Missed DEAD Sciences Questions
The embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is
0.43 lb./ft.
The conversion of bilirubin to biliverdin: 1 - is an oxidation/reduction reaction (formaldehyde is oxidized, bilirubin is reduced) 2 - is more likely when high index solutions of HCHO are used 3 - is more likely when high index solutions of CHO(CH₂)₃CHO are used 4 - is undesirable because the body turns a green color
1,2,&4
Which of the following compounds used in arterial formulations fall under the heading of modifying agents? 1 - Anticoagulants 2 - Humectants 3 - Buffers 4 - Preservatives
1,2,3
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? The length of the ear The length of the nose The normal hairline to the root of the nose the base of the nose to the bottom of the chin 1 and 3 only
1,2,3,4
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
Antemortem and/or postmortem injuries from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis to a viewable area of the body should be treated in which of the following ways: Before embalming, the area should be covered with massage cream, but not directly to the affected area. Before embalming, the affected area should be covered with massage cream. Scabs should be removed prior to embalming. Scabs should be removed post embalming The area should be dried using a cauterizing agent and cotton. The area should be sealed with a sealer. After drying and sealing, the area can be repaired using a wax or mastic and cosmetics applied as needed.
1,4,5,6,7
Antemortem and/or postmortem injuries from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis to a viewable area of the body should be treated in which of the following ways: Before embalming, the area should be covered with massage cream, but not directly to the affected area. Before embalming, the affected area should be covered with massage cream. Scabs should be removed prior to embalming. Scabs should be removed post embalming The area should be dried using a cauterizing agent and cotton. The area should be sealed with a sealer. After drying and sealing, the area can be repaired using a wax or mastic and cosmetics applied as needed.
1,4,5,6,7
If you use 8 oz. of 16 index fluid and enough water to make one gallon of solution, what would be the diluted index of your solution?
1.0
When using the gravity method of obtaining pressure for injecting arterial fluid, the embalmer can expect to receive approximately ____________ pound(s) of pressure per foot of elevation above the point of injection.
1/2
What is the location of the superior border of the chin when measured from the base of the chin to the eyebrows?
1/6
How many standard pigmentary hues can be found on the outermost ring of the Prang Color Wheel?
12
How much of a 16 index fluid will it take to make 2 gallons of a 1.5% solution?
24 oz
What is the maximum width casket that will fit in a standard vault?
30 inches
The percentage by weight of formaldehyde in formalin is:
37%
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 (dilution formula)
What is the width of the face if the eye measure one inch from the inner to outer canthus?
5 inches
The normal pH of the living body is
7.4
Natural Facial Markings consist of the _______ markings present at birth.
9
The restoration of hair is
A post embalming restorative treatment
Males of this religious denomination may be expected to be dressed in dark trousers, a white shirt, and dark blue vest.
Amish
A fold of facial tissue is recognized as
An elongated prominence of flesh that abuts convexly against an adjacent surface
Which of these is NOT a recommended method of mouth closure?
Injection of the corrugator muscle with cavity fluid
What is the purpose of phenol in embalming fluids?
It can act as a preservative/disinfectant
Which of these is the more accurate description of the pre-injection solution?
It is the primary injection solution
An influential person in medical embalming who was the first to make embalming available to the public is
Jean Gannal
The individual for whom "Hunters Canal" is named is
John Hunter
Which of the following is an inexpert test for death?
Ligature test
Corrective cosmetizing on a "Diamond" shaped face- Cheeks are the widest part of the face- would involve which of the following?
Lighten sides of forehead, temples and jaw line. Darken cheeks.
To make a "round" face look more oval, the cosmetologist would do which of the following?
Lighten the cheeks and darken the forehead and jaw line.
If the cheekbones do not appear prominent enough which of the following procedures would work best to make them appear more prominent?
Lighten the lateral areas and darken the medial areas of the face
Which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process?
Low pressure, slow rate of flow
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
Endospore formation is characteristic of
Bacillus anthracis
The mixture of formaldehyde with household bleach will create a deadly carcinogenic agent know as:
Bis-chloromethyl Ether
Which of the following are used as vehicles in embalming fluids:
CH3OH and H2O
Monilia is used synonymously with
Candida
Which organism causes the disease known as thrush?
Candida
Oral and vaginal thrush are caused by
Candida albicans
Which of the following is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place?
Cements, calvarium clamps, needle injector - ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following men established a method of embalming without evisceration?
Clauderus
Draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially, as in frowning.
Corrugator
Corrective cosmetizing for a "Oblong" face would involve which of the following?
Darken the chin and top of forehead. Lighten cheeks slightly.
Corrective cosmetizing for a "Square" face - the forehead, jaw line, and cheeks are the same width - would involve:
Darken the sides of the forehead and chin. Lighten the cheekbones.
In effort to correct the head shape of a person with an inverted triangle shaped head, the cosmetologist would
Darken the sides of the forehead and temples.
Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change?
Desiccation
The "Father of Modern Embalming" was
Dr. Frederich Ruysch.
An influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628 was
Dr. William Harvey
Which of the following would NOT prove useful in treating discolored eyelids?
