NBE Practice - Sciences (missed questions)

How many profile variations are created when the basic linear profile classifications are combined? 6 3 10 7

A. 6

Males of this religious denomination may be expected to be dressed in dark trousers, a white shirt, and dark blue vest. Amish Eastern Orthodox Jehovah's Witness Latter Day Saints

A. Amish

Plaster of Paris will set quickly if mixed with warm salt water distilled water cold vinegar water warm vinegar water

A. warm salt water

Which of the following would most likely transmit typhoid fever as a mechanical vector? louse housefly tick mosquito

B. housefly

Which of the following conditions would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition? A. Refrigeration B. Dehydration C. Peritonitis D. Hemorrhage

C. Peritonitis

What type of compound is hemoglobin? a lipid a carbohydrate a protein a fat

C. a protein

Which organism is known as the "true fungi"? bacteria yeasts chlamydiae rickettsiae

C. chlamydiae

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 anterior tibial artery. ulnar artery. posterior tibial artery. dorsalis pedis artery.

C. posterior tibial artery

Various pathological processes indicating a disturbance in cell metabolism are called: A. transitional tissue changes B. pathogens C. regressive tissue changes D. progressive tissue changes

C. regressive tissue changes

Streptococcus pyogenes is responsible for the infectious disease A. meningococcemia B. ophthalmia neonatorum C. rheumatic fever D. pertussis

C. rheumatic fever

Sawdust used in absorbent viscera treatment powders is also known as: a. Alum b. Paraformaldehyde c. Cellulose d. Perlite

Cellulose

Hemolysins and leucocidins are classified as vaccines antibodies immune serums bacterial toxins

D. bacterial toxins

The length of the ear is equal to the distance from the normal hairline to the

eyebrow

First muscle affected by rigor mortis

eyes

T/F: A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called an air tray.

false

The origin of the popliteal artery

femoral artery

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

The crus of the helix divides the ear's length into

half

A blood-filled swelling is descriptive of which of the following? Ecchymosis Anasarca Hematoma Hydrocele

hematoma

This is a common viral infection, similar to a cold sore or a fever blister, which contains the Herpes Simplex virus. Most "above the waist" cold sores are considered "oral" and transmitted by the __________________ virus.

herpes simplex I (HSV I)

what abdominal region is superior and lateral to the umbilical region?

hyphochondriac

The scroll- like bones found in the nasal cavity are known as the

inferior nasal conchae

The shroud in which Muslims are buried is called a ___.

kafan

The ulnar artery lies along the ___________ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.

lateral

In the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the

lower one-third of the orbit

Elevates and protrudes the lower lip. It also wrinkles the skin over the chin.

mentalis

What type of bacteria grows best between temperatures of30 degrees celsius and 40 degrees celsius?

mesophilic

Theoretically, the complete reduction of the compound formaldehyde would produce? methanol ethylene methane formic acid

methane

These are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, the cells responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, for sending motor commands to our muscles, and for transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every step in between

neurons

The width of the left eye measures one and three-fourths inches, the distance between the eyes will be

one and three-fourths inches

Closes the eyelid and compresses the lacrimal sac.

orbicularis oculi

Which of the chemical agents is described as a coal-tar derivative? phenol mercuric chloride ammonia formaldehyde

phenol

The tip of the nose is the most anterior part of the root bridge protruding lobe columna nasi

protruding lobe

A properly completed death certificate has the signatures of Certifier, funeral director, and ___.

registrar

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

set before opening the rate of flow.

Ketones are used in accessory fluids as ____ in the embalming process.

solvents

A broad head shape noted for its lack of curvature is recognized as a. infantine b. diamond c. egg- shaped d. strong

strong

A hemorrhage during which the blood escapes to the inside of the dura matter is called

subdural

Death beginning at the heart is considered...

syncope

The shroud which is used for Orthodox Jewish burial is called ___.

tachrichim

An embalmed and casketed body shows signs of swelling, some discoloration, odor, and crepitation. This condition is likely ___.

tissue gas

The wedge-shaped prominence that projects from the cheek over the ear passage for protection is identified as the

tragus

T/F: Cements are a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place

true

Members of the Masonic Lodge will generally be laid out in the casket wearing a __________ apron.

white

Those eukaryotic, true-fungi that reproduce by budding are called

yeasts

Does hemorrhage favor dehydration?

yes

Does typhoid fever favor dehydration?

yes

Which bony structure divides the length of the ear into halves?

zygomatic arch

Draws the upper lip posteriorly, superiorly, and laterally as in smiling or laughing.

zygomaticus major

A sprig of Acacia placed in the casket would be appropriate for members of which fraternal organization?

