HARDER TERMS NBE SCIENCE
The embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is
0.43 lb./ft.
What index fluid must you use to have 2 gallons of diluted fluid with a strength of 1% if you use 16 oz. of concentrated fluid?
16
Males of this religious denomination may be expected to be dressed in white trousers, a white shirt, and white vest.
amish
Livor mortis is synonymous with
cadaveric lividity
The facial marking that is present at birth is said to be
natural
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?
one-half
When preparing to embalm a dead body the embalmer will prepare a solution by adding the concentrated embalming fluid to water in the reservoir of the injection device. This dilution of fluid is called
primary
Which of the following diseases or conditions does NOT result in a dehydrated body? Congestive heart failure Hemorrhage tuberculosis Typhoid fever
Congestive heart failure
Draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially, as in frowning.
Corrugator
Which of the following factors is NOT encountered in every dead human body? Extrinsic factors Intrinsic factors Intravascular factors Extravascular factors
Extravascular factors
Factors influencing the rate of decomposition such as air, environmental temperature and moisture in the atmosphere are known as
Extrinsic factors
Where is the condition of jaundice first noticed on a dead body?
In the sclera of the eyeball
Elevates the angle of the mouth.
Levator anguli oris
Which of the following is an inexpert test for death? Ligature test Stethoscope Ophthalmoscope Fluoroscein dye injection
Ligature test
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
Ulnar artery
This facial muscle depresses the lower lip inferiorly and slightly lateral. Sometimes referred to as the Quadratus.
Depressor Labii Inferioris
When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the upper left extremity?
Left subclavian
Any surface, prominence, or structure which is used in establishing the location of an adjacent structure is a(n)
anatomical guide
Ultraviolet rays of sunlight
are bactericidal
Puerperal sepsis is commonly referred to as
childbed fever
A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called a ___.
combination case
protrude
concave
Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the
cranium
The eyebrow is most often thicker at the
head
Which of the following is NOT true about formaldehyde? it is produced by the oxidation of methanol it is a colorless gas at room temperature it is soluble in water it can be oxidized into methanol
it can be oxidized into methanol
What kind of compound is hemoglobin
protein
What color is imparted to the body by radium treatments?
red
The right ___________ artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin.
subclavian
Which of these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation for the safety of the public at visitation?
the disinfection of the body
The slit formed by contact of the free margins of the mucous membranes of the lips is called the ___.
the line of closure
The complement of a secondary hue is
the primary hue NOT included in that secondary hue
Which of the following actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body? The slow injection of an astringment solution The rapid injection of a strong solution The slow injection of a mild solution The injection of a moderate solution at a high rate of flow
the slow injection of a mild solution
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
In order to make 3 gallons of 3 index arterial solution, how much arterial fluid with an index of 27 must be used?
42.6 oz
The pH system is so devised that an even balance of H and OH ions would produce a reading of:
7.0
A fold of facial tissue is recognized as
An elongated prominence of flesh that abuts convexly against an adjacent surface
Which of the following names is a synonym for the compound called phenol?
Carbolic acid
Which of the following compounds is formed from the partial oxidation of an aldehyde?
Carboxylic Acid
Decomposition-Physical or Chemical change?
Chemical
Which of the following is a disinfectant and preservative found in autopsy powders? Paraformaldehyde Plaster of paris Whiting alum
Paraformaldehyde
Which of the following is NOT a component of hardening compounds? Paraformaldehyde Phenol Alum Wood powder
Phenol
Which of these incisions is located along the superior border of the medial one-third of the clavicle?
Supraclavicular incision
That procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment would most appropriately apply to which of the following?
Terminal Disinfection
Divides the body into superior and inferior sections.
Transverse plane
Which of the following suture patterns is used to turn under the margins of skin in an incision?
