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

index

Endocarditis is inflammation of the

inner tunic of the heart

NH₃ has significance for the embalmer because it:

is a product of protein decomposition

A secondary dilution as related to the embalming operation

is caused by blood and lymph.

Glomerulonephritis affects the capillaries of the

kidneys

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

lighten the bridge; darken the sides

The small bony eminence at the median line of the chin is known as the

mental eminence

The first body tissues to decompose are the:

mucous membranes.

This condition manifests as hypothyroidism in adult like and can affect women over 40 more than men and caused by the failure of the pituitary gland to correctly signal the thyroid gland to do its job. The patient may exhibit low body temperature; slow metabolism, weight gain, severe mental changes such as hallucinations or seizures or coma; significant swelling over the body with swollen eyes and thickening of the tongue; difficulty breathing. Responds to administration of thyroid hormones .

myxedema

A small triangular area found between the posterior margin of the nasal wing and the superior portion of the nasolabial fold is the

nasal sulcus

The lips meet each other

one- half the distance from the base of the nose to the superior border of the chin

The passage of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute into a concentrated solution is

osmosis

The passage of water from the capillaries into the intercellular spaces, or from intercellular space into capillaries is referred to as ___.

osmosis

Dissolving one material in another is a ___ change.

physical

Shrinkage of the uterus after menopause is called

physiological atrophy

Which of these is the most accurate classification of livor mortis?

post mortem intravascular blood discoloration

The discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is

postmortem extravascular discoloration.

Hard water

promotes blood clotting.

This type of arthritis manifests as an inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints .An autoimmune disorder, it occurs when your immune system mistakenly attack's your own body tissues and affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity. Symptoms of this condition include tender, warm and swollen joints, joint stiffness in the morning and after activity, and fatigue, fever, and weight loss. What type or arthritis is this?

rheumatoid arthritis

The allowed maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over an eight hour time period is

0.75 ppm.

Which of the following are types of knots used for the necktie of the deceased when laid out in the casket? 1- full Windsor 2- bolo 3- half Windsor 4- four-in-hand

1- full Windsor 3- half Windsor 4- four-in-hand

What percentage dilute solution is created by adding 32 ounces of a 28 index fluid in enough water to make 4 gallons of solution?

1.75 index

Which of the following are the first products of decomposition?

Amino acids

Which of these is the most accurate classification of petechia?

Ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration

Which of the following is an extrinsic factor to be considered in embalming a dead body?

Atmospheric conditions

The "Father of Embalming" was

Dr. Frederich Ruysch. (american embalming was Holmes)

In which of the following cases will decomposition develop most rapidly?

Edematous cases

Which of the following factors is NOT encountered in every dead human body?

Extravascular factors

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

set before opening the rate of flow.

A sunken supraorbital area can be restored to natural form and projection by the injection of tissue builder through which of the following points of entry?

several punctures in the eyebrow

The cooling of the body of a corpulent person would be

slower.

Which of the following is NOT a dehydrating agent? sodium hypochlorite phenol plaster of paris hardening compound

sodium hypochlorite

Which of the following conditions creates intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?

Vascular disease

The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the

sternoclavicular articulation.

Eyelids that separate may be corrected by:

stretching and cementing

Which surfaces do not exhibit similarity in their bilateral curvatures?

submandibular area

What problems are commonly associated with ecchymosis around the eye?

swelling and discoloration

Treponema pallidum is an organism which will cause

syphilis

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of attachment and support for a restored nose? a wire screen armature the basket weave suture cotton and liquid sealer the loop stitch

the loop stitch

The complement of a secondary hue is

the primary hue NOT included in that secondary hue

After a burial is completed, the burial/transit permit is permanently filed with ___.

the registrar of the district where burial occurred

Which of these describes the process of autolysis?

the self digestion of a cell

An embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making incisions and excisions is

a bistoury.

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

adductor magnus

Where is the base of the nose found when measured from the normal hairline to the base of the chin?

two- thirds

The motorized force pump

uses centrifugal force.

