SCIENCES NATIONAL BOARDS STUDY: Restorative Art
Removal of the skin caused by friction against a firm object or surface results in A: a concussion B: a bruise C: an abrasion D: a contusion
C: an abrasion
A short, broad, flattened nose is identified as A: leptorrhine B: mesorrhine C: platyrrhine D: mongoloid
C: platyrrhine
The care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color is the definition of A: embalming B: plastic surgery C: restorative art D: funeral directing
C: restorative art
To reduce swollen eyes A: inject with tissue builder B: add humectant to the arterial fluid C: inject with massage cream D: apply heat from the electric spatula
D: apply heat from the electric spatula
Which of these areas of the face is considered to be the most intense warm color area? A: the superior palpebrum B: the nose C: the ear D: the cheeks
D: the cheeks
The helix and antihelix of the ear are separated by a long shallow depression known as the A: scapha B: concha C: triangular fossa D: intertragic notch
A: scapha
The physical appearance of one's face is affected in part by what are known as facial markings. These include wrinkles, depressions, and projections that help give each of us an individual look. There are many factors responsible for facial markings including: Age, Environment, Muscle striation, Position of the body, condition of the body, and ___________. A: gender B: culture C: heredity D: occupation
C: heredity
Pigmentary colors are measured in terms of their value, intensity, and A: saturation B: brilliance C: hue D: chroma
C: hue
Which suture, because it is the least visible, is best used on an area which will be seen during visitation? A: baseball B: lock C: intradermal D: sail
C: intradermal
The prominent triangular elevation found on the midline of the chin is known as the A: incisive fossa B: coronoid process C: mental eminence D: alveolar process
C: mental eminence
The facial marking that is present at birth is said to be A: genetic B: acquired C: natural D: abnormal
C: natural
What is the distance expressed in eye widths from the midline of the face to the inner canthus of the eye? A: one-third B: two C: one-half D: one
C: one-half
Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for areas which are not visible? A: suturing B: embedding C: cement (glue) D: wax
A: suturing
Which of the following can be used as support for the lips when part or all of the teeth are missing? A: thin cardboard B: injector needle wires C: sutures D: massage cream
A: thin cardboard
The least common geometric form of head shape from the frontal aspects is A: triangular B: oval C: round D: inverted triangle
A: triangular
Plaster of Paris will set quickly if mixed with A: warm salt water B: warm vinegar water C: cold vinegar water D: distilled water
A: warm salt water
Marked convexities on the outer surfaces of the parietal bones, these are considered the widest part of the cranium. A: vertex B: mandibular processes C: frontal eminences D: parietal eminences
D: parietal eminences
Draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly. A: mentalis B: zygomaticus minor C: depressor anguli oris D: risorius
D: risorius
Which of the following is NOT a sealing agent? A: collodion B: clear nail polish C: rubber cement D: rubbing alcohol
D: rubbing alcohol
The equal mixture of two primary hues creates a A: intermediate hue B: primary hue C: tertiary hue D: secondary hue
D: secondary hue
The head shape from the frontal view that is usually broad, possesses little curvature, and whose vertical measurement equals its transverse measurement is recognized as A: diamond B: round C: triangular D: square
D: square
Abrasions sometimes result in the formation of scabs. When scabs are present on viewable areas of a body, the embalmer should remove the scabs after embalming. One way to aid the embalmer in removing scabs is to use ____________. A: acetone B: ammonia C: bleach D: pore closer
A: acetone
Arterial embalming may A: arrest the cause of putrefaction B: increase putrefaction C: provide the only treatment needed for skin slip D: increase the area affected by skin slip
A: arrest the cause of putrefaction
Which term means that a physiognomic structure has a mirror image? A: bilateral B: oblique C: asymmetrical D: transverse
A: bilateral
The buccal depression is found in the A: cheek B: forehead C: temporal area D: upper neck
A: cheek
Which of the following additives will make a restorative wax more firm than it is in the container? A: corn starch B: table salt C: massage cream D: isopropyl alcohol
A: corn starch
Draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially, as in frowning. A: corrugator B: temporalis C: levator labii superioris D: occipitofrontalis
A: corrugator
Cosmetizing an abrasion before waxing A: covers the darkened abrasion B: promotes better preservation C: reproduces natural skin texture D: makes the wax adhere better
A: covers the darkened abrasion
Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for restoration of stray or straggler hairs? A: embedding into the scalp tissue B: cementing hair directly to the scalp C: embedding into wax on the scalp D: suturing clumps of hair to the scalp
A: embedding into the scalp tissue
The opening found between the tragus and the antitragus is known as the: A: intertragic notch B: scapha C: triangular fossa D: helix
A: intertragic notch
A long high- bridged nose is known as A: leptorrhine B: platyrrhine C: tangorine D: mesorrhine
A: leptorrhine
Elevates the angle of the mouth. A: levator anguli oris B: levator superioris C: buccinator D: levator superioris alaequi nasi
A: levator anguli oris
When applying cosmetics to the deceased for viewing, it is always better to work from ___________ toward ___________. A: light - dark. B: top - bottom. C: highlight - shadows. D: dark - light.