External pressure during embalming
How can an extravascular discoloration be dealt with during the embalming process?
Extravascular discolorations are not removed by arterial injection
The discoloration resulting when HCHO reacts with hemoglobin in the tissue is called
Formaldehyde gray
Which of the following characterizes lung purge?
Frothy white or pink in color
Which of the following is NOT a phenolic compound?
Glutaraldehyde
Which of the following is an example of a dialdehyde compound? Methanal
Glutaraldehyde
The family of elements which are often used as disinfectants is ___.
Halogens
In arterial fluids, glycols act as:
Humectants
The main constituent of an acid is
Hydrogen
A quality restorative wax should
Not be adversely affected by the presence of embalming chemicals
Sometimes called the epicranius, this muscle draws the scalp posteriorly and anteriorly, causing eyebrows to raise and wrinkles to form on the forehead.
Occiptofrontalis
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
Volcanic rock:
Perlite
Which of the following is used only as a filler in autopsy chemical mixtures?
Perlite
The hardening agent in hardening compounds is
Plaster of Paris
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?
Postmortem caloricity
If the body has road tar that must be removed, which of the following solvents would work best?
Propanone Dimethyl Ketone Acetone
What muscle act as the anatomical guide for the external iliac artery?
Psoas major
The facility at a cemetery where bodies may be stored during the winter pending burial once the ground thaws is called ___.
Receiving vault
Draws the corners of the mouth posteriorly.
Risorius
The equal mixture of two primary hues creates a
Secondary hue
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
Of the following bones of the head, which is not considered significant for the purposes of restorative art?
Sphenoid
Acne. boils. and pus formation on the skin is most commonly caused by
Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body?
The slow injection of a mild solution
What is the purpose of the quaternary ammonium compounds in embalming fluids?
They act as supplementary germicides
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
Why are ultraviolet light rays lethal to bacteria?
They damage the DNA or RNA of the microbe
Which of the following can be used as support for the lips when part or all of the teeth are missing?
Thin cardboard
During embalming, the head should be
Tilted to the right approximately 15 degrees
Which of the following organisms is the causative agent for a venereal disease?
Treponema pallidum
Which of these bacteria is the cause of the disease whose first sign of infection is a soft chancre?
Treponema pallidum
Rabbit fever is the common name for the disease
Tularemia
The width of the mouth is equal to
Twice the width of the base of the nose
What is the proper term for smallpox?
Variola
Where are spores formed?
Within the cell cytoplasm
Of the following neoplasms, the one that is malignancy composed of the epithelial tissue of a gland is
a adenocarcinoma
Which is a thrombus?
a blood clot within the heart of vessels
What body cell is known to perform the process of phagocytosis?
a leukocyte
A benign tumor commonly found on mucous membranes is
a polyp
Jaundice fluid is classified as
a special arterial fluid
If two parts of blue pigment are mixed with one part of red pigment, the resulting color is:
a tertiary hue
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 ____________.
acetone
The type of immunity conferred after birth is called
acquired
Vaccines bring about a type of immunity referred to as
active
The femoral artery is bordered medially by the ____________ muscle.
adductor longus
The femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the ___________ muscle.
adductor magnus
Which of the following would NOT be a form of emboli?
adhesions
The escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location is
agonal edema
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 of these condition is associated with antemortem edema?
alcoholism
The cooling of the body to the temperature of its surrounding is
algor mortis
Ammonia dissolved in water is a(n) ____ solution.
alkaline
Which of the following have been used as vehicles in arterial fluids?
all of these
When the body is properly positioned in the casket, the dorsum of the nose is ___
almost level showing little or no slope.
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
Upon hydrolysis, proteins yield:
amino acids
Which of the following are the first products of decomposition?
amino acids
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
The partial oxidation of a primary alcohol yields:
an aldehyde
A protein compound that acts as a biological catalyst in chemical reactions is
an enzyme
A color scheme utilizing two or more hues that have the same hue in common is identified as
analogous
Generalized edema of the subcutaneous tissue is called
anascara
A dilated portion of an artery is referred to as a(n)
aneurysm
Which of these is the most accurate classification of petechia?
ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration
Which of these arteries extends from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle?
anterior tibial
From the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint is the linear guide for the
anterior tibial artery
Which of the following substances is most specific in antimicrobial action?
antibodies
Citrates and oxalates are usually added to embalming fluids to act as:
anticoagulants
The serum derived from an animal that has been immunized to an infectious disease and is used to confer immunity to others. including humans, is called
antiserum
Select the correct statement regarding the removal of a pacemaker prior to cremation.
any fee for removal by the funeral home must appear on the GPL
Ultraviolet rays of sunlight
are bactericidal
Arterial embalming may
arrest the cause of putrefaction
Vascular embalming fluids are injected into the
arterial system
Aneurysms are disorders primarily involving
arteries
___________ is a condition which predisposes to intravascular difficulties.
arteriosclerosis
The type of acquired immunity that results from exposure to viral antigen when the virions are modified in a laboratory to be unable to cause disease is:
artificially acquired active
Which of the following is an extrinsic factor to be considered in embalming a dead body?
atmospheric conditions
Just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle is the anatomical guide for the ____________ artery.
