NBE SCIENCE-SET #10

The amount of arterial fluid necessary to make one gallon of solution at 2% strength using a 20 index fluid is

12.8 oz

Which of these is the last of the body compounds to decompose? Carbohydrates Bone Proteins Fats

Bone

Which of these is an example of an intravascular ante-mortem blood discoloration? Cadaveric lividity Carbon monoxide poisoning Petechia Ecchymosis

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Which of these is the prescribed incision for an atherosclerotic blood vessel? Triangular (wedge) Longitudinal Transverse Diagonal

Diagonal

The process whereby chemical treatment is used to temporarily prevent decomposition is most completely defined as:

Preservation

What type of autopsy involves the post mortem examination of the brain only?

cranial autopsy

Hydrocele is

edema of the scrotum

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

humectants

The injection pressure which just overcomes the vascular resistance and causes the embalming fluid to enter the arterial system at a moderate and uniform rate is

ideal

Which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process? Small injection volume, high index Higher than average pressure, rapid rate of flow Lower than average pressure, slow rate of flow Higher than average pressure, slow rate of flow

lower than average 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?

massage cream

If you use 8 oz. of 16 index fluid and enough water to make one gallon of solution, what would be the diluted index of your solution?

%1.0

Death beginning at the heart is termed

syncope

The purpose of embalming analysis is to determine

the proper embalming technique and chemical to use

A delicate instrument for detecting almost inaudible heart sounds is

the stethoscope

What is the location of the femoral vein in relation to the femoral artery?

the vein lies medial and deep

Co-injection fluids are used

with arterial solutions

The NIOSH term "Immediate Danger to Life and Health" means real and present danger of losing life or limb. It is different from the daily exposures of workers in their workplace. The IDLH value established by NIOSH for formaldehyde is ___.

20 ppm

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? 30 index 18 index 27 index 36 index

32 x C1 = 2.5 x 128 x 3 30 index

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

Arterial tube

Which of the following is an extrinsic factor to be considered in embalming a dead body? Pathological conditions Body moisture Fever Atmospheric conditions

Atmospheric conditions

Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the brachial artery? Subclavian artery Radial artery Axillary artery Ulnar artery

Axillary artery

How can an extravascular discoloration be dealt with during the embalming process?

Extravascular discolorations are not removed by arterial injections.

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? Concurrent method Continuous method Intermittent method Terminal method

Intermittent Method

An influential person in medical embalming who was the first to make embalming available to the public is

Jean Gannal

When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the upper left extremity? Left internal iliac Right subclavian Left subclavian Left common carotid

Left subclavian

What method of mouth closure would be used to secure the mouth of a body that has dentures but also serious gum disease?

Mandibular suture

Who was the first to note capillary circulation?

Marcello Malpighi

Which of the following muscles is injected with a hypodermic injection of cavity fluid to reinforce mouth closure? Corrugator Temporalis Masseter Sternocleidomastoid

Masseter

Which of the following may cause malformations and deformities of a body? Paralytic diseases Meningitis Febrile diseases Tuberculosis

Paralytic diseases

Which of these is a commonly used moisture absorbing substance in hardening compound? Paraformaldehyde Paradichlorobenzene Plaster of Paris Phenol

Plaster of Paris

That procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment would most appropriately apply to which of the following?

TERMINAL DISINFECTION

The motorized pump in the embalming machine ___.

USES CENTRIFUGAL FORCE

Any traumatic or pathological change in the structure of the skin is known as

a lesion

What type of autopsy consists of the examination of the gastrointestinal tract below the diaphragm?

abdominal

The method of creating injection pressure that incorporates air being forced under pressure into the fluid chamber to displace the embalming fluid into the body is

air pressure

Which condition is associated with antemortem edema? Refrigeration Radiation poisoning Arthritis Alcoholism

alcoholism

Which of the following is classified as a malformation or deformity? Tumors Paralytic conditions Mutilations All of the above

all of the above

In case of dental prognathism, you may, after obtaining written permission from the family extract the teeth. realign the teeth. let the teeth show. all of these.

all of these

One of the factors to be considered in selecting the artery to be injected is age. weight. disease. all of these

all of these

The embalmer should remove as much blood from the body as possible to: diminish secondary dilution. remove intravascular discolorations. prevent distention. all of these.

all of these

When treating pustular or ulcerative lesions, which of the following should be done? aspirate pus from the pustule. swab pocket of aspirated lesion with disinfectant. apply surface compresses. all of these.