A: light - dark
When considering the features of a newly formulated restorative wax, which of these properties would make it unsuitable? A: loss of shape and form under warm temperature B: the ability to adhere to tissue surfaces, even when tapered to a fine or thin edge C: the same light refractive characteristics as skin D: the ability to accept surface application of cosmetics
A: loss of shape and form under warm temperature
The incisive fossa is a depression associated with the A: mandible and maxilla B: frontal bone C: temporal and parietal bones D: zygomatic bone
A: mandible and maxilla
A muscle of mastication. It closes the mandible. A: masseter B: levator palpebrae superioris C: procerus D: occipitofrontalis
A: masseter
Elevates and protrudes the lower lip. It also wrinkles the skin over the chin. A: mentalis B: buccinator C: masseter D: orbicularis oris
A: mentalis
Where is the superior border of the chin found when measured from the line of closure of the mouth to the base on the chin? A: one-half B: two-thirds C: one-third D: one-fourth
A: one-half
According to the Canon of Beauty, what portion of the total distance from base of chin to the eyebrows is the distance from base of chin to labiomental sulcus? A: one-sixth B: five-sixths C: two-sixths D: four-sixths
A: one-sixth
When positioning the body in the casket, how must the hands be placed? A: placement is done according to local custom and best appearance B: the hands are placed on the abdomen but not in contact with each other C: the hands should be placed at the sides of the body. D: always have left hand on top to show wedding ring.
A: placement is done according to local custom and best appearance
Which of the following is NOT a dehydrating agent? A: sodium hypochlorite B: hardening compound C: plaster of paris D: phenol
A: sodium hypochlorite
Of the following bones of the head, which is not considered significant for the purposes of restorative art? A: sphenoid B: frontal C: temporal D: occipital
A: sphenoid
When using the thumb and index finger as a unit of measure, hold the thumb parallel to the index finger. The distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the finger is equal to which of the following measurements? 1. The length of the ear 2. The length of the nose 3. The normal hairline to the root of the nose 4. The base of the nose to the bottom of the chin A: 2 and 4 only B: 1, 2, 3, and 4 C: 1, 2, and 4 only D: 1 and 3 only
B: 1, 2, 3, and 4
Warm hues make objects appear to A: be smaller B: advance C: disappear D: recede
B: advance
Which feature of the face is one-half the width of the mouth? A: the orbital pouch B: an eye C: the chin D: the ear
B: an eye
The horizontal, horse- shoe shaped portion of the mandible is known as the A: condyle B: body C: angle D: ramus
B: body
Two hues that, when placed side by side, enrich each other are said to be A: analogous B: complementary C: warm D: monochromatic
B: complementary
A fracture of the bone that results in the bone protruding through the skin is a A: compact fracture B: compound fracture C: surface fracture D: simple fracture
B: compound (also known as an open fracture)
A profile in which both the forehead and the chin protrude beyond the projection of the upper lip is A: balanced B: concave C: straight D: convex
B: concave
The need for a cosmetic undercoat in burn cases depends on the A: success of preservative procedures B: darkness of the discoloration C: type of complexion before the burn occurred D: size of discoloration area
B: darkness of the discoloration
A cavity pack will A: intensify discoloration B: dehydrate and bleach tissues C: increase edema D: remove a nevus
B: dehydrate and bleach tissues
Sometimes called the Triangularis this facial muscle depresses the angle of the mouth. A: buccinator B: depressor anguli oris C: levator anguli oris D: masseter
B: depressor anguli oris
Breaking up white light into many colors is called A: separation B: dispersion C: fracturing D: replacement
B: dispersion
The term cilia is used to denote the A: eyebrows B: eyelashes C: supraorbital area D: inferior palpebra