axillary
Which blood vessel continues as the brachial artery?
axillary artery
Which of these blood vessel is the origin of the brachial artery?
axillary artery
What is a condition in which bacteria are found in the blood but not multiplying there?
bacteremia
What type of condition is produced by the application of an antiseptic?
bacteriostatic
A vertical forehead and a chin that recedes from the projection of the upper lip characterize a facial profile as
balance-convex
A facial profile in which the forehead, upper lip, and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line is
balanced
The distance from the eyebrow to the base of the chin is equal to the distance from the normal hairline to the
base of the nose
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
An embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel used for making incisions and excisions is
bistoury
The horizontal, horse- shoe shaped portion of the mandible is known as the
body
The degree of brightness, lightness or darkness of a color (the "value" of the color)?
both vividity and brilliance
This is responsible for all basic life systems function including heartbeat, blood pressure and breathing:
brain stem
Brightness of a color- its lightness or darkness; also its quality or value?
brilliance
Least likely to be a viral disease is
bubonic plague
EDTA is used in injection fluids as ___.
buffer
Arteriosclerosis is a condition caused by the presence of _____________ in the arterial tunics.
calcium deposits
Which of the following will not have any effect on the solubility of a given solvent?
capacity of container
Many bacteria possess a thick colorless gelatinous outer covering called a
capsule
Which is the following structures interfere most with phagocytosis?
capsule
What substance undergoes the fermentation process?
carbohydrates
Phenol is also called:
carbolic acid
Which of these is an example of an intravascular ante-mortem blood discoloration?
carbon monoxide poisoning
Which of the following compounds is formed from the partial oxidation of an aldehyde?
carboxylic acid
Hemolysis complicates the embalming process because it
causes a stain
For embalming purposes, phenol has the properties of preserving, disinfecting, and ___ .
cauterizing cut tissues
Directing the point of the trocar toward a point one-fourth of the distance from the right anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic symphysis is the trocar guide for the
cecum/appendix
Sawdust used in absorbent viscera treatment powders is also known as:
cellulose
The linear guide for the axillary artery is from the
center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity
The linear guide for the brachial artery is from the
center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the inner bend of the elbow
Arteriosclerosis involving arteries of the brain may be expected to lead to ___.
cerebrovascular accident
Cross linking proteins during arterial embalming is a ____ change.
chemical change
Carbon monoxide poisoning results in a _____________ discoloration.
cherry red
Puerperal sepsis is commonly referred to as
childbed fever
Lymphogranuloma venereum is cause by a
chlamydia
A general term used to designate the state of collapse that follows severe tissue injury is
circulatory shock
The action of HCHO on protein is called:
coagulation
The action of formaldehyde on protein is
coagulation
Septic sore throat is caused by a:
coccus
Which of the following is an example of a fomite?
coffee cup
What should the relative temperature of the primary dilution water to be embalm a severely dehydrated case?
cold
Which of the following can be used to retard the setting rate of a plaster of Paris solution?
cold water
From the profile, what structure of the nose lies at a 90 degree angle to the upper integumentary lip?
columna nasi
The most inferior part of the nose is known as the
columna nasi
Death beginning at the brain is termed
coma
A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called a ___.
combination case
Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body?
compressed air
A hairline that protrudes while the upper lip and chin form a vertical line classify this facial profile as:
concave-vertical
The disinfection which take place during the arterial injection portion of the embalming process is called:
concurrent disinfection
For a substance to be classified as an electrolyte, it must:
conduct electricity
The environmental conditions which are best for long term storage (3 months until Spring burial) of a body are ___.
cool and dry
The anatomical guide for the axillary artery is at the medial border of the
coracobrachialis muscle
Which of the following embalming fluid types provides disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture?
cosmetic arterial fluid
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of attachment and support for a restored ear?
cotton and liquid sealer
Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the
cranium
The parietal eminences mark the widest part of the
cranium
Which of these terms is used to describe the color of the external tissue of an artery?
cream colored
The shrinking of blood cells in a hypertonic salt solution is called
crenation
Substances which will pass through the pores of animals and vegetable membranes are:
crystalloids
A condition characterized by a bluish discoloration due to lack of oxygen in the blood is
cyanosis
A hereditary disease of exocrine glands, especially affecting the pancreas and respiratory system with occlusion, infections, and cyst formation is:
cystic fibrosis
The irreversible total cessation of metabolic activity is known as a(n)
death
The decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic bacteria is
decay
The separation of body compounds into simpler substances is called
decomposition
What is methyl salicylate used for in embalming fluids?
deodorant
This facial muscle depresses the lower lip inferiorly and slightly lateral. Sometimes referred to as the Quadratus.
depressor labii inferioris
The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the
descending aorta
The complete exhaustion of moisture from tissue is
desiccation
Which of the following diseases would be characterized by glycosuria?
diabetes mellitus
Which of these is the prescribed incision for an atherosclerotic blood vessel?
diagonal The diagonal incision keeps the artery mostly intact for strength yet gives a longer cut line than a transverse incision. The wedge and longitudinal incisions are specifically identified by the text as poor choices.
