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A building containing crypts or vaults for entombment; an above ground structure for burial is properly called a: A)mausoleum B)lawn crypt C)epitaph D)vault

A

For someone who died by hanging which one would NOT be a good method for embalming: A)preinjection B)strong solution strength C)small volume D)restricted cervical (if not posted)

A

Hematology is the study of: A)blood B)circulation C)the heart D)blood vessels

A

If there is valve damage to the heart, particularly the aortic semilunar valve, an embalmer can expect: A)lung purge B)intense rigor C)intense livor mortis D)an un-embalmable body

A

In an autopsied case, which of the following arteries is most likely to leak when injecting the common iliac artery? A)internal iliac B)popliteal C)femoral D)external iliac

A

In funeral homes, documents should be retained that allow for proof of work and preparation. Which of the following forms would assist in litigation if your funeral home were sued for negligent embalming? A)Embalming Case Reports B)Cremation Authorization Forms C)Waiver to the Right of Disposition D)Statement of Goods and Services

A

Protrusion of the jaws is called: A)prognathism B)prognosis C)philatelism D)prolepsis

A

The authority that dictates whether or not an outer burial container or a vault needs to be used to support the grave is the: A)Cemetery by-laws B)State board of embalmers and funeral directors C)Federal Trade Commission D)The funeral home

A

Toxic shock syndrome is most commonly caused by which of the following bacterial pathogens? A)Staphylococcus aureus B)Neisseria gonorrhoeae C)Streptococcus pyogenes D)Streptococcus pneumoniae

A

What are the basic structural and functional units of the human body? A)cells B)proteins C)tissues D)organs

A

What artery is closely associated with the inguinal ligament? A)femoral artery B)superior mesenteric artery C)dorsalis pedis artery D)popliteal artery

A

What blood vessel begins at the opening of the adductor magnus muscle? A)popliteal artery B)femoral artery C)iliac artery D)anterior tibial artery

A

What is the death of localized cells and tissue with the body remaining alive? A)necrosis B)livor mortis C)decomposition D)somatic death

A

What is the general rule regarding solution strength and drainage technique on a non-autopsied body exhibiting livor mortis? A)mild solution and open drainage B)strong solution and open drainage C)mild solution and restrict drainage D)strong solution and restrict drainage

A

What structure composed of the cranium and face functions as the skeleton of the head? A)skull B)parietal bones C)mandible D)maxilla

A

What was the first dialdehyde used as an arterial preservative? A)glyoxal B)formaldehyde C)propionaldehyde D)glutaraldehyde

A

When would a practitioner NOT want to delay cavity treatment? A)when the abdomen is distended B)when the viewing and service are delayed C)when wanting to allow fixation of organs D)when allowing arterial fluid to disinfect organs

A

Which of the following bacterial diseases are spread by ticks? I. Rocky Mountain spotted fever II. Lyme disease III. influenzal meningitis IV. scarlet fever A)I and II B)I and III C)II and IV D)III and IV

A

Who first described the circulation of blood in the 1600s? A)William Harvey B)John Hunter C)William Hunter D)Frederic Ruysch

A

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Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes

"Lockjaw" is also known as: A)botulism B)tetanus C)tuberculosis D)gangrene

B

A discoloration that is present during life and remains after death is: A)intravascular B)antemortem C)extravascular D)postmortem

B

A line of demarcation along the midline of the face due to vasoconstriction/vasodilatation, common in deaths from a cerebrovascular accident (stroke): A)Cannot be overcome B)Is overcome by a sufficient quantity of injection C)Can be overcome with a restricted cervical and extra dye on the side of the face with poor color D)Is overcome by a low quantity of injection

B

A person with renal failure will require: A)a jaundice fluid B)a strong solution C)a pre-injection D)a weak solution

B

Accumulation of fluid in the scrotum is: A)Hydrothorax B)Hydrocele C)Ascites D)Anasarca

B

All of the following are extravascular discolorations except: A)purpura B)livor mortis C)petechia D)ecchymosis

B

Death Certificates are always filed: A)In the state in which the person was a resident B)In the registration district in which the person died C)In the city in which the person was a resident D)In the registration district in which the person was born

B

Determine the actual width of the face of a decedent given the following information. The length of the subject's face in a picture is 12mm and the width is 8mm. The actual measurement of the decedents face is 162mm in length. A)54mm B)108mm C)243mm D)216mm

B

Edema is said to be established when there is at least a: A)5% increase in total body water B)10% increase in total body water C)20% increase in total body water D)60% increase in total body water

B

Eligibility and determination of dollar amounts that a family can expect to receive in social security benefits is determined by: A)How old a person was when they died. B)Quarters of Coverage C)Manner of Death D)How much money they have in savings.

