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A red blood cell will in a hypertonic solution (crenation), but will in a hypotonic solution (hemolysis). The correct terms are shrink for and burst for.
The causative agent for Tularemia is from the genus:
Clostridium
Francisella
Treponema
Corynebacterium
The causative agent for Syphilis is:
Clostridium difficile
Francisella tularensis
Treponema pallidum
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
When in solution, these will not pass through semi-permeable membranes: Match each definition with the correct term:
colloids
colloids
methanal (formaldehyde gas)
methanal (formaldehyde gas)
Urotropin
Urotropin
methanol
methanol
formalin
formalin
This is all about pH... can you match these?
neutral
7.0
acid (acidic condition)
The body is in full rigor mortis
acid (acidic range)
Below 7
basic (alkaline)
The body is in advanced decomposition
normal blood (slightly alkaline)
7.3–7.4
The brachiocephalic trunk provides blood supply to the:
left side of the head and neck
right upper extremity and right side of the head and neck
left upper extremity
pericardium
NH₂ is the functional group for:
hydrocarbons
alcohols
amines
ketones
The formation of urotropin demonstrates the affinity of formaldehyde for the:
amino acids in proteins
sodium in organic salts
nitrogen in ammonia
chlorine in bleach
What are the two main sources of decomposition?
Match the following anatomical guides/limits:
Not a valid guide or limit
Terminates at the inferior border of the thyroid cartilage
brachial artery
Terminates just below the antecubital fossa
right subclavian artery
Terminates at the lateral border of the first rib
right common carotid artery
Terminates at the superior border of the thyroid cartilage
axillary artery
Terminates at the lower border of the tendon of the teres major muscle
Which of the following is one of the uses of phenol in embalming?
disinfectant
preservative
modifying agent (Phenol is used as a mold inhibitor and tissue modifier)
humectant
An example of a naturally acquired active immunity would be:
vaccination with live virus
injection of immune serum
infection followed by recovery (producing your own antibodies)
introduction of an antibody (this is passive, not active immunity)
What is the term for bacteria that are round?
spirilla
vibrios
cocci (round-shaped bacteria)
bacilli
What force occurs at the interfaces of solutions and cell membranes, limiting the diffusion of embalming chemicals into the tissues by contracting the surface of the solution?
osmosis
dispersion
diffusion
contractibility
Which of the following types of solution has alcohol as a solvent?
Emulsion
Alloy
Aqueous solution
Tincture (a tincture uses alcohol as the solvent)
Paraformaldehyde is a component of: (Select all that apply.)
Hardening compounds
Mold preventive agents
Surface applications (surface embalming chemicals)
Embalming powders (preservative powders)
Cavity fluids (Paraformaldehyde is not used in liquid cavity fluid)
Clostridium perfringens causes in the antemortem state which can become in the postmortem state.
gas gangrene, tissue gas
tetanus, rigor mortis
botulism, putrefaction
sepsis, mummification
The rectus femoris muscle is associated with the:
sternum
rectum
The parts of the cell that give it structure:
cell wall
cell membrane (in animal cells, the cell membrane and cytoskeleton maintain structure; plants have a cell wall for structure)
cytoplasm
ribosomes
toxin
Bacteria grow best in a pH range that is:
not less than 8 or more than 11
less than 6
highly alkaline
not less than 6 or more than 8 (approximately pH 6–8 is optimal for most bacteria)
consistently neutral
All the following are viral diseases except:
Hepatitis B
Mumps
Rabies
Rheumatic Fever (this is a complication of streptococcal infection, not a viral disease)
Shingles
[a] is the [b] virus that causes smallpox, and [c] is the [d] virus that causes rabies.
variola is the dermotropic virus that causes smallpox, and rhabdovirus is the neurotropic virus that causes rabies.
herpesvirus is the neurotropic virus that causes smallpox, and adenovirus is the dermotropic virus that causes rabies.
rhabdovirus is the dermotropic virus that causes smallpox, and variola is the neurotropic virus that causes rabies.
adenovirus is the dermotropic virus that causes smallpox, and herpesvirus is the neurotropic virus that causes rabies.
