NBE Science DEAD Program

strong

A broad head shape noted for its lack of curvature is recognized as

dye

A component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent is a

hypochondriac

According to the nine region plan, what abdominal region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region?

firm and dry

After embalming, tissue to be restored should be

if it ruptures, fluid injected will escape from the vascular system.

An aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because

longitudinal incision

An incision that is parallel to the long axis of the blood vessel that is being opened is a:

excision and rebuilding with restorative wax

Badly lacerated eyelids can be effectively restored by

have the family sign a receipt listing the items returned

Before final disposition, valuables may be removed from the deceased and returned to the family. The funeral director, to guarantee that the items were returned, must ___.

cherry red

Carbon monoxide poisoning results in a _____________ discoloration.

humectants

Chemical additives that act as moisture retainers in the tissue are termed

preservatives

Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are

lung capillaries are weakened by disease

Clear embalming fluid is usually purged from the nose and mouth during preparation of cases dead of pulmonary tuberculosis because the

covers the darkened abrasion.

Cosmetizing an abrasion before waxing

syncope

Death beginning at the heart is termed

anasarca

Distention of the body tissue is a complication of

tilted to the right approximately 15 degrees

During embalming, the head should be

apply identification bracelets to wrist and ankles

During the removal of the deceased, as soon as identity has been established, the funeral director should

a green apron

For a male who has completed the Temple Ordinance of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the clothing of the deceased will include ___.

dorsalis pedis artery

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

basic arrangements

Identify the item from the list below which is included in the direct cremation package.

30 index

If you use 2 bottles of arterial fluid to make 2 ½ gallons of a 3 index solution, what is the index of the arterial fluid?

its left side

In a "reverse hinge" casket, the body is viewed from:

Darken the sides of the forehead and temples

In effort to correct the head shape of a person with an inverted triangle shaped head, the cosmetologist would

white

In order to produce a tint, which of the following is mixed with various quantities of a hue?

amish

Males of this religious denomination may be expected to be dressed in white trousers, a white shirt, and white vest.

parietal eminences

Marked convexities on the outer surfaces of the parietal bones, are considered the widest part of the cranium.

cause of death

One example of an intrinsic factor in case analysis is

petechia

Pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following?

Levator palpebrae superioris

Raises the upper eyelid.

an abrasion

Removal of the skin caused by friction against a firm object or surface results in

desquamation

Separation of the dermis and the epidermis after death is called

needle injector

That method of mouth closure which employs wires attached to small tacks which are inserted into the upper and lower jaw is called the

intercilliary sulci

The acquired facial markings located between the eyebrows are known as

the nose

The anterior nares are associated with which facial feature?

dorsalis pedis

The artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery is the

restorative art

The care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color is the identification of:

an almond

The closed eyelid resembles the shape of

concentrated

The concentration of the arterial solution to be injected into an edematous body should be:

vertex

The crown includes an area of the head called the:

lipolysis

The decomposition of fats occurs by

primary dilution

The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid as prepared by the embalmer is called the

formaldehyde gray

The discoloration resulting when HCHO reacts with hemoglobin in the tissue is called

mouth

The feature of the face that is two eyes wide is the

adductor magnus

The femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the ___________ muscle.

through the funeral period

The funeral director may properly claim that embalming will preserve the body ___.

yellow-green

The initial color change of decomposing tissue is

mandible

The largest singular bone of the face is the

caucasians

The leptorrhine nasal profile is characteristic of:

tertiary hue

The mixture of a small amount of a cool hue with a large amount of a warm hue creates a

oval

The most common frontal view head shape is

7.4

The normal pH of the living body is

pressure filtration

The passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, caused by positive intravascular pressure is

embalming

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

the injected arterial solution mixes with the body fluids.

The secondary dilution of embalming solution occurs when

the line of closure

The slit formed by contact of the free margins of the mucous membranes of the lips is called the ___.

eyelashes

The term cilia is used to denote the

Lighten the cheeks and darken the forehead and jaw line

To make a "round" face look more oval, the cosmetologist would do which of the following?

the nasolabial fold

What facial marking creates fullness in the anterior cheek?

Inferior Palpebral Sulcus - Acquired

What furrow is found at the lower border of the lower eyelid?

needle injector

What instrument is used as a device to facilitate the closure of the mouth?

the decomposition of fats

What is lipolysis?

white

What is the normal color of a nerve?

They act as supplementary germicides

What is the purpose of the quaternary ammonium compounds in embalming fluids?

purse string

What suture is used to close a trocar puncture?

final disposition

When a burial in a cemetery follows a funeral at a religious institution, this burial is classified as ____.

funeral home policy

When a funeral director states that at this funeral home every body that has an open casket visitation MUST be embalmed, this is a ___.

right and left common carotid

When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following blood vessels would you utilize to inject the head of the deceased?

right common iliac

When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the lower right extremity?

1/2

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.

two-thirds

Where is the base of the nose found when measured from the normal hairline to the base of the chin?

in the neck

Where is the common carotid artery found?

in the sclera of the eyeball

Where is the condition of jaundice first noticed on a dead body?

radial

Which artery should be raised and injected to facilitate the embalming of the body between the antecubital fossa and the wrist?

pack applications

Which of the following are liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulcerations?

the occipital

Which of the following bones creates the base of the cranium?

cold water

Which of the following can be used to retard the setting rate of a plaster of Paris solution?

cosmetic arterial fluids

Which of the following embalming fluid types provides disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture?

suturing

Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for areas which are not visible?

phenol

Which of the following is NOT a component of hardening compounds?

race of the individual

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the selection of the artery and vein for injection and drainage in each case to be embalmed?

sodium hypochlorite

Which of the following is NOT a dehydrating agent?

dessication

Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change?

the masseter muscle

Which of the following is named for its characteristics chewing action?

worm

Which of the following sutures is described as a recommended hidden stitch which could be used on a cranial autopsy?

high pressure injection

Which of the following treatments would NOT be recommended for the treatment of intravascular difficulties?

a cavity fluid compress

Which of the following would NOT be used as an effective restorative treatment to minimize prognathism?

external pressure during embalming

Which of the following would NOT prove useful in treating discolored eyelids?

thrombi

Which of the following would be the most likely to cause intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?

the body lying in water after death for a few hours

Which of these condition contributes to skin-slip?

rigor mortis

Which of these conditions may affect the pressure at which arterial fluid must be injected to overcome the initial resistance?

plaster of paris

Which of these is a commonly used moisture absorbing substance in hardening compound?

compressed air

Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body?

postmortem caloricity

Which of these is an example of pre-embalming chemical change in a body?

Ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration

Which of these is the most accurate classification of petechia?

ethically, the receiving funeral home should sell the casket

Which of these statements is correct about the package called Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home? No public services are to be held at the shipping funeral home.

cream colored

Which of these terms is used to describe the color of the external tissue of an artery?

submandibular area

Which surfaces do not exhibit similarity in their bilateral curvatures?

the body of the deceased

Who or what is responsible for creating the secondary dilution of the arterial solution?