Dead Questions part 3

Which of the following is NOT a phenolic compound? Carbolic acid Phenol Glutaraldehyde Hexachlorophene

glutaraldehyde

The crus of the helix divides the ear's length into -fourths -halves -fifths -thirds

halves

This is a common viral infection, similar to a cold sore or a fever blister, which contains the Herpes Simplex virus. Most "above the waist" cold sores are considered "oral" and transmitted by the __________________ virus. herpes simplex I (HSV I) herpes simplex 2 (HSV 2) varicella zoster rubeola

herpes simplex I (HSV I)

Various pathological processes indicating a disturbance in cell metabolism are called: -transitional tissue changes -pathogens -regressive tissue changes -progressive tissue changes

regressive tissue changes

Words that gain their meaning through comparison: -relative terms -homonyms -syntax -semantics

relative terms

Replacement of dead tissue cells with connective tissue cells is a process called -metaplasia -sclerosis -repair -aplasia

repair

Coryza is a condition affecting the ____________ system. -circulatory -respiratory -nervous -digestive

respiratory

Cardiac insuffiency might be the result of which of the following? -rheumatic fever -cystitis -edema -calculi in the kidneys

rheumatic fever

The causative agent of typhus fever is a rickettsia bacterium virus fungus

rickettsia

German measles are more correctly known as epidemic parotitis rubella rubeola Herpes simplex type I

rubella

The chronic narrowing of the lumen of the esophagus is called: -stenosis -esophagitis -dilation -gastritis

stenosis

Inflammation of the mouth is called -gingivitis -glossitis -stomatitis -gastritis

stomatitis

The term, "exciting cause of a disease" means the same as ___. -the actual cause of the disease -lower resistance to the disease -a predisposing condition that allows the disease state to occur -special condition that changes a normal flora species into a pathogen

the actual cause of the disease

Parrot fever is -a placental disease -a water-borne disease -transmitted by air -transmitted by insects

transmitted by air

What type of pathogens cause disease under most conditions? opportunistic pathogens false pathogens true pathogens indigenous flora

true pathogens

Which is NOT a viral disease? Epidemic parotitis Rubella Typhus fever Poliomyelitis

typhus fever

A cost which is uniform per unit, but fluctuates in direct proportion to change in the related total activity or volume: -Fixed asset -Variable expense -Fixed expense -All of these

variable expense

Dilation of the spermatic vein is known as -epididymitis -hydrocele -spermatocele -varicocele

varicocele

What is the proper term for smallpox? herpes simplex variola rubella varicella

variola

What term is defined as the degree of the ability of a microorganism to cause disease? infestation infection pathogenicity virulence

virulence

The disease known as "Ebola" is caused by which of the following types of organisms? bacteria fungus virus protozoa

virus

A circulatory disorder that is often found to occur as an after-effect of a diseased heart valve is -hyperemia -silicosis -embolism -leukopenia

embolism

What type of substance is secreted by a living cell that can bring about chemical changes in another substance without undergoing any substantive change themselves? antibodies endotoxins exotoxins enzymes

enzymes

Dermatomycosis is caused by Epidermophyton Chlamydia psittaci Rickettsia Entamoeba histolytica

epidermophyton

An area set aside in a cemetery for several grave spaces, usually containing two, four, or six grave spaces is referred to as a: lot or crypt family plot grave space memorial lot

family plot

What type of infection spreads from one spot of infection to cause other spots of infection in the body? local epidemic focal acute

focal

It is recommended that a casket selection room carry a minimum of 28 caskets 26 caskets 24 caskets 12 caskets

12 cskets

The absence of employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin: Equal Employment Opportunity Act Unemployment Opportunity Act social security Anti-discrimination Act

Anti-discrimination Act

The primary reason behind the selection of a particular casket is said to be its ____________. Beauty and Finish Price Shell Material Interior Material

Beauty and finish

Who must be notified within 30 days of any disposition at sea: -EPA -NOAA -OSHA -NASA

EPA

Long-term capital that is invested in the small business; also, funds invested in such long-term assets as: land, building, machinery, furniture, fixtures, and other equipment: -Economic base -Fixed assets -Factoring -Fixed capital

Fixed capital

An application for Lump Sum death Benefit-Claimant's Form: -Form S.S.A. 8 -Form S.S.A. 721 -DD 214 -DD 1375

Form S.S.A. 8

A book in which the daily transactions of a business are first written is the: -ledger -schedule -index -journal

Journal

Which of the following diseases is not protected against by the MMR vaccine? German measles measles Rocky Mountain Spotted fever Epidemic parotitis

