D.E.A.D. Questions
A
"Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees." This statement refers to: A. OSHA General Duty Clause B. FTC Mandatory Disclosure C. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard D. OSHA Hazardous Material Standard
A
A ceremony with religious content commemorating the deceased without the remains present. A. memorial service B. prayer service C. wake D. funeral service
C
A person makes prearrangements and prefunds the contract by giving the funeral director the total amount. The funeral director deposits the funds in a bank to be withdrawn upon death of the client. The bank is known as the: A. trustee B. trustor C. fiduciary D. third party vendor
A
A person who handles the affairs of a Trust account is a A. Trustee B. Grantee C. Administrator D. Trustor E. Administratee
D
A pocket of infection characterized as pus contained by a membrane is called a ___. A. melanoma B. carbuncle C. tumor D. cyst
A
A scientific term used when describing blood vessels is: A. angio- B. arthro- C. hem- or hemo- D. entero-
B
A unit of measure of memory space equal to 1024 gigabyte: A. kilobyte B. terabyte C. milibyte D. megabyte
A
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 ____________. A. acetone B. bleach C. pore closer D. ammonia
A
According to OSHA the IDLH for formaldehyde is A. 20 ppm B. 100 ppm C. 2.0 ppm D. 55 ppm
D
Advertising expenses would be reflected on the: A. Statement of Final Condition B. Statement of Owner's Equity C. Balance Sheet D. Income Statement
A
After a burial is completed, the burial/transit permit is permanently filed with ___. A. the registrar of the district where the burial occurred B. the cemetery C. the registrar of the district where the death occurred D. the registrar of the place the person last resided
A
An Orthodox Jewish person dies at home. Death occurs at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. When is it appropriate for the funeral director to contact the Rabbi regarding the death? A. after sundown Saturday B. immediately C. at noon, Saturday D. Saturday afternoon
A
During a baptism the priest anoints with consecrated oil the forehead, lips, and heart of the individual being baptized. The consecrated oil is known as A. Chrism B. Chancel C. Clericus D. Curate
A
Extinguisher classifications "A", "B", "C", and "D" designate which of the following? A. The types of materials on which they will be used. B. the location where they will be used. C. The size of the potential fire. D. Who is qualified to use them
B
From the inferior border of the popliteus muscle to the anterior surface of the ankle describes the: A. linear guide to the anterior tibial artery B. anatomical limits to the anterior tibial artery C. anatomical physiognomy to the anterior tibial artery D. anatomical guide to the anterior tibial artery
A
Greeting people with a pleasant smile, eye contact, and a firm handshake are examples of A. soft skills B. pleasantries C. semantics D. haptics
D
Hemolysins and leucocidins are classified as A. vaccines B. antibodies C. immune serums D. bacterial toxins
A
In a "reverse hinge" casket, the body is viewed from: A. its left side B. its right side C. from above D. 30* angle from the shoulder of the deceased
A
In a hillside cemetery, where the grave is on a steep slope, it might be necessary for the funeral director to ____________ in order to keep the lowering device level over the grave. A. use a crib work B. purchase an oblong vault C. have the pallbearers hold one end up D. pour a concrete foundation
B
In recognizing ethical standards in his/her professional responsibility to the press, the funeral director: A. should exercise prudent operational and management procedures B. must exercise discretion in releasing confidential information C. must abide by all state laws and regulations D. should exemplify a positive image of funeral service
D
In some states the ____________ has replaced the Burial- Transit Permit for intrastate disposition A. indirect presentation method B. combination presentation method C. demonstrative presentation method D. direct presentation method