The process used to separate colloidal solutes from crystalloidal solutes is
dialysis
Draws the hyoid bone superiorly.
digastric
Breaking up white light into many colors is called
dispersion
The movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection through the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins is called
distribution
The artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery is the
dorsalis pedis
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 protruding ridge of the nose that extends from the root of the nose to the protruding lobe is the
dorsum
Eosin is used in embalming fluids as a ___.
dye
In which of the following cases will decomposition develop most rapidly?
edematous cases
When measured from the normal hairline to the base of the chin, what is the location of the superior border of the chin?
eight ninths
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
Which of the following is an example of an intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
embolism
A foreign particle that becomes lodged in a blood vessel is called a(n):
embolus
A free-flowing particle in the blood is called a(n)
embolus
Pus in the pleural cavity is called
empyema
A bacterium that prefers dead inorganic material, but can also obtain nourishment from living organic material is classified as:
facultative
The disease known as puerperal sepsis occurs in the
female reproductive tract
Which of the following blood vessels is the origin of the popliteal artery?
femoral
An abnormal channel connecting two surfaces is called a(an)
fistula
The structure of glutaraldehyde is:
five carbon chain with an aldehyde group on each end
What is the name given to a type of purge which has a color and odor consistent with that of arterial fluid solution?
fluid purge
A curved margin of tissue having greater projection than an adjacent surface is described by the term:
fold
Complete cellular death always __________ somatic death.
follows
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
forcing into, or wiring to the vertebral column
In the most common facial profile, the
forehead and chin recede from a vertical line
The partial oxidation of wood alcohol yields
formaldehyde
Which of these compounds is described as a water soluble gas with an irritating pungent odor?
formaldehyde
The oxidation of formaldehyde forms
formic acid
Which bone forms the forehead and part of the crown of the head?
frontal
This bone of the head articulates with the parietal bones at the coronal suture.
frontal bone
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
Which of these organs will yield bile when aspirated by a trocar?
gall bladder
Venous thrombosis may cause
gangrene
What infection is one in which microorganisms or their products are spread by the blood or lymph throughout the entire body?
general
In the name Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the first name is the
genus
The nose lies directly inferior to the
glabella
The prominence located between the eyebrows is the
glabella
When embalming a jaundice case, production of biliverdin is prevented by using ___ as the preservative chemical in the injection solution
glutaraldehyde
Which of the following is an example of a dialdehyde compound?
gluteraldehyde
Index of a formaldehyde solution is an expression of:
grams of HCHO per 100 ml of water
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 ___.
green apron
The final products of total oxidation of hydrocarbons and carbohydrates are (all numbers are subscripts):
h2o and co2
The eyebrow is most often thicker at the
head
Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration?
hematoma
Which of the following causes a post-mortem extravascular blood discoloration?
hemoglobin decomposition
Postmortem stain is an extravascular change in the color of tissue due to
hemolysis
The swelling and bursting of the red blood cells is
hemolysis
Bacteria that require organic chemical compounds for nourishment are
heterotrophic
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a jaundice fluid?
high formaldehyde content
The onset of postmortem changes generally
hinders the embalming operation
Which of the following would most likely transmit typhoid fever as a mechanical vector?
housefly
Pigmentary colors are measured in terms of their value, intensity, and
hue
Glycerol can be used in embalming formulations as a:
humectant, solvent, vehicle
Polyhydroxy alcohols are a class of compounds often added to arterial fluids to act as:
humectants
Which of the following enzymes is often referred to as "the spreading factor"?
hyaluronidase
Which of the following is not an infectious disease?
hydrocephalus
Another name for pleural effusion is
hydrothorax
Edema within the pleural cavity is
hydrothorax
An embalming instrument used to hypodermically inject areas of the body with embalming chemicals is a(n)
hypo-valve trocar
In the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located immediately inferior to the umbilical region?
hypogastric
The settling of the blood to the dependent part of the body is known as
hypostasis
Which of these is NOT a sign of decomposition?
hypostasis of the blood
What type of solution will have its solvent drawn through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution?
hypotonic solution
The injection pressure which just overcomes the vascular resistance and causes the embalming fluid to enter the arterial system at a moderate and uniform rate is
ideal pressure
An aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because
if it ruptures fluid injected will escape from the vascular system
What property is exhibited by proteins which allows them to absorb large quantities of water?
imbibition
Diplococci appear
in pairs
The spread of microorganisms from host to host by food, milk and water is what mode of transmission?
indirect contact
A mass of necrotic tissue that results from circulatory obstruction is call a(n)
infarct
What furrow is found at the lower border of the lower eyelid?
inferior palpebral sulcus
A primary reason for applying massage cream to an exposed area is
inhibit dehydration
The type of immunity that is inherited is called
innate
Racial immunity is an example of
innate immunity
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
These types of bones are found in areas such as the vertebrae and certain bones of the skull and pelvis. They can vary in size and shape.
irregular
Arterial thrombosis may cause
ischemia
Deficiency of blood in a part of the body is known as
ischemia
Which of the following is NOT true about formaldehyde?
it can be oxidized into methanol
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a large artery?
it collapses flat when cut
Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of using a hand pump to inject embalming fluids?