Masonic Lodge

What substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes? Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Bone

Proteins

Acne. boils. and pus formation on the skin is most commonly caused by a. Staphylococcus aureus b. Streptococcus pyogenes c. Streptococcus pneumoniae d. Treponema pallidum

Staphylococcus aureus

T/F: A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called a combination case

True

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 ____________. a. Acetone b. Pore Closer c. Ammonia d. Bleach

a. Acetone

Which of the following causes a post-mortem extravascular blood discoloration? a. Hemoglobin decomposition b. Carbon monoxide poisoning c. Active capillary congestion d. Ecchymosis

a. Hemoglobin decomposition

Elements are composed of identical atoms; compounds are composed of ____. a. molecules b. cations only c. anions only d. Noble gases

a. molecules

The escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location is

agonal edema

A color scheme utilizing two or more hues that have the same hue in common is identified as

analogous

Sodium citrate, when used in embalming fluids, functions as a/an

anticoagulant

During the removal of the deceased, as soon as identity has been established, the funeral director should:

apply identification bracelets to wrist and ankle

Which is the following structures interfere most with phagocytosis? granules vacuoles capsules

capsules

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 tray

What is the main facial feature of expression during life? a. the nose b. the ears c. the mouth d. the eyes

d. the eyes

Draws the hyoid bone superiorly.

digastric

The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and their products in or on the body defines

disinfection

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

A communicable disease that attacks a large number of persons in a community at about the same time is termed

epidemic

The linear guide for the popliteal artery is from the 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. center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity.

D. center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity

What is an infarct? decreased blood supply heart attack stroke dead tissue

D. dead tissue

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

D. death

Following the removal of loose skin and hypodermic injection, an area of skin slip should be A. coated with massage cream B. cosmetized C. covered with clean dry cotton D. dried with a cavity fluid compress

D. dried with a cavity fluid compress

Unsound tissue in the area of malignant tumor should be bleached hypodermically treated with bleaching packs cosmetized excised

D. excised

The structure of glutaraldehyde is: A. four carbon chain with an aldehyde group on each end B. four carbon chain with the aldehyde group in the middle C. five carbon chain with a ketone group on each end D. five carbon chain with an aldehyde group on each end

D. five carbon chain with an aldehyde group on each end

A collection of urine in the kidney pelvis is known as pyelonephrosis hydrothorax nephrosis hydronephrosis

D. hydronephrosis

Shrinkage of muscle following paralysis caused by a CVA is an example of: aplasia physiological atrophy hypertrophy pathological atrophy

D. pathological atrophy

Which of the following is used as a standard to measure the efficacy of chemical disinfectants? A. formalin B. alcohol C. bichloride of mercury D. phenol

D. phenol

Using a hot spatula on a deceased can cause ________. Ischemia 3rd Degree Burns Mottling post mortem blistering

D. post mortem blistering

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

D. postmortem stain

Skin slip is the result of declination dehydration delineation putrefaction

D. putrefaction

Select the correct statement about cremation and pacemakers. the certifying physician is responsible for removal the fee for pacemaker removal is included in the direct cremation package pacemakers no longer need to be removed the funeral home may legally charge an extra fee for pacemaker removal

D. the funeral home may legally charge an extra fee for pacemaker removal

When injecting liquid tissue builder the tissue builder should be injected as deep as possible the tissue builder should be injected while the needle is being inserted the tissue builder should be diluted with cavity fluid the tissue builder should be injected as the needle is withdrawn

D. the tissue builder should be injected as the needle is withdrawn

The width of the mouth is equal to the width of the chin three times the vertical height of the eyes the length of the ear twice the width of the base of the nose

D. twice the width of the base of the nose

Corrective cosmetizing for a "Square" face - the forehead, jaw line, and cheeks are the same width - would involve: a. Lighten the sides of forehead. Darken the sides of jaw line. b. Lighten the cheeks. Darken the forehead and jaw line. c. Lighten sides of forehead, temples and jaw line. Darken cheeks. d. Darken the sides of the forehead and chin. Lighten the cheekbones.

Darken the sides of the forehead and chin. Lighten the cheekbones.

T/F: A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called an air tray

False

T/F: Drainage helps increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid

False

T/F: One of the purposes of massage cream is to secure the jaws in position.

False

T/F: The cilia are smaller in diameter than cranial hair

False

Which of these organs will yield bile when aspirated by a trocar? Gall Bladder Heart Stomach Pancreas

Gall Bladder

An influential person in medical embalming who was the first to make embalming available to the public is

Jean Gannal

Which of the following are reactions associated with formaldehyde? 1 - exists in water as methylene glycol 2 - is prevented from polymerization to paraformaldehyde by the presence of methanol 3 - preserves amino acids without coagulation 4 - denatures, preserves and coagulates protein 5 - causes the saponification of fats 6 - causes biliverdin to turn into bilirubin

1, 2, 3, and 4

Natural Facial Markings consist of the _______ (how many) markings present at birth.

9

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 Worm stitch Draw stitch Whip stitch

A. Baseball stitch

Which of these conditions can be best corrected by reaspirating the body cavities? oral purge ecchymosis dry gangrene Weils-Freidrichsen syndrome

A. oral purge

Chlamydia psittaci causes parrot fever yellow fever rabbit fever scarlet fever

A. parrot fever

Acromegaly is a disease resulting from over activity of which of the following endocrine glands? A. pituitary B. thymus C. thyroid D. adrenal

A. pituitary

Hard water A. promotes blood clotting. B. prevents blood clotting. C. has no effect on blood clotting. D. enhances fluid distribution.

