NBE Science Practice Questions

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

B. Medial to the tendon of insertion of the flexor carpii ulnaris and lateral to the tendon of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle

What type of bacteria grows best between temperatures of30 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius? A. Cryophilic B. Mesophilic C. Psychrophilic D. Thermophilic

B. Mesophilic

Which of the following is NOT a component of hardening compounds? A. Paraformaldehyde B. Phenol C. Alum D. Wood powder

B. Phenol

Artery that originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle and terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle: A. Femoral B. Popliteal C. Iliac D. Anterior Tibial

B. Popliteal

What problems are commonly associated with ecchymosis around the eye? A. red skin and dehydration B. swelling and discoloration C. blisters and abscesses D. skin slip and absesses

B. Swelling and discoloration

What is the proper term for smallpox? A. herpes simplex B. variola C. rubella D. varicella

B. Variola

The femoral artery is bordered medially by the ____________ muscle. A. sartorius B. adductor longus C. adductor magnus D. psoas major

B. adductor longus

STEL for HCHO monitoring should be: A. 1 Hour B. 30 Minutes C. 15 Minutes D. 8 Hours

C. 15 Minutes

Which of the following are true of malignant neoplasms? 1. resembles the tissue of origin 2. grows by infiltration 3. causes tissue damage 4. grows by expansion A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 4 C. 2 and 3 D. 3 and 4

C. 2 and 3

A fold of facial tissue is recognized as: A. an elongated depression in a surface plane of tissue B. a linear crevice in the skin accompanied by bordering elevations C. an elongated prominence of flesh that abut convexly against an adjacent surface D. a birthmark or pockmark

C. An elongated prominence of flesh that abut convexly against an adjacent surface

The causative organism for Tetanus is from the Genus: A. Mycobacterium B. Rickettsia C. Clostridium D. None of these

C. Clostridium

Substances which will pass through the pores of animals and vegetable membranes are: A. suspensions B. gramuloids C. crystalloids D. colloids

C. Crystalloids

For which of the following cases would high index fluids be recommended? A. Febrile cases B. Emaciated cases C. Decomposition cases D. Dehydration cases

C. Decomposition cases

Pigmentary colors are measured in terms of their value, intensity, and: A. brilliance B. saturation C. hue D. chroma

C. Hue

Who was the first to note capillary circulation? A. Jean Gannal B. Thomas Holmes C. Marcello Malpighi D. Leonardo Da Vinci

C. Marcello Malpighi

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? A. Colloidion B. Cavity fluid pack C. Massage cream D. Baby powder

C. Massage cream

The dura mater is a division of the A. ventricles B. cerebellum C. meninges D. filum terminale

C. Meninges

What type of death is said to begin in any one of three vital organs? A. Cellular death B. Biological death C. Somatic death D. Clinical death

C. Somatic Death

Organ that produces hydrochloric acid: A. Gallbladder B. Kidney C. Stomach D. Brain

C. Stomach

The Jewish term for the ceremony of washing the deceased before burial is: A. Tallith B. Tachrichim C. Taharah D. Tehilm

C. Taharah

Which bony structure divides the length of the ear into halves? A. the condyle B. the mandibular fossa C. the zygomatic arch D. the squama

C. The zygomatic arch

The arch of the aorta has how many branches? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

C. Three

Formaldehype reacts with ammonia to form: A. paraformaldehyde B. urea C. urotropin D. glyxol

C. Urotropin

Damage to the valves of the heart usually occurs in cases of: A. atheroma. B. pneumonia. C. endocarditis. D. diphtheria.

C. endocarditis

The causative organism in amebic dysentery: A. plasmodium malaria B. pheumocystis carinii C. entamoeba histolytica D. Clostridium perfringens

C. entamoeba histolytica

An aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because A. it acts as a complete obstruction to fluid flow. B. it has a tendency to "short circuit" embalming fluid. C. if it ruptures, fluid injected will escape from the vascular system. D. it accelerates blood coagulation.

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

In regards to the formaldehyde exposure level readings, the action level is: A. 0.75 ppm B. 2 ppm C. 0.25 ppm D. 0.5 ppm

D. 0.5 ppm

The allowed maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over an eight hour time period is A. 5.0 ppm. B. 2.0 ppm. C. 0.5 ppm. D. 0.75 ppm.