it may be adapted to be used for aspiration
What is the purpose of ponceau in embalming fluids?
it will impart a color change
Special purpose fluids are often classified as:
jaundice fluids and high index fluids
Glomerulonephritis affects the capillaries of the
kidneys
Which of the following treatments would be used for the embalming of dehydrated body?
large volume of dilute solution
The ulnar artery lies along the ___________ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.
lateral
Which of the following arteries begins at the level of the second costal cartilage?
left common carotid
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
In case of emaciation, secondary dilution would be
less than usual
The disease sometimes referred to as "cancer of the blood" is known as
leukemia
Elevates the angle of the mouth.
levator anguli oris
Elevates and extends the upper lip.
levator labii superioris
The proper cosmetic application to compensate for a nose which is too wide:
lighten the bridge, darken the sides
The slit formed by contact of the free margins of the mucous membranes of the lips is called the ___.
line of closure
An incision into a vessel that is parallel to the long axis of a blood vessel is the
longitudinal incision
Which of the following is NOT a complication of an edematous body?
low moisture content
According to the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region?
lumbar
The largest singular bone of the face is the
mandible
The incisive fossa is a depression associated with the
mandible and maxilla
The oval-shaped depression located directly anterior to the ear passage is known as the
mandibular fossa
Which of the following is a large, rounded protuberance found posterior and inferior to the mass of the ear?
mastoid process
A neoplasm that is malignant and pigmented is a:
melanoma
Of the following neoplasms, the one most likely to cause death is
melanoma
The action of gastro-intestinal secretions upon blood in the digestive tract cause formation of very dark, tarry feces known as:
melena
Special cranial cavity treatment is indicated in cases of
meningitis
The small bony eminence at the median line of the chin is known as the
mental eminence
Those bacteria which grow best at temperatures between 30 and 40 degrees Celsius are classified as ___.
mesophilic bacteria
A lengthwise cut that divides the body into equal right and left portions.
midsagittal plane
Paradichlorobenzene is sometimes placed in the casket to prevent:
mold growth
When preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be
more astringent than usual
The first body tissues to decompose are the:
mucous membranes
Molds are
multicellular
Ann was a 48 year old homemaker she has had a chronic degenerative disease affecting the nervous system for the past 10 years. Ann was responsible for transporting her 4 children to and from school and extracurricular activities. She did report some facial numbness, decreasing control of her extremities and difficulty in climbing steps. When she was recently evaluated by her physician, she was having decreased vision, fatigue and pain when walking. This condition affects women more than men and it is characterized by the destruction of the myelin sheath or outer covering of nerve fibers. Ann has __________________.
multiple sclerosis
Atrophy of the thyroid gland in adults may result in:
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
Which of the following is a depression above the medial portion of the superior palpebra?
naso-orbital fossa
What facial marking creates fullness in the anterior cheek?
nasolabial fold
Death of a localized area of tissue is a condition known as
necrosis
What condition may result from inguinal hernia?
necrosis
A new and abnormal formation of tissue is
neoplasm
The peripheral nervous system is composed of the _______________ of the body through which the brain and spinal cord communicate with various body parts.
nerves
The chemical reaction between an acid and base is known as:
neturalization
What is the classification for the disease poliomyelitis?
neurotrophic
Reaction of an acid with a base is called the ___ reaction.
neutralization
The time to remove the identification tags applied by the funeral home is ___.
never
Another name for a mole
nevus
The cross linking that takes place between protein molecules in embalmed tissue occurs between ________ in adjacent molecules.
nitrogen atoms
A slightly oversize casket for a larger person is 32 inches wide and 84 inches long. Will it fit in a standard vault?
no
Those microorganisms that do not normally invade the body of the host to produce disease are
normal flora
One of the three major proportional divisions of the face is measured from the
normal hairline to eyebrow
Which structure contains the material of inheritance?
nucleic acid
Which of the following is a natural facial marking?
oblique palpebral sulcus
This bone of the head articulates with the parietal bone at the lambdoidal suture and the temporal bone at the squamosal suture.
occipital
The foramen magnum is an opening in the
occipital bone
Which of the following is an external bone of the cranium?
occipital bone
The lips meet each other
one- half the distance from the base of the nose to the superior border of the chin
Microorganisms that produce disease only under favorable conditions are
opportunists
The passage of water from the capillaries into the intercellular spaces, or from intercellular space into capillaries is referred to as ___.