C
Inflammation of the uterus is called: A. uteritis B. oophoritis C. metritis D. salpingitis
B
Is it a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to charge a family more for handling obese bodies than "normal" cases? This does not include necessary charges such as special merchandise or cremation surcharge. A. yes, it is a violation B. no, it is not a violation
A
It is characteristic of leukemia to be accompanied by a massive proliferation of A. leukocytes B. osteocytes C. thrombocytes D. erythrocytes
C
Local skin abscesses are infections usually caused by the members of the genus A. Mycobacterium B. Streptococcus C. Staphylococcus D. Corynebacterium
A
Males of this religious denomination may be expected to be dressed in white trousers, a white shirt, and white vest. A. Amish B. Eastern Orthodox C. Jehovah's Witness D. American Lutheran Church
B
Money and money substitutes received: A. bad debts B. cash receipts C. supplies D. notes payable
B
Monilia is used synonymously with A. Histoplasma B. Candida C. Blastomyces D. Actinomyces
C
Particulate matter commingled with the gases escaping from the stack of the crematory is referred to as: A. smoke only B. fly ash only C. both smoke and fly ash D. either smoke nor fly ash
B
Parties who acquire rights superior to those of the original owner are known as A. endorse in due course B. holder in due course C. acceptor in due course D. bearer in due course
B
The term cilia is used to denote the A. eyebrows B. eyelashes C. inferior palpebra D. supraorbital area
D
The term for the special brick that is used to line the firebox or primary chamber of the crematory retort: A. ash brick B. paving brick C. clay brick D. refractory brick
A
The term mausoleum is derived from: A. ancient King Mausolus who advocated building burial B. the word part mauso means "house" and" leum" means storage C. the first example is in the Italian city of Mauseleus, the name was copied from there D. it was created by a US advertising firm in 1921
B
Tuberculosis is an example of a A. viral disease B. bacterial disease C. fungal disease D. rickettsial disease
C
In some states the ____________ has replaced the Burial- Transit Permit for intrastate disposition A. mass card B. prayer card C. Report of Death D. Ambulance Form
B
In the Roman Catholic faith, members of religious orders who are not priests are dressed ____ for burial. A. in their vestments B. in clothes selected by the order C. in baptism robes D. during the service of casketing
C
Kohlberg's stage of moral development in which moral reasoning is based on reward and punishments from those in authority is the: A. conventional stage B. pre-moral stage C. pre-conventional stage D. post-conventional stage
A
The anatomical guide to the ulnar artery states that it lies: A. lateral to the tendon of insertion of the flexor carpii ulnaris and medial to the tendon of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle B. medial to the tendon of insertion of the flexor carpii ulnaris and lateral to the tendon of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle C. lateral to the tendon of insertion of the flexor carpii radialis muscle D. posterior to the interosseous muscle
A
The anatomical limits for the left subclavian artery are: A. from the level of the second costal cartilage to the lateral border of the first rib B. from the sternoclavicular articulation to the lateral border of the first rib C. from the left brachiocephalic artery to the lateral border of the first rib D. lateral border of the first rib to tendons of insertion of teres major muscle
C
The concave shell of the central ear is known as the: A. tragus B. scapha C. concha D. triangular fossa
B
The escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location is: A. agonal dehydration B. agonal edema C. desiccation D. coagulation
D
To cremate bodies larger than 300 lbs, the operator should: A. cut the body in half and do the two parts separately. B. use high flame at all times. C. cremate this one at the end of the day. D. use modified operating procedures.