A. promotes blood clotting

The facility at a cemetery where bodies may be stored during the winter pending burial once the ground thaws is called ___. receiving vault mausoleum morgue columbarium

A. receiving vault

A properly completed death certificate has the signatures of Certifier, funeral director, and ___. registrar next of kin public administrator executor or executrix

A. registrar

In the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the _____________ muscle. sartorius adductor longus adductor magnus psoas major

A. sartorius

When added to a restorative wax, which of the following would NOT convert the consistency of the wax to a softer state? starch cream cosmetic white petroleum jelly massage cream

A. starch

The shroud which is used for Orthodox Jewish burial is called ___. tachrichim taharah aron hesped

A. tachrichim

After a burial is completed, the burial/transit permit is permanently filed with ___. the registrar of the district where burial occurred the cemetery the registrar of the district where death occurred the registrar where the person last resided

A. the registrar of the district where burial occurred

The completed death certificate is filed on a permanent basis with the registrar of the district ___. where death occurred where the body will be buried where the person lived the funeral home is located

A. where the death occurred

Members of the Masonic Lodge will generally be laid out in the casket wearing a __________ apron. white green purple red

A. white

Adherents to which of the following denominations would have no restrictions on the clothing worn by the deceased when laid out in the casket? Methodist Presbyterian Lutheran All of these

All of these

Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for long, dense hair or more extensive restorations? Wax Cement (glue) Suturing Embedding

B. Cement (glue)

What type of cavity treatment involves making an incision from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis? A. Iliac incision B. Direct incision C. Standard incision D. Dorsal incision

B. Direct incision

Members of which of the following organizations will be laid out in their casket wearing a lambskin or white leather apron? Knights of Columbus Masonic Lodge Benevolent Order of Elks Friendly Order of Eagles

B. Masonic Lodge

Formaldehyde in water in a closed system such as an embalming fluid bottle, actually exists as: Paraformaldehyde - (CH₂0)x Methylene Glycol - HCHO + H₂0> CH₂(OH)₂ Phenol - Ar-OH Acetone - CH₃COCH₃

B. Methylene Glycol - HCHO + H₂0> CH₂(OH)₂

This bone of the head articulates with the parietal bone at the lambdoidal suture and the temporal bone at the squamosal suture. Frontal Bone Occipital Bone Parietal Bone Temporal Bone

B. Occipital Bone

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

B. Phenol

How far above the injection site would the bottom of the gravity percolator need to be in order to achieve one pound of injection pressure? One foot Two feet Three feet One-half foot

B. Two feet

A method of obtaining pressure for the injection of arterial fluid is A. a hydroaspirator. B. a hand pump. C. an electric spatula. D. a needle injector.

B. a hand pump

Identify the item from the list below which is included in the direct cremation package. basic arrangements Charge for filing the death certificate memorial package one hour visitation

B. basic arrangements

The primary characteristic of a third degree burn is redness charring skin slip intense inflammation and blisters

B. charring

The formation of calculi in the gall bladder is called cholangitis cholelithiasis vesicle calculi cholecystitis

B. cholelithiasis

The protruding ridge of the nose that extends from the root of the nose to the protruding lobe is the arch of the wing dorsum bridge helix

B. dorsum

In the Roman Catholic faith, members of religious orders who are not priests are dressed ____ for burial. in their vestments in clothes selected by the order in a baptism robe during the Service of Encasketing

B. in clothes selected by the order

The amount of HCHO (formaldehyde) measured in grams dissolved in 100 ml. of water refers to volume of phenol. index. surfactant content. pH.

B. index

In case of emaciation, secondary dilution would be greater than usual. less than usual. unaffected. non-existent.

B. less than usual

Which of the following is a type of pigmented tumor? A. lipoma B. nevus C. chondrosarcoma D. glioma

B. nevus

Rickettsia grow only as thermophiles parasites saprophytes autotrophs

B. parasites

The action that formaldehyde has on proteins is: A. can be broken in the presence of a strong acid. B. reversible in the presence of an abundance of water. C. permanent and plastic. D. stronger than the powers of decomposition.

B. reversible in the presence of an abundance of water.

The helix and antihelix of the ear are separated by a long shallow depression known as the triangular fossa scapha intertragic notch concha

B. scapha

Burns that have blisters that form are classified as first degree. second degree. third degree. fourth degree.

B. second degree

Which of these condition contributes to skin-slip? A. Putrefaction of contents of the intestines B. the body lying in water after death for a few hours C. Lipolysis of the body tissues D. Saccharolysis of the body tissues

B. the body lying in water after death for a few hours

From the profile, what structure of the nose lies at a right angle to the upper integumentary lip? the nasal septum the columna nasi the root of the nose the protruding lobe

B. the columna nasi

Which of the following is a convex area located between the attached margin of the upper eyelid and the supraorbital margin? the superior palpebra the supraorbital area the inner canthus the naso-orbital fossa

B. the supraorbital area

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 now is ___. a red sash from right shoulder to right ankle the veil the green bonnet on the head white shoes

B. the veil

Ancient sects of which of the following religions may still place a "gold" coin in the mouth of the deceased when earth burial has been chosen as a mean of disposition?

