Embalming Compend

192.) the embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is a.) .43 lb./ft b.) 4.30 lb/ft c.) 1.0 lb./ft d.) 2.0 lb/ft

.43 lb/ft

81. How much of a 16 index fluid will it take to make 2 gallons of a 1.5% solution? a.) 16oz b.) 20 oz c.) 18 oz d.) 24oz

24oz

379.) which of these temperatures is considered to be optimum for the growth and reproduction of bacteria? a.) 98.6 degrees on the celsius scale b.) 32.0 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale c.) 120.0 degrees on the fahrenheit scale d.) 37.0 degrees on the celsius scale

37.0 degrees on the celsius scale

9.) a device which extends from some point over the sternum to a point under the chin and is used to support the chin during embalming is called a a.) chin rest b.) dental tie c.) mandibular suture d.) musculature suture

chin rest

157.) which of the following men established a method of embalming without evisceration a.) gannal b.) john hunter c.) clauderus d.) dr. william hunter

clauderus

363.) what type of autopsy involves the post mortem examination of the brain only? a.) thoracic autopsy b.) cranial autopsy c.) spinal autopsy d.) complete autopsy

cranial autopsy

97. in abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is a.) dehydration b.) discoloration c.) lividity d.) saponification

discoloration

88. which of the following is in example of an intravascular resistance to fluid distribution? a.) tumors b.) pregnancy c.) embolism d.) weight of viscera

embolism

177.) damage to the values of the heart usually occurs in cares with a.) atheroma b.) pneumonia c.) endocarditis d.) diphtheria

endocarditis

362.) what is the name given to a type of purge which has a color and odor consistent with that of arterial fluid solution? a.) stomach purge b.) brain purge c.) false purge d.) lung purge

false purge

122.) the discoloration resulting when HCHO reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is called a.) bilirubin b.) biliverdin c.) formaldehyde gray d.) icterus

formaldehyde gray

281.) where is the condition of jaundice first noticed on a dead human body? a.) in the sclera of the eyeball b.) in the lower right quadrant of the torso c.) in the upper right quadrant of the torso d.) beneath the finger nails

in the sclera of the eyeball

114. dyes used in arterial fluid which color the fluid in the bottle but impart no color to the body tissues are a.) active b.) staining c.) surfactant d.) inactive

inactive

164.) fatty tissue in a body retards labor mortis because it a.) insulates b.) desiccates c.) decomposes d.) none of these

insulates

402.) which of these is the more accurate description of the pre-injection solution? a.) it is the primary injection solution b.) it is the secondary injection solution c.) it is the co-injection solution d.) it is the primary solution

it is the primary injection solution

354.) what is the relationship of the femoral vein to the femoral artery? a.) it lies metal and deep b) it lies lateral and superficial c.) it lies immediately posterior d.) it lies immediately anterior

it lies medial and deep

391.) which of these is NOT a disadvantage of using a hand pump to inject embalming fluids? a.) it is difficult to refill b.) it requires constant attention c.) it may be adapted to be used for aspiration d.) it has a relatively low pressure range

it may be adapted to be used for aspiration

190.) the individual for whom "hunters canal" is named is a.) dr. william hunter b.) john hunter c.) dr. william harvey d.) jean gannal

john hunter

117.) In cases of emaciation, secondary dilution would be a.) greater than usual b.) less than usual c.) unaffected d.) nonexistent

less than usual

293.) which of the following is an inexpert test for death? a.) ligature test b.) stethoscope c.) ophthalmoscope d.) fluoroscein dye injection

ligature test

135.) which of the following is NOT a complication of an edematous body? a.) distention of tissues b.) secondary fluid dilution c.) possible skin slip d.) low moisture content

low moisture content

313.) the key ingredient of an arterial fluid classified as a cosmetic fluid is a.) active dye b.) inactive dye c.) germicide d.) deodorant

active dye

83. a bronze discoloration develops on the body as a result of a.) postmortem stain b.) carbon monoxide poisioning c.) jaundice d.) addision's disease

addision's disease

241.) the post mortem loss of body heat is a.) algonal algor b.) agonal dehydration c.) algor mortis d.) algor fever

algor mortis

136.) which of the following does NOT favor dehydration? a.) anasarca b.) hemorrhage c.) pulmonary tuberculosis d.) typhoid fever

anasarca

216.) addisons disease generally results in which kind of a discoloration? a.) bronze b.) yellow c.) gray d.) green

bronze

226.) an embalming chemical which affects the stabilization of the acid bade balance within embalming solutions and in the embalmed tissues is a(n) a.) bleach b.) anticoagulant c.) dye d.) buffer

buffer

155.) livor mortis is synonymous with a.) rigor mortis b.) algor mortis c.) cadaveric lividity d.) atonal mortis

cadaveric lividity

132.) the first body compounds to decompose are the a.) proteins b.) fats c.) carbohydrates d.) bones

carbohydrates

254.) a discoloration what appears on the body after death is a.) post mortem b.) ante mortem c.) intracellular d.) extracellular

post mortem

49. when preparing to embalm a dead body the embalmer Will prepare a solution by adding the concentrated embalming fluid to water in the reservoir of the injection device. This dilution of fluid is called: a.) primary b.) secondary c.) beginning d.) tertiary

primary

203.) the post mortem evacuation of any substance from any external orifice of the body due to internal and/or external pressure is a.) purge b.) desquuamination c.) skin slip d.) emaciation

purge

213.) the color of cadaveric lividity can best be described by which of the following? a.) gray b.) cherry red c.) free d.) purple

purple

333.) what suture is used to close a trocar puncture

purse string

145.) The decomposition of protein by the action of anaerobic bacteria is a.) decay b.) fermintation c.) putrefaction d.) lipolysis

putrefaction

303.) which of the following types of decomposition yeilds foul odors? a.) decay b.) carbolysis c.) putrefaction d.) saccharolysis

putrefaction

322.) what color is imparted to the body by radium treatments? a.) red b.) yellow c.) black d.) green

red

111. which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor in case anaylysis? a.) age b.) sex c.) weight of body d.) refrigeration

refrigeration

123.) when treating blisters, which of the following is incorrect? a.) puncture and drain blisters before embalming b.) remove loose skin after embalming c.) apply sectional embalming d.) remove loose integument before embalming

remove loose integument before embalming

332.) the post mortem stiffening of the body muscles is a.) algor mortis b.) livor mortis c.) rigor mortis d.) cadaveric lividity

rigor mortis

16. The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the a.) second costal cartilage b.) sternoclavicular articulation c.) arch of the aorta d.) superior border of the thyroid cartilage

sternoclavicular articulation

225.) that procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment would most appropriately apply to which of the following?

terminal disinfection

292.) the study of death is

thanatology

263.) who is responsible for creating the secondary dilution of the arterial solution? a.) the manufacturer of the arterial fluid b.) the embalmer c.) the body of the deceased d.) the purchasing agent of the funeral home

the body of the deceased

376.) which of these is considered to the the most important aspect of the embalming operation? a.) the disinfection of the body b.) the preservation of the body c.) the restoration of the body d.) the documentation of the operation

the disinfection of the body

262.) where should the point of the trocar be directed to access the heart when the handle of the trocar is aligned with the left anterior superior iliac spine? a.) the lobe of the right eat b.) the lobe of the left ear c.) the left mid axillary space d.) the sternoclavicular articulation

the lobe of the right ear

388.) which of the following actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body a.) the slow injection of an astringent solution b.) the rapid injection of a strong solution c.) the slow injection of a mild solution d.) the injection of a moderate solution at a high rate of flow

the slow injection of a mild solution

139.) a delicate instrument for detecting almost inaudible heart sounds is a.) the oscilloscope b.) the stethoscope c.) the opthalmoscope d.) none of these

the stethoscope

397.) which of these provides extravascular resistance to fluid distribution? a.) clots b.) emboli c.) thrombi d.) tumors

tumors

44. when using the gravity method of obtaining pressure for injecting arterial fluid the embalmer can expect to receive approximately ___ pound(s) of pressure per foot of elevation above the point of injection a.) ¼ b.) 1 c.) ½ d.) 2