B: eyelashes
With the lower end of a dowel attached to the torso in a decapitation case, the upper end is inserted into the A: occipital protuberance B: foramen magnum C: masseter muscle D: foramen ovale
B: foramen magnum
When a wood or metal dowel is used to join a decapitated head to a torso, the dowel is usually attached to the torso by A: liquid sealer to the vertebral column B: forcing into, or wiring to the vertebral column C: suturing to large muscles of the back D: instant bond sealer
B: forcing into, or wiring to the vertebral column
These anatomical features of the frontal bone are rounded prominences on either side of the median line and a little inferior to the center. They are a warm-color area of the face. A: supraorbital margin B: frontal eminences C: superciliary arches D: glabella
B: frontal eminences
Two pigmentary hues are said to be complementary if their mixture in equal quantities will produce: A: green B: gray C: blue D: red
B: gray
The determinative pigment of all races that imparts color to the hair and the skin is A: carotene B: melanin C: hemoglobin D: albumin
B: melanin
Which muscle draws the skin of the forehead superiorly? A: temporalis B: occipitofrontalis C: corrugator D: procerus
B: occipitofrontalis
The most common frontal view head shape is A: triangular B: oval C: round D: square
B: oval
The study of the face and its features is called A: genetics B: physiognomy C: physiography D: osteology
B: physiognomy
The thinnest density of hair in the supercilium is located in the A: superior margin B: tail C: head D: body
B: tail
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of attachment and support for a restored nose? A: cotton and liquid sealer B: the loop stitch C: a wire screen armature D: the basket weave suture
B: the loop stitch
What is the main facial feature of expression in death? A: the ears B: the mouth C: the eyes D: the nose
B: the mouth
The anterior nares are associated with which facial feature? A: the mouth B: the nose C: the ear D: the eye
B: the nose
Where is the base of the nose found when measured from the normal hairline to the base of the chin? A: one-third B: two-thirds C: five-sixths D: one-half
B: two-thirds
The bony structures that create the widest part of the face are the A: parietal eminences B: zygomatic arches C: alveolar processes D: mastoid processes
B: zygomatic arches
A color scheme such as pink, red, and purple, having the red hue in common is identified as: A: triad B: complementary C: analogous D: tetrad
C: analogous
The degree of brightness, lightness or darkness of a color (the "value" of the color)? A: none of these. B: brilliance C: both vividity and brilliance D: vividity
C: both vividity and brilliance
What is the term for a rounded surface which sticks out farther in the middle than on the edges. (Curves outwardly). A: depression B: protrusion C: convex D: concave
C: convex
The highest part of the cranium. A: coronal suture B: squamosal suture C: crown D: frontal eminence
C: crown
The nose lies directly inferior to the A: superciliary eminence B: nasal spine of the maxilla C: glabella D: mental eminence
C: glabella
The crus of the helix divides the ear's length into A: fourths B: thirds C: halves D: fifths
C: halves
The red oxygenated and non-oxygenanted blood of the arteries and veins that influences the color of the skin by way of its presence in the superficial capillaries is known as: A: carotene B: melanin C: hemoglobin-oxyhemoglobin D: albumin
C: hemoglobin-oxyhemoglobin
Closes the eyelid and compresses the lacrimal sac. A: temporalis B: masseter C: orbicularis oculi D: procerus
C: orbicularis oculi
The original scientific standard of color is the A: value scale B: color wheel C: spectrum D: complementary scheme
C: spectrum
When added to a restorative wax, which of the following would NOT convert the consistency of the wax to a softer state? A: white petroleum jelly B: cream cosmetic C: starch D: massage cream
C: starch