Buddhist

Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent? Carbolic acid Ponceau Benzaldehyde Sodium lauryl sulfate

C. Benzaldehyde

Which of the following men established a method of embalming without evisceration? Gannal John Hunter Clauderus Dr. William Hunter

C. Clauderus

In effort to correct the head shape of a person with an inverted triangle shaped head, the cosmetologist would Lighten the sides of the forehead temples and jaw line and darken the cheeks. Darken the sides of the forehead and chin. Darken the sides of the forehead and temples. Darken the chin and top of the forehead.

C. Darken the sides of the forehead and temples.

Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration? A. Active capillary congestion B. Passive capillary congestion C. Ecchymosis D. Carbon monoxide

C. Ecchymosis

Which of the following treatments would NOT be recommended for the treatment of intravascular difficulties? A. Slow rate of flow under low pressure B. Care in raising vessels C. High pressure injection D. Drainage aids

C. High pressure injection

Which of the following methods of injection and drainage is recommended for use in embalming cases with exhibit vascular disorders? Concurrent method Continuous method Intermittent method Terminal method

C. Intermittent method

Which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process? Small injection volume, high index High pressure, rapid rate of flow Low pressure, slow rate of flow High pressure, slow rate of flow

C. Low pressure, slow rate of flow

A sprig of Acacia placed in the casket would be appropriate for members of which of the following fraternal organizations? Knights of the Golden Circle Knights of Columbus Masonic Lodge Circle K

C. Masonic Lodge

When positioning the body in the casket, how must the hands be placed? Always have left hand on top to show wedding ring. The hands should be placed at the sides of the body. .Placement is done according to local custom and best appearance The hands are placed on the abdomen but not in contact with each other

C. Placement is done according to local custom and best appearance

What is the name given to the embalming process in which the injection of the common carotid artery is accomplished while the other common carotid artery is occluded? Cross cervical injection Double cervical injection Restricted cervical injection Split cervical injection

C. Restricted cervical injection

What procedure may be used to return the body of an emaciated case to normal contour and moisture content? A. Use a large volume of hardening arterial fluid B. Use concurrent injection and drainage C. Use restricted drainage D. Use a rapid rate of flow

C. Use restricted drainage

The partial oxidation of a primary alcohol yields: a secondary alcohol an ester an aldehyde a ketone

C. an aldehyde

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.

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

Which of the following is the least effective in the destruction of microbes? steam under pressure dry heat cold temperature ultraviolet light radiation

C. cold temperature

The artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery is the posterior tibial. popliteal. dorsalis pedis. femoral.

C. dorsalis pedis

When measured from the normal hairline to the base of the chin, what is the location of the superior border of the chin? two-thirds one-third eight-ninths one-half

C. eight-ninths

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. A. the body must be shipped in a casket to the receiving funeral home B. the shipping funeral home files the burial transit permit C. ethically, the receiving funeral home should sell the casket D. a combination unit is categorized as a Cash Advance by the shipping funeral home

C. ethically, the receiving funeral home should sell the casket

The most common method used for arterially injecting a body today is the hand pump. bulb syringe. force pump. gravity percolator

C. force pump

Members of the LDS Church who have Temple Endowment are dressed with a __________ apron for viewing in the casket. purple red green white

C. green

The shroud in which Muslims are buried is called a ___. qiblah janazah kafan al Ghusl

C. kafan

A condition that is hematopoietic disorder is A. rheumatism B. silicosis C. leukemia D. botulism

C. leukemia

Which of the following is NOT a method of replicating pores? lintless gauze coarse- textured paper hand towel moist ligature stippling

C. moist ligature

The cross linking that takes place between protein molecules in embalmed tissue occurs between ________ in adjacent molecules. carbon atoms hydrogen atoms nitrogen atoms oxygen atoms

C. nitrogen atoms

A congenital deficiency is pituitary secretion may result in which of the following? acromegaly goiter pituitary dwarfism pituitary giantism

C. pituitary dwarfism

The _____________ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle. femoral anterior tibial popliteal posterior tibial

C. popliteal

The mixture of a small amount of a cool hue with a large amount of a warm hue creates a primary hue secondary hue tertiary hue intermediate hue

C. tertiary hue

Which of the following would NOT influence the choice of the artery to be used in embalming? The age of the deceased The depth of the blood vessels The temperature of the body The distance of the selected vessel from the center of circulation

C. the temperature of the body

What type of autopsy consists of the examination of the contents of the cranial and ventral cavities? Cranial Thoracic Complete Abdominal pelvic

Complete

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? 1. The length of the ear 2. The length of the nose 3. The normal hairline to the root of the nose 4. the base of the nose to the bottom of the chin A. 1 and 3 only B. 2 and 4 only C. 1, 2, and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Which of the following should be used for embalming a case which predisposes to dehydration? A. Cold water for the dilution B. Primary injection C. Large volume D. All of these

D. All of these

Vibrio cholerae are bacteria responsible for the infection called anthrax pertussis infectious jaundice Asiatic cholera

D. Asiatic cholera

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? A. Right atrium B. Left atrium C. Right ventricle D. Left ventricle