The exit duct of the urinary bladder is:
the urethra
the ureter
the vas deferens
the epididymis
The portion of the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus is:
Acromion process
Coracoid process
Glenoid cavity
Spine of scapula
The largest foramen in the body:
foramen magnum
vertebral foramen
foramen ovale
foramen transversarium
obturator foramen (located in the pelvis)
The mandibular fossa is found on which of the following bones?
temporal
sphenoid
ethmoid
humerus
mandible
Vertical groove on the central plane of the upper integumentary lip:
philtrum (the vertical groove under the nose on the upper lip)
submental sulcus
bucco-facial sulcus
mandibular sulcus
Vertical furrows of the mouth crossing the mucous membranes and the integumentary lip:
Philtrum
Labial sulci (vertical lines on the lips)
Mandibular sulcus
Oris-facial sulci
What is the recommended practice for dealing with long bone (leg bone) donors?
Open donation sites before embalming and apply chemical packs
Open donation sites after embalming, add preservative powder (hardening compound), and suture tightly (this is standard to treat after arterial injection)
Open donation sites during embalming, after fluid reaches the area
Assume donation sites treated by the procurement agency need no additional treatment (incorrect)
33. The zygomaticus major muscle is related to which marking?
Zygomatic arch
Mandibular notch
Coronoid process
Mental foramen
The distance between the eyes is equal to _____ the width of the mouth:
two-thirds (2/3)
one-half (1/2)
twice (2 times)
one-third (1/3)
The basic head shape that is wider across the chin than the temples is:
Round
Square
Triangle (a triangular face has a narrow forehead and wide jaw)
Oval
Diamond
If an ear needed to be built on the body (restorative art), a(n) (a) would be secured to the scalp or bony structures and the modeled ear would be built on this framework.
cement
bridge suture
armature (a wire or pliable base framework)
small piece of wax
When raising vessels for embalming, the text recommends always raising the [a] first and always inserting instruments into the [b] first.
When raising vessels for embalming, the text recommends always raising the superficial vessel first and always inserting instruments into the deep vessel first.
When raising vessels for embalming, the text recommends always raising the deep vessel first and always inserting instruments into the superficial vessel first.
When raising vessels for embalming, the text recommends always raising the artery first and always inserting instruments into the vein first.
When raising vessels for embalming, the text recommends always raising the vein first and always inserting instruments into the artery first.
Elongated prominence of flesh which accompanies a furrow:
eminence
furrow
fold (a fold is the raised ridge adjacent to a furrow or wrinkle)
A facial profile variation in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip is called:
concave-vertical
convex
convex-vertical
concave
concave-convex (forehead is concave/protruding, chin is convex/receding)
A death mask is known as a(n):
Doole
effigy (a life or death mask likeness)
Weeper
Barbe
A profile variation in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin and upper lip project equally to an imaginary vertical line is:
concave-vertical
concave-convex
concave
convex
convex-vertical (forehead is convex/receding, chin is vertical)
Groove at the junction of the lower integumentary lip and the chin:
submental sulcus
labiomental sulcus (the groove between lower lip and chin)
bucco-facial sulcus
nasolabial sulcus
The mouth is how many eyes wide?
1½
2 (approximately two eye-widths)
2½
3
To tissue-build a sunken submandibular area, what is the best point of entry?
It is best to use massage cream to remove which of the following stains:
urine stains on clothing
cosmetic makeup on the face (massage cream is effective at removing cosmetics from skin)
lipstick on fabric
ink on clothing
A frontal head form that is generally egg-shaped, with the cranium slightly wider than the jaws (the most common geometric head form), is:
Round
Oval (the egg-shaped, most common head form)
Triangular
Rectangular
A material combined with pigments so they may be more easily applied is a:
Compound
Colloid
Atomizer
Vehicle (in cosmetics or paint, the vehicle is the medium that carries the pigment)
Flushed with red when describing the complexion is:
Crimson
Florid (meaning ruddy or flushed)
Sallow
Dusky
Swarthy
Illumination resulting from the glowing of a heated filament:
Incandescent (light from a filament lamp)
Fluorescent
Sunlight
Refracted light
Of the following waxes, which is used in the initial application of a wound ~1.5 inches in diameter in the cheek?
Wound filler (firm wax for deep wounds, applied first)
Surface restorer (soft wax for top layer)
Derma bond (a tissue adhesive, not a wax)
Medium wax
The degree of brilliance (brightness of a color) is termed:
Intensity (chroma)
Value (lightness or darkness)
Hue (the color family)
Vividity (not a standard term in color theory)
This would be an example of a medium wax:
c and d – Derma-surgery wax and restorative (modeling) wax are examples of medium-consistency wax.
a – Lip wax is an example of soft-consistency wax.
b – Deep wound filler is an example of firm-consistency wax.
e – Candle wax is not used in restorative art.