½

244.) an embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making invasions and excisions is a.) barber shears b.) angular scissors c.) a bistoury d.) an aneurysm needle

a bistoury

232.) a dead human body which is used for anatomical and scientific study is

a cadaver

228.) a direct method of drainage accomplished by inserting a trocar into the right atrium of the heart is a.) alternate drainage b.) a heart tap c.) intermittent drainage d.) continous drainage

a heart tap

119.) Any traumatic or pathological change in the structure of the skin is known as a.) decomposition b.) saponification c.) a lesion d.) a discoloration

a lesion

264.) jaundice fluid is classified as a.) a cavity fluid b.) a standard arterial fluid c.) a special arterial fluid d.) a supplemental arterial fluid

a special arterial fluid

255.) a long hollow like tube that is used to draw out the contents of the cavities and hollow organs of the body is

a trocar

364.) what type of autopsy consist of the examination of the gastrointestinal tract below the diaphragm? a.) cranial b.) complete c.) thoracic d.) abdominal

abdominal

38. the femoral artery is bordered medially by the ______ muscle. a.) sartourius b.) adductor longus c.) adductor magnus d.) psoas major

adductor longus

230.) a soapy waxy by-product of saponificatin is a.) fat b.) muscle c.) protein cell d) adipocere

adipocere

296.) which of the following would NOT affect the rate of low a.) partially closing the stopcock b.) using a smaller arterial tube c.) adjusting the rate of flow knob d.) adjusting the pressure knob

adjusting the pressure knob

236.) the escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location is a.) agonal dehydration b.) agonal edema c.) desiccation d.) coagulation

agonal edema

338.) a moribund person is said to be in what state? a.) agonal state b.) vegetative state c.) sporulating state d.) suspended state

agonal state

280.) the method of creating injection pressure that incorporates air being forced under pressure into the fluid chamber to displace the embalming fluid into the body is a.) air pressure b.) gravity percolator c.) centrifugal force machine d.) bulb syringe

air pressure

320.) which of these conditions os associated with edema? a.) refrigeration b.) radiation c.) arthritis d.) alcoholism

alcoholism

305.) the cooling of the body to the temperature of its surroundings is a.) rigor mortis b.) livor mortis c.) algor mortis d.) post mortem hypostasis

algor mortis

167.) which of the following is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place? a.) cements b.) calvarium clamps c.) needle injector d.) all of the above

all of the above

171.) which of the following is classified as a malformation or deformity? a.) tumors b.) paralytic conditions c.) mutilations d.) all of the above

all of the above

12.) if the lips will not stay closed during the embalming operation they may be held in position by means of a.) wet cotton strips b.) petroleum jelly c.) sutures d.) all of these

all of these

125.) When treating pustular or ulcerative lesions, which of the following should be done? a.) aspirate pus from the pustule b.) swab pocket of aspirated lesion with disinfectant c.) apply surface d.) all of these

all of these

154.) which of the following should be used for embalming a case which predisposes to dehydration? a.) cold water for dilution b.) primary injection c.) large volume d.) all of these

all of these

163.) changes occurring in the eyes after death include a.) flattening of the eyeball b.) clouding of the cornea c.) loss of luster of the conjunctiva d.) all of these

all of these

195.) which of the following are the first products of decomposition? a.) fatty acids b.) amino acids c.) indole d.) cadaverine

amino acids

231.) an embalming instrument that is used in raising vessels and for blunt dissection is a.) a scalpel b.) a bistoury c.) a bone separator d.) an aneurysm hook

an aneurysm hook

169.) distention of the body tissues is a complication of a.) tuberculosis b.) paralytic conditions c.) fertile diseases d.) anascara

anasarca

249.) generalized edema is reffered to as a.) ascities b.) anasarca c.) hydrocephalus d.) hydrocele

anasarca

243.) any surface, prominence, or structure which is used in establishing the location of an adjacent structure or province is a(n) a.) anatomical limit b.) place of incision c.) linear guide d.) anatomical guide

anatomical guide

253.) a discoloration that appears on the body during life is considered a.) ante mortem b.) post mortem c.) intravascular d.) extravascular

ante mortem

367.) which if these is the most accurate classification of petechia? a.) ante mortem intravascular blood discoloration b.) ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration c.) post mortem extravascular blood discoloration d.) post mortem intravascular blood discoloration

ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration

181.) which of these arteries extends from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle? a.) dorsal pedis b.) anterior tibial c.) posterior tibial d.) popliteal

anterior tibial

358.) which chemical agents retard the tendency of blood to become more viscous? a.) vehicles b.) anticoagulants c.) surfactants d.) surface tension reducers

anticoagulants

147.) a condition in which the manifestation of life are feebly maintained is a.) death struggle b.) apparent death c.) death rattle d.) death grip

apparent death

295.) which of these is NOT a recommended method of stimulation blood drainage a.) increased pressure b.) massage c.) pulsator d.) application of a cavity fluid compress

application of a cavity fluid compress

242.) the mixture of embalming fluid and water which is used in arterial injections is a.) cavity fluid b.) arterial fluid c.) arterial solution d.) buffer

arterial solution

300.) which of these instruments is inserted into an artery to facilitate the introduction of arterial fluid? a.) spring forceps b.) aneurysm needle c.) arterial tube d.) needle injector

arterial tube

166.) _________ i s a condition which predisposes to intravascular difficulties a.) arthritis b.) arteriosclerosis c.) carbon monoxide poisioning d.) advanced pregnancy

arteriosclerosis

274.) which of the following would NOT be a condition that predisposes purge? a.) peritonitis b.) arthritis c.) pneumonia d.) peptic ulcers

arthritis

104. hardening compound is used a.) as a preservative in drying agent in autopsied cases b.) as a hardening aging in arterial fluids c.) that's a pack application d.) as a buffer

as a preservative in drying agent in autopsied cases

246.) an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is a.) anasarca b.) ascities c.) desquamination d.) desiccation

ascities

138.) The self - destruction of cells is known as a.) saccharolysis b.) lipolysis c.) autolysis d.) algor mortis

autolysis

112. which of these blood vessels is the origin of the brachial artery? a.) dorsalis pedis artery b.) radial artery c.) axillary artery d.) ulnar artery

axillary artery

353.) which blood vessel continues as the brachial artery? a.) radial artery b.) ulnar artery c.) axillary artery d.) deep palmar artery

axillary artery

283.) Which of these sutures begins by placing the point of the needle within the incision and then up through the skin passing from one side of the incision to the other side with each stitch? a.) baseball stitch b.) worm stitch c.) draw stitch d.) whip stitch

baseballl stich

330.) which of these is an example of a perfuming agent a.) cabolic acid b.) ponceau c.) benzaldehyde d.) sodium lauryl sulfate

benzaldehyde

298.) which of these is the last of the body compounds to decompose? a.) carbohydrates b.) bone c.) proteins d.) fats

bone

319.) which of these blood vessels is located posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle? a.) brachial artery b.) axillary artery c.) femoral artery d.) common carotid artery

brachial artery

343.) what substance undergoes the fermentation process? a.) fats b.) proteins c.) carbohydrates d.) bone

carbohydrates

137.) A condition which favors edema is a.) malaria b.) tuberculosis c.) carbon monoxide poisoning d.) typhoid fever

carbon monoxide poisioning

252.) which of these is an example of a intravascular ante-mortem blood discoloration? a.) cadaveric lividity b.) carbon monoxide poisoning c.) petechia d.) ecchymosis

carbon monoxide poisoning

110. one example of an intrinsic factor in case analysis is a.) religion b.) refrigeration c.) altitude d.) cause of death

cause of death

286.) what type of fluid used to disinfect and preserve the visecera in the cavities of the body is a.) arterial fluid b.) supplemntal fluid c.) cavity fluid d.) co-injection fluid

cavity fluid

261.) directing the point of the trocar toward a point one-fourth of the distance from the right anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic symphysis is the trocar guid for the a.) urinary bladder b.) cecum/appendix c.) heart d.) liver

cecum/appendix

259.) which of the following microorganisms s recognized as the causative agent of tissue gas? a.) clostridium perfringens b.) clostridium leprae c.) clostidium botulinum d.) clostidium tetani

clostridium perfringens

146.) the action of formaldehyde on protein is a.) dialysis b.) saponification c.) autolysis d.) coagulation

coagulation

72. The action of CH20 (formldehyde) on protein is termed: a.) proteolysis b.) coagulation c.) putrefaction d.) saponification

coagulation

285.) what should the relative temperature of the primary dilution water be to embalm a severley dehydrated case? a.) hot b.) boiling c.) room temperature d.) cold