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

A form of financial planning whereby a part of the firm's earnings is earmarked as a contingency fund for possible future losses, specifically for individual loss categories such as property, medical, or worker's compensation: -Self-insurance -Risk management -Both self insurance and risk management -neither of these

Self-insurance

Which of the following organisms is capable of forming capsules when living as parasites? Neisseria gonorrhea Streptococcus pneumoniae Mycobacterium tuberculosis Staphylococcus aureus

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Which of the following substances is most specific in antimicrobial action? -antibiotics -antibodies -antigens -antiseptics

antibodies

The inhibition of bacterial growth and reproduction without necessarily destroying the organisms is the result of a bactericide a sterilant an antiseptic a disinfectant

antiseptic

Ultraviolet rays of sunlight are bacteriostatic are bactericidal are essential for bacterial reproduction are essential for bacterial metabolism

are bactericidal

Which of these transmit disease by biting the host? mechanical fomites biological fomites mechanical vectors biological vectors

biological vectors

To disinfect a reusable body-bag or cot pouch, the embalmer should use: open flame soft water a mild soap solution bleach

bleach

This is responsible for all basic life systems function including heartbeat, blood pressure and breathing: -brain stem -cerebellum -cerebrum -hippocampus

brain stem

Attenuation affects a pathogen by -killing it -decreasing virulence -increasing growth rate -increasing virulence

decreasing virulence

A disease associated with the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas marked by an insufficient production of insulin is -addison's disease -diabetes insipidus -diabetes mellitus -grave's disease

diabetes mellitus

Which of the following is caused by a member of the genus Staphylococcus? -leprosy -bubonic plague -Typhus fever -food poisoning

food poisoning

The difference between the cost of goods sold and their selling price is called: -cost of goods available for sale -net profit -gross profit -ending inventory

gross profit

The expulsion of blood of a gastric origin from the mouth is -hematemesis -epistaxis -melena -hemoptysis

hematemesis

Blood in the sputum is referred to as -hemothorax -hematuria -hemoptysis -hematemesis

hemoptysis

The arrangement and distribution of work among members of an organization: -Staffing -Manufacturing -Organizing -None of these

organizing

Of the following neoplasms, the one that is benign is -a glioma -a melanoma -a carcinoma -an osteoma

osteoma

Software that is designed to be used by anyone who might benefit from its use is known as: -customized software -parallel software -vertical market software -prepackaged software

prepackaged software

Which of the following is NOT an effective disinfectant? quaternary ammonium compounds iodophores soap formaldehyde

soap

Molds are multicellular procaryotic unicellular thermophiles

unicellular

A management function which compares organizational and individual performance with predetermined standards or expected results: Evaluating Controlling Both Evaluating and Controlling Neither Evaluating or Controlling

Both evaluating and controlling

Source of market data that explains where certain businesses are located: Source of Business Census of Business Business Demographic Geography of Business

Census of Business

Least likely to be a viral disease is -mumps -bubonic plague -smallpox -rabies

bubonic plague

Fundamental statements that serve as guides to management practice: -Company plan -Business plans -Employee plan -Business policies

business policies

The rim is part of the casket cap exterior bottom body

cap

Which of the following diseases would be characterized by glycosuria? -hydronephrosis -glomerulonephritis -diabetes insipidus -diabetes mellitus

diabetes mellitus

A marked increase in the number of red blood cells is a condition referred to as -erythrocytosis -metaplasia -thrombopenia -hyperemia

erythrocytosis

Those bacteria that prefer to live in the presence of free oxygen but can live in its absence are classified as: obligate aerobes capnophiles facultative obligate anaerobes

facultative

The cytoplasm of the typical eucaryotic cell is separated from the nucleus by the -cell wall -cytoplasmic membrane -endospore -nuclear membrane

nuclear membrane

A hemorrhage during which the blood escapes to the inside of the dura matter is called -cerebral -petechia -subdural -extradural

subdural

The type of acquired immunity that results from the inoculation of immune serum is called artificially acquired passive naturally acquired passive artificially acquired active naturally acquired active

artificially acquired passive

The typical lesions of rheumatic heart disease are -rogers bodies -hiatus bodies -syphilitic lesions -aschoff bodies

aschoff bodies

An organism that can utilize inorganic matter as food is called saprophytic parasitic autotropic heterotropic

autotropic

The sum of a group of sales figures divided by the number of units is known as the mode sale average sale median sale quartile sale

average sale

Masselin is a casket -exterior covering material -lining material -padding material -backing material

backing material

Chondroma: -benign -malignant

benign

An infection of a bone is called: -osteomyelitis -osteoporosis -osteomalacia -osteitis

