NBE Science (DEAD Program)
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: 1. Before embalming, the area should be covered with massage cream, but not directly to the affected area. 2. Before embalming, the affected area should be covered with massage cream. 3. Scabs should be removed prior to embalming. 4. Scabs should be removed post embalming 5. The area should be dried using a cauterizing agent and cotton. 6. The area should be sealed with a sealer. 7. After drying and sealing, the area can be repaired using a wax or mastic and cosmetics applied as needed.
1, 4, 5, 6, 7 only
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%
The NIOSH term "Immediate Danger to Life and Health" means real and present danger of losing life or limb. It is different from the daily exposures of workers in their workplace. The IDLH value established by NIOSH for formaldehyde is ___.
20 ppm.
What is the maximum width casket that will fit in a standard vault?
30 inches
A bronze discoloration develops on the body as a result of
Addison's disease
Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent?
Benzaldehyde
Which of the following hair restorations methods is best for long, dense hair or more extensive restorations?
Cement (glue)
What should the relative temperature of the primary dilution water be to embalm a severely dehydrated case?
Cold
Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change?
Desiccation
An influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628 was
Dr. William Harvey
Of the following bones of the head, which is not considered significant for the purposes of restorative art?
Ethmoid
It is comprised of two planes - the vertical plane making up the forehead and the horizontal plane making up the superior part of the cranium.
Frontal Bone
These anatomical features of the frontal bone are rounded prominences on either side of the median line and a little inferior to the center. They are a warm-color area of the face.
Frontal eminences
Which of the following characterizes lung purge?
Frothy white or pink in color
Which of the following is not an infectious disease?
Hydrocephalus
Which of these is NOT a sign of decomposition?
Hypostasis of the blood
Where is the condition of jaundice first noticed on a dead body?
In the sclera of the eyeball
Raises the upper lip and dilates the nostrils
Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
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.
According to the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region?
Lumbar
A sprig of Acacia placed in the casket would be appropriate for members of which of the following fraternal organizations?
Masonic Lodge
Members of which of the following organizations will be laid out in their casket wearing a lambskin or white leather apron?
Masonic Lodge
A lengthwise cut that divides the body into equal right and left portions.
Midsagittal Plane
Pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following?
Petechia
When the pathologist makes an incision for a cranial autopsy, which of the following best describes the proper location for the incision to begin?
Posterior to the ear
The Kingdom which includes single cell organisms which are classified by their type of motility: pseudopodia, cilia, or flagella, is:
Protista
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
When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following would be utilized to inject the lower right extremity?
Right common iliac
If a body part has been mutilated, which of the following embalming procedures is recommended?
Sectional embalming
Of the following bones of the head, which is not considered significant for the purposes of restorative art?
Sphenoid
Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the axillary artery
Subclavian artery
This region of the temporal bone articulates with the mandible.
Temporal fossa
That procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment would most appropriately apply to which of the following?
Terminal disinfection
Which of these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation for the safety of the public at visitation?
The disinfection of the body
Where should the point of the trocar be directed to access the heart when the handle of the trocar is aligned with the left anterior superior iliac spine?
The lobe of the right ear
Which of these provides extravascular resistance to fluid distribution?
Tumors
Which of the following would NOT be used as an effective restorative treatment to minimize prognathism?
a cavity fluid compress
The form of the attached margin of the upper mucous membrane and the line of mouth closure are both recognized for their resemblance to
a classical hunting bow
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 cap placed on the head just before the casket is closed
The anatomical guide to the facial artery is ___.
along the inferior border of the mandible
Distention of the body tissue is a complication of
anasarca
A discoloration that appears on the body during life is considered
ante mortem
When excising malignant tissue, the area should
be dried and sealed
The linear guide for the axillary artery is:
center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity.
The linear guide for the popliteal artery is from the
center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity.