cold

238.) death beginning at the brain is termed a.) catalepsy b.) apena c.) coma d.) asphyxia

coma

340.) what is the mode of somatic death which begins in the brain? a.) syncope b.) hypothermia c.) coma d.) hypostaisis

coma

365.) what type of autopsy consists of the examination of the contents of the cranial and ventral cavities? a.) cranial b.) thoracic c.) complete d.) abdominal pelvic

complete

328.) which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body? a.) gravity perculator b.) force pump c.) cavity injector d.) compressed air

compressed air

224.) the procedure of disinfection which takes place during the embalming process would most correctly apply to which of the following? a.) terminal disinfection b.) case analysis c.) concurrent disinfection d.) primary disinfection

concurrent disinfection

306.) the anatomical guide for the axillary artery is at the medial border of the a.) teres major muscle b.) biceps brachii muscle c.) brachilais muscle d.) coracobrachilais muscle

coracobrachilais muscle

277.) "normal" aspiration does not usually involve the a.) abnormal cavity b.) thoracic cavity c.) cranial cavity d.) pelvic cavity

cranial cavity

248.) hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the a.) abdomen b.) thorax c.) cranium d.) lungs

cranium

383.) which of these terms is used to describe the color of the external tissue of an artery? a.) cream colored b.) white c.) blue d.) red

cream colored

233.) the irreversible total cessation of metabolic activity is known as

death

144.) the decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic bacteria is a.) decay b.) fermentation c.) putrefaction d.) lipolysis

decay

153.) the seperation of body compounds into simpler substances is called a.) desiccation b.) hypostasis c.) decomposition d.) algor mortis

decomposition

116. For which of the following cases would high index fluids be recommended? a.) febrile cases b.) emaciated cases c.) decomposition cases d.) dehydration cases

decomposition cases

103. pH is a measure of the a.) amount of buffer used b.) amount of preservative c.) surface tension d.) degree of acidity or alkalinity

degree of acidity or alkalinity

227.) a drying of the body or tissues as a result of the removal of moisture (water) is a.) evisceration b.) tanning c.) dehydration d.) embalming

dehydration

381.) what is the effect of a fan blowing a current of air over a dead human body? .a.) edema of the superficial tissue b.) dehydration of the superficial tissue c.) emphysema of the pulmonary system d.) a bronze discoloration of the superficial tissue

dehydration of the superficial tissue

156.) which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change? a.) rigor mortis b.) autolysis c.) desiccation d.) hemolysis

desiccation

197.) separation of the dermis and the epidermis after death is called a.) desquamination b.) dehydration c.) dessication d.) saccharolysis

desquamination

133.) which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change? a.) decomposition b.) desiccation c.) change in pH d.) rigor mortis

dessication

107. the arterial fluid injected into an edematous body will be a.) diluted b.) strengthened c.) unaffected d.) thickened

diluted

152.) the arterial fluid injected into an edematous body will be a.) diluted by the edema b.) strengthened by the edema c.) unaffected by the edema d.) none of these

diluted by the edema

260.) what type of cavity treatment involves the making of an incision from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the pubic symphysis of the pelvic gridle? a.) iliac incision b.) direct incision c.) standard incision d.) dorsal incision

direct incision

398.) how can an extravascular discoloration be dealt with during the embalming process? a.) it can be removed by normal venous drainage procedures b.) discoloration can be lessened by adding a bleaching agent to the arterial fluid c.) discoloration can be elimanated by adding an anticoagulant to the arterial fluid d.) discoloration can be washed out by the injection of a primary dilution fluid

discoloration can be lessened by adding a bleaching agent to the arterial fluid

222.) the destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and their products in or on the body defines which of the following terms? a.) embalming b.) disinfection c.) restoration d.) preservation

disinfection

325.) which of the following is a reliable sign of fluid distribution? a.) tissue fixation b.) tissue distention c.) loss of elasticity of the vessels d.) distenstion of the superficial vessels

distenstion of the superficial vessels

51. the movement of embalming Solutions from the point of injection through the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins is called a.) osmosis b.) diffusion c.) dialysis d.) distribution

distribution

317.) the artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery is the a.) posterior tibial b.) popliteal c.) dorsalis pedis d.) femoral

dorsalis pedis

307.) which of the following suture patterns involves the use of two needles? a.) lock stitch b.) baseball stitch c.) worm stitch d.) double intradermal stitch

double intradermal stitch

188.) the father of embalming was a.) john hunter b.) dr. frederich ruysch c.) william hunter d.) dr. thomas holmes

dr. frederich ruysch

187.) the father of embalming in the us is a.) john hunter b.) dr. frederick ruysch c.) william hunter d.) dr.thomas holmes

dr. thomas holmes

186.) the individual who is credited with the discovery of the circulation of blood is a.) dr. frederick ruysch b.) leonardo davinci c.) dr. william harvey d.) john hunter

dr. william harvey

239.) an influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628 was a.) dr. william harvey b.) jean gannal c.) dr.thomas holmes d.) richard harlan

dr. william harvey

108. in cases where death is accompanied by high fever a.) drainage is usually found to be free-flowing b.) drainage is lighting color c.) drainage is usually a problem due to increased blood viscosity d.) drainage is not affected

drainage is usually a problem due to increased blood viscosity

67. a component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent is a a.) buffer b.) surfactant c.) dye d.) preservative

dye

165.) which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration? a.) active capillary congestion b.) passive cappilarory congestion c.) ecchymosis d.) carbon monoxide

ecchymosis

235.) the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces or cavities is a.) purge b.) desiccation c.) edema d.) liquifaction

edema

172.) hydrocele is a.) temporary loss of function b.) an acute contagious respiratory disease c.) edema of the scortum d.) inflammation of the lungs

edema of the scortum

378.) in which of the following cases will decomposition develop most rapidly? a.) emaciated cases b.) edematous cases c.) febrile cases d.) stillborn infant cases

edematous cases

301.) the process of chemically treating a dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, retard organic decomposition and restore an acceptable physical appearance is a.) embalming b.) preservation c.) disninfection d.) restoration

embalming

309>) which of the following factors is NOT encountered in every dead human body a.) extrinsic factors b.) intrinsic factors c.) intravascular factors d.) extravascular factors

extravascular factors

176.) factors influencing the rate of decomposition such as air, environmental temperature and moisture in the atmosphere are known as a.) extrinsic factors b.) intrinsic factors c.) intravascular factors d.) extravascular factors

extrinsic factors

151.) the first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is a.) neck b.) face c.) upper extermities d.) eyes

eyes

352.) which blood vessel is the continuation of the external iliac artery? a.) axillary artery b.) femoral artery c.) internal iliac artery d.) common iliac artery

femoral artery

311.) if an embalmer elevated a gravity percolator ten feet above the injection site, how many pounds of potential pressure would be created a.) ten b.) five c.) fifteen d.) two

five

128.) Complete cellular death always ______ somatic death. a.) precedes b.) follows c.) accompanies d.) has no relationship to

follows

331.) the most common method used for arterially injection a body today is the a.) hand pump b.) bulb syringe c.) force pump d.) gravity perculator

force pump

234.) a mixture of formaldehyde gas dissolved in water is a.) dye b.) formalin c.) embalming powders d.) hardening compound

formalin

168.) which of the following characterizes lung purge? a.) coffee ground color b.) frothy white color c.) creamy white purge d.) brownish color

frothy white color

336.) which of these organs will yield bile when aspirated by a trocar? a.) gallbladder b.) heart c.) stomach d.) pancreas

gallbladder

130.) the most positive sign of death is a.) cessation of respiration b.) cessation of circulation c.) algor mortis d.) generalized decomposition

generalized decomposition

159.) the first people believed to have practiced cremation were the

greeks

215.) the arterial injection of a jaundice case with normal arterial fluid will likely cause which kind of a discoloration? a.) bronze b.) yellow c.) green d. gray

green

120.) Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration? a.) hematoma b.) postmortem stain c.) liver mortis d.) carbon monoxide discoloration

hematoma

212.) a blood filled swelling is descriptive of which of the following? a.) ecchymosis b.) anasarca c.) hematoma d.) hydrocele

hematoma

282.) which of the following causes a post mortem extravascular blood discoloraton? a.) hemoglobin decomposition b.) carbon monoxide poisioning c.) active capillary congestion d.) ecchymosis

