DEAD science questions
The arch of the aorta gives off:
3 branches
If an embalmer elevated a gravity percolator ten feet above the injection site how many pounds of potential pressure would be created?
5
Natural Facial Markings consist of the _______ markings present at birth.
9
The term tunica externa suggests which of the following body structures?
An artery
The supraorbital margin is a landmark of which of the following bones?
Frontal bone
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a jaundice fluid?
High formaldehyde content
Which of these suture patterns is best suited for exposed skin?
Intradermal stitch
A yarmulke is also known as ___.
Kippah
A sprig of Acacia placed in the casket would be appropriate for members of which of the following fraternal organizations?
Masonic Lodge
Members of which of the following organizations will be laid out in their casket wearing a lambskin or white leather apron?
Masonic Lodge
Marked convexities on the outer surfaces of the parietal bones, these are considered the widest part of the cranium.
Parietal eminences
Pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following?
Petechia
What is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of anaerobic bacteria?
Putrefaction
Which chamber of the heart contains the papillary muscles and chordae tendinae associated with the tricuspid valve?
Right ventricle
What is the common action of phenol, formalin and sodium hypochlorite on the tissues of the body?
They all are capable of bleaching the tissue
The linear guide for the axillary artery has the imaginary line parallel to the midline of the ___ upper extremity.
abducted
A point of origin and point of termination based on location of adjacent structures is called:
anatomical limit
Select the correct statement regarding the removal of a pacemaker prior to cremation.
any fee for pacemaker removal by the funeral home must appear on the GPL
The bones of the arms and legs are considered to be
appendicular
The point of union between two bones is known as an ________________.
articulation
When a red blood cell passes through the aortic semilunar valve, it will find itself first in the:
ascending aorta
The self-destruction of cells is known as
autolysis
"Posterior to the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle" is the anatomical guide to ___.
axillary artery
Identify the item from the list below which is included in the direct cremation package.
basic arrangements
A neuroma is a
benign tumor of nervous tissue
Select the chemical which does not form a solution when mixed with water.
benzene
The person who acts as the clergy for a local Mormon Church is called
bishop of the ward
The anatomical guide for the ____________ artery is posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle.
brachial
The internal jugular vein unites with the subclavian vein to form the:
brachiocephalic vein
What is the main function of an erythrocyte?
carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
Which of the following would NOT be used as an effective restorative treatment to minimize prognathism?
cavity fluid compress
What is the mode of somatic death which begins in the brain?
coma
Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body?
compressed air
The environmental conditions which are best for long term storage (3 months until Spring burial) of a body are ___.
cool and dry
Which of the following embalming fluid types provides disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture?
cosmetic arterial fluids
An unembalmed body which is kept in refrigeration for several days prior to visitation is likely to exhibit ___.
dehydration of surface tissues
In cases where death is accompanied by high fever
drainage is usually a problem due to the thickening of the blood
The outer layer of the wall of the heart is the
epicardium
In the plane for the abdominal region, that region located directly superior to the umbilical region is known as the ______________
epigastric region
When a burial in a cemetery follows a funeral at a religious institution, this burial is classified as ____.
final disposition
When a funeral director states that at this funeral home every body that has an open casket visitation MUST be embalmed, this is a ___.
funeral home policy
Ligature is suggested for the creation of
furrows
Members of the LDS Church who have Temple Endowment are dressed with a __________ apron for viewing in the casket.
green
The swelling and bursting of the red blood cells is
hemolysis.
An acid is the type of chemical which releases ___ when dissolved in water.
hydrogen ions
The horse-shoe shaped bone of the neck at the base of the tongue that does not articulate with any other bone is the?
hyoid
An embalming instrument used to hypodermically inject areas of the body with embalming chemicals is a(n)
hypo-valve trocar.
In the Roman Catholic faith, members of religious orders who are not priests are dressed ____ for burial.
in clothes selected by the order
A pathological condition primarily associated with arteries is
infarction
Towards the feet
inferior
Horizontal or vertical furrows created when the medial ends of the eyebrows are lowered are known as
interciliary sulci
The method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection is continued and drainage is taken at intervals is the ___________ method.
intermittent
Of the following arteries, the one that is involved in the make-up of the Circle of Willis is the:
internal carotid artery
The shroud in which Muslims are buried is called a ___.
kafan
Which is the anatomical guide for the radial artery?
lateral to the tendons of insertion of the flexor carpii radialis muscle
Which of the following arteries begins at the level of the second costal cartilage?
left common carotid
A marked decrease in the number of leukocytes in the blood is referred to as
leukopenia
Elevates the angle of the mouth.
levator anguli oris
Raises the upper eyelid.
levator palpebrae superioris
From the center of the popliteal space to a point midway between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus describes the:
linear guide to the posterior tibial artery
Which of these items is included in the Direct Cremation package?
local removal
Clear embalming fluid is usually purged from the nose and mouth during preparation of cases dead of pulmonary tuberculosis because the
lung capillaries are weakened by disease.