Which of the following can be used to retard the setting rate of a plaster of Paris solution?
cold water
A hairline that protrudes while the upper lip and chin form a vertical line classify this facial profile as:
concave-vertical
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of attachment and support for a restored ear?
cotton and liquid sealer
Furrows extending laterally from the outer corner of the eye are known as
crows feet
An unembalmed body which is kept in refrigeration for several days prior to visitation is likely to exhibit ___.
dehydration of surface tissues
The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the
descending aorta
Three of these signs exhibited by an embalmed and casketed body can be reduced or eliminated by reaspiration. The one that will only respond to a different treatment is ___.
desquamation
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
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
What type of infection is one in which the causative agent enters the body through one of the portals of entry?
exogenous
When a burial in a cemetery follows a funeral at a religious institution, this burial is classified as ____.
final disposition
What is the width of the face if the eye measure one inch from the inner to outer canthus?
five inches
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
Venous thrombosis may cause
gangrene
Which of these items is an additional charge beyond the direct burial package?
hearse
The swelling and bursting of the red blood cells is
hemolysis.
Which of the following would most likely transmit typhoid fever as a mechanical vector? louse
housefly
In the Roman Catholic faith, members of religious orders who are not priests are dressed ____ for burial.
in clothes selected by the order
The acquired facial markings which are vertical furrows of the lips that extend from the mucus membranes into the integumentary lips are known as:
labial sulci
An incision that is parallel to the long axis of the blood vessel that is being opened is a:
longitudinal incision
A fibrosarcoma is a
malignant tumor of fibrous connective tissue
The action of gastro-intestinal secretions upon blood in the digestive tract cause formation of very dark, tarry feces known as:
melena
The prominent triangular elevation found on the midline of the chin is known as the
mental eminence
Surface restorer wax is used primarily for which of the following?
minor integumentary restorations
When preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be
more astringent than usual
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
The sternocleidomastoid muscles create the widest part of the
neck
Which of these methods are allowed to make a corpse presentable for pre-cremation identification purposes when no authorization for invasive techniques has been given?
place a small rolled towel under the chin to keep the mouth closed
The furrows of the neck which are mainly transverse except the medial portion which sag inferiorly are called the ___.
platysmal sulci
The _____________ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteous muscle
popliteal
Being certain that an embalmed body will be positioned properly for casketing begins with:
positioning the body on the table.
The discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is
postmortem extravascular discoloration
With the embalming machine turned on and the rate of flow valve closed, the type of pressure being shown on the pressure gauge is
potential pressure.
Conditions to make a body more susceptible to disease without actually causing it are called
predisposing conditions
The passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, caused by positive intravascular pressure is
pressure filtration
Protruding eyes are generally an indication of
pressure of gas build-up in the cranial cavity
Cardiac insuffiency might be the result of which of the following?
rheumatic fever
In the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the _____________ muscle.
sartorius
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
The type of death where the organs have suffered irreparable harm and can never be revived is called:
somatic death
The destruction of all microorganisms and their products is termed
sterilization
Storage of a casketed body over a long term can result in mold growth. From this list, the condition which favors or supports mold growth is ___.
storage in humid environment
Select the correct statement about cremation and pacemakers.
the funeral home may legally charge an extra fee for pacemaker removal
Which of the following is a muscle of the eye?
the orbicularis oculi
The complement of a secondary hue is
the primary hue NOT included in that secondary hue
After a burial is completed, the burial/transit permit is permanently filed with ___.
the registrar of the district where burial occurred
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
What is the location of the femoral vein in relation to the femoral artery?
the vein lies medial and deep
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
The lowest level of permission which is sufficient to allow embalming to occur is ___.
verbal permission
A facial profile in which the forehead, upper lip, and chin project equally is called:
vertical
Co-injection fluids are used
with arterial solutions
When applying cosmetics to the face and hands of the deceased it is always best to:
work from light toward dark.
The bony structures that create the widest part of the face are the
zygomatic arches