hemoglobin decomposition

240.) the swelling and bursting of the red blood cells is a.) rupture b.) hemolysis c.) atonal edema d.) an ecchymosis

hemolysis

290.) what embalming instrument can be used to clamp a leaking blood vessel? a.) hemostat b.) cannula c.) separator d.) spring forceps

hemostat

126.) Which of the following treatments would NOT be recommended for the treatment of intravascular difficulties? a.) slow rate of flow under low pressure b.) care in raising vessels c.) high pressure d.) drainage aids

high pressure

161.) the onset of postmortem changes generally a.) assets the embalming operation b.) hinders the embalming operation c.) has no effect of the embalming operation d.) none of these

hinders the embalming operation

68. Chemical additives that act as moisture retainers in the tissues are termed a.) penetrants b.) humectants c.) anticoagulants d.) surfactants

humectants

2. Which of the following is NOT a method of obtaining pressure for injection of arterial fluid? a.) Hand pump b.) gravity percolator c.) hydroaspirator d.) pressure machine

hydroaspirator

380.) which of these devices found in the preparation room uses water pressure to create a vacuum? a.) trocar b.) hydroaspirator c.) percolator d.) vacuum breaker

hydroaspirator

170.) which of these is not an infectious disease? a.) hydrocephalus b.) hepatitis c.) rabies d.) pnuemonia

hydrocephalus

250.) an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the heart sac is a.) hydrocele b.) hydrocephalus c.) hydrothorax d.) hydropericardium

hydropericardium

229.) edema within the plural cavity is a.) ascities b.) anasarca c.) hydrothorax d.) hydropericardium

hydrothorax

359.) what type of solution has the power to attract a solvent through a semi permeable membrane into itself? a.) hypotonic solution b.) isotonic solution c.) hypertonic solution d.) moderate solution

hypertonic soution

237.) an embalming instrument used to hypodermically inject areas of the body with embalming chemicals is a(n) a.) arterial tube b.) angular forceps c.) aneurysm needle d.) hypo-valve trocar

hypo-valve trocar

256.) according to the nine region plan, what abdominal region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region? a>) lumbar b.) inguinal c.) hypochondriac d.) epigastric

hypochondriac

258.) in the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located immediately inferior to the umbilical region? a.) hypochondriac b.) hypogastic c.) iliac d.) inguinal

hypogastic

384.) which of these is NOT a sign of decomposition? a.) hypostasis of the blood b.) appearance of skin slip c.) production of tissue gas d.) presence of a foul odor

hypostasis of the blood

360.) what type of solution will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution? a.) hypertonic solution b.) isotonic solution c.) hypotonic solution d.) tincture solution

hypotonic solution

204.) the injection pressure which just overcomes the vascular resistance and causes the embalming fluids to enter the arterial system at a moderate and uniform rate is a.) differential b.) ideal c.) actual d.) potential

ideal

106. an aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because a.) it acts as a complete obstruction to fluid flow b.) it has a tendency to " short circuit " embalming fluid c.) if it ruptures fluid injected will escape from the vascular system d.) it accelerates blood coagulation

if it ruptures fluid injected will escape from the vascular system

396.) if you are embalming a body which has an infectious disease when should the cavity treatment procedure begin? a.) immediately after arterial injection is completed b.) no sooner tha 8 hours later c.) it should be done prior to arterial injection d.) it should soon be done prior to somatic death

immediately after arterial injection is completed

326.) where is the common carotid artery found? a.) in the cranium b.) in the torso c.) in the neck d.) in the pelvic cavity

in the neck

329.) where are the iliac arteris and veins located? a.) in the lower extremities b.) in the upper extremites c.) in the pelvic cavity d.) in the pleural cavity

in the pelvic cavity

297.) which of these is NOT a recommended method of mouth closure a.) injection of the corrugator muscle with cavity fluid b.) dental tie c.) mandibular suture d.) needle injector

injection of the corrugator muscle with cavity fluid

198.) continuous injection of the arterial solution with drainage taken at intervals is called a.) concurrent b.) intermittent c.) restricted d.) alternate

intermittent

127.) Which of the following methods of injection and drainage is recommended for use in embalming cases which exhibit vascular disorders? a.) Concurrent method b.) continuous method c.) intermittent method d.) terminal method

intermittent method

349.) which vein is considered to be the companion to the common carotid artery? a.) external jugular vein b.) internal jugular vein c.) subclavian vein d.) vertebral vein

internal jugular vein

392.) which of these suture patterns is best suited for exposed skin? a.) baseball stitch b.) whip stitch c.) intradermal stitch d.) purse string stitch

intradermal stitch

6.) Variable factors encountered with every dead body are classified as a.) intrinsic or extrinsic b.) hypertonic or hypotonic c.) chronic or acute d.) firm or dry

intrinsic or extrinsic

361.) what type of solution can be placed on opposite sides of a semi permeable membrane without either solution attracting solvent from the other solution across the membrane? a.) hypotonic solutions b.) hypertonic solutions c.) isotonic solutions d.) strong solutions

isotonic solutions

265.) what it the purpose of formaldehyde in embalming fluid? a.) it acts as a perservative b.) it acts as a humectant c.) it acts as a surfactant d.) it acts as a vehicle

it acts a perservative

387.) what is the purpose of adding Oil of Wintergreen to an embalming fluid? a.) it can act as a perfuming agent b.) it can act as a preservative c.) it can act as a germicide d.) it can act as a buffer

it can act as a perfuming agent

386.) what is the purpose of phenol in embalming fluids? a.) it can act as a preservative/disinfectant b.) it can act as an anticoagulant/water conditioner c.) it can balance the acid base contents of the body tissue d.) it can reduce the surface tension of the vehicle in the fluid

it can act as a preservative/disinfectant

346.) what is hydrogen peroxide used for in the preparation of a dead body? a.) it can be used to stain the tissues of the body b.) it can be used as a topical bleach and disinfectant of the body c.) it can be used to preserve the tissues of the body d.) it can be used to reduce the moisture content of the body

it can be used as a topical bleach and disinfectant of the body

390.) which of these is a disadvantage of using the gravity percolator for embalming a.) it has a limited pressure range b.) it requires no electricity c.) it provides constant flow d.) it may be adapted for aspiration

it has limited pressure range

393.) which of these is NOT an expressed purpose for the use of massage cream on the body? a.) it will retard dehydration b.) it will help retard the coagulation of protein c.) its application can help stimulate circulation d.) it can be used as a base for cosmetic

it will help retard the coagulation of protein

269.) what is the purpose of ponceau in embalming fluids? a.) it will impart a color change b.) it will help the cells retain moisture c.) it will act as a germicide d.) it will dissolve clots

it will impart a color change

247.) an influential person in medical embalming who was the first to make embalming available to the public is a.) john hunter b.) gabriel clauderus c.) dr.thomas holmes d.) jean gannal

jean gannal

158.) which of the following organs is NOT involved in the tripod of life? a.) heart b.) brain c.) lung d.) kidney

kidney

245.) which of the following treatments would be used for the embalming of a dehydrated body? a:) large volume of a dilute solution b>) small volume of a dilute solution c.) large volume of an astringent solution d.) small volume of an astringent solution

large volume of a dilute solution

178.) which of the following arteries begins at the level of the second costal cartilage? a.) left common carotid b.) right common carotid c.) right axillary d.) left brachial

left common carotid

207.) when embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the upper left extremity? a.) left internal iliac b.) right subclavian c.) left subclavian d.) left common carotid

left subclavian

220.) if injecting an infant case by way of the heart, which chamber of the heart is considered most appropriate to insert the arterial tube for the best results? a.) right atrium b.) left atrium c.) right ventricle d.) left ventricle

left ventricle

369.) which test for death involves the discoloration of the distal part of a finger or toe? a.) formaldehyde test b.) fluoroscien test c.) ammonia test d.) ligature test

ligature test

134.) in the normal case, the first organ to decompose is the a.) non- pregnant uterus b.) stomach c.) blood vessels d.) lining of the trachea and larynx

lining of the trachea and larynx

174.) the decomposition if fats occurs by a.) decay b.) putrefaction c.) fermentation d.) lipolysis

lipolysis

276.) an incision into a vessel that is parallel to the long axis of a blood vessel is the a.) transverse incision b.) triangular incision c.) longitudinal incision d.) perpendicular incsion

