D.E.A.D
The allowed maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over an eight hour time period is
0.75 ppm.
The crown is an area at the top of the cranium delineated by connecting four points together. The four points are: 1. The 2 frontal eminences 2. The 2 parietal eminences 3. parietal bones 4. frontal bone 5. The Vertex 6. The Foramen magnum
1 and 2 only
Abrasions sometimes result in the formation of scabs. When scabs are present on viewable areas of a body, the embalmer should remove the scabs after embalming. One way to aid the embalmer in removing scabs is to use ____________.
Acetone
Endospore formation is characteristic of
Bacillus anthracis
Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent?
Benzaldehyde
The "Father of Embalming in the U.S." was
Dr. Thomas Holmes
Which of the following factors is NOT encountered in every dead human body?
Extravascular factors
Which of the following causes a post-mortem extravascular blood discoloration?
Hemoglobin decomposition
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?
Left ventricle
Corrective cosmetizing on a triangle shaped face would involve which of the following?
Lighten the sides of forehead. Darken the sides of jaw line.
Which of these condition contributes to skin-slip?
Lipolysis of the body tissues
Which of the following is an example of a perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid?
Methyl salicylate
This cavity is made up of two irregular-shaped spaces separated by cartilage and is used as a hidden injection point for tissue building the face.
Nasal Cavity
Closes the lips. Compresses lips against teeth. Shapes lips during speech.
Orbicularis oris
Which of these is an example of pre-embalming chemical change in a body?
Postmortem caloricity
Which of the following post mortem changes is NOT a physical change?
Rigor mortis
Which of these is an example of pathogenic protozoa?
Staphylococcus aureus
Rotates and depresses the head.
Sternocleidomastoid
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?
The lobe of the right ear
Syphilis is an infection caused by
Treponema pallidum
Which of the following diseases may be caused by the organisms responsible for infection entering the body through the unbroken skin?
Tularemia
The width of the mouth is equal to
Twice the width of the base of the nose
Which is NOT a viral disease?
Typhus fever
Which of the following methods works best for short hair and hair line restorations?
Wax
Where are spores formed?
Within the cell cytoplasm
Which of the following is a quaternary ammonium compound?
Zephiran chloride
Draws the upper lip posteriorly, superiorly, and laterally as in smiling or laughing.
Zygomaticus major
A crevice in the skin accompanied by bordering elevations physiognomically describes:
a sulcus or furrow
The femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the ___________ muscle.
adductor magnus
If a solution has a pH of 10.5 it is ___.
alkaline
When the body is properly positioned in the casket, a pencil laid from the forehead to the tip of the nose will be:
all most level showing little or no slope.
The serum derived from an animal that has been immunized to an infectious disease and is used to confer immunity to others. including humans, is called
antiserum
A facial profile in which the forehead, upper lip, and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line is
balanced
Which term refers to the two sides of a structure collectively?
bilateral
Which of these reactions produces a hazardous gas?
bleach and formaldehyde
Phenol is also called:
carbolic acid
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 guide for the
cecum/appendix.
The primary characteristic of a third degree burn is
charring
The formation of calculi in the gall bladder is called
cholelithiasis
The action of formaldehyde on protein is
coagulation
A visible mass of bacterial growth resulting from the reproduction of a single cell is a
colony
The most common facial profile is
convex
Which of the following embalming fluids provides maximum disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture?
cosmetic arterial fluids
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of attachment and support for a restored ear?
cotton and liquid sealer
The area above the connection of the frontal and parietal eminences is known as the ____________.
crown
An unembalmed body which is kept in refrigeration for several days prior to visitation is likely to exhibit ___.
dehydration of surface tissues
Where are complementary hues found on the color wheel?
directly opposite of each other
Inflammation of the small intestine is called
enteritis
Grand mal is a term associated with
epilepsy
The length of the ear is equal to the distance from the normal hairline to the
eyebrow
The disease known as puerperal sepsis occurs in the
female reproductive tract
What is the width of the face if the eye measure one inch from the inner to outer canthus?