all of these

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

an active dye

An embalming instrument that is used in raising vessels and for blunt dissection is

an aneurysm hook

An instrument which is inserted into the artery for the introduction of fluid is

an arterial tube

A discoloration that appears on the body during life is considered

ante mortem

The mixture of embalming fluid and water which is used in arterial injections is

arterial solution

Addison's Disease generally results in which kind of a discoloration?

bronze

A dead human body which is used for anatomical and scientific study is

cadaver

One example of an intrinsic factor in case analysis is

cause of death

Hemolysis complicates the embalming process because it

causes a stain

The type of embalming fluid used to disinfect and preserve the viscera in the cavities of the body is

cavity fluid

The linear guide for the radial artery is from the

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

Carbon monoxide poisoning results in a _____________ discoloration.

cherry red

The action of HCHO on protein is called:

coagulation

Which of the following is the most reliable sign of fluid distribution in any region of the body surface?

color change

The concentration of the arterial solution to be injected into an edematous body should be: dilute concentrated the same as preinjection fluid increased by thickening with humectant

concentrated

The method of drainage in relation to injection in which both injection and drainage are allowed to flow freely throughout the operation is the ___________ method.

continuous

The anatomical guide for the axillary artery is at the medial border of the teres major muscle. biceps brachii muscle. brachialis muscle. coracobrachialis muscle.

coracobrachialis muscle

Which of the following embalming fluid types provides disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture? Pre injection fluids Cavity fluids cosmetic arterial fluids auxillary chemicals

cosmetic arterial fluids

Which of the following post mortem changes is a chemical change? Algor mortis Livor mortis decomposition Hypostasis

decomposition

For which of the following cases would high index fluids be recommended? Febrile cases Emaciated cases Decomposition cases Dehydration cases

decomposition cases

Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change? Fermentation Autolysis Desiccation cremation

desiccation

The movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection through the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins is called

distribution

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

dorsalis pedis

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

external illiac

The first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is

eyes

What is the name given to a type of purge which has a color and odor consistent with that of arterial fluid solution?

fluid purge

Complete cellular death always __________ somatic death.

follows

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a jaundice fluid? contains little or no formaldehyde Contains bleaching agents Contains dye High formaldehyde content

high formaldehyde content

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

hypo-valve trocar

In the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located immediately inferior to the umbilical region?

hypogastric

A secondary dilution as related to the embalming operation is caused by blood and lymph. is prepared by the embalmer. takes place in the capillaries only. precedes the primary dilution.

is caused by blood and lymph

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

it can act as a perfuming agent

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of using a hand pump to inject embalming fluids? It is difficult to refill It requires constant attention It may be adapted to be used for aspiration It has a relatively low-pressure range

it may be adapted to be used for aspiration

In the normal case, the first organ to decompose is the

lining of the trachea and larynx

Chemicals that are added to arterial fluids to meet the varying demands of embalming difficult cases are

modifying agents

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

multi-point injection

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

needle injector

The injection and drainage procedure in which the injection and drainage are accomplished through the same incision is called restricted cervical. split. one point. multipoint.

one point

The passage of water from the capillaries into the intercellular spaces due to attraction by solutes in the interstitial fluid is referred to as ___

osmosis

Which of the following are liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulcerations? Mold preventatives Embalming powders Hardening compounds Pack applications

pack applications

The chemical in hardening compounds which reacts with any water present to form an insoluble solid is __.

plaster of paris

The _____________ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle.

popliteal

A postmortem discoloration brought about by the rupture of the red blood cells and a release of their contents into the tissues is

postmortem stain

Which chemical agents render microorganisms incapable of growth and reproduction? Vehicles Surfactants Preservatives Buffers

preservatives

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

primary

Hard water: promotes blood clotting. prevents blood clotting. has no effect on blood clotting. enhances fluid distribution.

promotes blood clotting

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? accessibility size effect in posing the body race of the individual

race of the individual

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

right and left common carotid

The center of blood drainage in embalming is the

right atrium of the heart

The whip stitch is also known as the

roll stitch

The dilution of arterial solutions by the fluid of the body is called the

secondary dilution

The cooling of the body of a corpulent person would be faster. slower. unaffected. none of these.

slower

The procedure of injection and drainage in which injection is accomplished at one place and drainage is taken from another is called

split

Directing the trocar point toward the intersection of the fifth intercostal space and the left mid-axillary line is the trocar guide for the

stomach

Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the axillary artery? External iliac artery Subclavian artery Brachiocephalic artery Brachial artery

subclavian artery

The common carotid arteries bifurcate into the internal carotid and external carotid at the level of the ___.

superior border of the thyroid cartilage

Which of the following blood vessels is NOT suitable for the injection of arterial fluids into a small infant? Arch of the aorta Abdominal aorta Ascending aorta Superior vena cava

superior vena cava