FUNERAL SERVICE NATIONAL BOARD REVIEW

Thesis

A complete sentence describing the central idea of a speech, usually found in the first paragraph. Pitch Euphemism Thesis Jargon

chin rest

A device which rests on the sternum with an arm that fits under the chin to hold the mouth closed during embalming is called a chin rest. dental tie. head block musculature suture.

a trocar

A long hollow needle-like tube that is used to draw out the contents of the cavities and hollow organs of the body is an aneurysm needle. a hypodermic needle. a trocar. a cavity injector.

Fiduciary

A person makes prearrangements and prefunds the contract by giving the funeral director the total amount. The funeral director deposits the funds in a bank to be withdrawn upon death of the client. The bank is known as the: Fiduciary Trustor Trustee Third Party Vendor

Postmortem Stain

A postmortem discoloration brought about by the rupture of the red blood cells and a release of their contents into the tissues is livor mortis. algor mortis. autolysis. postmortem stain.

a memorial gathering

A service in honor of a deceased person without the body present and with no religious portion is properly called: a memorial gathering a memorial service a nonliturgical Protestant service a graveside service

exposure to hazardous chemicals.

According to OSHA, one of the most serious threats facing American workers today is: exposure to hazardous chemicals. fear of getting fired. the threat of global warming. substandard wages.

a flag

All honorably discharged veterans are entitled to: a plot interment allowance burial in Arlington National Cemetery the basic burial benefit a flag

After sundown Saturday

An Orthodox Jewish person dies at home. Death occurs at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. When is it appropriate for the funeral director to contact the Rabbi regarding the death? After sundown Saturday Immediately at noon, Saturday Saturday afternoon

ascites

An accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is anasarca. ascites. desquamation. desiccation.

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

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

When vapors of a flammable liquid are mixed with air in the right proportions

An explosion can occur: When the boiling point of a liquid is reached When vapors of a flammable liquid are mixed with air in the right proportions When the freezing point of a liquid is reached None of these are correct.

masjid

Another term for mosque is: masjid temple shrine Mecca

SSA 8

Application for lump sum death benefit: SSA 8 Form 21-530 Form 40-1330 SSA 721

follows

Complete cellular death always __________ somatic death. precedes follows accompanies has no relationship to

Chrism

During a baptism the priest anoints with consecrated oil the forehead, lips, and heart of the individual being baptized. The consecrated oil is known as Chrism Chancel Clericus Curate

Gatha

First two and last two verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the funeral service. El Malei Rachamin Malei Gatha Ghusl

Envelopes to contain transportation papers

For shipment of remains it is necessary to have one of these to attache the papers to the shipping case: Mass cards Envelopes to contain transportation papers Christian Burial Permits None of these

preplanned funeral arrangements

Funeral arrangements made in advance of need that do not include provisions for funding or prepayment are: postplanned funeral arrangements prefunded funeral arrangements preplanned funeral arrangements at-need funeral arrangements

Soft Skills

Greeting people with a pleasant smile, eye contact, and a firm handshake are examples of Soft Skills Pleasantries Semantics Haptics

Nirvhana

Heavenly peace or Pure Land, in Buddhism Nave Kippah Pagoda Nirvhana

all of the above

How can chemicals enter your body? 1- Inhalation 2- Ingestion 3- Skin Contact 4- Eye Contact 1 & 4 only 2 & 4 only 3 & 4 only All of the above

a Corpus Christi

In order for a cross to be called a crucifix, it must include: a Corpus Christi a scapular a third crossbar at the foot end the label INRI

DD 214

In order to arrange for military benefits and honors for an honorably discharged deceased veteran, what document is important for the funeral home to have a copy of: DD 214 Form 27-2008 SSA 721 the deceased's will

Report of Death

In some states the ____________ has replaced the Burial- Transit Permit for intrastate disposition Mass Card Prayer Card Report of Death Ambulance Form

Yahrzeit

In the Jewish faith, the One Year anniversary of the death? Kever Yahrzeit Trisagion Yizkor

directly after the funeral coach

In the funeral procession, the family car should be placed: directly before the lead car directly before the funeral coach directly after the funeral coach directly after the lead car

faulty assumptions

Incorrect thoughts that lead us to believe that we have heard the message before are: relative terms faulty assumptions euphemisms semantics

Kingdom Hall

Jehovah's Witnesses hold religious services at: Kingdom Hall Mosque Tabernacle Diocese

Evaluative listening

Listening in which the goal is to judge the quality or accuracy of a speaker's remark is Informational listening Empathetic listening Evaluative listening Pseudolistening

Eucharist

Liturgical denominations are _________ centered. They have a prescribed order of worship or form of worship. Christ Bible Eucharist Rosary

Trustee

Mrs. Thompson entrusts her pre-arrangements with Joyovich Funeral Home. Joyovich Funeral Home is the Fiduciary Trustor Trustee Consignee

