Embalming Exam 1

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

1.0%

There is an immediate danger to health and life if exposed to formaldehyde levels above Select one: a. 5 ppm b. 100 ppm c. 25 ppm d. 1 ppm

100 ppm

Which of these conditions is associated with edema? Select one: a. Radiation b. Refrigeration c. Alcoholism d. Arthritis

Alcoholism

What is the mode of somatic death which begins in the brain? Select one: a. Syncope b. Coma c. Hypothermia d. Hypostasis

Coma

The individual who is credited with the discovery of the circulation of blood is Select one: a. Leonardo Da Vinci. b. Dr. Frederich Ruysch. c. John Hunter d. Dr. William Harvey.

Dr. William Harvey.

Which blood vessel is the continuation of the external iliac artery? Select one: a. Internal iliac artery b. Axillary artery c. Femoral artery d. Common iliac artery

Femoral artery

Which of these organs will yield bile when aspirated by a trocar? Select one: a. Heart b. Stomach c. Pancreas d. Gall Bladder

Gall Bladder

If you are embalming a body which has an infectious disease when should the cavity treatment procedure begin? Select one: a. It should be done prior to arterial injection b. Immediately after arterial injection is completed c. It should be done prior to somatic death d. No sooner than eight hours later

Immediately after arterial injection is completed

Which of these suture patterns is best suited for exposed skin? Select one: a. Baseball stitch b. Purse string stitch c. Intradermal stitch d. Whip stitch

Intradermal stitch

The individual for whom "Hunters Canal" is named is Select one: a. Jean Gannal. b. Dr. William Harvey. c. Dr. William Hunter. d. John Hunter.

John Hunter.

Which organ is NOT involved in the tripod of life? Select one: a. Kidney b. Lung c. Heart d. Brain

Kidney

Which of the following treatments would be used for the embalming of a dehydrated body? Select one: a. Large volume of an astringent solution b. Small volume of an astringent solution c. Large volume of a dilute solution d. Small volume of a dilute solution

Large volume of a dilute solution

What instrument is used as a device to facilitate the closure of the mouth? Select one: a. Needle injector b. Groove director c. Cannulae d. Stop cock

Needle injector

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? Select one: a. Stethoscope b. Subdural injection test c. Ophthalmoscope d. Oscilloscope

Ophthalmoscope

The color of cadaveric lividity can best be described by which of the following? Select one: a. Cherry red b. Green c. Purple d. Gray

Purple

Which of these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation? Select one: a. The preservation of the body b. The disinfection of the body c. The restoration of the body d. The documentation of the operation

The disinfection of the body

Which of the following actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body? Select one: a. The slow injection of an astringent solution b. The injection of a moderate solution at a high rate of flow c. The slow injection of a mild solution d. The rapid injection of a strong solution

The slow injection of a mild solution

Which of these is the prescribed incision for a sclerotic blood vessel? Select one: a. Triangular wedge b. Diagonal c. Longitudinal d. Transverse

Triangular wedge

Cosmetic fluids are so called because they contain Select one: a. humectants b. formaldehyde c. phenol d. active dyes

active dyes

Generalized edema is referred to as Select one: a. ascites. b. hydrocephalus. c. anasarca. d. hydrocele.

anasarca.

A discoloration that appears on the body during life is considered Select one: a. post mortem. b. extravascular. c. intravascular. d. ante mortem.

ante mortem.

Chemicals which retard the increase in viscosity of the blood are Select one: a. surfactants b. germicides c. anticoagulants d. buffers

anticoagulants

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

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

Carbon monoxide poisoning results in a ___________ discoloration. Select one: a. bronze b. bluish black c. grey d. cherry red

cherry red

Which of the following are not classified as a chemical reaction Select one: a. rigor mortis b. change in pH c. desiccation d. decomposition

desiccation

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

hypo-valve trocar.

The settling of the blood to the dependent parts if the body is known as Select one: a. hypostasis b. postmortem stain c. algor mortis d. rigor mortis

hypostasis

The ulnar artery lies along the border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. Select one: a. posterior b. lateral c. inferior d. medial

lateral

Why is clear embalming fluid usually purged from the nose and mouth during preparation of cases dead of pulmonary tuberculosis? Select one: a. there is increased tension in the lungs b. lung capillaries are weakened by disease c. arterial supply to the trachea usually d. pulmonary artery usually ruptures

lung capillaries are weakened by disease

The passage of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute into a concentrated solution is Select one: a. osmosis b. distribution c. diffusion d. dialysis

osmosis

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 Select one: a. osmosis. b. diffusion. c. hypotonic. d. hypertonic.

osmosis.

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 Select one: a. anterior tibial artery b. posterior tibial artery c. dorsallis pedis artery d. ulnar artery

posterior tibial artery

The temporary rise in body temperature after death is called Select one: a. postmortem hypostasis b. livor mortis c. postmortem caloricity d. autolysis

postmortem caloricity

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 Select one: a. beginning b. tertiary c. secondary d. primary

primary

The post mortem stiffening of the body muscles is Select one: a. livor mortis. b. cadaveric lividity. c. algor mortis. d. rigor mortis.

rigor mortis.