A substance that can be used as a buffer because it can act as either an acid or a base is considered to be

amphoteric

Distention of the body tissue is a complication of

anasarca.

Distention of the body tissues is a complication of

anasarca.

The humeral theory of immunity involves antigen and

antibody

Citrates and oxalates are usually added to embalming fluids to act as:

anticoagulants

A condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained is

apparent death

An accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is

ascites.

The self-destruction of cells is known as

autolysis.

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

body

A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called a ___.

combination case

Which of the following classifications serves as the medium in which the many ingredients of an embalming fluid are dissolved?

vehicle

Which of the following requires living cells for growth?

viruses

The completed death certificate is filed on a permanent basis with the registrar of the district ___.

where death occurred

Another name for methyl alcohol is

wood alcohol

Which of the following embalming fluid types provides disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture?

cosmetic arterial fluids

The decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic bacteria is

decay

A technical term used in pathology for pain is

dolor

Which of the following is a mode of direct disease transmission?

droplet spray

A component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent is a

dye.

Melanin bears a relationship to

endogenous pigmentation

A bacterium that prefers dead inorganic material, but can also obtain nourishment from living organic material is classified as:

facultative

The nose lies directly inferior to the

glabella

The rim of the ear that resembles a question mark is known as the

helix

What is lipolysis?

The decomposition of fats

How far above the injection site would the bottom of the gravity percolator need to be in order to achieve one pound of injection pressure?

Two feet

Sometimes called the Triangularis this facial muscle depresses the angle of the mouth.

Depressor anguli oris

Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change? Decomposition Desiccation combustion release of rigor mortis

Desiccation

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

Diagonal

Draws the hyoid bone superiorly.

Digastric

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

High pressure, slow rate of flow

What type of solution has the power to attract a solvent through a semi-permeable membrane into itself?

Hypertonic solution

Which of these is the more accurate description of the pre-injection solution?

It is the primary injection solution

What is the purpose of ponceau in embalming fluids?

It will impart a color change

The individual for whom "Hunters Canal" is named is

John Hunter

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?

Left ventricle

What type of anticoagulant will breakup clots by causing the mineral particles of the blood to fall out of suspension?

Precipitants

Which chemical substances inactivate the saprophytic bacteria of a body and alter the tissues of the body to render them less susceptible to decomposition?

Preservatives

What substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes?

Proteins

The percentage by weight of formaldehyde in formalin is:

37%

Which of these temperatures is considered to be optimum for the growth and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria? 98.6 degrees on the celsius scale 32.0 degrees on the fahrenheit scale 120.0 degrees on the fahrenheit scale 37.0 degrees on the celsius scale

37.0 degrees on the celsius scale

Which of these sutures begins by placing the point of the needle within the incision and then up through the skin passing from one side of the incision to the other side with each stitch?

Baseball stitch

Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent?

Benzaldehyde

Compresses the cheek, and it pulls the anguli oris posteriorly. It produces the action of sucking.

Buccinator

Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for long, dense hair or more extensive restorations?

Cement (glue)

Which of the following men established a method of embalming without evisceration?

Clauderus

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

Compressed air

Which blood vessel is the continuation of the external iliac artery?

Femoral artery

The final products of total oxidation of hydrocarbons and carbohydrates are (all numbers are subscripts):

H2O and CO2

Who was the first to note capillary circulation?

Marcello Malpighi

What muscle is injected with arterial fluid to facilitate the closure of the mouth?

Masseter

Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor in case analysis? Age Sex Weight of body Refrigeration

Refrigeration

Which of these would be the last to decompose? Stomach Liver Pancreas Non-pregnant uterus

Non-pregnant uterus

Which instrument is used in the test for death involving the use of a beam of light to check for fluid movement in the retina of the eyeball?

Ophthalmoscope

Which of the following is NOT a component of hardening compounds? Paraformaldehyde Phenol Alum Wood powder

Phenol