D.E.A.D Science

If you use 16 oz. of 30 index fluid how many gallons of a 2.5% solution will you have?

1 1/2 gallons

Which of the following would NOT be a condition that predisposes purge?

Arthritis

Which term means that a physiognomic structure has a mirror image?

Bilateral

Which of the following is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place?

Cements, Needle injector and calvarium clamps

Carbon monoxide poisoning results in a _____________ discoloration.

Cherry red

Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the

Cranium

The embalmer should remove as much blood from the body as possible to

Diminish secondary dilution, remove intravascular discolorations, and prevent distention

Those bacteria that prefer to live in the presence of free oxygen but can live in its absence are classified as:

Facultative

The first people believed to have practiced cremation were the:

Greeks

Which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process?

Higher than average pressure, slow rate of flow

Which of these is NOT a sign of decomposition?

Hypostasis of the blood

What type of solution will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution?

Hypotonic solution

Which of the following methods of injection and drainage is recommended for use in embalming cases which exhibit vascular disorders?

Intermittent method

Closes the eyelid and compresses the lacrimal sac.

Orbicularis oculi

Which of these is the solid state of formaldehyde?

Paraformaldehyde

Which of the following types of decomposition yields foul odors?

Putrefaction

Which of these embalming instruments is used to make an incision?

Scalpel

What procedure may be used to return the body of an emaciated case to normal contour and moisture content?

Use restricted drainage

Hypodermic tissue building is

a post- embalming restorative treatment

Jaundice fluid is classified as

a special arterial fluid

A crevice in the skin accompanied by bordering elevations physiognomically describes:

a sulcus or furrow

If two parts of blue pigment are mixed with one part of red pigment, the resulting color is:

a tertiary hue

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

adductor magnus

The key ingredients of an arterial fluid classified as a cosmetic fluid is

an active dye

Distention of the body tissue is a complication of

anasarca

Generalized edema is referred to as

anasarca

A discoloration that appears on the body during life is considered

ante mortem

From the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint is the linear guide for the

anterior tibial artery

Which chemical agents in arterial fluids prevent the thickening of blood ?

anticoagulants

Select the correct statement regarding the removal of a pacemaker prior to cremation.

any fee for removal by the funeral home must appear on the GPL

Which of the following treatments can be used to reduce swollen eyelids?

application of a cavity fluid compress

Which of the following IS an effective treatment for distended tissues?

application of heat with the electric spatula, hypodermic aspiration of fluids, and surgical reduction

To reduce swollen eyes

apply heat from the electric spatula

Arterial embalming may

arrest the cause of putrefaction

Which of the following is NOT an effective treatment for distended tissues?

arterial injection using a rapid rate of flow

Which of these instruments is inserted into an artery to facilitate the introduction of arterial fluid?

arterial tube

The self-destruction of cells is known as

autolysis

A facial profile in which the forehead, upper lip, and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line is

balanced

A vertical forehead and a chin that recedes from the projection of the upper lip characterize a facial profile as

balanced-convex

The horizontal, horse- shoe shaped portion of the mandible is known as the

body

One example of an intrinsic factor in case analysis is

cause of death

The linear guide for the axillary artery is from the

center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity.

The action of formaldehyde on protein is

coagulation

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

compressed air

The environmental conditions which are best for long term storage (3 months until Spring burial) of a body are ___.

cool and dry

Once the casket is positioned in the viewing room, it is often necessary to retouch the cosmetics to correct for the light in the specific parlor. This cosmetic touch up is often referred to as?

corrective rouging

"Normal" aspiration does not usually involve the

cranial cavity

When most of the hair remains after death in a fire, singed hair may be treated by:

darkening with an eyebrow pencil

The decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic bacteria is

decay

The separation of body compounds into simpler substances is called

decomposition

Separation of the dermis and the epidermis after death is called

desquamation

Which of these is the prescribed incision for an atherosclerotic blood vessel?

diagonal

The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces or cavities is

edema

Hydrocele is

edema of the scrotum

Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for restoration of stray or straggler hairs?

embedding

The __________ artery changes its name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsied body.

external iliac

The length of the ear is equal to the distance from the normal hairline to the

eyebrow

Which of the following blood vessels is the origin of the popliteal artery?

femoral artery

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

final disposition

After embalming, tissue to be restored should be

firm and dry

The swelling and bursting of the red blood cells is

hemolysis

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

humectants

Which of these devices found in the preparation room uses water pressure to create a vacuum?

hydroaspirator

Dyes used in arterial fluid which color the fluid in the bottle, but impart no color to the body tissue are classified as ___ dyes.

inactive

The amount of HCHO (formaldehyde) measured in grams dissolved in 100 ml. of water refers to

index

Horizontal or vertical furrows created when the medial ends of the eyebrows are lowered are known as

interciliary sulci

What is the purpose of adding Oil of Wintergreen to an embalming fluid?

it can act as a perfuming agent

The shroud in which Muslims are buried is called a ___.

kafan

The acquired facial markings which are vertical furrows of the lips that extend from the mucus membranes into the integumentary lips are known as:

labial sulci

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

The proper cosmetic application to compensate for a nose which is too wide:

lighten the bridge; darken the sides

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of attachment and support for a restored nose?

loop stitch

Which of the following is an unacceptable characteristic of a restorative wax?

loss of shape and form under varying temperature

The focal point in regards to the cavity treatment of a cases with tuberculosis is the

lung

The determinative pigment of all races that imparts color to the hair and the skin is

melanin

The injection of arterial solution at more than one location is referred to as

multi-point injection.

Which of these would be the last to decompose?

non-pregnant uterus

One of the three major proportional divisions of the face is measured from the

normal hairline to the eyebrow

Which of the following is a muscle of the eye?

orbicularis oculi

Pigment color theory that employs the color wheel is the

prang system

What suture is used to close a trocar puncture?

purse string

The primary characteristics of a first degree burn is

redness

From the profile view of the nose, the concave dip below the glabella is the

root of the nose

When injecting a body with any mechanical injector, the desired pressure should be

set before opening the rate of flow.

Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the axillary artery?

subclavian artery

Located inferior to the parietal bones and anterior to the occipital bone.

temporal bone

This bone of the head articulates with the parietal bone at the squamosal suture; occipital bone at the lambdoidal suture; and the Greater wing of the sphenoid bone.

temporal bone

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

Which of the following is an external bone of the face?

the mandible

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

the occipital

Which anatomical structure can be used to determine the proper angle of a restored ear?

the posterior margin of the ramus

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

the sclera of the eyball

Which of the following actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body?

the slow injections of mild solution

There is an article of clothing for a female member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who has completed the Temple Ordinance, which has been made optional in a recent change in Church policy. That item which is not mandatory in the way it is worn now is ___.

the veil

Which of these provides extravascular resistance to fluid distribution?

tumors

The lowest level of permission which is sufficient to allow embalming to occur is ___.

verbal permission

The firmest wax proposed for feature restoration and the deep filling of large cavities is known as

wound filler wax

Which of the following best describe the proper torso incision made when performing an autopsy

y-shape

The point of entry for the trocar when aspirating the cavities is

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