Worm stitch
A benign tumor commonly found on mucous membranes is
a polyp
The method of drainage in relation to injection in which an amount of arterial fluid is injected and then drainage is allowed to flow for a period of time, each one separately is the _____________ method.
alternate
Which of the following is NOT an effective treatment for distended tissues? arterial injection using a rapid rate of flow application of heat with the electric spatula hypodermic aspiration of fluids surgical reduction
arterial injection using a rapid rate of flow
The chemical formed when an aldehyde is partially oxidized?
carboxylic acid
A profile in which both the forehead and the chin protrude beyond the projection of the upper lip is
concave
What is hydrogen peroxide used for in the preparation of a dead body?
it can be used as a topical disinfectant of the body
The ulnar artery lies along the ___________ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.
lateral
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? Right atrium Left atrium Right ventricle Left ventricle
left ventricle
In case of emaciation, secondary dilution would be
less than usual
Using a hot spatula on a deceased can cause ________.
post mortem blistering
The first people believed to have practiced cremation were the:
Greeks
The arterial injection of a jaundice case with normal arterial fluid will likely cause which kind of a discoloration?
Green
Which of these is NOT a sign of decomposition? Hypostasis of the blood Appearance of skin-slip Production of tissue gas Presence of a foul odor
Hypostasis of the blood
Which of these temperatures is considered to be optimum for the growth and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria?
37.0 degrees on CELSIUS SCALE
How many profile variations are created when the basic linear profile classifications are combined?
6
Which of these arteries extends from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle?
Anterior tibial
Which of the following is an example of a perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid? Methyl salicylate Sodium lauryl sulfate Sodium citrate Methyl mercaptan
Methyl Salicylate
Comprises the inferior portion of the base and posterior of the cranium.
Occipital bone
Which of these is the most commonly used disinfectant and preservative chemical agent in hardening compounds?
Paraformaldehyde
Which of these is a commonly used moisture absorbing substance in hardening compound?
Plaster of Paris
Which of these is an example of pre-embalming chemical change in a body? Imbibition Dehydration Algor mortis Postmortem caloricity
Postmortem Caloricity
When treating blisters, three of these choices are proper procedures. Select the one which is NOT accepted as proper technique. Puncture and drain blisters before embalming Remove loose skin after embalming observe color change in the affected areas Remove loose integument before embalming
Remove loose integument before embalming
Which of these conditions may affect the pressure at which arterial fluid must be injected to overcome the initial resistance? Rigor mortis Algor mortis Catalepsy Hypostasis
Rigor Mortis
What is the purpose of the quaternary ammonium compounds in embalming fluids?
They act as supplementary germicides
The femoral artery is bordered medially by the ____________ muscle.
adductor longus
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
From the center of the anterior surface of the ankle joint to a point between the first and second toe is the linear guide for the
dorsalis pedis artery
The artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery is the
dosalis pedis
The process of chemically treating a dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, retard organic decomposition and restore an acceptable physical appearance is
embalming
Damage to the valves of the heart usually occurs in cases of: atheroma. pneumonia. endocarditis. diphtheria.
endocarditis
Carbohydrates undergo the
fermentation process
The oxidation of formaldehyde forms
formic acid
yields bile while being aspirated
gall bladder
Which of the following is an example of a dialdehyde compound? Methanal Formaldehyde Acetaldehyde Glutaraldehyde
glutaraldehyde
Members of the LDS Church who have Temple Endowment are dressed with a __________ apron for viewing in the casket.
green
An aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because
if it ruptures, fluid injected will escape from the vascular system.
The proper cosmetic application to compensate for a nose which is too wide:
lighten the bridge: darken the sides
When considering the features of a newly formulated restorative wax, which of these properties would make it unsuitable?
loss of shape and form under warm temperature
In the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the
lower one-third of the orbit
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 the disease
The incisive fossa is a depression associated with the
mandible and maxilla
The temperature and pressure at which a solid turns into a liquid is
melting point
When preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be
more astringent than usual
Atrophy of the thyroid gland in adults may result in:
myxedema
Silver nitrate prophylaxis was once used for the control of
ophthalmia neonatorum
Of the following, the class of chemicals that are used as humectants in embalming fluids are: aromatic esters phenolics aldehydes polyhydric alcohols
polyhydric alcohols
Various pathological processes indicating a disturbance in cell metabolism are called:
regressive tissue changes
The three primary hues and the three secondary hues in pigment are known as the
standard hues
Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for areas which are not visible?
suturing
Varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as
varices
Which of the following classifications serves as the medium in which the many ingredients of an embalming fluid are dissolved?
vehicle
Select the organism that is classified as a member of the Fungi Kingdom.
yeast
Which of the following is a natural highlight area of the face? the zygomatic bones the temporal area the philtrum the submandibular area
zygomatic bones