D. Left ventricle

Which of these is the most commonly used disinfectant and preservative chemical agent in hardening compounds? A. Plaster of Paris B. Clay C. Benzaldehyde D. Paraformaldehyde

D. Paraformaldehyde

When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following blood vessels would you utilize to inject the head of the deceased? A. Right and left subclavian B. Right and left axillary C. Right and left common iliac D. Right and left common carotid

D. Right and left common carotid

Of the following neoplasms, the one that is benign is A. a glioma B. a melanoma C. a carcinoma D. an osteoma

D. an osteoma

The leptorrhine nasal index is characteristic of asian americans polynesians african americans caucasians

D. caucasians

For a man who has been through the temple, the clothing consists of white undergarments, socks, shirt, trousers tie and white slippers or shoes. A robe is worn over the right shoulder extending diagonally across the chest in a straight line to the ankle, front and back. A green apron and white sash are placed over the waist. The sash is tied in a bow on the left side. A white cap is placed on the deceased's head before the casket is closed. The cap has a bow on the left side and string on the right side, which is tied under the chin.

Latter Day Saints

A muscle of mastication. It closes the mandible.

Masseter

The causative organism in primary atypical pneumonia is: Epstein-Barr virus Mycoplasma Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pyogenes

Mycoplasma

Draws the skin of the forehead inferiorly, causing transverse and vertical wrinkles in the forehead.

Occipitofrontalis

Which of these is an example of pre-embalming chemical change in a body? Imbibition Dehydration Algor mortis Postmortem caloricity

Postmortem caloricity

Which of the following accessory chemicals is designed to preserve tissues either by direct contact or through vapor? Mold preventive agents Sealing agents Humectant agents Preservative powders

Preservative powders

Which blood vessel lies just lateral of the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle?

Radial artery

Which of these incisions is located along the superior border of the medial one-third of the clavicle? Longitudinal incision Supraclavicular incision Transverse incision Parallel incision

Supraclavicular incision

This is immediately lateral to the Squama, and is the place that houses the Temporalis muscle. Zygomatic Arch Nasal Cavity Mandibular Fossa Temporal Cavity

Temporal Cavity

This muscle, especially in the elderly, may atrophy and dehydrate, causing it to shrink and require tissue building. Temporalis Frontalis Masseter Mentalis

Temporalis

Spores are most likely to form when

The conditions for reproduction are not favorable

If the body has road tar that must be removed, which of the following solvents would work best? a. Propanone b. Dimethyl Ketone c. Acetone d. These are all names for the same

These are all names for the same

What is the purpose of the quaternary ammonium compounds in embalming fluids?

They act as supplementary germicides

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections?

Transverse plane

T/F: Arterial thrombosis may cause ischemia

True

T/F: Damage to the valves of the heart usually occurs in cases with endocarditis

True

T/F: Drainage helps decrease the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid.

True

T/F: Drainage helps remove liver mortis

True

Which of the following sutures is described as a recommended hidden stitch which could be used on a cranial autopsy? Purse-string Baseball Worm Whip

Worm

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

There are many factors responsible for facial markings including: Age, Environment, Muscle striation, Position of the body, condition of the body, and ___________. a. Heredity b. Gender c. Culture d. Occupation

a. Heredity

Which of the following is an example of a perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid? a. Methyl salicylate b. Sodium lauryl sulfate c. Sodium citrate d. Methyl mercaptan

a. Methyl salicylate

Citrates and oxalates are usually added to embalming fluids to act as: a. anticoagulants. b. surfactants. c. vehicles. d. preservatives.

a. anticoagulants.

When excising malignant tissue, the area should a. be dried and sealed b. be sufficiently preserved by arterial injection techniques c. be hypodermically injected with tissue builder d. receive no further special care

a. be dried and sealed

Antibodies are to be found in the a. blood b. bile c. saliva d. urine

a. blood

This is responsible for all basic life systems function including heartbeat, blood pressure and breathing: a. brain stem b. cerebellum c. cerebrum d. hippocampus

a. brain stem

Complete oxidation of a hydrocarbon yields: a. carbon dioxide and water b. hydroxy acid c. phenol d. an acid and a base

a. carbon dioxide and water

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): a. endometriosis b. ovarian cyst c. vaginitis d. salpingitis

a. endometriosis

What property is exhibited by collodial substances which allows them to absorb large quantities of water? a. imbibition b. deamination c. decarboxylation d. saponification

a. imbibition

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 . a. myxedema b. cretinism c. Grave's Disease d. ascites

a. myxedema

Yersinia pestis causes a. plague b. hydrocele c. gonorrhea d. hydrophobia

a. plague

This cell transmits a stimulus such as heat, cold and touch towards the central nervous system: a. sensory neurons b. motor neurons c. dendrites d. axons

a. sensory neurons

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

a. sodium hypochlorite

In organic chemistry, the best formula for indicating the location of the various substituants in the compound is the: a. structural formula b. line formula c. general formula d. empirical formula

a. structural formula

Which anatomical structure can be used to determine the proper angle of a restored ear? a. the posterior margin of the ramus b. the mastoid process c. the origin of the zygomatic arch d. the external auditory meatus

