heat, extreme cold, caustics, radiation, friction, or electricity:

Burn

What chemical is found in solvents used in the embalming room?

Carbon tetrachloride

This part of the brain is concerned w/ functions below conscious level and maintains balance.

Cerebellum

The thickness applied to a cosmetic.

Density

The movement of embalming fluid into tissues through capillary walls:

Diffusion

An influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628 was

Dr. WIlliam Harvey

A compacted cake-type cosmetic of red coloration.

Dry rouge

(T/F) At the junction of the base of the chin and the sub-mandibular area is found the mandibular sulcus.

FALSE

Dropsy of the chest

Hydrothorax

The inferior border of the mandible:

Jawline

To tie or bind using cord, wire or thread.

Ligate

Color begins with without this there is no color.

Light

Median line inferior to the sternum and between the ribs is:

Linea alba

List muscle responsible for the Philtrum:

Obicularis Oris

Affecting the majority of the population; said of a disease.

Pandemic

Superior portion of the bony nasal septum.

Perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone

Atrophy that results from the cessation of functional activity ( e.g., atrophy of ovaries or female mammary glands).

Physiological atrophy

What is used in embalming hardening compounds to help in dehydrating tissue?

Plaster of Paris

What is the name of spirally twisted bacteria that have a bendable cell wall and cause syphilis and Lyme disease?

Spirochete

A liquid cosmetic so compounded that it can be atomized to provide a means of application to a surface.

Spray cosmetic

Correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts that are on opposite sides of the face:

Symmetry

Which is true regarding the anatomical limit for the femoral artery?

The femoral artery extends from a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament to the opening in the adductor longus muscle.

The study of the structures that give form to the body and provide landmarks on its surface is:

Topographical anatomy

Considering the contents of the abdomen, the nine region method, which of the following is located in the Hypogastric Region?

Uterus during pregnancy

What procedure should be employed when embalming a body with vascular difficulties?

Utilize a restricted cervical injection

Which is not rare or inert gas

Xe

Maximum disinfection and optimum tissue protein fixation during embalming is best accomplished under __________ conditions.

alkaline

Wrinkled eyelids caused by the reduction of swelling can be corrected by

application of heat from the electric spatula.

What is Glycerin primarily used for in embalming fluid?

as a humectant

Hardening compound is used

as a preservative and drying agent in autopsied cases

The right ________ artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin.

brachiocephalic

A condition which favors edema is

carbon monoxide poisoning

Plaster of Paris will set slowly if mixed with

cold vinegar water.

Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body?

compressed air

The anterior "non-articulating" process on the ramus of the mandible is the

coronoid process.

Extreme dehydration often resulting in post embalming discolorations

desiccation

In cases where death is accompanied by high fever

drainage is usually a problem due to high blood viscosity

Mumps are caused by

epidemic parotitis

Enteritis is caused by...

escherichia coli

Ligature is suggested for the creation of

furrows.

An infection that becomes systemic

general infection

Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration?

hematoma

What is the single most important factor in the initiation of decomposition?

hydrolysis

What type of solution will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution?

hypotonic solution

Where are the iliac arteries and veins located?

in the pelvic cavity

Which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process?

low pressure, slow rate of flow

Which of the following is not caused by a virus?

malaria

The bones of the palm of the hand are:

metacarpals

You are preparing to embalm the body of an obese female decedent. Death resulted from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. Areas of the face and hands exhibit an abundance of moisture (edema). The postmortem interval is three hours. You are now ready to inject the arterial solution. First, you must properly set the pressure and rate of flow. The embalming machine's power switch is set to "on" and the electrical motor is in operation. The rate of flow valve is set in a "closed" position. The pressure valve is set to partially "open" position. The reading indicated by the machine's pressure gauge is "10 pounds per square inch." Given the above facts the ________ is indicated by the pressure gauge reading of 10 pounds per square inch.

potential pressure

What type of anticoagulant will break up clots by causing the mineral particles of the blood to fall out of suspension?

precipitants

The center of blood drainage in embalming is the

right atrium of the heart

Which of the following embalming fluids produces maximum disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture?

semi-hardening arterial fluids

Any objective evidence of disease that can be observed or measured such as a lesion, swelling, or fever.

signs

Regarding the properties of bases, which of the following is a true statement?

solution of bases have a slippery, soapy feeling and have a bitter taste

Eyelids that separate may be corrected by

stretching and cementing.

Eyes sunken in the eye sockets can be restored by

supporting the eyelids with cream.