osteomyelitis

An excessive amount of blood in a body part due to decreased venous drainage is called -hyperemia -passive hyperemia -ischemia -active hyperemia

passive hyperemia

The advantage of using heat for the disinfection of materials over other forms of disinfection, like the use of chemicals, is that heat: -penetrates throughout the materials -is less costly than chemicals -is more readily available -None of these

penetrates throughout the materials

Which of the following is included in some surface disinfectants as the actual disinfecting chemical? formalin sodium lauryl sulfate bichloride of mercury phenol

phenol

Acute diffuse inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue describes -fistula -abscess -ulcer -phlegmon

phlegmon

Enlargement of breasts during lactation is -pathological hypertrophy -compensatory hypertrophy -simple tumor -physiological hypertrophy

physiological hypertrophy

The ideal number of caskets to display in a selection room is: -12 -30 -22 -50

22

The banding requirement for caskets for intact burial at sea (at least ¾ inch bands): -6 -8 -3 -2

6

An intangible asset that is a distinct name, sign, or symbol that the federal government grants exclusive rights to use: Trademark Copyright Both trademark and copyright Stock certificate

Trademark

Outlaws discrimination in employment against Vietnam Era veterans : -Vietnam Era Non-discrimination Act of 1982 -Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act -Vietnam Era Veterans Replacement Act -All of these

Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act

Marrow suppression resulting from drugs and/or chemicals, radiation, infection and metabolic disorder is: -pernicious anemia -iron anemia -aplastic anemia -sickle cell

aplastic anemia

What body cell is known to perform the process of phagocytosis? -an erythrocyte -a leukocyte -a thrombocyte -an antibody

a leukocyte

Caskets prepared for burial at sea must have: -a total of 12, 3/4 inch holes drilled in them. -a total of 6, 1 inch holes drilled in them. -a total of 20, 2 inch holes drilled in them. -none of these

a total of 20, 2 inch holes drilled in them

A localized collection of pus in any body part, resulting for an invasion of pus-forming bacteria is called a(n) -phlegmon -abscess -vesicle -ulcer

abscess

Which of those listed below are obligate intracellular parasites? chlamydia rickettsia viruses all of these

all of these

Inflammation of the gall bladder is called -anasarca -cholelithiasis -cholangitis -cholecytitis

cholecystitis

The transferal of the balances of the temporary accounts to the capital account: NOTE: This follows the REID formula. -closing entires -footing -journalizing -posting

closing entries

Endospore formation is characteristic of the member of the genus -Staphylococcus -Clostridium -Neisseria -Cocci

clostridium

Which of the following organisms is an exotoxin producer? Clostridium tetani Treponema pallidum Staphlococcus aureus Neisseria gonorrheae

clostridium tetani

Anthracosis is caused by -sand dust -lead dust -asbestos dust -coal dust

coal dust

Which of the following would lead a liturgical Protestant funeral procession? -funeral director -officiant -cantor -crucifer

crucifer

If a funeral home sells a funeral service on a 30 day account, the entry to record the transactions would be to: -debit accounts receivable; credit sales -debit notes receivable; credit sales -debit accounts payable, credit purchases -debit sales; credit accounts receivable

debit accounts receivable; credit sales

A collection of urine in the kidney pelvis is known as -pyelonephrosis -hydrothorax -nephrosis -hydronephrosis

hydronephrosis

Graves disease is caused by -hyperthyroidism -hyperpituitarism -hyperparathyroidism -hypoadrenalism

hyperthyroidism

The increase in the size of the cells of an organ is called: -compensatory atrophy -hypertrophy -hyperplasia -aplasia

hypertrophy

Which of these is an example of a physiological defense mechanism of the body against infection? -gastric juices -intact mucous membranes -honey encasement -inflammation

inflammation

Of the following disorders, the one with the highest incidence of fatality is -amnesia -cryptorchidism -leukemia -sinusitis

leukemia

This condition is a dermotropic condition, really a progressive form of cutaneous tuberculosis . That pathogen may reach the skin through blood or lymph from a tuberculous internal organ, The characteristic lesion is reddish brown and often affects the face resulting in disfigurement. -lupus vulgaris -acne vulgaris -scarlet fever -Waterhouse Friderichsen syndrome

lupus vulgaris

The causative organism in primary atypical pneumonia is: Epstein-Barr virus Mycoplasma Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pyogenes

mycoplasma

Atrophy of the thyroid gland in adults may result in: -acromegaly -cretinism -simple goiter -myxedema

myxedema

The type of immunity which is the result of placental transfer of antibodies is called -artificially acquired active -naturally acquired active -naturally acquired passive -artificially acquired passive

naturally acquired passive