longitudinal incision

217.) which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process? a.) small injection volume, high index b.) high pressure, rapid rate of flow c.) low pressure, slow rate of flow d.) high pressure, sow rate of flow

low pressure, slow rate of flow

257.) Accoriding to the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region a.) inguinal b.) lumbar c.) hypochondriac d.) hypogastric

lumbar

179.) The focal point in regards to the cavity treatment of a case with tuberculosis is the a.) heart b.) intestine c.) lung d.) liver

lung

284.) what method of mouth closure would be used to secure the mouth of a body that has dentures but also serious gum disease? a.) dental tie b.) needle injector c.) wire through bone d.) mandibular suture

mandibular suture

302.) who was the first to note capillary circulation a.) jean gannal b.) thomas holmes c.) marcello Malpighi d.) leonardo da vinci

marcello Malpighi

189.) who is said to be the father of histology? a.) marcello malpighi b.) leeuwenhoek c.) jean gannal d.) dr. frederich ruysch

marcello malpighi

206.) when preparing the infant case, which of the following is recommended to be applied to the tissues of the visible parts of the body during embalming? a.) colloidion b.) cavity fluid pack c.) massage cream d.) baby powder

massage cream

304.) which of the following muscles is injected with a hypodermic injection of cavity fluid to facillitate mouth closure? a.) corrugated b.) temporalis c.) masseter d.) sternoclemastoid

masseter

347.) what muscle is injected with arterial fluid to facilitate the closure of the mouth? a.) corrugated b.) masseter c.) temporalis d.) buccinator

masseter

148.) special cranial cavity treatment is indicated in cases of a.) septicemia b.) anasarca c.) ascities d.) meningitis

meningitis

270.) which of the following is an example of a perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid a.) methyl salicylate b.) sodium lauryl sulfate c.) sodium citrate d.) methy mercaptan

methyl salicylate

287.) chemicals that are added to arterial fluids to meet the varying demands of embalming difficult cases are a.) buffer agents b.) wetting agent c.) modifying agent d.) sealing agent

modifying agents

118.) when preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be a.) milder than usual b.) more astringent than usual c.) the same strength as for the normal case d.) isotonic

more astringent than usual

which of these designates a person who is in the act of dying? a.) mortifying b.) febrile c.) moribund d.) sick

moribund

191.) the injection of arterial solute at more than on location is referred to as a.) concurrent injection b.) alternate injection c.) multi-point injection d.) split injection

multi-point injection

160.) The egyptians immersed the bodies in a.) natron solution b.) spices c.) balsam spirits d.) spirits of wine

natron solution

348.) what instrument is used as a device to facilitate the closure of the mouth? a.) stop cock b.) needle injector c.) cannulae d.) groove director

needle injector

310.) which of these would e the last to decompose? a.) stomach b.) liver c.) pancreas d.) non-pregnant uterus

non-pregant uterus

368.) which instrument is used in the test for death involving the use of a beam of light to check for fluid movement in the retina of the eyeball? a.) stethoscope b.) ophthalmoscope c.) oscilloscope d.) subdural injection test

ophthalmoscope

202.) the passing of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from an area of lesser concentration to an area of greater concentration is the definition of a) diffusion b.) osmosis c.) hypotonic d.) hypertonic

osmosis

288.) which of the following are liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulceration? a.) mold prevebtatives b.) embalming powders c.) hardening compunds d.) pack applications

pack applications

334.) which of these is the most commonly used disinfectant and preservative chemical agent in hardening compounds? a.) plaster of paris b.) clay c.) benzaldehyde d.) paraformalehyde

paraformaldehyde

389.) which of these is the solid state of formaldehyde? a.) paraldehyde b.) paraformaldehyde c.) acetaldehyde d.) ethanol

paraformaldehyde

78. Which of the following is a disinfectant and preservative found in hardening compounds? a.) paraformaldehyde b.) plaster of paris c.) whiting d.) benzaldehyde

paraformaldehyde

275.) which of the following may cause malformations and deformities of a body? a.) paralytic diseases b.) meningitis c.) fertile diseases d.) tuberculosis

paralytic diseases

251.) which of the following conditions would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition? a.) refrigeration b.) dehydration c.) peritonitis d.) hemorrhage

peritonitis

312.) which chemical substances inactivate the saprophytic bacteria of a body and alter the tissues of the body to render them less suseptible to decomposition? a.) surfactants b.) perservatives c.) reodorants d.) anticoagulants

perservatives

210.) pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following? a.) puncture wound b.) hematome c.) petechia d.) ecchymosis

petechia

115. Which of the following is NOT a component of hardening compounds? a.) paraformaldehyde b.) phenol c.) alum d. wood powder

phenol

335.) which of these is a commonly used moisture absorbing substance in hardening compound? a.) paraformalehyde b.) paradichlorobenzene c.) plaster of paris d.) phenol

plaster of paris

77. the hardening agent in hardening compounds is a.) paraformaldehyde b.) plaster of paris c.) alum d.) wood shavings

plaster of paris

40. the ____ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior order of the popliteous muscle a.) femoral b.) anterior tibial c.) popliteal d.) posterior tibial

popliteal

142.) the temporary rise in body temperature after death s called a.) post mortem caloricity b.) post mortem hypostasiais c.) autolysis d.) livor mortis

post mortem caloricity

327.) which of these is an example of a pre-embalming chemical change in a body? a.) imbibition b.) dehydration c.) algor mortis d.) post mortem caloricity

post mortem caloricity

366.) which of these is the most accurate classification of livor mortis? a.) post mortem intravascular blood discoloration b.) post mortem extravascular blood discoloration c.) ante mortem intravascular blood discoloration d.) ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration

post mortem intravascular blood discoloration

219.) when the pathologist makes an incision for a cranial autopsy, which of the following best describes the proper location for the incision to begin? a.) anterior to the triages b.) inferior to the front of the ear lobe c.) superior and anterior to the top of the ear d.) posterior to the ear

posterior to the ear

175.) with the embalming machine turned on and the rate of flow valve closed, the type of pressure being shown on the pressure gauge is

potential pressure

267.) what type of anticoagulant will breakup clots by causing the mineral particles of the blood to fall out of suspension? a.) sequestering agents b.) precipitants c.) surface active agents d.) surfactants

precipitants

221.) the science of treating the body chemically, so as to temporarily inhibit decomposition would most appropriately apply to which of the following terms? a.) restoration b.) disinfection c.) embalming d.) preservation

preservation

318.) which of the following accessory chemicals is designed to preserve tissue either by direct contact or through gaseous vapors? a.) mold preventive agents b.) sealing agents c.) humectant agents d.) preservative powders

preservative powders

356.) what type of chemical agents are capable of inactivating saprophytic bacteria, rendering unsuitable for nutrition the media upon which such bacteria thrive and arresting the decomposition process? a.) vehicles b.) surfactants c.) preservatives d.) anticoagulants

preservatives

357.) which chemical agents render microorganisms incapable of growth and reproduction? a.) vehicles b.) surfactants c.) preservatives d.) buffers

preservatives

64. Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are a.) surfactants b.) germicides c.) humectants d.) preservatives

preservatives

54. the passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall caused by positive intravascular pressure is a.) osmosis b.) diffusion c.) dialysis d.) pressure filtration

pressure filtration

105. hard water a.) promotes blood clotting b.) prevents blood clotting c.) has no effect on blood clotting d.) enhances fluid distribution

promotes blood clotting

344.) what substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes? a.) carbohydrates b.) lipids c.) proteins d.) bone

proteins

355.) what muscle acts as the anatomical guide for the external iliac artery? a.) adductor longus b.) gastrocnemius c.) soleus d.) psoas major

psoas major

342.) what is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of anaerobic bacteria? a.) decay b.) carbolysis c.) putrefaction d.) fermentation

putrefaction

377.) which of these conditions contributes to skin slip? a.) putrefaction of the body tissues b.) decay of the body tissues c.) lipolysis of the body tissues d.) saccharolysis of the body tissues

putrefaction of the body tissues

350.) which artery should be raised and injected to facilitate the embalming of the body between the antecubital fossa and the wrist? a.) axillary b.) subclabian c.) radial d.) femoral