In the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the muscle Select one: a. psoas major b. sartorius c. adductor magnus d. adductor longus

sartorius

The common carotid arteries terminate at the level of the Select one: a. arch of the aorta b. sternoclavicular articulation c. superior border of the thyroid cartilage d. second costal cartilage

superior border of the thyroid cartilage

A purpose of pre-embalming analysis Select one: a. to aid in proper post-embalming techniques b. to prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques c. to apply appreciate restorative techniques d. to apply proper service after call

to prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques

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

two feet

What percentage dilute solution is created by adding 32 ounces of a 28 index fluid in enough water to make 4 gallons of solution? Select one: a. 1.75 index b. 3.50 index c. 1.65 index d. 1.95 index

1.75 index

The point of entry for the trocar when aspirating the cavities is Select one: a. 2 inches above and 4 inches to the left of the umbilicus. b. 2 inches above and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus. c. 2 inches below and 2 inches to the right of the umbilicus. d. 2 inches below and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus.

2 inches above and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus.

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

24 oz

What type of autopsy consists of the examination of the gastrointestinal tract below the diaphragm? Select one: a. Abdominal b. Complete c. Cranial d. Thoracic

Abdominal

Which of the following would NOT affect the rate of flow? Select one: a. Adjusting the rate of flow knob b. Partially closing the stopcock c. Using a smaller arterial tube d. Adjusting the pressure knob.

Adjusting the pressure knob.

Which of the following should be used for embalming a case which predisposes to dehydration? Select one: a. Large volume b. Primary injection c. Cold water for the dilution d. All of these

All of these

Which of these instruments is inserted into an artery to facilitate the introduction of arterial fluid? Select one: a. Arterial tube b. Aneurysm needle c. Spring forceps d. Needle injector

Arterial tube

____________ is a condition which predisposes to intravascular difficulties. Select one: a. Advanced pregnancy b. Arteriosclerosis c. Arthritis d. Carbon monoxide poisoning

Arteriosclerosis

Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body? Select one: a. Compressed air b. Cavity injector c. Gravity percolator d. Force pump

Compressed air

That procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment would most appropriately apply to which of the following? Select one: a. Concurrent disinfection b. Secondary disinfection c. Concurrent disinfection d. Personal hygiene

Concurrent disinfection

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? Select one: a. Dorsal incision b. Standard incision c. Direct incision d. Iliac incision

Direct incision

Which of these devices found in the preparation room uses water pressure to create a vacuum? Select one: a. Hydroaspirator b. Vacuum breaker c. Trocar d. Percolator

Hydroaspirator

Which of the following is not an infectious disease? Select one: a. Rabies b. Hepatitis c. Hydrocephalus d. Pneumonia

Hydrocephalus

Which of these is NOT a sign of decomposition? Select one: a. Presence of a foul odor b. Appearance of skin-slip c. Production of tissue gas d. Hypostasis of the blood

Hypostasis of the blood

What type of solution will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution? Select one: a. Hypotonic solution b. Tincture solution c. Hypertonic solution d. Isotonic solution

Hypotonic solution

Which of the following arteries begins at the level of the second costal cartilage? Select one: a. Right common carotid b. Right axillary c. Left common carotid d. Left brachial

Left common carotid

Which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process? Select one: a. High pressure, slow rate of flow b. Small injection volume, high index c. Low pressure, slow rate of flow d. High pressure, rapid rate of flow

Low pressure, slow rate of flow

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? Select one: a. Colloidion b. Massage cream c. Cavity fluid pack d. Baby powder

Massage cream

Which of the following muscles is injected with a hypodermic injection of cavity fluid to facilitate mouth closure? Select one: a. Temporalis b. Sternocleidomastoid c. Corrugator d. Masseter

Masseter

Pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following? Select one: a. Petechia b. Puncture wound c. Ecchymosis d. Hematoma

Petechia

The science of treating the body chemically, so as to temporarily inhibit decomposition, would most appropriately apply to which of the following terms? Select one: a. Disinfection b. Embalming c. Preservation d. Restoration

Preservation

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? Select one: a. Anticoagulants b. Preservatives c. Surfactants d. Vehicles

Preservatives

Which chemical substances inactivate the saprophytic bacteria of a body and alter the tissues of the body to render them less susceptible to decomposition? Select one: a. Preservatives b. Anticoagulants c. Deodorants d. Surfactants

Preservatives

What substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes? Select one: a. Carbohydrates b. Proteins c. Bone d. Lipids

Proteins

Which of the following embalming fluids produces maximum disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in skin texture? Select one: a. Primary injection fluids b. Cavity fluids c. Co-injection arterial fluids d. Semi-hardening arterial fluids

Semi-hardening arterial fluids

Blood vessel that is the origin of the axillary artery Select one: a. Brachial Artery b. External iliac artery c. Brachiocephalic artery d. Subclavian Artery

Subclavian Artery

Which artery can be located along a line from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth digits of the upper extremity? Select one: a. Radial b. Axillary c. Brachial d. Ulnar

Ulnar

Which of the following conditions creates intravascular resistance to fluid distribution? Select one: a. Rigor mortis b. Weight of viscera c. Tumors d. Vascular disease

Vascular disease

The most common vehicle used in embalming fluids is Select one: a. alcohol. b. formaldehyde. c. water. d. glycerol.