a. the posterior margin of the ramus

What is the cancellous layer of bone? a. the spongy inner layer b. the dense outer layer c. the inner cavity of long bones d. provides articulation

a. the spongy inner layer

What is the location of the femoral vein in relation to the femoral artery? a. the vein lies medial and deep b. the vein lies lateral and superficial c. the vein lies immediately posterior d. the vein lies immediately anterior

a. the vein lies medial and deep

Wrinkled eyelids caused by reduction of swelling can be treated by a. waxing b. external pressure c. cavity fluid packs d. injection of household bleach

a. waxing

Which of the following are the first products of decomposition? a. Fatty acids b. Amino acids c. Indole d. Cadaverine

b. Amino acids

Which of these is the most accurate classification of petechia? a. Ante mortem intravascular blood discoloration b. Ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration c. Post mortem extravascular blood discoloration d. Post mortem intravascular blood discoloration

b. Ante mortem extravascular blood discoloration

Which of these arteries extends from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle? a. Dorsalis pedis b. Anterior tibial c. Posterior tibial d. Popliteal

b. Anterior tibial

Endospore formation is characteristic of the member of the genus a. Staphylococcus b. Clostridium c. Neisseria d. Cocci

b. Clostridium

What term refers to the invasion of the body by macroscopic parasites? a. Contamination b. Infestation c. Infection d. Virulence

b. Infestation

Which vein is considered to be the companion to the common carotid artery? a. External jugular vein b. Internal jugular vein c. Subclavian vein d. Vertebral vein

b. Internal jugular vein

A substance that can be used as a buffer because it can act as either an acid or a base is considered to be a. an emulsifier b. amphoteric c. colloidal d. imbibitic

b. amphoteric

One purpose for which cavity fluids would NOT be recommended is a. surface packs. b. arterial injections. c. visceral treatment. d. bleaching agents.

b. arterial injection

Cosmetizing an abrasion before waxing a. makes the wax adhere better b. covers the darkened abrasion c. promotes better preservation d. reproduces natural skin texture

b. covers the darkened abrasion

Of the following locations, thrombi would likely be found in the a. stomach b. heart c. ureters d. ovaries

b. heart

Which of the following enzymes is often referred to as "the spreading factor"? a. coagulase b. hyaluronidase c. hemolysin d. ptyalin

b. hyaluronidase

Lack of resistance to a specific disease is called a. immunity b. susceptibility c. attenuation d. virulence

b. susceptibility

Which of the following can be used as support for the lips when part or all of the teeth are missing? a. massage cream b. thin cardboard c. sutures d. injector needle wires

b. thin cardboard

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 is a commonly used moisture absorbing substance in hardening compound? a. Paraformaldehyde b. Paradichlorobenzene c. Plaster of Paris d. Phenol

c. Plaster of Paris

When the body is properly positioned in the casket, a pencil laid from the forehead to the tip of the nose will be: a. sloped a minimum of 15* toward the chest. b. at approximately a 30* angle sloping toward the chest. c. all most level showing little or no slope. d. At an angle that allows the pencil to point toward the heart.

c. all most level showing little or no slope.

Carbon monoxide poisoning results in a _____________ discoloration. a. bluish black b. grey c. cherry red d. bronze

c. cherry red

Which of the following embalming fluid types provides disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture? a. Pre injection fluids b. Cavity fluids c. cosmetic arterial fluids d. auxillary chemicals

c. cosmetic arterial fluids

Pigmentary hues are measured in terms of their value, intensity, and a. brilliance b. saturation c. hue d. chroma

c. hue

What is the ratio of the width of the widest part of the face compared to the sum of the widths of two eyes? a. three times b. three and one-half times c. two and one-half times d. two times

c. two and one-half times

Many bacteria possess a thick colorless gelatinous outer covering called a

capsule

The action of CH20 (formaldehyde) on protein is

coagulation

Anthracosis is caused by sand dust lead dust asbestos dust coal dust

coal dust

The anatomical guide for the axillary artery is at the medial border of the

coracobrachialis muscle

The area above the connection of the frontal and parietal eminences is known as the ____________.

crown

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

d. 0.75 ppm.

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

d. 37.0 degrees on the celsius scale

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

d. They collapse when cut

The opening found between the tragus and the antitragus is known as the: a. helix b. scapha c. triangular fossa d. intertragic notch

d. intertragic notch

A quality restorative wax should... a. duplicate the smooth non-textured surface of natural skin b. not mix intimately with cosmetics c. resist surface applications of most cream or powder cosmetics d. not be adversely affected by the presence of embalming chemicals

d. not be adversely affected by the presence of embalming chemicals

What is the width of one eye when compared to the distance from the lateral corner of one eye to the lateral corner of the other eye? a. seven-ninths b. two-thirds c. one-half d. one-third

d. one-third

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

When the chemical energy of a reaction is measured, the reaction will either release or absorb heat. A reaction that absorbs heat is called?