D. 0.75 ppm.

Bacteria typically reproduce by a process called: A. osmosis B. parasitism C. autotrophism D. binary fission

D. Binary Fission

Anthracosis is caused by A. sand dust B. lead dust C. asbestos dust D. coal dust

D. Coal Dust

Which of the following can be used to retard the setting rate of a plaster of Paris solution? A. table salt B. drying powder C. warm water D. cold water

D. Cold Water

Which of the following materials or techniques is suggested for all short hair and hairline restorations? A. dipping hairs in hot glue B. suturing clumps of short hair C. cementing individual hair to the scalp D. embedding hairs in a layer of wax

D. Embedding hairs in a layer of wax

The first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is A. neck. B. face. C. upper extremities. D. eyes.

D. Eyes

Swelling and Bursting of Red Blood Cells: A. Livor Mortis B. Agglutination C. Hypostasis D. Hemolysis

D. Hemolysis

Glycols are used as: A. Anticoagulants B. Dyes C. Ketones D. Humectants

D. Humectants

In arterial fluids, glycols act as: A. surfactants B. buffers C. dyes D. humectants

D. Humectants

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? A. Right atrium B. Left atrium C. Right ventricle D. Left ventricle

D. Left Ventricle

Diminished amount of urine formation is called: A. Polyuria D. Anasarca C. Hematuria D. Oliguria

D. Oliguria

The swelling of a body during embalming may be due to which one of the following: A. distribution B. dialysis C. surface tension D. osmosis

D. Osmosis

Can be used to sear deep tissues: A. Chelate B. Carmine C. Glutaraldehyde D. Phenol

D. Phenol

In order to produce a tint, which of the following is mixed with various quantities of a hue? A. black B. gray C. brown D. white

D. White

The escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location is: A. agonal dehydration. B. agonal edema. C. desiccation. D. coagulation.

A. Agonal Edema

The anatomical guide to the facial artery is ___. A. along the inferior border of the mandible B. along the superior border of the mandible C. between the external auditory meatus and the zygomatic arch D. parallel to the thyroid cartilage

A. Along the inferior border of the mandible

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

A. Amish

A union between two arteries or veins, forming alternate routes to a tissue or part, is called a/n: A. anastomosis B. metastasis C. circuit D. fistula

A. Anastomosis

A substance that induces the formation of antibodies that interact specifically with it is a(n): A. antigen B. lysozyme C. interferon D. gastric juice

A. Antigen

When embalming an individual who died from an acute myocardial infarction, which of the following problems may the funeral practitioner encounter? A. Blood Clots B. Purge C. Swelling D. Abdominal Distention

A. Blood Clots

Complete oxidation of a hydrocarbon yields: A. carbon dioxide and water B. hydroxy acid C. phenol D. an acid and a base

A. Carbon Dioxide and water

Linear guide for the axillary artery: A. Center of axillary space to the long axis of the upper extremity B. Center of the anticubital fossa to the 4th and 5th digits C. Tendons of the insertion of the teres major to the anticubital fossa D. Center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the bend of the elbow

A. Center of axillary space to the long axis of the upper extremity

Which of the following organisms is an exotoxin producer? A. Clostridium tetani B. Treponema pallidum C. Staphlococcus aureus D. Neisseria gonorrheae

A. Clostridium Tetani

A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called a ___. A. combination case B. air tray C. Ziegler case D. cremation container

A. Combination Case

Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for restoration of stray or straggler hairs? A. embedding into the scalp tissue B. embedding into wax on the scalp C. suturing clumps of hair to the scalp D. cementing hair directly to the scalp

A. Embedding into the scalp tissue

The glabella is an eminence of what bone? A. Frontal B. Occipital C. Parietal D. Ethmoid

A. Frontal

Abdominal Region that is superior and lateral to the umbilical region: A. Hypocondriac B. Inguinal C. Lumbar D. Epigastric

A. Hypocondriac

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. Hypostasis of the blood

To flush discoloration from the vascular system, inject what type of fluid? A. Pre-injection B. Humectant C. Surfactant D. High Index

A. Pre-injection

The center of blood drainage in embalming is the A. right atrium of the heart. B. arch of the aorta. C. circle of Willis. D. superior vena cava.