The color that we see is:
Absorbed
Refracted
Achromatic
Reflected (we perceive the wavelengths of light that are reflected by an object)
Diluted
Four colors in a color scheme consisting of two separated colors on the color wheel and their complements describe a:
complementary scheme
split-complementary scheme
contrast (non-complementary) scheme
tetrad scheme (a set of four colors in two complementary pairs)
analogous scheme
A hypertonic solution:
Has a higher solute concentration than the cell
Has a lower solute concentration than the cell
Has the same solute concentration as the cell
Contains no solutes
If a body is in advanced decomposition and the family wants to have a closed casket funeral (and the funeral will be delayed), you should:
Soak the body in cavity fluid for 24 hours, then place it in a plastic pouch. (This helps preserve the remains when embalming is not effective.)
Wrap the body in multiple layers of linens soaked in high-index arterial solution
Inject an undiluted high-index fluid into the carotid artery (ineffective in advanced decomp)
(Options C and D are not recommended in this scenario.)
If an abdominal autopsy has been done, which of the following could be used to inject the head?
Raise the right common carotid artery (the best choice for injecting the head separately)
Raise the right axillary artery
Use the abdominal aorta as it passes through the diaphragm
All of the above
None of the above
Which of the following terms best describes the state of blood after reaction with arterial fluid?
gas
fluid
powder
coagulated (formaldehyde causes blood to clot and congeal)
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
You should use a hypotonic arterial solution on a dehydrated body. (True – adds moisture)
You should use an isotonic arterial solution on a body with normal moisture. (True)
You should use a hypotonic arterial solution on a body with normal moisture. (NOT true – a normal body does not require extra dilute solution; this could cause edema.)
You should use a hypertonic arterial solution on an edematous body. (True)
61. Which of the following can be used as either an insert into a casket or as a separate shipping container?
Air tray
Urn
Vault
Outer burial container
The family has selected direct cremation but they wish to view the deceased before cremation. They approve minimal care (disinfection, feature setting, etc.) and request no invasive procedures. Which of the following is acceptable?
Aspiration of cavities (invasive – not without permission)
Cavity fluid injection (invasive)
Dental tie for mouth closure (non-invasive method of mouth closure using teeth)
Musculature suture for mouth closure (invasive)
Embalming (invasive)
When transferring the deceased from a removal cot to the embalming table, you should:
stand next to the cot and push the deceased onto the table
stand on the opposite side of the embalming table and pull the deceased toward you from the removal cot (this gives more control and uses leverage safely)
stand between the cot and table, lift the deceased and turn to place on table
(with assistance) lift the cot and slide the deceased onto the table
In the Jewish faith, what is the name of the watcher, or the person who sits with the body until burial?
Sholoshim
Shalom
Shomer (the guardian who stays with the deceased)
Tehillim
Tachrichim
If the deceased has an open wound in the area of the antecubital fossa (front of elbow), which plastic precaution would you use after treating the wound?
plastic stocking (leg)
coverall (torso)
plastic sleeve (covers arm/forearm)
plastic pants
Which of the following would be used to ship uncasketed remains?
Air tray (for casketed remains)
Combination case (for body not in a casket)
Alternative container (general term, not specifically for shipping)
Proper positioning of a body in the casket includes tilting the face approximately ____ degrees to the ____.
10, right
15, right (about 15° toward the right side is common for viewing)
15, left
20, left
A deceased Mormon who has received Temple Ordinances would be dressed in a robe with:
a white apron and a green sash
a green apron and a white sash (part of the LDS temple garment attire)
a gray apron and a black sash
a black apron and a white sash
A Holy Society called the funeral home to find out when they can come to prepare Ms. J.P.’s body. They would be of which faith?
Catholic
Methodist
Episcopalian
Jewish (the “Holy Society” refers to the Chevra Kadisha in Judaism, who perform the washing and shrouding)
Mormon
A _____ is a structure designed for the temporary storage of bodies that are not to be immediately interred.
rental casket
crypt
receiving vault (used to hold bodies temporarily, e.g., during winter)
morgue
A pacemaker or defibrillator must be removed if there is going to be:
interment (burial)
inhumation (burial)
exhumation (digging up)
cremation (inurnment) (devices with batteries must be removed before cremation due to explosion hazard)
A unionall would be the most appropriate plastic undergarment for which of the following cases?