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
osmosis
Of the following neoplasms, the one that is benign is
osteoma
The most common frontal view head shape is
oval
The pattern of pH change in an unembalmed body after death is:
pH 7.3 to more acidic then change to alkaline
Which of the following are liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulcerations?
pack applications
A method which can prevent oral purge when shipping by air is to___.
pack orophayrnx with absorbent powder and cotton
The suffix "algia" means
pain
Which of the following is a disinfectant and preservative found in autopsy powders?
paraformaldehyde
Which of the following may cause malformations and deformities of a body?
paralytic diseases
These bones create the superior portion of the sides and back of the cranium as well as the posterior ⅔ of the roof of the cranium.
parietal bone
These bones of the head articulate with the occipital bone at the lambdoidal suture, temporal bone at the squamosal suture, frontal bone at the coronal suture, and its opposite at the sagittal suture.
parietal bone
This type of fracture is caused by some disease process that weakens the bones.
pathologic
Enlargement of the heart to offset a valvular defect is
pathological hypertrophy
Another name for glutaraldehyde is ___.
pentanedial
The connection between the amino acids of a protein molecule is called ___.
peptide bond
Inflammation of the lining of the abdomen is called
peritonitis
Which of the following conditions would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition?
peritonitis
Components of embalming solutions used to inactivate peptide bonds are called ___.
perservatives
Pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following?
petechia
Which of the following can be used to sear deep tissues?
phenol
Which of the following is NOT a component of hardening compounds?
phenol
Acute diffuse inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue describes
phlegmon
The study of the structures and surface markings of the face and features
physiognomy
Inflammation is primarily a
physiological body defense
Enlargement of breasts during lactation is
physiological hypertrophy
Acromegaly is a disease resulting from over activity of which of the following endocrine glands?
pituitary gland
More than the normal total volume of blood in the body is a condition known as
plethora
A chronic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust particles is known as
pneumoconiosis
The _____________ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle.
popliteal
Using a hot spatula on a deceased can cause ________.
post mortem blistering
Which of these is the most accurate classification of livor mortis?
post mortem intravascular blood discoloration
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 temporary rise in body temperature after death is called:
postmortem calorcity
The discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is
postmorterm extravascular discoloration
What type of anticoagulant will breakup clots by causing the mineral particles of the blood to fall out of suspension?
precipitants
Conditions to make a body more susceptible to disease without actually causing it are called
predisposing conditions
Which chemical agents render microorganisms incapable of growth and reproduction?
preservatives
The passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, caused by positive intravascular pressure is
pressure filtration
Malaria and amoebiasis are caused by
protozoa
Aspiration of the cranial cavity through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone is the recommended procedure for the treatment of
protruding eyes
Skin slip is the result of
putrefaction
What is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of anaerobic bacteria?
putrefaction
The speed at which the embalming solution enters the body is called
rate of flow
Polycythemia vera is an uncontrolled increase of
red blood cells
The replacement of destroyed tissue with the exact same kind of tissue is a process called
regeneration
A properly completed death certificate has the signatures of Certifier, funeral director, and ___.
registrar
When treating blisters, three of these choices are proper procedures. Select the one which is NOT accepted as proper technique.
remove loose integument before embalming
Coryza is a condition affecting the ____________ system.
respiratory
The process of injection and drainage in which both common carotids are raised is referred to as
restricted cervical
What is the term used for the method of arterial injection where both carotid arteries are encannulated at the same time, each cannula can be turned on or off as needed to balance distribution to the face?
restricted cervical injection
The action that formaldehyde has on proteins is:
reversible in the presence of an abundance of water.
Cardiac insuffiency might be the result of which of the following?
rheumatic fever
Inflammation of the nasal mucousa is called
rhinitis
A childhood disease characterized by faulty ossification of bone is:
ricketts
When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following blood vessels would you utilize to inject the head of the deceased?
right and left common carotid
The center of blood drainage in embalming is the
right atrium of the heart
When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the lower right extremity?
right common iliac
What is hydrogen peroxide used for in the preparation of a dead body?
rigor mortis
Which of the following post mortem changes is NOT a physical change?
rigor mortis
The whip stitch is also known as the
roll stitch
Which suture joins the two parietal bones?
sagittal
Inflammation of the fallopian tubes is called
salpingitis
In the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the _____________ muscle.
sartorious
A solution containing all the solute it can hold under ordinary conditions is
saturated
In an exanthematous disease, which of the following would best describe the skin?
scaling
Which mechanical method of sanitation is likely to be used in the practice of mortuary hygiene?
scrubbing
Burns that have blisters that form are classified as
second degree
A form of neurosyphilis characterized by degeneration of the posterior columns of the spinal cord is known as
tabes dorsalis
The thinnest density of hair in the supercilium is located in the
tail
Which of the following would NOT influence the choice of the artery to be used in embalming?
temperature (body)
Which of the following would NOT influence the choice of the artery to be used in embalming? '
temperature of body
This bone of the head articulates with the parietal bone at the squamosal suture; occipital bone at the lambdoidal suture; and the Greater wing of the sphenoid bone.
temporal bone
The bones creating the inferior portion of the sides of the head are the
temporal bones
This muscle, especially in the elderly, may atrophy and dehydrate, causing it to shrink and require tissue building
temporalis
This muscle, especially in the elderly, may atrophy and dehydrate, causing it to shrink and require tissue building.
temporalis
That procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment would most appropriately apply to which of the following?
terminal disinfection
The mixture of a small amount of a cool hue with a large amount of a warm hue creates a
tertiary hue
General paresis is caused by syphilis in the
tertiary stage
The term, "exciting cause of a disease" means the same as ___.
the actual cause of the disease
Which of these condition contributes to skin-slip?
the body lying in water after death for a few hours
In a "reverse hinge" casket, the body is viewed from:
the left side
In the normal case, the first organ to decompose is the
the lining of the trachea and larynx
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of attachment and support for a restored nose?