C
Tuberculosis is caused by the organism A. Clostridium perfringens B. Clostridium tetani C. Mycobacterium tuberculosis D. Mycobacterium diptheria
D
Un-embalmed bodies are more difficult to *casket* because of: A. seepage of fluids B. damp, sticky skin C. odor D. floppy, loose limbs
B
Warm hues make objects appear to A. disappear B. advance C. recede D. be smaller
C
What class of compounds are used as humectants? A. waxes B. esters C. polyhydroxy alcohols D. oils
A
What is the index of the injection solution made by using 32 ounces of a 28 index fluid diluted with water to make 4 gallons of solution? A. 1.75 index B. 1.65 index C. 3.50 index D. 1.95 index
D
What is the width of one eye when compared to the distance from the lateral corner of one eye to the lateral corner of the other eye? A. seven-ninths B. two-thirds C. one-half D. one-third
B
What term refers to the invasion of the body by macroscopic parasites? A. contamination B. infestation C. infection D. virulence
B
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
B
When a burial in a cemetery follows a funeral at a religious institution, this burial is classified as ____. A. a memorial service B. final disposition C. a graveside service D. celebration of life
B
When cash is spent in the acquisition of an asset the impact on the accounting equation is: A. the asset cash is debited B. the asset cash is credited C. the new asset is credited D. owner's equity is debited
D
When preparing for a burial at sea, to meet EPA Regulations, the casket and body plus any ballast added must weigh a minimum of ___ pounds. A. 150 lbs B. 175 lbs C. 200 lbs D. 300 lbs
D
When using the thumb and index finger as a unit of measure, hold the thumb parallel to the index finger. The distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the finger is equal to which of the following measurements? 1. The length of the ear 2. The length of the nose 3. The normal hairline to the root of the nose 4. the base of the nose to the bottom of the chin A. 1 and 3 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1, 2, and 4 D. 1, 2, 3, and 4
C
Which of the following actions is improper, regarding the U.S. flag used in a military funeral service? A. folding and presenting the flag to the next of kin B. holding the flag waist high during volleys and taps C. lowering the flag into the grave with the deceased veteran D. place the flag on top of the casket with the blue field over the left shoulder of the veteran
D
Which of the following are used as vehicles in arterial fluids? A. CH₃OH B. CH₂OHCHOHCH₂OH C. H₂O D. All of these
A
Which of the following has no time limit for filing the appropriate Veteran's Administration application for benefits? A. Marker B. Plot interment allowance C. Basic burial benefit D. Flag
D
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of attachment and support for a restored nose? A. a wire screen armature B. the basket weave suture C. cotton and liquid sealer D. a loop stitch
B
Which of the following methods of depreciation are used by the accountant when keeping books for a funeral business: 1- straight line 2- declining balance 3- double declining balance 4- sum of the years digits A. 1 and 2 only. B. 1, 2, 3 & 4. C. 2, 3 & 4 only. D. 2 & 4 only.
D
Which of the following might be a post-mortem condition of pneumonia? A. rapid coagulation of the blood B. cyanosis C. dehydration D. all of the above
B
Which of the following represents the difference between the total assets and the total liabilities? 1- Owner's equity 2- Net Worth 3- Net income 4- Capital A. 1 only B. 1, 2, and 4 C. 1 and 2 D. 1, 3, and 4
C
Which of the following solutions contain the most solute per-volume of solvent? A. Concentrated B. Saturated C. Supersaturated D. Dilute
C
Which of these bacteria is the cause of the disease whose first sign of infection is a soft chancre? A. Neisseria gonorrhoeae B. Francisella tularensis C. Treponema pallidum D. Mycobactreium tuberculosis
A
Which of these compounds contains the ammonium radical? A. quaternaries B. primaries C. ternaries D. secondaries
A
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
A
Which religion includes the "last kiss" as part of the funeral rite? A. Greek Orthodox B. Roman Catholic C. Buddhist D. every nonliturgical Protestant
A
Who determines if a product needs to be included in your HazCom program? A. Your employer B. The manufacturer of the product C. Each employee that will use the product D. The Bureau of Worker's Compensation
A
___________ is/are recommended to assist in loading casketed or containerized human remains into the cremation unit. A. A 2 1/2 inch diameter cardboard roller B. A steel rod of no less than 1/2 inch C. Six 1" steel ball-bearings D. One handful of BB's
A
Sulfonates are added to embalming fluids to function as A. surfactant B. dyes C. vehicle D. buffer
A
The Jewish term for the 30 day mourning period is: A. sholoshim B. Shiva C. taharah D. kriah
A
The OSHA designation Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) is determined based on the exposure level at which an unprotected person could escape within ___ of the first exposure. A. 30 minutes B. 1 minute C. 1 hour D. 10 minutes
A
The abbreviation for "debit" is: A. Db. B. Dr. C. Dt. D. Dbt.