The oval-shaped depression located directly anterior to the ear passage is known as the
mandibular fossa
Another term for mosque is:
masjid
What muscle is injected with arterial fluid to facilitate the closure of the mouth?
masseter
Which of the following is a large, rounded protuberance found posterior and inferior to the mass of the ear?
mastoid process
Currently, the most often used preservative used in injected embalming solutions is:
methanal
Which of these would be the last to decompose?
non-pregnant uterus
In the United States most Muslims are buried in caskets. In this case, how is the body positioned?
on the right side
Closes the eyelid and compresses the lacrimal sac.
orbicularis oculi
I have this condition where I have lesions in my long bones. I can't seem to grow new bones and the bone that I do have tends to thicken, can become soft and coarse, and cause me pain and deformity, my disease affects my legs, vertebrae and skull most often. My legs are typically bowed and I cause painful arthritic changes. My disease is also known as Paget's Disease but my medical name is
osteitis deformans
The most common frontal view head shape is
oval
A method which can prevent oral purge when shipping by air is to___.
pack oropharynx with absorbent powder and cotton
The chordae tendinae of the heart are controlled by cone-shaped (finger like) muscles that arise from the trabeculae carnae of the heart. These muscles are called ___.
papillary muscles
Yersinia pestis causes
plague
The serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is the
pleura
A parallel or transverse incision made midway between the medial malleolus and the calcaneal tendon can be used to access the :
posterior tibial artery
From the center of the popliteal space to a point midway between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus bone is the linear guide for the
posterior tibial artery.
The process whereby chemical treatment is used to temporarily prevent decomposition is most completely defined as:
preservation
Hard water
promotes blood clotting
What substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes?
proteins
The color of cadaveric lividity can best be described as which of the following?
purple
The structure from this list which is not used to locate the femoral artery as a guide or limit is ___.
rectus femoris muscle
What color is imparted to the body by radium treatments?
red
A properly completed death certificate has the signatures of Certifier, funeral director, and ___.
registrar of the district where death occurred
The inferior vena cava orifice is in the wall of the
right atrium of the heart
The whip stitch is also known as the
roll stitch
In the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the _____________ muscle.
sartorius
What type of death is said to begin in any one of three vital organs?
somatic death
The right ___________ artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin.
subclavian
Which of the following refers to an anatomical location that is higher in plane or position?
superior
Death beginning at the heart is termed
syncope
The shroud which is used for Orthodox Jewish person's burial is called ___.
tachrichim
The carotid canal is found in which of the following bones?
temporal
General paresis is caused by syphilis in the
tertiary stage
Which of these condition contributes to skin-slip?
the body lying in water after death for a few hours
Which of the following is an external bone of the cranium?
the occipital bone
After a burial is completed, the burial/transit permit is permanently filed with ___.
the registrar of the district where burial occurred
Which of the following is a convex area located between the attached margin of the upper eyelid and the supraorbital margin?
the supraorbital area
The granulomatous lesion of tuberculosis is the
tubercle
Which artery can be located along a line from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth digits of the hand?
ulnar
Circulation always begins in a:
ventricle
The completed death certificate is filed on a permanent basis with the registrar of the district ___.
where death occurred
Members of the Masonic Lodge will generally be laid out in the casket wearing a __________ apron.
white
A lengthwise cut that divides the body into equal right and left portions.
Midsagittal Plane
Which of the following may cause malformations and deformities of a body?
Paralytic diseases
A hairline that protrudes while the upper lip and chin form a vertical line classify this facial profile as:
concave-vertical
What is the location of the femoral vein in relation to the femoral artery?
medial and deep
Which of these terms designates a person who is in the act of dying?
moribund
Which of these is the solid state of formaldehyde?
paraformaldehyde
Enlargement of the heart to offset a valvular defect is
pathological hypertrophy
Shrinkage of the uterus after menopause is called
physiological atrophy
Which of the following is most likely to enter the body through the genitourinary tract?
syphilis
Which structure of the ear resembles a block letter C and designates the central one-third of the ear's length?
the concha
Select the correct statement about cremation and pacemakers.
the funeral home may legally charge an extra fee for pacemaker removal
The slit formed by contact of the free margins of the mucous membranes of the lips is called the ___.
the line of closure
There is an article of clothing for a female member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who has completed the Temple Ordinance, which has been made optional in a recent change in Church policy. That item which is not mandatory in the way it is worn now is ___.
the veil
Dimples can be identified in form as both round and
vertical
Hardening compound is used
As a preservative and drying agent in autopsied cases
Vibrio cholerae are bacteria responsible for the infection called
Asiatic cholera
The disinfection which take place during the arterial injection portion of the embalming process is called:
Concurrent disinfection
Which of the following treatments would NOT be recommended for the treatment of intravascular difficulties?