the loop stitch
Which of the following is an external bone of the face?
the mandible
Which anatomical structure can be used to determine the proper angle of a restored ear?
the posterior margin of the ramus
The complement of a secondary hue is
the primary hue NOT included in that secondary hue
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
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
they are obligate saprophytes
Which of the following is NOT characteristics of the growth of cilia?
they are smaller in diameter than cranial hair
Which of these statements is descriptive of spirochetes?
they are spiral shaped microbes which move around a variable axis
Which of the following is NOT a cause of extravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
thickened blood
Which of the following would be the most likely to cause intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
thrombi
Which of these is NOT a stated objective of drainage procedures?
to increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid
Parrot fever is
transmitted by air
Divides the body into superior and inferior sections.
transverse
The least common geometric form of head shape from the frontal aspects is
triangular
Which of these provides extravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
tumors
Which is NOT a viral disease?
typhus fever
An area of necrosis in which the dead cells are sloughed from a free surface is called a(an)
ulcer
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
A solution in which more solute can still be dissolved at a given temperature is:
unsaturated
The presence of chemicals in the blood that are normally found in urine is a condition referred to as:
uremia
What procedure may be used to return the body of an emaciated case to normal contour and moisture content?
use restricted drainage
The motorized force pump
uses centrifugal force
The causative agent of a disease modified in such a manner that it will no longer cause the disease but will still promote the production of antibodies is a(n)
vaccine
Dilation of the spermatic vein is known as
varicocele
Which of the following conditions creates intravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
vascular disease
What is the location of the femoral vein in relation to the femoral artery?
vein lies medial and deep
A blister is also known as a
vesicle
A blister-like structure that contains a serous fluid is called a(n)
vesicle
Which of these microbes is described as being "comma" shaped?
vibrio cholera
The study of the smallest of the microbes containing any DNA or RNA is called:
virology
What term is defined as the degree of the ability of a microorganism to cause disease?
virulence
A twisting segment of intestine is known as
volvulus
Plaster of Paris will set quickly if mixed with
warm salt water
When a molecule of formaldehyde reacts by cross-linking peptide bonds, a molecule of ___ is produced.
water
The products of the Neutralization Reaction are:
water and salt
Tissue to be restored with wax must be firm and dry because
wax will not easily adhere to moist surfaces
The line of color difference on each mucous membrane which the exposed (dry) part forms with the internal (moistened) part in normal contact is known as the
weather line
The completed death certificate is filed on a permanent basis with the registrar of the district ___.
where death occurred
The deceased adherents to the Mennonite religious tradition, are dressed in ___________ clothing by family member of the same sex.
white
Another name for methyl alcohol is
wood alcohol
Which of the following suture patterns is used to turn under the excess margins of skin in an incision?
worm stitch
Which of the following suture patterns is used to turn under the margins of skin in an incision?
worm suture
Which bony structure divides the length of the ear into halves?
zygomatic arch
The bony structures that create the widest part of the face are the
zygomatic arches
Which of the following is a natural highlight area of the face?
zygomatic bones
Draws the upper lip posteriorly, superiorly, and laterally as in smiling or laughing.
zygomaticus major
Which muscle draws the upper lip both superiorly and anteriorly?
zygomaticus minor
Who was the first to note capillary circulation?
Marcello Malpighi
A sprig of Acacia placed in the casket would be appropriate for members of which of the following fraternal organizations?
Masonic Lodge
Elevates and protrudes the lower lip. It also wrinkles the skin over the chin.
Mentalis
Which of the following is an example of a perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid?
Methyl salicylate
Surface restorer wax is used primarily for which of the following?
Minor integumentary restorations
Which organism is acid fast positive?
Mycobacterium
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
Ophthalmia neonatorum is an infection caused by a species of bacteria which is a member of the genus
Neisseria
An otherwise healthy II year old male was taken to his physician for persistent headache over 4 days despite treatment with Tylenol and Advil at home. He had intermittent vomiting and fever for three days and has taken little by mouth (food or drink) over the last 36 hours. He had a recent upper respiratory infection two weeks ago. The doctor sends him to the lab for tests and on the way, the mom notices her son is more sleepy and non-responsive. He further develops shaking movements on the left side of his body. 911 is called and an ambulance responds and transfers him to the ER. He is unresponsive to voice commands and is exhibiting shallow respiration. His pupils are equal and reactive. He has several bug bites on his extremities without signs of inflammation, petechiae or bruises. His doctor suspects __________________, an acute infection with local or diffuse inflammation of the brain usually from viral causes. Treatment included oral and IV medication to reduce inflammation and treat infection.
encephalitis
A communicable disease which is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree within a community is termed
endemic
In this condition, characterized by irregular periods and extreme pelvic pain, the lining inside the myometrium of the uterus is found elsewhere in the pelvic or abdominal area ( on fallopian tubes, ovaries, peritoneum, intestines, etc):
endometriosis
What are poisonous substances produced by bacteria and released only when the bacterial cells die and disintegrate?
endotoxins
What type of substance is secreted by a living cell that can bring about chemical changes in another substance without undergoing any substantive change themselves?