Trustor

Mrs. Thompson makes and funds prearrangements with Joyovich Funeral Home. Mrs. Thompson is the Fiduciary Trustor Trustee Creator

Right side as the congregation looks at the altar

Mrs. Thompson passes away. She is a long-time member of the local Episcopal Church. You are unfamiliar with the specifics of the church, but you locate the Rector who informs you that Mrs. Thompson's family should be seated on the Epistle side of the church. Where does the Priest expect you to have the family seated? A. Right side as the congregation looks at the altar B. Left side as the congregation looks at the altar C. Right side as the priest looks at the congregation

Bailor

Mrs. Thompson's daughter gave the funeral director a broach. Mrs. Thompson's daughter is the Bailor Bailee Consignor Consignee

Bailment

Mrs. Thompson's daughter gave the funeral director a watch and a broach to use for her mother's visitation and funeral. The items will be returned after the funeral. This is an example of: Bailment Loan Temporary Possession Quasi-Property

ulnar artery

On the surface of the forearm from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth fingers is the linear guide for the anterior tibial artery. ulnar artery. axillary artery. posterior tibial artery.

parenteral

Piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needle sticks, human bites, cuts and abrasions: parenteral personal prenatal occupational

all are correct

Places where an arrangement conference may be held, besides the funeral home: hospital hospice family home all are correct

all of these

Reasons for making funeral arrangements in advance of need: 1- make personal wishes known to the next of kin 2- decisions can be made with less emotion 3- survivors are relieved of the financial burden in the case of pre-funded contracts 4- reductions of assets for Medicaid eligibility in the case of irrevocable pre-funded contracts 1, 3 and 4 only 2, and 4 only 1 and 3 only all of these

Paschal Candle

Signifies the everlasting light of Christ, in the Roman Catholic faith Holy Water Crucifix Paschal Candle Incense

Form S.S.A 721

Statement of Death by Funeral Director: DD 214 Form S.S.A. 8 Form S.S.A 721 Yes he's dead

with the casket open during the service

The Eastern Orthodox funeral is held: in the funeral home at the deceased's home at the cemetery with the casket open during the service

in the funeral home chapel

The Orthodox Jewish funeral is generally held: with flowers present in the funeral home chapel on Saturday afternoon in the Synagogue

external iliac

The __________ artery changes its name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsied body. brachiocephalic common iliac descending aorta external iliac

coagulation.

The action of CH20 (formaldehyde) on protein is proteolysis. coagulation. putrefaction. saponification.

levayah

The actual procession during an Orthodox Jewish funeral is called the ___. levayah kevurah montoya taharah

0.75 ppm

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

6

The banding requirement for caskets for intact burial at sea (at least ¾ inch bands): 6 8 3 2

concentrated

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

postmortem extravascular discoloration

The discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is postmortem intravascular discoloration. antemortem intravascular discoloration. postmortem extravascular discoloration. livor mortis.

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.

adductor magnus

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

mucous membranes.

The first body tissues to decompose are the: kidneys fats. mucous membranes. bones.

lung

The focal point in regards to the cavity treatment of a cases with tuberculosis is the heart. intestine. lung. liver.

Consignor

The funeral director sends Mrs. Thompson to Florida via a common carrier. The funeral director is the Consignor Consignee Bailor Bailee

descending aorta.

The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the ascending aorta. arch of aorta. thoracic aorta. descending aorta.

death.

The irreversible total cessation of metabolic activity is known as a(n) coma. asphyxia. heart attack. death.

center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity

The linear guide for the axillary artery is from the center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm. center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger. center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity. center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur.

Osmosis

The passing of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from an area of lesser concentration to an area of greater concentration is the definition of diffusion. osmosis. hypotonic. hypertonic.

the environment

The physical location where therapeutic communication occurs between a funeral director and client families is also referred to as ___. articulation the channel kinesics the environment

selection room

The portion of the funeral home which contains caskets and other funeral merchandise displayed for sale is most often referred to as the: reposing room selection room service room slumber room

purge

The post mortem evacuation of any substance from any external orifice of the body due to internal and/or external pressure is purge. desquamation. skin slip. emaciation.

Buddhism

The religion whose post-funeral weekly prayers are intended to help the deceased reach Nirvana is: Buddhism Islam Jehovah Witnesses Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

subclavian

The right ___________ artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin. axillary brachiocephalic subclavian femoral

rate of flow

The speed at which the embalming solution enters the body is called differential pressure. potential pressure. actual pressure. rate of flow.

embalming report

This is a very important document, necessary and vital for an embalmer to complete. A family that Embalmer Rachel served last year has filed a complaint against her and the Hansen Mortuaries with the Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers saying their mother looked grossly swollen during her visitation. She had died of a heart attack. In order to answer the complaint, Embalmer Rachel would look up the file and look in the service folder and produce a copy of the ______________________ for the board member to review. Of course she was not a fault and performed her embalming operation in accordance with case analysis and standard embalming practice. embalming report burial permit funeral contract first call form

proper identification

What document should the person who releases a body from an institution request from the person representing the funeral home before allowing the removal to proceed? Authorization for Removal proper identification burial transit permit cremation authorization form