radial

351.) which blood vessel lies just lateral of the tendon of the flexor carpi radials muscle? a.) radial arerty b.) ulnar artery c.) brachial artery d.) superficial palmar artery

radial artery

199.) the speed at which the embalming solution enters the body is called a.) differential pressure b.) potential pressure c.) actual pressure d.) rate of flow

rate of flow

223.) the care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color is a definition which would most correctly apply to which of the following? a.) preservation b.) embalming c.) restoration d.) disinfection

restoration

314.) what is the name given to the embalming process in which the injection of one common carotid artery is accomplished while the other common carotid artery is occluded? a.) cross cervical injection b.) double cervical injection c.) restricted cervical injection d.) split injection

restricted cervical injection

141.) rigor mortis is detrimental to the embalming process because it a.) helps to distribute the arterial fluid throughout the body b.) retards fluid distrubution c.) holds the jaw in place d.) makes the arms easy to pose

retards fluid distrubution

209.) when embalming the autopsy case, which of the following blood vessels would you utilize to inject the head of the deceased? a.) right and left subclavian b.) right and left axillary c.) right and left common iliac d.) right and left common carotid

right and left common carotid

193.) the center of blood drainage in embalming is the a.) right atrium of the heart b.) arch of the aorta c.) circle of willis d.) superior vena cava

right atrium of the heart

205.) when embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the lower right extremity? a.) right subclavian b.) right common carotid c.) right axillary d.) right common iliac

right common iliac

341.) which of the following post mortem changes is NOT a physical change? a.) algor mortis b.) livor mortis c.) rigor mortis d.) hypostasis

rigor mortis

394.) which of these conditions may affect the pressure at which arterial fluid must be injected to overcome the initial resistance a.) rigor mortis b.) algor mortis c.) catalepsy d.) hypostasis

rigor mortis

173.) the whip stitch is also known as the a.) hidden stitch b.) blanket suture c.) sail stitch d.) roll stitch

roll stitch

345.) what is the decomposition of sugar called? a.) saccharolysis b.) decay c.) proteolysis d.) putrefaction

saccharolysis

208.) in an exanthematous disease, which of the following would best describe the skin? a.) unbroken but discolored b.) broken but discolored c.) scaling d.) skin broken and separated from the body

scaling

382.) which of these embalming instrument is used to make an incision? a.) groove director b.) bone separator c.) cannula d.) scalpel

scalpel

180.) burns that have blisters that form are classified as a.) first degree b.) second degree c.) third degree d.) fourth degree

second degree

395.) if a body has been mutilated, which of the following embalming procedures is recommended? a.) one point injection b.) high pressure c.) rapid rate of flow d.) sectional embalming

sectional embalming

372.) which of the following embalming fluids produces maximum disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture? a.) primary injection fluids b.) cavity fluids c.) semi-hardening arterial fluids d.) co-injection arterial fluids

semi-hardening arterial fluids

131.) odor, purge, and skin slip are a.) tests for death b.) expert tests for death c.) signs of decomposition d.) none of these

signs of decomposition

143.) the cooling of the body of corpulent person would be a.) faster b.) slower c.) unaffected d.) none of these

slower

140.) death beginning by failure of one of the vital organs of the body is a.) somatic death b.) cellular death c.) necrosis d.) necrobiosis

somatic death

339.) what type of death is said to begin in any one of three vital organs? a.) cellular death b.) biological death c.) somatic death d.) clinical death

somatic death

289.) what instrument can be used to hold a cotton ball used to disinfect the eyes? a..) separator b.) groove director c.) aneurysm hook d.) spring forceps

spring forceps

201.) directing the trocar toward the intersection of the fifth intercostal space and the left mid axillary line is the trocar guide for the a.) heart b.) urinary bladder c.) stomach d.) cecum

stomach

399.) what body organ will produce hydrochloric acid a.) stomach b.) liver c.) spleen d.) gall bladder

stomach

34. the right ____ artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin a.) axillary b.) brachiocephalic c.) subclavian d.) femoral

subclavian

129.) Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the axially artery? a.) external iliac artery b.) subclavian artery c.) brachiocephalic artery d.) brachial artery

subclavian artery

17. The common carotid arteries terminate at the level of the a.) Second coastal cartilage b.) sternoclavicular articulation c.) arch of the aorta d.) superior border of the thyroid cartilage

superior border of the thyroid cartilage

375.) which of the following blood vessels is NOT suitable for the injection of arterial fluids into a small infant? a.) arch of the aorta b.) abdominal aorta c.) ascending aorta d.) superior vena cava

superior vena cava

321.) which of these incisions is located along the superior border of the medial one third of the clavicle a.) longitudinal incison b.) supraclavicular incision c.) transverse incsion d.) parallel incision

supraclavicular incision

162.) death beginning at the heart is termed a.) asphyxia b.) syncope c.) coma d.) apnea

syncope

323.) what is lipolysis a.) the decomposition of fats b.) the decomposition of proteins c.) the decomposition of carbohydrates d.) he decomposition of bone

the decomposition of fats

385.) which of the following would NOT influence the choice of the artery to be used in embalming? a.) the age of the deceased b.) the depth of the blood vessels c.) the temperature of the body d.) the distance of the selected vessel from the center of circulation

the temperature of the body

266.) what is the purpose of the quaternary ammonium compounds in embalming fluids? a.) they act as vehicles b.) they act as suplementary germicides c.) they act as surface tension reducers

they act as suplementary germicides

370.) what is the common action of phenol, formalin, and sodium hypochlorite on the tissues of the body? a.) they all are capable of bleaching the tissue b.) they all are capable of imparting a color to the tissue c.) they all are capable of inhibiting clot formation d.) they all are capable of balancing the pH of the tissue

they all are capable of bleaching the tissue

373.) which of the following is NOT charecteristic of an artery? a.) they have three tunics b.) they are cream colored c.) they are deep seated in body parts d.) they collapse when cut

they collapse when cut

371.) what is the purpose of adding eosin and erythrosine to arterial fluid? a.) they impart a color to the tissue b.) they bleach the tissue c.) they disinfect the tissue d.) they preserve the tissue

they impart a color to the tissue

102. perfuming materials are used in embalming fluids because a.) they help preservation efforts b.) they mask the odor of formaldehyde c.) they are are soluble in tinctures d.) the aid in killing bacteria

they mask the odor of formaldehyde

294.) what is the purpose of primary injection fluids? a.) they prepare the vascular system to accept arterial embalming fluids b.) they embalm the remains c.) they are designed to disinfect the body offices d.) they are designed to disnifect the body cavities

they prepare the vascular system to accept arterial embalming fluids

273.) which of the following is NOT a cause of extravascular resistance to fluid distribution? a.) weight of viscera b.) thickened blood c.) rigor mortis of the muscles surrounding the blood vessel d.) the presence of a tumor

thickned blood

291.) which of the following would be the most likely to cause intravascular resistence to fluid distribution? a.) edema b.) rigor mortis c.) pregnancy d.) thrombi

thrombi

62. during embalming, the head should be a.) tilted to the left approximately 15° b.) tilted to the right approximately 25° c.) tilted to the right approximately 15° d.) tilted to the left approximately 25°

tilted to the right approximately 15°

299.) which of these is NOT a purpose for blood drainage? a.) to remove intravascular discolorations b.) to prevent distention c.) to retard post embalming decomposition d.) to create dehydration

to create dehydration

401.) which of these is NOT a stated objective of draining procedures? a.) to make room for the arterial fluid b.) to decrease the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid c.) to remove livor mortis d.) to increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid

to increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid

113. which of the following is a purpose of pre-embalming Analysis? a.) to apply appropriate restorative techniques b.) to prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques c.) to aid in proper post-embalming techniques d.) to apply proper service after call

to prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques

324.) which of these is the prescribed incision for a sclerotic blood vessel? a.) triangular wedge b.) longitudinal c.) transverse d.) diagonal

triangular wedge

272.) how far above the injection site would the bottom of the gravity percolator need to be in order to achieve one pound of injection pressure? a.) one foot b.) two feet c.) three feet d.) one-half foot

two feet

308.) which artery can be located along a line from the center of the antecubital fosse to a point between the fourth and fifth digits of the upper etremity a.) ulnar b.) radial c.) brchial d.) axillary