enzymes
A communicable disease that attacks a large number of persons in a community at about the same time is termed
epidemic
A disease commonly referred to as the mumps is
epidemic parotitis
The technical term for "nose bleed" is
epistaxis
A marked increase in the number of red blood cells is a condition referred to as
erythrocytosis
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 __________ artery changes its name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsied body.
external iliac
Which of the following factors is NOT encountered in every dead human body?
extravascular factors
The first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is
eyes
A 34 year old man was referred to the dermatologist for evaluation of a skin rash that has appeared on his abdomen 3 weeks earlier and over the last week had spread to his entire body. He visited a clinic that ordered a topical steroid cream that did not work. He had no history of travel, fever, joint pain, medication or illicit drug use. He did admit to unprotected oral sex about 6 weeks prior to the onset of his lesions. 5 years earlier the patient had tested negative for HIV but had not been re-tested. He appeared nervous, had some swelling of lymph glands, and his entire body, including the palms of his hands and the soles of his feet with circular lesions. Blood samples were taken for VORL and HIV and both came back positive. He was diagnosed with a secondary form of a spirochete called Treponema pallidum, otherwise known as __________________.
secondary syphilis
When injecting a body with any mechanical injector, the desired pressure should be
set before opening rate of flow
Of the following which one would be a predisposing cause of disease?
sex
With what disease is Varicella Zoster identified?
shingles
If an embalming fluid label directs that the bottle must be shaken well before using, the mixture inside is properly described as __
simple suspension
Which of the following is NOT a dehydrating agent?
sodium hypochlorite
Paraformaldehyde is formaldehyde in a:
solid state
The greater portion of a solution is the ___.
solvent
Ketones are used in accessory fluids as ____ in the embalming process.
solvents
The type of death where the organs have suffered irreparable harm and can never be revived is called:
somatic death
What type of death is said to begin in any one of three vital organs?
somatic death
A humectant commonly used in embalming fluids is:
sorbitol
The division of pathology that deals with individual body organs or system is
special pathology
The original scientific standard of color is the
spectrum
The prefix "myelo" means
spinal cord
This organ is located just inferior to your rib cage on your left side. It is a soft spongy organ that performs several critical jobs and can easily be damaged. it filters out and destroys old and damaged blood cells, plays a key role in fighting infection by producing lymphocytes and acts as a first line of defense against invading pathogens, and it stores red blood cells and platelets which aid in clotting. When this organ is inflamed or enlarged, the condition is known as:
splenomegaly
The procedure of injection and drainage in which injection is accomplished at one place and drainage is taken from another is called
split
A communicable disease that occurs in a community only as an occasional case is termed
sporadic
The three primary hues and the three secondary hues in pigment are known as the
standard hues
Which of the following is capable of producing an enterotoxin that will cause food poisoning?
staphyloccous
Which of the following is most efficient in destruction of microorganisms?
steam under pressure
The destruction of all microorganisms and their products is termed
sterilization
The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the
sternoclavicular articulation
A delicate instrument for detecting almost inaudible heart sounds is
stethoscope
Directing the trocar point toward the intersection of the fifth intercostal space and the left mid-axillary line is the trocar guide for the
stomach
Which of the following would NOT cause distention during embalming?
strong arterial solution
Florence, a 60 year old lady presented to her family doctor complaining of a sudden onset of a severe headache, neck stiffness and back pain. A few days prior, she reported she had been redecorating her living room, which included re-arranging the furniture, She recalled her attempts at moving a particularly heavy coffee table, with the explosive headache developing soon afterwards. Her symptoms had been persistent since then. Her physician concluded she had suffered a neck sprain secondary to heavy lifting. No other diagnosis was considered. She was given pain medication and told to return if not better. In the following days, Florence's response to the pain medication was minimal and she went to the ER where stronger pain meds were prescribed. She had an x-ray of her neck as well. The next day a family member found Florence vomiting and displaying signs of confusion. On admission to the ER, a CT scan was ordered revealing bleeding in the area between the brain and the thin tissues that cover the brain due to trauma or an aneurysm, into the _________________ space and she was rushed for emergency surgery. Afterwards she had some neurological deficits suggestive of a brain injury.
subarachnoid
The right ___________ artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin.
subcalvian
Which surfaces do not exhibit similarity in their bilateral curvatures?
submandibular area
The substance that an enzyme acts upon is:
substrate
A crevice in the skin accompanied by bordering elevations physiognomically describes:
sulcus or furrow
Which of the following are bony eminences found directly superior to the medial portion of the eyebrows?
superciliary arches
The common carotid arteries bifurcate into the internal carotid and external carotid at the level of the ___.
superior border of the thyroid cartilage
Which of the following blood vessels is NOT suitable for the injection of arterial fluids into a small infant?
superior vena cava
Which of the following is a convex area located between the attached margin of the upper eyelid and the supraorbital margin?
supraorbital area
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
What problems are commonly associated with ecchymosis around the eye?
swelling and discoloration
Death beginning at the heart is termed
syncope
A number of symptoms taken together which indicates the presence of a particular disease is a
syndrome
Treponema pallidum is an organism which will cause
syphilis