High pressure injection
What type of solution will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution?
Hypotonic solution
Tuberculosis is caused by the organism
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What type of anticoagulant will breakup clots by causing the mineral particles of the blood to fall out of suspension?
Precipitants
Which of the following diseases is not protected against by the MMR vaccine?
Rocky Mountain Spotted fever
The item which the funeral home must supply for a funeral in a Roman Catholic church is ___.
a church truck
For a male who has completed the Temple Ordinance of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the clothing of the deceased will include ___.
a green apron
What body cell is known to perform the process of phagocytosis?
a leukocyte
A moribund person is said to be in what state?
agonal
A transfer container with a wooden base or tray with a cardboard cover to protect a casket when shipped by common carrier is the description of ___.
air tray
Which condition is associated with antemortem edema?
alcoholism
Which of the following treatments can be used to reduce swollen eyelids?
application of a cavity fluid compress
Select the item which is included in Direct Burial package as required by FTC funeral rule.
arranging for final disposition
A vertical forehead and a chin that recedes from the projection of the upper lip characterize a facial profile as
balanced-convex
Which one of the following chemicals, when contained in water in the form of salts causes "hard water":
calcium
Which of these is an example of an intravascular ante-mortem blood discoloration?
carbon monoxide poisoning
Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for long, dense hair or more extensive restorations?
cement (glue)
Cross linking proteins during arterial embalming is a ____ change.
chemical
Puerperal sepsis is commonly referred to as
childbed fever
What should the relative temperature of the primary dilution water be to embalm a severely dehydrated case?
cold
The most inferior part of the nose is known as the
columna nasi
A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called a ___.
combination case
The most superior portion of the skull is called the ____.
crown
The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the
descending aorta
The condition in which the structure and function of the body is altered as a result of injury to the tissue is called:
disease
The suffix "pathy" means
disease
Melanin bears a relationship to
endogenous pigmentation
Another name for glutaraldehyde is ___.
pentanedial
The vertical partition dividing the nasal cavity into two chambers is the
septum
Which of the following would be the most likely to cause intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
thrombi
An embalmed and casketed body shows signs of swelling, some discoloration, odor, and crepitation. This condition is likely ___.
tissue gas
The least common geometric form of head shape from the frontal aspects is
triangular
If an insect transmits a pathogen from an animal to a human. The insect is acting as the ________________ in the transmission of this disease.
vector
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, 3 & 4.
Males of this religious denomination may be expected to be dressed in white trousers, a white shirt, and white vest.
amish
The first body tissues to decompose are the:
mucous membranes
Which of the following are bony eminences found directly superior to the medial portion of the eyebrows?
superciliary arches
The component of arterial fluid which is designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the surface of a liquid is a
surfactant.
Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for areas which are not visible?
suturing
The effect of putting a white or very light cosmetic on the ears would make the face look:
wider
Which of the following suture patterns is used to turn under the margins of skin in an incision?
worm
Where is the base of the nose found when measured from the normal hairline to the base of the chin?
2/3
What is the maximum width casket that will fit in a standard vault?
30 inches
Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change?
Desiccation
Which of the following are liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulcerations?
Pack applications
When casketing the body of an Orthodox Jew, the deceased is bathed and ritually cleansed (_____________). The body is then placed in a simple white shroud (_________).
Taharah - Tachrichim
Which of these is NOT a stated objective of drainage procedures?
To increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid
The width of the mouth is equal to
Twice the width of the base of the nose
An embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making incisions and excisions is
a bistoury.
Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent?
benzaldehyde
A profile in which both the forehead and the chin protrude beyond the projection of the upper lip is
concave
Which of these statements is correct about the package called Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home? No public services are to be held at the shipping funeral home.
ethically, the receiving funeral home should sell the casket
The saturated mixture of formaldehyde gas dissolved in water is called:
formalin
Two pigmentary hues are said to be complementary if their mixture in equal quantities will produce:
gray
Which of these items is an additional charge beyond the direct burial package?
hearse
A blood-filled swelling is descriptive of which of the following?
hematoma
Which of these statements best describes a pathogen?
hep b
The sternocleidomastoid muscles create the widest part of the
neck