Water

What is the normal color of a nerve? Select one: a. Cream b. Red c. Blue d. White

White

A method of obtaining pressure for the injection of arterial fluid is Select one: a. a hand pump b. a needle injector c. an electirc spatula d. a hydroaspirator

a hand pump

Jaundice fluid is a classified as Select one: a. a cavity fluid. b. a special arterial fluid. c. a supplemental arterial fluid. d. a standard arterial fluid.

a special arterial fluid.

What is the purpose of formaldehyde in the embalming fluids? Select one: a. acts as a humectant b. acts as a surfactant c. acts as a preservative d. acts as a vehicle

acts as a preservative

Method of creating injection pressure that incorporates air being forced under pressure into the fluid chamber to displace the embalming fluid into the body Select one: a. gravity percolator b. buld syringe c. centrifugal force machine d. air pressure

air pressure

The post mortem loss of body heat is Select one: a. agonal algor. b. agonal dehydration. c. algor fever. d. algor mortis.

algor mortis.

In cases of dental prognathism you may, after obtaining written permission from the family, Select one: a. extract the teeth b. all of these c. let the teeth show d. realign the teeth

all of these

When treating pustular or ulcerative lesions what should be done? Select one: a. aspirate pus from the pustule b. swab pocket of aspirated lesion with disinfectant c. apply surface compresses d. all of these

all of these

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 becomes the dorsalis pedis artery. Select one: a. popliteal b. femoral c. anterior tibial d. posterior tibial

anterior tibial

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

arterial injections

Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor to be considered in case analysis? Select one: a. atmospheric conditions b. pathological conditions c. fever d. moisture of the tissues

atmospheric conditions

The self destruction of cells is known as Select one: a. autolysis b. algor mortis c. saccharolysis d. lipolysis

autolysis

The anatomical guide for the artery is posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle Select one: a. brachial b. common carotid c. axillary d. radial

brachial

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 Select one: a. chin rest b. dental tie c. mandibular suture d. musculature suture

chin rest

The action of formaldehyde on protein is Select one: a. saponification. b. coagulation. c. autolysis. d. dialysis.

coagulation.

For which of the following cases would high index fluids be recommended Select one: a. febrile cases b. dehydrated cases c. decomposition cases d. emaciated cases

decomposition cases

An abnormal color appearing in or upon human body is Select one: a. dehydration b. discoloration c. lividity d. saponification

discoloration

Edema within the pleural cavity is Select one: a. hydropericardium. b. ascites. c. anasarca. d. hydrothorax.

hydrothorax.

The method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection in continued and drainage taken at intervals is the method Select one: a. intermittent b. continuous c. alternate d. interrupted

intermittent

Continuous injection of arterial solution with drainage taken at intervals is called Select one: a. concurrent. b. intermittent. c. alternate. d. restricted.

intermittent.

Improper positioning of the head on the headrest may interfere with drainage from the Select one: a. carotid artery b. jugular vein c. brachial vein d. subclavian vein

jugular vein

The decomposition of fats occurs by Select one: a. decay. b. putrefaction. c. lipolysis. d. fermentation.

lipolysis.

An incision into a vessel that is parallel to the long axis of a blood vessel is the Select one: a. perpendicular incision b. triangular incision c. transverse incision d. longitudinal incision

longitudinal incision

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

mandibular suture

Which of the following are liquids or gels that help treat skin slips, gangrene, and surface ulcerations Select one: a. embalming powders b. pack applications c. hardening compounds d. mold preventatives

pack applications

The hardening agent in hardening compounds is Select one: a. wood shavings b. plaster of Paris c. paraformaldehyde d. alum

plaster of Paris

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

the proper embalming technique and chemicals to use

The initial color change of decomposing tissue Select one: a. blue-black b. blue c. yellow-green d. black

yellow-green

Death beginning at the heart is termed Select one: a. apnea. b. coma. c. asphyxia. d. syncope.

syncope.

The study of death is Select one: a. embalming. b. anatomy. c. theology. d. thanatology.

thanatology.

Hard water Select one: a. enhances fluid distribution b. promotes blood clotting c. prevents blood clotting d. has no effect on blood clotting

promotes blood clotting

When injecting a body with any mechanical injector the desired pressure should be Select one: a. set before opening the rate of flow b. adjusted while rate of flow valve is full open c. adjusted before machine is started d. set after opening the rate of flow

set before opening the rate of flow