Saccharolysis

What is the decomposition of sugar called Saccharolysis Decay Proteolysis Putrefaction

Fluid purge

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

Book of Common Prayer

What is the rubric of the Episcopal Church? New King James Bible Order of Christian Funerals Book of Common Prayer Book of Psalms

floral display equipment

When the remains have been prepared at the mortuary and later taken to a Presbyterian church for the funeral service, the funeral director normally provides all of the following except the: church truck floral display equipment prie dieu ushering

The lobe of the right ear

Where should the point of the trocar be directed to access the heart when the handle of the trocar is aligned with the left anterior superior iliac spine? The lobe of the right ear The lobe of the left ear The left mid-axillary space The sternoclavicular articulation

Brachial artery

Which of the blood vessels is located posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle? Brachial artery Axillary artery Femoral artery Common carotid artery

a brief biographical sketch of a person's life

Which of the following best describes an obituary: a brief biographical sketch of a person's life one of the certificates that must be filed with the local registrar a death notice giving only the time, date and place of funeral services a letter of praise of the deceased

peritonitis

Which of the following conditions would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition? Refrigeration Dehydration Peritonitis Hemorrhage

marker

Which of the following has no time limit for filing the appropriate Veteran's Administration application for benefits? marker plot interment allowance basic burial benefit

Locks on exit doors are acceptable as long as employees have a key or other means to open exit doors from the inside.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding exit doors and exit routes at your facility? Locks on exit doors are acceptable as long as employees have a key or other means to open exit doors from the inside. If a room can hold 50 people or contain a high hazard, the door must swing out in the direction of travel. Storage of explosives or flammable materials in an exit route is prohibited. Each exit door must be clearly visible and marked with an "EXIT" sign.

Phenol

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

They collapse when cut

Which of the following is NOT characteristics of an artery? They have three tunics They are cream-colored They are deep seated in the body parts They collapse when cut

Desiccation

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

religious affiliation

Which of the following is information NOT needed to complete the Death Certificate: cause of death religious affiliation age of the deceased doctor's signature

To distract

Which of the following is not a general purpose for making a speech To entertain To inform or explain To distract To persuade

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints

Which of the following religions uses temple clothing? Protestant Christian Science Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Roman Catholic

Volume

Which of the following terms is synonymous with loudness? Articulation Pitch Rate Volume

putrefaction

Which of the following types of decomposition yields foul odors? Decay Carbolysis Putrefaction Saccharolysis

increasing index of injection solution

Which of the following would NOT affect the rate of flow? Partially closing the stopcock Using a smaller arterial tube Adjusting the rate of flow knob increasing index of injection solution

Subclavian artery

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

scalpel

Which of these embalming instruments is used to make an incision? Groove director Bone separator Cannula Scalpel

Arterial tube

Which of these instruments is inserted into an artery to facilitate the introduction of arterial fluid? Spring forceps Aneurysm needle Arterial tube Needle injector

tallith

Which of these is a prayer shawl? tallith tehillum shomer kriah

sholoshim

Which of these is a thirty day mourning period ? sholoshim shabbat sabbath yahrzeit

Carbon monoxide poisoning

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

Ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration

Which of these is the most accurate classification of petechia? Ante mortem intravascular blood discoloration Ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration Post mortem extravascular blood discoloration Post mortem intravascular blood discoloration

Buddhist

Which of these religions has a specific service of encasketing as part of the funeral rite? Buddhist Islam Mennonite Amish

Intradermal stitch

Which of these suture patterns is best suited for exposed skin? Baseball stitch Whip stitch Intradermal stitch Purse string stitch

Greek Orthodox

Which religion includes the "last kiss" as part of the funeral rite? Greek Orthodox Roman Catholic Buddhist every nonliturgical Protestant

Tell her that eulogies are not permitted, but suggest she speak with the Rector while planning the mass about her concern.

While meeting with a family to arrange the funeral of a member of the Episcopal Church in your town, the daughter of the deceased tells the funeral director she wants to deliver the eulogy during her mother's funeral service at church. You have a good relationship with both the family, the church, and its current Rector who you know to be a very traditional person. How can you advise the daughter regarding the Episcopal Church's views on family giving eulogies? A. Tell her that eulogies are permitted, and offer to notify the Priest of the request. B. Avoid the question, but refer the family to the Church. C. Tell her that eulogies are not permitted, but suggest she speak with the Rector while planning the mass about her concern. D. Disparage the entire religion and tell the daughter that she is paying for a funeral, so she will get what she wants.

All of these

You must wear protective eye equipment to protect you from which of the following in any hazardous workplace? Flying particles or molten metal Chemicals Potentially injurious light radiation All of these

Atherosclerosis

___________ is a condition which predisposes to intravascular difficulties. Arthritis Atherosclerosis Carbon monoxide poisoning Advanced pregnancy