five inches
Complete cellular death always __________ somatic death.
follows
In the most common facial profile, the
forehead and chin recede from a vertical line
The family of elements which are often used as disinfectants is ___.
halogens
Which of these items is an additional charge beyond the direct burial package?
hearse
Polyhydroxy alcohols are a class of compounds often added to arterial fluids to act as:
humectants
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
ideal
The scroll- like bones found in the nasal cavity are known as the
inferior nasal conchae
The method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection is continued and drainage is taken at intervals is the ___________ method.
intermittent
The ulnar artery lies along the ___________ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.
lateral
In case of emaciation, secondary dilution would be
less than usual.
Raises the upper lip and dilates the nostrils.
levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
One major characteristic of pre-injection fluids:
little or no preservative
The oval-shaped depression located directly anterior to the ear passage is known as the
mandibular fossa
Those bacteria that grow best in a relatively moderate temperature are called
mesophilic bacteria
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
osmosis
Accumulation of blood in a part due to venous obstruction is called
passive hyperemia
An excessive amount of blood in a body part due to decreased venous drainage is called
passive hyperemia
Two or more atoms of different elements in chemical combination(acting as a unit) that has lost or gained an electron forms a/n? Example: NH₄+
polyatomic ion
Which anatomical structure can be used to determine the proper angle of a restored ear?
posterior margin of the ramus
The color of cadaveric lividity can best be described as which of the following?
purple
What is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of anaerobic bacteria?
putrefaction
Various pathological processes indicating a disturbance in cell metabolism are called:
regressive tissue changes
Coryza is a condition affecting the ____________ system.
respiratory
Rigor mortis is detrimental to the embalming process because it
retards fluid distribution.
When injecting a body with any mechanical injector, the desired pressure should be
set before opening the rate of flow.
Which of these describes a substance with definite shape and volume?
solid
At room temperature, paraformaldehyde is in the
solid state
A communicable disease that occurs in a community only as an occasional case is termed
sporadic
Death beginning at the heart is termed
syncope
A gumma is a lesion of
syphilis
The shroud which is used for Orthodox Jewish burial is called ___.
tachrichim
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of attachment and support for a restored nose?
the loop stitch
What facial marking creates fullness in the anterior cheek?
the nasolabial fold
Which of the following is a natural facial marking?
the oblique palpebral sulcus
After a burial is completed, the burial/transit permit is permanently filed with ___.
the registrar of the district where burial occurred
Which bony structure divides the length of the ear into halves?
the zygomatic arch
Which statement is NOT correct about accessory fluids?
they are added to the tank of the injection machine
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
they are obligate saprophytes
Formation of a blood clot attached to the wall of the heart or blood vessel is called
thrombosis
Dimples can be identified in form as both round and
vertical
Which of the following materials or techniques is suggested for all short hair and hairline restorations?
wax
Which of these sutures is NOT suited for closing an incision on an exposed area of the body?
whip or roll stitch
What color is imparted to the body by radium treatments?
yellow
Antemortem and/or postmortem injuries from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis to a viewable area of the body should be treated in which of the following ways: 1.Before embalming, the area should be covered with massage cream, but not directly to the affected area. 2.Before embalming, the affected area should be covered with massage cream. 3.Scabs should be removed prior to embalming. 4.Scabs should be removed post embalming 5.The area should be dried using a cauterizing agent and cotton. 6.The area should be sealed with a sealer. 7.After drying and sealing, the area can be repaired using a wax or mastic and cosmetics applied as needed.
1, 4, 5, 6, 7 only
The autoclave usually generates a temperature of about
121 degrees C
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?
16
The point of entry for the trocar when aspirating the cavities is
2 inches above and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus.
If this solute is 28 index and you wish the solution to be 3 gallons of 3%, how many ounces of salute will you need?
41.1 ounces