Burn patients with extensive wounds
Patients with minor abrasions
Patients with simple fractures
Patients with mild dermatitis
Eye enucleation is defined as the removal of the eye for transplantation, research, and education.
cell
tissue (typically refers to cornea transplant, which is tissue)
organ
system
For the deceased Catholic, the rosary beads would be placed:
on top of the casket
around the deceased’s neck
in the deceased’s hands (commonly rosary beads are folded in the hands of the deceased)
under the deceased’s pillow
If you regularly receive bodies shipped from out-of-town, it is ______ that you have an item called “______” on your General Price List (GPL).
a recommendation; Receiving Remains
a requirement; Shipping Remains
a suggestion; Flying-In Remains
a requirement; Receiving Remains (funeral homes must list a charge for “Receiving Remains” on the GPL if they receive bodies from other funeral homes)
In the Jewish faith, the _____ is the ceremony of washing the deceased before burial.
Taharah (the ritual washing of the body)
Tehillim (prayers said for the deceased)
Tenach (Tanakh – Hebrew scripture)
Tehran (not applicable)
Tachrichim (the burial shroud, not a ceremony)
The hand-sewn white linen shroud in which deceased members of the Jewish faith are dressed is called:
A. Taharah
B. Tehillim
C. Tachrichim (the burial garments or shroud)
D. Tallith (Jewish prayer shawl, used for males but tachrichim refers to the shroud)
Ms. P.R.’s family gave you what appears to be a gold Piaget watch and Tiffany diamond earrings and ring to place on her for the viewing. How should you document these valuables?
Do not document; the family will be present at all times
Describe them without stating value or brand: e.g., “yellow-colored metal watch, and earrings and ring each with a clear stone.” (Generic description is proper to avoid appraisal and liability.)
Document as “gold Piaget watch, Tiffany diamond earrings and diamond ring” (too specific and implies value)
Document as “expensive, antique jewelry” (too vague and still implies value)
Which of the following are advantages of refrigeration of remains?
It hastens the onset and duration of rigor mortis
It slows the progress of rigor mortis
It maintains blood in a liquid state
It hastens decomposition
It slows the progress of decomposition
You have a case where the head and torso have been separated (decapitation). You should:
Embalm the head and the torso separately (then later reconstruct/reattach as needed)
Reattach the head to the torso before embalming and then embalm together
Embalm the head only (and not the torso)
Embalm the torso and hypodermically inject the head
The deceased has large decubitus ulcers on the buttocks and several large open sores on the abdomen and lower back. After treating these areas, which plastic garment would be sufficient?
Overalls (covers legs up to waist)
Unionall (covers entire body)
Coveralls (covers torso down to upper thighs, appropriate for trunk wounds)
The general rule is that all human remains being transported by common carrier must be accompanied by a ______.
Ziegler case
burial-transit permit (or similar document) (required legal document for transporting remains)
Embalming care report
Certified copy of a cremation permit
When a person dies outside of the United States, who is responsible to pay for the return of the remains?
The family of the deceased (or their estate/insurance)
The U.S. Consulate
The U.S. Government
The funeral home (receiving or shipping)
Which of the following tasks should NOT be done when preparing a body for public viewing of unembalmed remains (no authorization for invasive procedures)?
Setting the features (mouth and eyes) – (This should be done.)
Washing and disinfecting the body – (This should be done.)
Using refrigeration or ice packs to delay decomposition – (This should be done.)
Aspirating the body – This should NOT be done without permission, as it is an invasive procedure.
Which of the following should be done if you have to keep an embalmed body for an extended period of time before the funeral?
Keep the body flat on the table
Elevate the head and shoulders (to help drainage and prevent discoloration)
Delay cosmetic treatment
Keep the body in a warm area
A casket used in a Jewish Orthodox funeral service is called a(n):
Kriah (Hebrew for the ritual of tearing one’s garment)
Levaya (funeral procession)
Aron (Hebrew term for the simple wooden casket)
Kever (grave)
Your funeral home has received a body from another funeral home, and the deceased has purge coming from the mouth that soiled the pillow and clothing. You have replaced the pillow and sent the clothes for cleaning. You should also:
Notify the family immediately
Clean and disinfect the mouth and surrounding area
Ignore the purge as it is common
Embalm the body again
For the funeral of someone of the Jewish Orthodox faith, you will not schedule the funeral or burial during Shabbat, which:
begins sun-up Saturday and ends sundown Saturday
begins sundown Saturday and ends sundown Sunday
begins sundown Friday and ends sundown Saturday (the Jewish Sabbath)
begins sundown Friday and ends sundown Sunday
Limited diffusion due to the searing of capillary walls demonstrates what action of formaldehyde?