ulnar

278.) what procedure may be used to return the body of an emaciated case to normal contour and moisture content? a.) use a large volume of hardening arterial fluid b.) use concurrent injection and drainage c.) use restricted drainage d.) use a rapid rate of flow

use restricted drainage

279.) the motorized force pump a.) uses a gooseneck and fluid bottle b.) works by the force of a moving liquid c.) uses centrifugal force d.) is the least oftern employed method of creating injection pressure

uses centrifugal force

194.) which of the following conditions creates intravascular resistance to fluid distribution? a.) rigor mortis b.) tumors c.) vascular disease d.) weight of viscera

vascular disease

200.) which of the following substances serves as a solvent for the many ingredients incorporated in an embalming fluid? a.) buffer b.) vehicle c.) surfactant d.) reodorant

vehicle

124.) a blister is also known as a a.) boil b.) vesicle c.) tumor d.) furuncle

vesicle

268.) the most common vehicle used in embalming fluids is a.) water b.) alchohol c.) glycerol d.) formaldehyde

water

271.) which of these sutures is NOT suited for closing an incision on an exposed area if the body? a.) single intradermal stitch b.) subcutaneous stitch c.) whip or roll stitch d.) double intradermal stitch

whip or roll stitch

400.) what is the normal color of a nerve? a.) blue b.) cream c.) white d.) red

white

214.) which of the following sutures is described as a recommended hidden stitch which could be used on a cranial autopsy? a.) purse string b.) baseball c.) worm d.) whip

worm

374.) which of the following suture patterns is used to turn under the excess margins of skin in an incision? a.) baseball stitch b.) worm stitch c.) whip stitch d.) draw stitch

worm stitch

218.) which of the following best describes the proper torso incision made when performing an autopsy

y shaped

211.) jaundice is best described by which of the following?

yellow

121.) the initial color change of decomposing tissue is a.) black b.) blue-black c.) blue d.) yellow-green

yellow-green

1. a method of obtaining pressure for the injection of arterial fluid is : a.) a hydroaspirator b.) a hand pump c.) an electric spatula d.) a needle injector

a hand pump

18. The linear guide for the common carotid artery is from the a.) Center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm b.) Center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger c.) sternoclavicular articulation to the anterior surface of the lobe of the ear d.) Center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur

sternoclavicular articulation to the anterior surface of the lobe of the ear

66. the component of arterial fluid which is designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the surface of a liquid is a a.) buffer b.) humecatant c.) vehicle d.) surfactant

surfactant

50. the secondary dilution of embalming fluid occurs when a.) the embalmer mixes additional amounts of concentrate into the primary dilution b.) the injected cavity fluid mixes with the fluids in the cavity c.) the injected arterial solutions mixes with the body fluids d.) the embalmer mixes more water into the primary dilution

the injected arterial solutions mixes with the body fluids

5.) The purpose of embalming analysis is to determine a.) the size of the casket needed b.) the proper embalming technique and chemicals to use c.) if gloves should be worn while embalming d.) if the body needs to be bathed

the proper embalming technique and chemicals to use

24. On the surface of the forearm from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point but between the fourth and fifth fingers is the linear guide for the a.) interior tibial artery b.) ulnar artery c.) axillary artery d.) postierior tibial artery

ulnar artery

87. varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as a.) varices b.) phlebitis c.) endocarditis d.) asphyxiation

varices

70. Chemical additives employed to offset the effects of water wih an excessive mineral content are called a.) humectants b.) surfactants c.) vehicles d.) water condtioners

water condtioners

74. co-injection fluids are used a.) before arterial solutions b.) with arterial solutions c.) after arterial solutions d.) in conjunction with cavity fluids

with arterial solutions

39. the femoral artery or originates at the point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the _____ muscle a.) adductor magnus b.) gastrocnemius c.) adductor longus d.) Sartorius

adductor magnus

13.) in cases of dental prognathism, you may, after obtaining written permission from the family a.) extract the teeth b.) realign the teeth c.) let the teeth show d.) all of these

all of these

43. one of the factors to be considered in selecting the artery to be injected is a.) age b.) weight c.) disease d.) all of these

all of these

55. the embalmer should remove as much blood from the body as possible to a.) diminish secondary dilution b.) remove intravascular discolorations c.) prevent distention d.) all of these

all of these

94. an important factor to be considered in case analysis is a.) moisture content of tissues b.) age c.) cause of death d.) all of these

all of these

56. the method of drainage in relation to injection in which an amount of arterial fluid is injected and then drainage is allowed to flow for a period of time each one separately is the ____ method a.) alternate b.) intermittent c.) continuous d.) interrupted

alternate

3. an instrument which is inserted into the artery for the introduction of fluid is a.) a needle injector b.) an aneurysm needle c.) an arterial tube d.) a director

an arterial tube

42. distention of the body tissues is a complication of a.) tuberculosis b.) poliomyelitis c.) scarlet fever d.) anasarca

anasarca

41. the ___ artery courses along the lateral margin of the crest of the tibia passes through the center of the anterior surface of the ankle joint and he comes the dorsalis pedis artery a.) posterior tibial b.) anterior tibial c.) popliteal d.) femoral

anterior tibial

27. from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint is the linear guide for the a.) anterior tibial artery b.) ulnar artery c.) posterior tibial artery d.) dorsalis pedis artery

anterior tibial artery

65. chemicals which retard the increase in viscosity of the blood are a.) germicides b.) buffers c.) surfactants d.) anticoagulants

anticoagulants

73. One purpose for which cavity fluids would NOT be recommended is a.) surface packs b.) arterial injections c.) visceral treatment d.) bleaching agents

arterial injections

100. vascular embalming fluids are injected into the a.) lymph system b.) arterial system c.) pulmomary system d.) cavities

arterial system

61. which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor to be considered in case analysis? a.) atmospheric conditions b.) pathological conditions c.) moisture of the tissues d.) fever

atmospheric conditions

8.) Which of the following is an extrinsic factor to be considered in embalming a dead body? a.) Pathological conditions b.) body moisture c.) fever d.) atmospheric conditions

atmospheric conditions

31. just behind the medial border of the corchobrachialis muscle is the anatomical guide for the ____ artery a.) axillary b.) common carotid c.) radial d.) brachial

axillary

29. the anatomical guide for the ___________ artery is posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle a.) axillary b.) common carotid c.) Radial d.) brachial

brachial

86. arteriosclerosis is a condition caused by the presence of _____ in the arterial tunics a.) hemoglobin b.) amino acids c.) sodium deposits d.) calcium deposits

calcium deposits

90. hemolysis complicate the embalming process because it a.) Helps distribute fluid throughout the remains b.) retards fluid distribution c.) coagulates the blood d.) causes a stain

causes a stain

21. the linear guide for the radial artery is from the a.) Center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm b.) center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger c.) Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity d.) center of the inguinal ligament to the medial condyle of the femur

center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger

22. the linear guide for the femoral artery is from the a.) Center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger b.) Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity c.) center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur d.) center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity

center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur

23. the linear guide for the popliteal artery is from the a.) Center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger b.) Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity c.) Center of the Inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur d.) center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity

center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity

28. the anatomical guide for the _____ artery is along the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle a.) axillary b.) common carotid c.) Radial d.) brachial

common carotid

58. the method of drainage in relation to injections in which both injection and drainage are allowed to flow freely throughout the operation is the_____ method a.) alternate b.) intermittent c.) continuous d.) interrupted

continuous

79. The maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over an eight hour time period is a.) 5.0 ppm b.) 2.0 ppm c.) .5 ppm d.) .75 ppm

.75 ppm

69. there is an immediate danger to health and life if exposed to formaldehyde levels above a.) 1ppm b.) 100 ppm c.) 25 ppm d.) 5 ppm

100 ppm

98. the amount of arterial fluid necessary to make 1 gallon of solution at 2% strength using a 20 index fluid is a.) 8oz b.) 6.4 oz c.) 12.8 oz d.) 18 oz