From the profile, what structure of the nose lies at a 90 degree angle to the upper integumentary lip? A: the root of the nose B: the protruding lobe C: the columna nasi D: the nasal septum
C: the columna nasi
Which of the following is named for its characteristics chewing action? A: the platysma muscle B: the orbicularis oris muscle C: the masseter muscle D: the zygomatic minor muscle
C: the masseter muscle
Which of the following is a muscle of the eye? A: the mentalis B: the risorius C: the orbicularis oculi D: the orbicularis oris
C: the orbicularis oculi
Which anatomical structure can be used to determine the proper angle of a restored ear? A: the external auditory meatus B: the mastoid process C: the posterior margin of the ramus D: the origin of the zygomatic arch
C: the posterior margin of the ramus
The horizontal furrows of the forehead are A: interciliary sulci B: platysmal sulci C: transverse frontal sulci D: dimples
C: transverse frontal sulci
Tissue to be restored with wax must be firm and dry because A: this causes less edema B: the presence of moisture will change the color of the wax C: wax will not easily adhere to moist surfaces D: the area will receive cosmetics better
C: wax will not easily adhere to moist surfaces
Which muscle draws the upper lip both superiorly and laterally? A: buccinator B: zygomaticus major C: zygomaticus minor D: levator anguli oris
C: zygomaticus minor
Divides the body into superior and inferior sections. A: Mid-Sagittal Plane B: Coronal Plane C: Median Plane D: Transverse Plane
D: Transverse Plane
Which of the following treatments can be used to reduce swollen eyelids? A: severing the levator palpebrae superioris B: application of a bleaching agent C: hydrodermic injection of a humectant D: application of a cavity fluid compress
D: application of a cavity fluid compress
The distance from the eyebrow to the base of the chin is equal to the distance from the normal hairline to the A: line of closure of the mouth B: eyebrow C: top of the cranium D: base of the nose
D: base of the nose
Skin slip is the result of A: dehydration B: declination C: delineation D: decomposition
D: decomposition
This facial muscle depresses the lower lip inferiorly and slightly lateral. Sometimes referred to as the Quadratus. A: risorius B: depressor anguli oris C: levator anguli oris D: depressor labii inferioris
D: depressor labii inferioris
The complete exhaustion of moisture from tissue is A: emaciation B: putrefaction C: dehydration D: desiccation
D: desiccation
In abrasion, the dark brown surface is usually caused by A: the injection of fluid at low pressure B: exposure of the epidermis to massage cream C: exposure of the epidermis to water D: exposure of the dermis to air
D: exposure of the dermis to air
This bone of the head articulates with the parietal bones at the coronal suture. A: occipital bone B: temporal bone C: parietal bone D: frontal bone
D: frontal bone
Towards the feet A: posterior B: anterior C: superior D: inferior
D: inferior
Surface restorer wax is used primarily for which of the following? A: deep cavity and excision restorations B: subcutaneous tissue filling C: feature reconstruction only D: minor integumentary restorations
D: minor integumentary restorations
This bone of the head articulates with the parietal bone at the lambdoidal suture and the temporal bone at the squamosal suture. A: frontal bone B: parietal bone C: temporal bone D: occipital bone
D: occipital bone
The bones creating the inferior portion of the sides of the head are the A: zygomatic bones B: superior maxillary bones C: parietal bones D: temporal bones
D: temporal
Which of the following is a muscle of the nose? A: the platysma B: the masseter C: the mentalis D: the procerus
D: the procerus
Which bony structure divides the length of the ear into halves? A: the condyle B: the squama C: the mandibular fossa D: the zygomatic arch
D: the zygomatic arch
What is the goal of funeral service cosmetology? A: to enhance disinfection of the remains B: to create an artificial appearance C: to enhance preservatives of the remains D: to create a natural appearance
D: to create a natural appearance