endothermic

T/F: Petechia is an example of an intravascular antemortem blood discoloration

false

An object with a specific gravity of less than one, when placed in water, will

float

(Nine regions) Located immediately inferior to the umbilical region

hypogastric

Is cause of death an intrinsic or extrinsic factor in case analysis?

intrinsic

Salts are ___ compounds.

ionic

According to the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region? Inguinal Lumbar Hypochondriac Hypogastric

lumbar

The oval-shaped depression located directly anterior to the ear passage is known as the a. incisive fossa b. naso-orbital fossa c. mastoid process d. mandibular fossa

mandibular fossa

A lengthwise cut that divides the body into equal right and left portions.

midsagittal plane

The injection of arterial solution at more than one location is referred to as

multi-point injection

Lemon juice or a 10% solution of sodium thiosulfate can be used to effectively remove the stain caused by

nicotine

What is the distance expressed in eye widths from the midline of the face to the inner canthus of the eye? one

one-half

What is the location of the superior border of the chin when measured from the base of the chin to the eyebrows?

one-sixth

Which suture would be used to close a bullet entry or exit wound on an unexposed area of the body?

purse string suture

Whip stitch is also called

roll stitch

The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the

sternoclavicular articulation

What body organ will produce hydrochloric acid?

stomach

What facial marking creates fullness in the anterior cheek? a. the bucco-facial sulcus b. the nasolabial fold c. the oblique palpebral sulcus d. the angulus oris sulcus

the nasolabial fold

The complement of a secondary pigmentary hue is

the primary hue not required to mix it

T/F: A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called a combination case.

true

T/F: Blockage of a coronary artery is likely to lead to myocardial infarction

true

T/F: Carbon monoxide poisoning is an example of an intravascular antemortem blood discoloration

true

T/F: Needle injector is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place

true

T/F: drainage makes room for the arterial fluids.

true

Which of the following does NOT play a part in the transmission of salmonellosis? flies food virions water

virions

Which of the following methods works best for short hair and hair line restorations? Cement (glue) Suturing Wax embedding

wax

The deceased adherents to the Amish (Mennonite) religious tradition, are dressed in ___________ clothing by family member of the same sex. blue green white red

white

What is the normal color of a nerve?

white

The effect of putting a white or very light cosmetic on the ears would make the face look:

wider

Does pulmonary tuberculosis favor dehydration?

yes

The crown is an area at the top of the cranium delineated by connecting four points together. The four points are: 1. The 2 frontal eminences 2. The 2 parietal eminences 3. The parietal bones 4. The frontal bone 5. The Vertex 6. The Foramen magnum A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 3, 4, 5, and 6 only D. 1, 3, and 4 only

A. 1 and 2 only

Which of the following is not an infectious disease? Hydrocephalus Hepatitis Rabies Pneumonia

A. Hydrocephalus

Rotates and depresses the head. Sternocleidomastoid Digastric Platysma Mentalis

A. Sternocleidomastoid

The optimum temperature to promote decomposition is 212 F. 98 F. 32 F. 98.6 C.

B. 98 F

The lightness or darkness of a hue is referred to as its: opacity value hue intensity

B. value

The arterial injection of a jaundice case with normal arterial fluid will likely cause which kind of a discoloration? Bronze Yellow Green Gray

C. Green

A solution in which more solute can still be dissolved at a given temperature is: supersaturated a suspension unsaturated saturated

C. unsaturated

Which of the following is classified as a malformation or deformity? Tumors Paralytic conditions Mutilations All of the above

D. All of the above

Minor invasive techniques used to make a body presentable for identification before cremation, like aspiration without injection and use of injector needles, do not require authorization from the family because they are known to be a standard practice. True False

False

What type of solutions can be placed on opposite sides of a semi-permeable membrane without either solution attracting solvent from the other solution across the membrane? Hypotonic solutions Hypertonic solutions Isotonic solutions Strong solutions

Isotonic solutions

A slightly oversize casket for a larger person is 32 inches wide and 84 inches long. Will it fit in a standard vault? YES NO

NO

The embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is a. 0.43 lb./ft. b. 4.30 lb./ft. c. 1.0 lb./ft. d. 2.0 lb./ft.

a. 0.43 lb./ft.

Which of these is the more accurate description of the pre-injection solution? a. It is the primary injection solution b. It is the secondary injection solution c. It is the co-injection solution d. It is the primary dilution

a. It is the primary injection solution

In an exanthematous disease, which of the following would best describe the skin? a. Unbroken but discolored b. Broken and discolored c. Scaling d. Skin broken and separated from the body

c. Scaling

What type of death is said to begin in any one of three vital organs? a. Cellular death b. Biological death c. Somatic death d. Clinical death

c. Somatic death

Which of the following is a purpose of pre-embalming analysis? a. To apply appropriate restorative techniques b. To prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques c. To aid in proper post-embalming techniques d. To apply proper service after call

c. To prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques

Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body? a. Gravity percolator b. Force pump c. Cavity injector d. Compressed air

d. Compressed air

Which of the following factors is NOT encountered in every dead human body? a. Extrinsic factors b. Intrinsic factors c. Intravascular factors d. Extravascular factors

d. Extravascular factors

The passage of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute into a concentrated solution is osmosis. diffusion. dialysis. distribution.

osmosis

The passage of water from the capillaries into the intercellular spaces, or from intercellular space into capillaries is referred to as ___. osmosis. diffusion. distribution. pressure filtration.

osmosis

Directing the trocar point toward the intersection of the fifth intercostal space and the left mid-axillary line is the trocar guide for the heart. urinary bladder. stomach. cecum.

stomach

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

subclavian

The common carotid arteries bifurcate into the internal carotid and external carotid at the level of the ___. second costal cartilage. sternoclavicular articulation. arch of the aorta. superior border of the thyroid cartilage.

superior border of the thyroid cartilage

The Immediate Danger value for formaldehyde is ___.