B

Families wishing to place items into cremation caskets or alternative containers will submit instructions as to whether or not said items will remain with the decedent or be removed prior to cremation. Where would this information be documented? A)Burial Transit Permit B)Cremation Authorization Form C)Cemetery property deed D)Preneed contract

B

Hardening of the artery is most common in the: A)anterior tibial B)femoral (iliac) artery C)jugular vein D)common carotid

B

Of the following fluids, which one should NOT be used in the preparation of a dehydrated body? A)mild fluid B)strong fluid C)humectant D)coinjection

B

Of the following sets of remains, which are not required to be placed into refrigeration within 48 hours of receipt by a crematory? I. Embalmed and casketed remains II. Unembalmed remains in an alternative container III. Decomposed but unembalmed remains in an alternative container IV. Embalmed remains in an alternative container A)II & III B)I & IV C)III & IV D)I & II

B

The center for embalming is the: A)left ventricle B)aortic arch C)aortic semilunar valve D)common carotid

B

The muscle(s) responsible for raising the upper lip and dilating the nostrils: A)Buccinator B)Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi C)Orbicularis Oris D)Levator Anguli Oris

B

The ritual washing and purification of the deceased according to Orthodox Jewish law: A)shmeerah B)taharah C)sholoshim D)kaddish

B

What are spherical shaped bacteria arranged in grape-like clusters? A)diplococci B)staphylococci C)tetra cocci D)streptococci

B

What is the generally accepted temperature for a refrigeration unit meant for storage of deceased human remains? A)30 F B)40 F C)50 F D)60 F

B

What is the greatest width of the face when compared to the width of the mouth: A)twice B)two and one-half times C)three D)three and one-half times

B

What is the maximum limit established by OSHA for formaldehyde exposure time-weighted over an 8-hour period? A)1.0 ppm B).75 ppm C)2.0 ppm D).5 ppm

B

What theory of embalming involves removing blood and fluid from the vascular system? A)hypodermic B)displacement C)symbiotic D)osmotic

B

What would/could you expect to see if someone died from congestive heart failure? I. edema in feet and hands II. no livor mortis in head III. intense livor mortis in head IV. vessels (jugular vein) engorged A)I and II B)I, III, and IV C)I, II, and IV D)I and IV

B

What/where is the center for drainage? A)left atrium B)right atrium C)arch of the aorta D)left ventricle

B

Which of the following are common causes of post-mortem dehydration? I. Refrigeration II. Using massage cream III. Using strong fluids IV. Using humectants fluid A)I and II B)I and III C)II and III D)II and IV

B

Which of the following methods would NOT maintain normal moisture content? A)delayed aspiration B)hypertonic fluid C)use of humectant D)restricted drainage

B

Which of the following statements are true about formaldehyde? I. it coagulates the blood II. it adds moisture to the tissue III. has an irritating odor IV. it is a liquid at room temperature A)I and II B)I and III C)II and IV D)III and IV

B

Which of these include all of the basic types of blood cells? A)nervous, connective, epithelial B)erythrocyte, leukocyte, thrombocyte C)neutrophils, acidophils, basophils D)serous, sebaceous, synovial

B

All of the following are factors influencing the occurrence of an infection EXCEPT: A)portal of entry of pathogens B)resistance of the host C)portal of exit of the pathogens D)virulence of the organisms

C

Besides livor mortis, other problems that can be present on a drowning case are: I. purge from both lungs and stomach (if not posted) II. skin slip and blistering III. evidence of other trauma, like being hit by logs in current, fishand marine life desecrating the body IV. dehydration from being in water A)I and II B)II, III, and IV C)I, II, and III D)III and IV

C

If you consider the thoracic and abdominal aortas as one section, how many sections is the aorta generally divided into? A)1 B)2 C)3 D)4

C

Occasionally remains require additional specially designed plastic products in order to prevent leakage. Which mortuary plastic garment would you select for a case where a high level of skin, bone, and other tissue has been donated? A)Sleeve B)Coverall C)Unionall D)Pants