B
The complete oxidation of proteins produces: A. fatty acids B. carbon dioxide, water and urea C. amino acids D. monosaccharides
D
A religious picture, usually of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic faith. A. Prayer card B. spiritual bouquet C. Corpus Christi D. Sacred Heart
B
A communicable disease that attacks a large number of persons in a community at about the same time is termed A. endemic B. epidemic C. pandemic D. sporadic
B
A compound called a salt is: A. always an organic molecule B. a product of a neutralization reaction C. only covalent bonded D. always insoluble in water
D
A contract made by a person who has consumed a small amount of alcohol, is not intoxicated, and aware of the consequences of his/her action is: A. void B. voidable C. unenforceable D. valid
B
A contract made by a person who is intoxicated enough to be uncertain of the consequences at the time the contract is made is: A. regulatory B. Voidable C. Void D. Executory
D
A deceased female, in the Jewish faith. A. Bar Minen B. Daven C. Avelim D. Bat Minen
A
A newspaper advertisement can be an offer if it shows A. intent B. markup C. price D. mutual agreement
C
An entry made on the debit side of the proprietorship accounts indicates that the accounts has been: A. footed B. increased C. decreased D. balanced
A
Any refractory device which changes the direction or velocity of the products of combustion is called a: A. baffle B. stack C. primary chamber D. hearth
A
The first record of a business transaction: A. source document B. income statement C. balance sheet D. trial balance
A
The funeral director sends Mrs. Thompson to Florida via a common carrier. The funeral director is the A. Consignor B. Consignee C. Bailor D. Bailee
B
The person or business concern to whom a shipment is made is a: A. vendee B. consignee C. payee D. drawee
B
The person to whom the Cemetery Authority has conveyed a right of interment in a number of adjacent cemetery lots: A. executor B. lot owner C. lawyer D. administrator
C
The person who signs the promissory note and is obligated to pay at maturity is called the A. Payer of the note B. Maker of the note C. Acceptor of the note D. Holder of the note
C
The prefix "staphylo" refers to an organism's tendency to: A. form pus B. have a spherical shape C. occur in grape-like clusters D. remain localized in infections
A
The primary reason behind the selection of a particular casket is said to be its ____________. A. Beauty and Finish B. Price C. Shell Material D. Interior Material
A
The product formed from the reaction of formaldehyde with protein: A. decomposes in the presence of an abundance of water. B. increases the water content of the tissues. C. is an organic acid. D. is ammonia.
B
The reaction of an acid with a base is called a ___ reaction: A. oxidation B. neutralization C. combustion D. physical
C
The scientific word part gen- or -gen means: A. to start B. to hold tightly C. to remove D. orderly or efficient
B
The seating or auditorium section of the liturgical church where the members of the congregation are seated is called: A. Chancel B. Nave C. narthex D. vestibule
B
The shrinking of blood cells in a hypertonic salt solution is called: A. hemoptysis B. crenation C. hemolysis D. proteolysis
A
The study of the structure of the body with emphasis on the superficial landmarks is A. topographical anatomy B. gross anatomy C. regional anatomy D. systemic anatom
A
The subclavian vein arises as the continuation of the: A. axillary vein B. cephalic vein C. basilic vein D. azygos vein
B
The time limit for filing the Social Security Lump Sum Death Benefit payment is: A. 1 year from the date of death B. 2 years from the date of death C. 1 year from the date of cremation or permanent burial D. 2 years from the date of cremation or permanent burial
B
The upward occupational mobility of a member of a typical nuclear family unit is A. directly influenced by the oldest female B. encouraged C. directly influenced by the oldest male D. dicouraged
A
The width of oversize caskets are indicated by X's and each X indicates an increase in width by: A. 2 inches B. 3 inches C. 4 inches D. 6 inches
A
The word part leuko- means: A. white B. mentally unstable C. around D. related to the immune system
