NBE Science
Who is responsible for creating the secondary dilution of the arterial solution? (The weakening of the embalming fluid by the fluids in the body, both vascular and interstitial.)
The manufacturer of the arterial fluid The embalmer The body of the deceased* The purchasing agent of the funeral home
Which of these is NOT a purpose for blood drainage?
To remove intravascular discolorations To prevent distention To retard post-embalming decomposition To create dehydration *
The color of cadaveric lividity can best be described as which of the following?
White Cherry red Green Purple *
"Normal" aspiration does not usually involve the
abdominal cavity. thoracic cavity. cranial cavity. * pelvic cavity.
A soapy waxy by-product of saponification is
adipocere
Antibodies that inactivate invading bacterial cells by causing the cells to form clumps are called
agglutinins * opsonins antitoxins precipitins
The escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location is
agonal edema
A transfer container with a wooden base or tray with a cardboard cover to protect a casket when shipped by common carrier is the description of ___.
air tray * combination case alternative container transfer pack
The post mortem loss of body heat is
algor mortis.
A benign stalked growth commonly found on mucous membranes is
an aneurysm an embolus a varix a polyp *
A facial profile in which the forehead, upper lip, and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line is
balanced
Fibrosarcoma is
benign epithelium tissue benign fibrous tissue malignant vascular tissue malignant fibrous tissue *
The action that formaldehyde has on proteins is:
can be broken in the presence of a strong acid. reversible in the presence of an abundance of water* permanent and plastic. stronger than the powers of decomposition.
The most positive sign of death is
cessation of respiration. cessation of circulation. algor mortis. generalized decomposition. *
What can be used to retard the setting time of a plaster of paris solution
cold water
The anatomical guide for the axillary artery is at the medial border of the
coracobrachialis muscle
Cosmetizing an abrasion before waxing does what
covers the darkened abrasion
The area above the connection of the frontal and parietal eminences is known as the ____________.
crown
The decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic bacteria is
decay
The effect of putting a white or very light cosmetic on the ears would make the face look:
diamond shaped wider * thinner longer
The injection pressure which just overcomes the vascular resistance and causes the embalming fluid to enter the arterial system at a moderate and uniform rate is
differential. ideal. * actual. potential.
A circulatory disorder that is often found to occur as an after-effect of a diseased heart valve is
embolism
Pregnancy in which the fertilized egg attempts to develop outside of the uterus is called
endouterine uterine ectopic* miscarriage
Silver nitrate prophylaxis was once used for the control of
epidemic meningitis ophthalmia neonatorum * bacillary dysentery typhoid fever
An abnormal channel connecting two surfaces is called a(an)
fistula
Venous thrombosis may cause
gangrene * oligemia anemia ischemia
Directing the trocar point toward the intersection of the fifth intercostal space and the left mid-axillary line is the trocar guide for the
heart. urinary bladder. stomach. * cecum.
Hemolysis complicates the embalming process because it
helps distribute fluid throughout the remains. retards fluid distribution. coagulates the blood. causes a stain. *
Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration?
hematoma
An aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because
if it ruptures, fluid injected will escape from the vascular system.
What C stands for (cXv=c1Xv1)
index
Horizontal or vertical furrows created when the medial ends of the eyebrows are lowered are known as
interciliary sulci
The decomposition of fats occurs by:
lipolysis
An incision into a vessel that is parallel to the long axis of a blood vessel is the
longitudinal incision.
A fibrosarcoma is a
malignant tumor of fibrous connective tissue * benign tumor of nervous tissue benign tumor is muscle tissue malignant tumor of cartilage
When preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be
milder than usual. more astringent than usual. * the same strength as for the normal case. isotonic.
Least likely to be a viral disease is
mumps bubonic plague * smallpox rabies
The first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is
neck. face. upper extremities. eyes. *
The verticle furrows of the lips that extend from the mucus membranes into the integumentary lips are known as
nterciliary sulci linear sulci palpebration sulci labial sulci *
In the United States most Muslims are buried in caskets. In this case, how is the body positioned?
on the right side * on the back, hands to the side face down on the left side
Where is the superior border of the chin found when measured from the line of closure of the mouth to the base on the chin?
one-third one-half * one-fourth two-thirds
The passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, caused by positive intravascular pressure is
osmosis. diffusion. dialysis. pressure filtration. *
The passage of water from the capillaries into the intercellular spaces, or from intercellular space into capillaries is referred to as ___.
osmosis. * diffusion. distribution. pressure filtration
The most common form of the philtrum is
parallel parenthesis- shaped * triangular- shaped diamond-shaped
Formaldehyde reacts with the ___ portion of protein molecules in the preservation process.
peptide bond * the terminal carbons the terminal OH functional groups alpha carbon
An article of temple clothing for a female who has completed the Temple Ordinance which has been made optional in a recent change in Church policy is ___.
placing a red sash from right shoulder to right ankle covering the face with a veil * placing a green bonnet on the head white shoes
The dipping furrows of the neck are the
platysmal sulci * cords of the neck transverse frontal sulci labial sulci
From the center of the popliteal space to a point midway between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus bone is the linear guide for the
posterior tibial artery
The discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is
postmortem extravascular discoloration.
Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissue so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are
preservatives.
In the most common facial profile the forehead and chin
protrude beyond a vertical line
The tip of the nose is the most anterior part of the
protruding lobe
The center of blood drainage in embalming is the
right atrium of the heart
What is an infection of the blood with actual growth and multiplication of pathogens in the blood?
septicema * toxemia bacteremia anemia
The word "streptococcus" describes
spherical cells arranged in chains
What C1 stands for (cXv=c1Xv1)
strength of solution
The common carotid arteries bifurcate into the internal carotid and external carotid at the level of the ___.
superior border of the thyroid cartilage.
In arterial fluids, glycols act as:
surfactants buffers dyes humectants*
The shroud which is used for Orthodox Jewish burial is called ___.
tachrichim
The shroud which is used for Orthodox Jewish burial is called ___.
tachrichim * taharah aron hesped
The thinnest density of hair in the supercilium is located in the
tail * body superior margin head
Which of the following is a natural facial marking?
the inferior palpebral sulcus the superior palpebral sulcus the oblique palpebral sulcus * the mandibular sulcus *(Natural) Groove inferior from medial eye area, moving laterally downward.
A sunken supraorbital area can be restored to natural form and projection by the injection of tissue builder through which of the following points of entry?
the marginal hairline of the temple the inner canthus of the eye the lateral end of the line of mouth several punctures in the eyebrow *
After a burial is completed, the burial/transit permit is permanently filed with ___.
the registrar of the district where burial occurred * the cemetery the registrar of the district where death occurred the registrar where the person last resided
Which of the following is NOT characteristics of the growth of cilia?
there are none at the extreme ends of the eyelids irregular spacing they are smaller in diameter than cranial hair* irregular length
Blue to which black has been added is a
tone of blue tint of blue hue of blue shade of blue *
What V1 stands for (cXv=c1Xv1)
total volume
The horizontal furrows of the forehead are
transverse frontal sulci
Varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as
varices. * phlebitis. endocarditis. asphyxiation.
What V stands for (cXv=c1Xv1)
volume of fluid
Decreased blood flow to a body part is a condition called
volvulus hematuria ischemia* hyperemia
The embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is
0.43 lb./ft.
Sawdust:
Alum Paraformaldehyde Cellulose * Perlite
What is the normal color of a nerve?
Blue Cream White * Red
Monilia is used synonymously with
Candida
Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent?
Carbolic acid Ponceau Benzaldehyde * Sodium lauryl sulfate
Which of the following is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place?
Cements Calvarium clamps Needle injector all of the above *
Which of these provides extravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
Clots Emboli Thrombi Tumors *
What should the relative temperature of the primary dilution water to be embalm a severely dehydrated case?
Cold
Exhibiting a depressed or hollow surface.
Concave * Convex malleolus Protrusion
Draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially, as in frowning.
Corrugator * Occipitofrontalis Levator labii superioris Temporalis
Draws the hyoid bone superiorly.
Digastric
A blood-filled swelling is descriptive of which of the following?
Ecchymosis Anasarca Hematoma * Hydrocele
Which of the following would be the most likely to cause intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
Edema Rigor mortis Pregnancy Thrombi*
Which of the following factors is NOT encountered in every dead human body?
Extrinsic factors Intrinsic factors Intravascular factors Extravascular factors *
Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body?
Gravity percolator Force pump Cavity injector Compressed air *
Which of the following is not an infectious disease?
Hydrocephalus * Hepatitis Rabies Pneumonia
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 girdle?
Iliac incision Direct incision * Standard incision Dorsal incision
What type of solutions can be placed on opposite sides of a semi-permeable membrane without either solution attracting solvent from the other solution across the membrane?
Isotonic solutions
A muscle of mastication. It closes the mandible.
Masseter
Which of the following is an example of a perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid?
Methyl salicylate * Sodium lauryl sulfate Sodium citrate Methyl mercaptan
When treating blisters, which of the following is *incorrect*?
Puncture and drain blisters before embalming Remove loose skin after embalming Apply sectional embalming Remove loose integument before embalming *
Which of the following conditions would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition?
Refrigeration Dehydration Peritonitis * Hemorrhage
What is the decomposition of sugar called
Saccharolysis
Which of these sutures is NOT suited for closing an incision on an exposed area of the body?
Single intradermal stitch Subcutaneous stitch * Whip or roll stitch Double intradermal stitch
The origin of the axillary artery?
Subclavian artery
The Immediate Danger value for formaldehyde is ___
100 ppm
The allowed maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over an eight hour time period is
5.0 ppm. 2.0 ppm. 0.5 ppm. 0.75 ppm. *
Natural Facial Markings consist of the _______ markings present at birth.
9 1.Philtrum 2.Nasolabial fold 3. Nasal sulcus 4.Oblique Palpebral Sulcus 5.Angulus Oris Eminence 6. Angulus Oris Eminence 7.Labiomental Sulcus 8. Submental Sulcus 9. dimples
If you use 8 oz. of 16 index fluid and enough water to make one gallon of solution, what would be the index of your solution? C x V = C1 x V1
1.0%