C

Read the scenario and answer the question below: Embalm a 200 pound male that was found lying on his left side, at his residence. His right eye has a bruise and a laceration. In addition to this trauma, the decedent has cadaveric lividity (livor mortis) on the left side of his face and body. The best choice for fluid to treat the lividity should be: A)Use an autopsy gel B)Bleach it with cavity fluid C)Moderate until lividity clears then you can strengthen the fluid D)Very strong fluid to clear the discoloration

C

The best outcome when treating a discoloration of the hand due to an ecchymosis, without swelling, is: A)Arterial injection alone with a stronger than normal arterial solution and extra dye B)Arterial injection followed by a phenol based cautery solution injection C)Arterial injection followed by a formaldehyde based cavity surface pack D)Arterial injection preceded by a phenol based cautery solution injection

C

This facial marking extends between the columna nasi and the medial portion of the superior margin of the mucous membrane: A)Nasolabial sulcus B)Nasolabial fold C)Philtrum D)Anguli Oris eminence

C

This incision runs transversely along the inferior portion of the ribcage and then vertically from the base of the sternum to the pubic bone. It is used to remove organs from the abdominal cavity of donor bodies: A)Thoracic Incision B)Long Incision C)T-Incision D)Abdominal Incision

C

To be considered an alternative container for cremation, several specifications must be met. Select the option below that isn't one of them. A)Combustible B)Sufficiently rigid for safe and proper handling C)Lined with cloth D)Able to be closed to protect the health of persons handling it

C

What artery is transmitted through the adductor canal? A)subclavian artery B)popliteal artery C)femoral artery D)brachial artery

C

What is a synonym for smallpox? A)vorticella B)vibrio C)variola D)varicella

C

What is the best method for closing the mouth of a deceased infant? A)use a needle injector B)use a dental tie C)suture through mandible/maxilla D)glue the lips together

C

What is the downside to the drug heparin from an embalming aspect? A)it promotes clotting of blood B)it causes rigor mortis C)it facilitates PM stain D)it thins the blood

C

What is the primary passage of embalming solution from capillaries to tissue spaces mixing with interstitial fluid? A)osmosis B)gravity filtration C)pressure filtration D)dialysis

C

When is tissue building normally done? A)immediately after embalming B)prior to arterial embalming C)several hours after embalming D)prior to setting features

C

Which is not a good practice for embalming a diabetic? A)massaging B)coinjecting C)preinjecting D)using stronger solution

C

Which nasal profile is described as having a hump along its anterior ridge? A)Infantine B)Grecian C)Roman D)Pug

C

Which of the following may require permission from the family in addition to permission for embalming? I. bathing the body II. shaving the body III. posing features IV. adjusting protruding teeth A)I and II B)I and III C)II and IV D)III and IV

C

Which of the following methods can be used to treat an ecchymosis on the back of the hand? I. channel the area with a hypodermic needle II. inject a phenol/bleaching chemical into channeled area III. immediately remove bleaching agent so it doesn't sit too long IV. let stand 15-20 minutes and massage bleaching agent out through A)I, II, and III B)II and III C)I, II, and IV D)II and IV

C

A family has a visitation and service in Mesa, Arizona. Upon conclusion of the service, the family wants to send their loved one back to Cincinnati, Ohio for burial, without any services. The proper fee the funeral home in Cincinnati would charge the family is called: A)Immediate Burial B)Forwarding of Remains to Another Funeral Home C)Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Services D)Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home

D

A palor, or lack of color, may indicate: A)carbon monoxide exposure B)death by electrocution C)poisoning D)death by exsanguination

D

A profile form in which both the forehead and chin protrude beyond the projection of the upper lip is: A)straight B)convex C)balanced D)concave

D

Burned bodies should be injected with a: A)preinjection B)mild arterial solution C)humectant D)strong solution

D

Ceremonies for Freemasons include several unique elements not seen in other services. Select from the following options the item or element most closely associated with such a ceremony. A)Mass of Christian Burial B)Icon C)Kriah D)Calfskin apron

D

For edemic cases, what type of fluid should be used? A)humectant B)jaundice fluid C)weak solution D)strong solution

D

If a body has lips, ears and fingers that appear to be cyanotic, it might be an indication that the person died from: A)cancer B)polycythemia C)AIDS D)congestive heart failure

D

If a sclerotic vessel must be injected, which of the following methods should be used: I. raise vessel to surface to stretch it II. cut into the softest portion of vessel for insertion of cannula III. use a hemostat or cotton ligature to secure cannula IV. use a large cannula and force it into the lumen A)I and IV B)I, II, and III C)II and IV D)II and III