20 ppm.

How many standard pigmentary hues can be found on the outermost ring of the Prang Color Wheel?

6

The normal pH of the living body is

7.4

Standard burial valut dimensions

86 x 30

Molds are multicellular procaryotic unicellular thermophiles

A. multicellular

The Egyptians immersed bodies in A. natron solution. B. spices. C. balsam spirits. D. spirits of wine.

A. natron solution

Abby was 7 years old when she was diagnosed with this condition. She had been adopted from a Ukrainian orphanage at 3 years of age. This condition typically affects young children and is characterized as a result of some sort of brain damage at birth or shortly thereafter causing motor disorders of varying severity. Abby's parents were concerned about her balance issues. She was very afraid of playground structures, and was fearful of stairs and uneven surfaces. Abby's underdeveloped movement patterns restricted her ability to interact with people and she struggled with motor skills such as hopping, jumping, skipping and running and she became easily fatigued. What is Abby's condition? Cerebral Palsy Shaking Palsy Muscular dystrophy Multiple sclerosis

A. Cerebral Palsy

The party responsible for dressing an Orthodox Jewish decedent in the burial shroud is ___. Chevra Kadisha funeral director rabbi next of kin

A. Chevra Kadisha

Which of the following organisms is an exotoxin producer? Clostridium tetani Treponema pallidum Staphlococcus aureus Neisseria gonorrheae

A. Clostridium tetani

An influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628 was Dr. William Harvey. Jean Gannal. Dr. Thomas Holmes. Richard Harlan.

A. Dr. William Harvey

Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration? A. Hematoma B. Postmortem stain C. Livor mortis D. Carbon monoxide discoloration

A. Hematoma

Which of the following viruses is most likely transmitted from person to person by unsanitary injection procedures? Hepatitis B herpes simplex Hepatitis A measles

A. Hepatitis B

Which of the following arteries begins at the level of the second costal cartilage? Left common carotid Right common carotid Right axillary Left brachial

A. Left common carotid

Which of these microbes is described as being "comma" shaped? A. Vibrio cholera B. Treponema pallidum C. Neisseria meningitidis D. Bacillus anthracis

A. Vibrio cholera

The item which the funeral home must supply for a funeral in a Roman Catholic church is ___. a church truck a casket rack a pall rosary beads

A. 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. a white sash from left shoulder to left ankle a scapular a green cap placed on the head just before the casket is closed

A. a green apron

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

A. adductor magnus

From the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint is the linear guide for the anterior tibial artery. ulnar artery. posterior tibial artery. dorsalis pedis artery.

A. anterior tibial artery

Select the correct statement regarding the removal of a pacemaker prior to cremation. A. any fee for removal by the funeral home must appear on the GPL B. the fee for removal is set by the FTC C. the pacemaker must be returned to the manufacturer D. modern pacemakers are removed to prevent radioactive materials from entering the air

A. any fee for removal by the funeral home must appear on the GPL

Select the item which is included in Direct Burial package as required by FTC funeral rule. arranging for final disposition a grave liner placing an obituary notice embalming

A. arranging for final disposition

A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover is called a ___. combination case air tray Ziegler case cremation container

A. combination case

What term refers to the preference of a pathogen for a particular part of the body? elective localization virulence infection attenuation

A. elective localization

A marked increase in the number of red blood cells is a condition referred to as erythrocytosis metaplasia thrombopenia hyperemia

A. erythrocytosis

Paraformaldehyde is a polymer of: formaldehyde acetone paraform acetaldehyde

A. formaldehyde

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 state law federal law funeral home law

A. funeral home policy

Which of these items is an additional charge beyond the direct burial package? hearse local transportation to cemetery local removal basic arrangements

A. hearse

Which of the following substances produced by bacterial cells will destroy red blood cells? A. hemolysin B. coagulates C. fibrinolysins D. leucocidins

A. hemolysin

Polyhydroxy alcohols are a class of compounds often added to arterial fluids to act as: A. humectants B. surfactants C. buffers D. vehicles

A. humectants

When applying cosmetics to the deceased for viewing, it is always better to work from ___________ toward ___________. light - dark. top - bottom. highlight - shadows. dark - light.

A. light - dark

Which of these items is included in the Direct Cremation package? local removal permit fee pacemaker removal third party crematory charge

A. local removal

The surface restorer is used primarily for which of the following? minor integumentary restorations lip waxing deep cavity and excision restorations feature reconstruction only

A. minor integumentary restorations