12.8 oz

71. High index fluids generally cause a.) Slight firming b.) definite firming c.) putrefaction d.) edema

definite firming

36. the inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the a.) ascending aorta b.) arch of aorta c.) thoracic aorta d.) descending aorta

descending aorta

52. the passage of arterial solution from the capillaries into the intercellular spaces is referred to as a.) osmosis b.) diffusion c.) distribution d.) pressure filtration

diffusion

26. from the center of the anterior surface of the ankle joint to a point between the first and second toe is the linear guide for the a.) anterior tibial artery b.) ulnar artery c.) posterior tibial artery d.) dorsalis pedis artery

dorsalis pedis artery

35. the ______ artery changes its name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsy body a.) brachiocephalic b.) common iliac c.) descending aorta d.) external iliac

external iliac

30. through the center of the femoral triangle bordered laterally by the satorius muscle and immediately by the adductor longus muscle is the anatomical guide for the ___ artery a.) axillary b.) femoral c.) iliac d.) Radial

femoral

59. which of the following blood vessels is the origin of the popliteal artery? a.) femoral artery b.) axillary artery c.) external iliac artery d.) interior tibial artery

femoral artery

76. Index is a measure of fluid strength which consideres the percentage of a.) phenol b.) lanolin c.) acid d.) formaldehyde

formaldehyde

4.) An instrument which may be used to guide an arterial or vein tube into a vessel is the a.) groove director b.) separator c.) hemostat d.) spring forceps

groove director

95. postmortem staining is in extravascular change in the color of tissues due to a.) autolysis b.) hemolysis c.) lipolysis d.) hypostasis

hemolysis

75. Which of the following is NOT characteristic if a jaundice fluid? a.) contains reducing agents b.) contains bleaching agents c.) contains dye d.) high formaldehyde content

high formaldehyde content

89. the settling of the blood to the dependent parts of the body is known as a.) algor mortis b.) rigor mortis c.) hypostasis d.) postmortem stain

hypostasis

63. the amount of HCHO ( formaldehyde) measured in grants dissolved in 100 mL of water referres to a.) volume of phenol b.) index c.) surfactant content d.) pH

index

57. the method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection is continued in drainage is taken at intervals is the ____ method a.) alternate b.) intermittent c.) continuous d.) interrupted

intermittent

91. a secondary dilution as related to the embalming operation a.) is caused by blood and lymph b.) it Is prepared by the embalmer c.) takes place in the capillaries only d.) precedes the primary dilution

is caused by blood and lymph

93. improper positioning of the head on the head rest may interfere with drainage from the a.) carotid artery b.) subclavian vein c.) brachial vein d.) jugular vein

jugular vein

33. the ulnar artery lies along the _______ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle a.) medial b.) lateral c.) posterior d.) inferior

lateral

14. in the normal eye closure the eyelid should meet in the a.) upper one third of the orbit b.) middle of the orbit c.) lower one third of the orbit d.) upper ¼ of the orbit

lower one third of the orbit

11. the method of mouth closure employing a suture pass through the septum of the nose in around the mandible is called the a.) needle injector b.) musculature suture c.) mandibular suture d.) dental tie

mandibular suture

60. those pre-embalming considerations given to the case at hand are called a.) pre-injection procedures b.) terminal analysis c.) concurrent analysis d.) Case Analysis

Case Analysis

10. ) that method of mouth closure which employs wires attached to small tax which are inserted into the upper and lower jaw is called the a.) dental tie b.) wire through bone c.) mandibular suture d.) needle injector

needle injector

46. the injection and drainage procedure in which the injection and drainage are accomplished through the same incision is called a.) restricted cervical b.) split c.) one point d.) Multipoint

one point

53. the passage of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute into a concentrated solution is a.) osmosis b.) diffusion c.) dialysis d.) distribution

osmosis

96. a postmortem discoloration brought about by the rupture of the red blood cells and a release of their content into the tissues it is a.) livor mortis b.) algor mortis c.) autolysis d.) post mortem stain

post mortem stain

19. the linear guide for the axillary artery is from the a.) Center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm b.) center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger c.) Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity d.) Center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur

Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity

20.) the linear guide for the brachial artery is from the a.) Center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the inner bend of the elbow b.) Center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger c.) Center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity d.) Center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur

Center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the inner bend of the elbow

25. from the center of the popliteal space to a point midway between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus bone is the linear guy for the a.) anterior tibial artery b.) ulnar artery c.) posterior tibial artery d.) dorsalis pedis artery

posterior tibial artery

84. the discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is a.) postmortem intravascular discoloration b.) antemortem intravascular discoloration c.) postmortem extravascular discoloration d.) livor mortis

postmortem extravascular discoloration

80. The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid as prepared by the embalmer is called the a.) primary dilution b.) secondary dilution c.) isotonic dilution d.) primary injection

primary dilution

15. which of the following is NOT a consideration in this selection of the artery and vein for injection and drainage in each case to be embalmed a.) accessibility b.) size c.) effect on posing the body d.) race of the individual

race of the individual

32. the anatomical guide for the ______ artery is just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radials muscle a.) axillary b.) common carotid c.) Radial d.) brachial

radial

48. the process of injection and in which both common carotids are raised is referred to as a.) restricted cervical b.) split injection c.) cross injection d.) double injection

restricted cervical

37. in the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered latterly by the ____ muscle a.) sartorius b.) adductor longus c.) adductor magnus d.) psoas major

sartorius

82. The dilution of arterial solutions by the fluids of the body is called the a.) primary solution b.) primary dilution c.) secondary dilution d.) isotonic dilution

secondary dilution

99. the lymph fluids of the body help to promote a.) secondary dilution b.) primary dilution c.) tertiary dilution d.) dehydration

secondary dilution

7.) which of the following is NOT a purpose of massage cream? a.) clean tissue pores b.) retard dehydration c.) secure the jaws in position d.) event friction during massage

secure the jaws in position

45. when injecting a body with any mechanical injector the desired pressure should be a.) set before opening the rate of flow b.) set after opening the rate of flow c.) adjusted wall rate of flow valve is full open d.) adjusted before machine is started

set before opening the rate of flow

47. the procedure of injection and drainage in which injection is accomplished at one place in drainage is taken from another is called a.) restricted cervical b.) split c.) one point d.) double injection

split

185.) what index fluid must you use to have 2 gallons of diluted fluid with a strength of 1% if you use 16 oz. of concentrated fluid? a.) 16 b.) 18 c.) 20 d.) 25

16

150.) the point of entry or the trocar when aspirating the cavities is a.) 2 inches below and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus b.) 2 inches above and 4 inches to the left of the umbilicus c.) 2 inches below and 2 inches to the right of the umbilicus d.) 2 inches above and 2 inches to the left if the umbillicus

2 inches above and 2 inches to the left if the umbillicus

183.) if you use 16oz of 30 index fluid, how many gallons of a 2.5% solution will you have? a.) 1 gallon b.) 1 1/2 gallons c.) 2 gallons d.) 2 1/2 gallons

1 1/2 gallons

182.) if you use 8 oz of 16 index fluid to one gallon of water. what would be the index of your solution? a.) 1.0% b.) 1.25% c.) 1.5% d.) 2.5%

1.0%

316.) what % dilute solution is created by adding 32 ounces of a 28 index fluid in enough water to make 4 gallons of solution? a.) 1.75 index b.) 1.65 index c.) 3.50 index d.) 1.95 index

1.75 index

184.) if the solute is 28 index and you wish to the solution to be 3 gallons of 3%, how many ounces of solute will you need? a.) 20.2 ounces b.) 35.7 ounces c.) 38.4 ounces d.) 41.1 ounces

41.1 ounces

315.) if you used 2 bottles of arterial fluid to make 3 1/2 gallons of a 3% solution, what would the index of the arterial fluid be? a.) 42 index b.) 52 index c.) 27 index d.) 47 index

42 index

149.) the normal pH of the living body is

7.4

196.) the optimum temperature to promote decomposition is a.) 21 F B.) 99 F C.) 32 F D.) 98.6 C

99F

101. Cosmetic fluids are so called because they contain a.) formaldehyde b.) phenol c.) humectant's d.) Active dyes

Active dyes

85. carbon monoxide poisoning results in a _____ discoloration a.) bluish black b.) grey c.) Cherry red d.) bronze

Cherry red

109. clear embalming fluid is usually purged from the nose and mouth during preparation of cases dead of pulmonary tuberculosis because the a Lung capillaries are weakened by disease b.) pulmonary artery usually ruptures c.) arterial supply to the trachea usually ruptures d.) there is increased surface tension in lungs

Lung capillaries are weakened by disease

92. and extrinsic variable factor in embalming is a.) Time lapse between death and embalming b.) fever c.) autolysis d.) body weight

Time lapse between death and embalming