D

Intravascular problems can result in breaks or tears in the artery which can lead to: A)arteriosclerosis B)clots C)emboli D)aneurysm

D

Items or services offered that are not affiliated with the funeral home that may be obtained for a family to assist with services such as clergy honorariums and/or opening and closing of the grave are called: A)Cash Advance Items B)Third Party Courtesy Items C)Sundry Items D)Third Party Courtesy Items or Cash Advance Items

D

Making an incision separate from the procurement site and raising vessels needed would describe: A)A hypodermic approach B)A transverse approach C)An internal approach D)An external approach

D

Most organ donors are place on heparin to: A)promote clotting in the donated organ B)aid in the location of the organ that will be harvested C)give color to the deceased D)reduce clotting in the donated organ

D

People who die from renal failure have: A)an increased preservative demand B)nitrogenous waste build up C)possible edema D)all of the above

D

Pressure exerted on the outside of a vein or artery is a form of: A)intravascular discoloration B)extravascular discoloration C)intravascular resistance D)extravascular resistance

D

The area where skin has been donated should be: A)sprayed with water B)packed with a restorative/humectant pack C)nothing, it will grow back D)sprayed with a cauterant

D

The embalming analysis results in insufficient arterial solution strength due to ammonia and nitrogenous wastes present in the tissues. Which of the following would be appropriate to address this issue? I. add a humectant to the solution II. add additional water to the solution III. use a higher index arterial fluid IV. add a higher index arterial to the existing solution A)I and II B)Iand III C)II and IV D)III and IV

D

The traditional white linen burial shroud in which deceased members of the Orthodox Jewish faith are dressed is called: A)tallith B)yizkor C)yamaka D)tachrichim

D

The vessel that is clamped off inside the skull during injection of the face of an autopsied body is the : A)common carotid artery B)vertebral artery C)facial artery D)internal carotid artery

D

This format of retrieving the vertebral body from a decedent proves to cause the embalmer great concern due to the location of incision and increased concern with leakage: A)Transverse Incision B)Inferior Incision C)T-Incision D)Posterior Incision

D

Treat swollen ecchymotic eyes with: A)restorative/humectant pack B)vaseline C)raw steak D)phenol pack

D

Viewing remains for the purpose of identification should include, at minimum, all of the following except: A)Cosmetics B)Setting features C)Appropriate positioning D)Embalming

D

What causes Clostridium perfringens to be problematic for the embalmer? A)it is endotoxic B)it is exotoxic C)it is encapsulated D)it is a spore-former

D

What form is formaldehyde at room temperature? A)crystal B)solid C)liquid D)gas

D

What is another name for carbolic acid? A)methanal B)methanol C)cresol D)phenol

D

What is noticeable after embalming as brown spots on the face? A)formaldehyde B)flushing C)green jaundice D)dessication marks

D

Whenever possible the arms should be injected via the: A)carotid artery B)axillary artery C)brachial artery D)subclavian artery

D

Which of the following are branches of the abdominal aorta? I. R & L coronary arteries II. R & L renal arteries III. thyro-cervical arteries IV. celiac trunk artery A)I and III B)I and II C)II and III D)II and IV

D

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a jaundice fluid: A)Contains bleaching agents B)Contains buffers C)Contains dye D)Contains a high formaldehyde content

D

Which of the following may be used for a deceased Latter-day Saint? I. all white clothing II. green apron III. complete shroud with muslin cloth IV. all wood casket A)II and III B)III and IV C)I and IV D)I and II

D

Which of these is NOT a stated objective of preparing the cranial cavity following an autopsy: A)Putty the floor of the skull to prevent leakage from exposed/cut vessels B)Employ the use of a worm suture in a right to left pattern C)Cauterize the walls of the scalp with a phenol-based solution D)Inject the walls of the scalp with a hypo-valve trocar

D

Which vessel is the biggest, most superficial, least invasive to access, and the overall best choice to use for arterial injection on an infant? A)Axillary B)Femoral C)Aorta D)Common carotid

D

Your text book advocates the use of the following arteries as being the best initial choice for injecting the legs of a decedent who donated their long bones (only long bones - no organ donation): A)Anterior tibial arteries B)Common illiac arteries C)Popliteal arteries D)Femoral arteries

D

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