the sealing-off action
the anti-diffusion action
the “walling-off” action (coagulation of tissue proteins can block further diffusion)
formaldehyde demand
action of discontinuance
When performing a hair restoration (replacement) on a decedent:
Strands of hair should never overlap
Hair patches should be approximately 2 inches wide
All hair patches should be cut to exact length before application
Hair patches should be longer than needed and trimmed after placement (to achieve a natural look and proper length)
A device that uses water pressure to produce a vacuum for aspiration of the visceral cavities is a(n):
air pressure machine
hydroaspirator (uses running water to create suction)
vacuum breaker
autoclave
A needle injector is used:
to suture small incisions
for mouth closure (it drives a pin with wire into the jaw for non-invasive mouth closure)
to suture the scalp
A thrombus in the iliac veins would:
Decrease distribution to the lower extremities
Decrease drainage from the upper extremities
Decrease drainage from the lower extremities (a clot in the iliac veins impedes venous return from the legs)
Prohibit diffusion in the lower extremities
Dilution of arterial fluid in the body is known as:
Primary dilution (the mixture in the tank)
Secondary dilution (further dilution by the body’s fluids after injection)
Accessory dilution
Terminal dilution
Burial at sea must be how many nautical miles from land (according to US regulations)?
1
2
3 (at least three nautical miles from shore)
4
5
In embalming, what vein accompanies the brachial artery?
Internal jugular vein
Brachial vein(s) (venae comitantes that run with the brachial artery)
Basilic vein (superficial vein of the arm, joins the axillary vein)
Bronchial vein
Of the 9 regions of the abdomen, the region immediately to the left of your right inguinal region is the:
Umbilical
Epigastric
Hypogastric (the central lower region, directly medial to the right inguinal (iliac) region)
It is possible to have purge from all of the following EXCEPT:
A. stomach (stomach purge: “coffee-ground” appearance)
B. lungs (lung purge: frothy, sometimes pink)
C. kidney (the kidneys do not directly produce external purge; kidney failure leads to other signs)
Rigor mortis, gas in cavities, tumors, and bandages are all examples of:
Extravascular resistance to fluid distribution (external or outside the vessels, preventing fluid flow)
Intravascular resistance to fluid distribution
Postmortem chemical changes
Common causes of discoloration
The cell in the middle is in a/an (a) solution.
If each dialysis bag has a glucose solution of 5.0 ml, what would happen in each of the following scenarios:
1) It is exposed to a 5.0 ml solution. This solution is (a) ; so the bag will stay normal.
2) It is exposed to a 10 ml solution. This solution is (b) ; so the bag will shrink.
3) It is exposed to a 3.5 ml solution. The solution is (c) ; so the bag will expand/blow up.
Which of the following solutions contains a higher concentration of solutes than the red blood cells?
Bacteria or viruses that cause disease are called
fungus
pathogens
decomposers
protists
A (a) is an agent that causes disease – either a microorganism (bacteria, protist, fungi or parasite), virus
Bacteria or viruses that cause disease are called
fungus
pathogens
decomposers
protists
The single deadliest entity on Earth is the ______________.
bacteria
bacteriophage
antibiotic
Match the following immune system components with their functions in the body's defense against pathogens.
Protective Barrier
Skin and mucous membranes that prevent pathogen entry
Inflammatory Response
Body's immediate reaction to injury or infection, causing redness and swelling
Immune Response
Specific targeting and elimination of pathogens by immune cells
Stomach acid
Acidic environment in the stomach that destroys pathogens
Which blood cells fight infection?
Red
White
Plasma
Platelets
Part of the body's defense against pathogens in which cells of the immune system react to each kind of pathogen with a defense targeted specifically at that pathogen is called:
Protective Barrier
Inflammatory Response
Immune Response
Stomach acid
Living things are made up of units called
DNA
Cells
Homeostasis
Seeds
What is the main purpose of a vaccine?
To cure diseases
To diagnose diseases
To prevent diseases
To treat symptoms
What is the role of memory cells in the immune system?
To remember and quickly respond to pathogens the body has previously encountered
To store information about the body's cells
To produce antibodies continuously
To memorize the genetic code of pathogens
What is the function of antibodies in the immune system?
To produce hormones
To identify and fight pathogens
To regulate body temperature
To support cell division
How can vaccines prevent outbreaks of diseases?
By treating all symptoms of the disease
By providing immunity to the entire population
By creating herd immunity when a large portion of the population is vaccinated
By killing all pathogens in the environment
Which of the following is a characteristic of autoimmune diseases?
The immune system ignores foreign invaders
The immune system attacks the body's own cells
The immune system is overly active against pathogens
The immune system produces too many antibodies