A. Right Atrium of the heart

The process by which suspended particles settle to the bottom of a liquid: A. Sedimentation B. Hydrolysis C. Autolysis D. Coagulation

A. Sedimentation

The superior mesenteric artery supplies the: A. Small Intestine B. Large Intestine C. Liver D. Kidneys

A. Small Intestine

The flattened section of the temporal bone is called the: A. Squama B. Glabella C. Ramus D. Sphenoid

A. Squama

When embalming an autopsied body, which of the following arteries should the funeral practitioner use to obtain the most complete fluid distribution to the upper extremities? A. Subclavian B. Common Carotid C. Brachial D. Ulnar

A. Subclavian

What is the common action of phenol, formalin and sodium hypochlorite on the tissues of the body? A. They all are capable of bleaching the tissue B. They all are capable of imparting a color to the tissue C. They all are capable of inhibiting clot formation D. They all are capable of balancing the pH of the tissue

A. They are all capable of bleaching the tissue

Varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as A. varices. B. phlebitis. C. endocarditis. D. asphyxiation.

A. Varices

A minute organism not visible with an ordinary light microscope is: A. virus B. fungi C. bacterial D. protozoa

A. Virus

Hypodermic tissue building is: A. a post- embalming restorative treatment B. a preinjection treatment C. a major restoration D. an injected preservative treatment of necrotic tissue

A. a post-embalming restorative treatment

The linear guide for the radial artery is: A. on the surface of the forearm, a line drawn from the antecubital fossa to the base of the index finger B. on the surface of the forearm from the antecubital fossa to the space between the 4th and 5th fingers C. on the surface of the forearm from the tendons of insertion of the teres major muscle to a point at the center of the wrist D. lateral to the tendons of insertion of the flexor carpii radialis muscle

A. on the surface of the forearm, a line drawn from the antecubital fossa to the base of the index finger

A method which can prevent oral purge when shipping by air is to___. A. pack oropharynx with absorbent powder and cotton B. pack nasopharynx with cotton and absorbent powder C. ligate the trachea D. keep a sealer casket sealed during the flight

A. pack oropharynx with absorbent powder and cotton

The advantage of using heat for the disinfection of materials over other forms of disinfection, like the use of chemicals, is that heat: A. penetrates throughout the materials B. is less costly than chemicals C. is more readily available D. None of these

A. penetrates through the materials

Sodium citrate is used in embalming fluid as an: A. Deodorant B. Anticoagulant C. Humectant D. Dye

B. Anticoagulant

A disease characterized by a collapsed or airless condition of the lungs in known as: A. pleurisy B. atelectasis C. empyema D. emphysema

B. Atelectasis

The significance of hard water to an embalmer is that the minerals that cause hard water also cause: A. Dehydration B. Blood Clots C. Fluid Dilution D. Swelling

B. Blood Clots

Addison's disease causes the skin to turn what color? A. Green B. Bronze C. Cherry-Red D. Yellow

B. Bronze

Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for long, dense hair or more extensive restorations? A. Wax B. Cement (glue) C. Suturing D. Embedding

B. Cement (glue)

The shrinking of blood cells in a hypertonic salt solution is called: A. hemoptysis B. crenation C. hemolysis D. proteolysis

B. Crenation

A thrombus in the iliac veins would: A. Increase drainage from lower extremities B. Decrease drainage from lower extremities C. Cause swelling D. Decrease drainage from upper extremeties

B. Decrease drainage from lower extremities

In which of the following cases will decomposition develop most rapidly? A. Emaciated cases B. Edematous cases C. Febrile cases D. Stillborn infant cases

B. Edamatous cases

A communicable disease which is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree within a community is termed A. sporadic B. endemic C. pandemic D. epidemic

B. Endemic

Ligature is suggested for the creation of: A. eminences B. furrows C. ridges D. folds

B. Furrows

Organ that yields bile during aspiration: A. Stomach B. Gallbladder C. Liver D. Kidney

B. Gallbladder

A benign neoplasm found in blood vessels is known as: A. Hematomia B. Hemangioma C. Hematosarcoma D. Hematoma

B. Hemangioma

The onset of postmortem changes generally A. assists the embalming operation. B. hinders the embalming operation. C. has no effect on the embalming operation. D. start long before death

B. Hinders the embalming operation