NBE - FUNERAL SERVICE SCIENCES
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Abdominal Anatomical regions - Correct Answers -(1) nine region plan: by means of
four imaginary planes, two of which are horizontal (indicated by lines drawn across the
right and left 10" ribs and across the right and left anterior superior iliac spines) and two
sagittal (indicated by lines drawn from mid point of inguinal ligament to nipples to
nipples of chest, right and left sides). Upper row - right hypochondriac, epigastric, left
hypochondriac. Middle row- right lumbar umbilical, left lumbar. Lower row- right inguinal
(iliac), hypogastric, left inguinal( iliac). (2) four sagital lan: by means of two imaginary
planes, one horizontal and the other mid- sagittal. Upper right quadrant, upper left
quadrant, lower right quadrant, lower left quadrant.
Abrasion - Correct Answers -antemortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin
against a firm objet resulting in the removal of the epidermis
Abut - Correct Answers -to touch or contact, as with the tarsal plates of the closed
eyelids
Acessory Chemicals - Correct Answers -group of chemicals used in additon to Vascular
(arterial ) and cavity embalming fluids; includes but is not limited to hardening
compounds, preservative powders, sealing agents, mold preventative agents, and pack
application agents
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome/ AIDS - Correct Answers -a specific group of
diseases or conditions which are indicative of severe immunosuppression related to
infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); persons dead having had AIDS
may exhibit conditions such as wasting syndrome, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, and
Kaposi's sarcoma
Action Level/ AL Exposure Limits - Correct Answers -these levels are established to
ensure adequate protection of employees at exposures below the OSHA limits, but to
minimize the compliance burdens for employers whose employees have exposure
below the 8hour permissible exposure limit (PEL). The AL for formaldehyde is 0.5ppm
Actual Pressure - Correct Answers -that pressure which is indicated by the injector
gauge needle when the arterial tube is open and the arterial solution is flowing into the
body
,Adipocere (Grave Wax) - Correct Answers -a wax-like material produced by
saponification of body fat in a body buried in alkaline soil
Aerobic - Correct Answers -in the presence of free oxygen
Aerosolization - Correct Answers -to disperse as an aerosol; minute particles of blood
and water become atomized and suspended in air when water under pressure meets
the blood drainage or when flushing an undercover flush sink
Agglutination (Congealing) - Correct Answers -intravascular, the increase of viscosity of
blood brought about by the clumping of particulate formed elements in the blood vessels
Agonal Algor - Correct Answers -decrease in body temperature immediately before
death
Agonal Coagulation (Congealing) - Correct Answers -in reference to blood, a change
from a fluid into a thickened mass
Agonal Dehydration - Correct Answers -the loss of moisture from the living body during
the agonal state
Agonal Edema - Correct Answers -excape of blood serum from an intravascular to an
extravascular location immediately before death
Agonal Fever - Correct Answers -increase in body temperature immediately before
death
Agonal Period - Correct Answers -period immediately before somatic death
Algor Mortis - Correct Answers -post mortem cooling of the body to hte surrounding
temperature
Alternate Drainage (Restricted Drainage) - Correct Answers -Method of injection-
drainage in which embalming solution is injected and then injection is stopped while
drainage is open
American Congress of Govermental Industrial Hygienists/ ACGIH - Correct Answers -an
organization of professional personnel in govermental agencies or educational
institutions who are employed i occupational safety and health programs
Amino Acid - Correct Answers -the building blocks of proteins, and the end products of
protein digestion or hydrolysis, it is a conpound containging amino group (-NH2), a
carboxyl (-COOH) group attached to an alpha carbon and a radical
Anaerobic - Correct Answers -in the absence of free oxygen
,Anasarca - Correct Answers -generalized massive edema in subcutaneous tissue
Anatomical Guide - Correct Answers -a descriptive reference for locating arteries and
veins by means of anatomical structures which are known
Anatomical Limits - Correct Answers -points of origin and points of termination in
relation to adjacent structures; used to designate the boundaries of arteries
Anatomical Position - Correct Answers -the body is erect, feet together, palms facing
forward, and thumbs pointed away from the body
Aneurysm - Correct Answers -localized abnormal dilation or outpocketing of a blood
vessel resulting from congenital defect or a weakness of a vessel wall
Aneurysm Hook - Correct Answers -an embalming instrument used for blunt dissection
and in raising vessels; has an eye in hte hook position of hte instrument for placing
ligatures around the vessels
Aneurysm Needle - Correct Answers -an emblalming instrument that is used for blunt
dissection an din raising vessels, which has an eye in hte hook portion of he instrument
for placing ligatures around the vessels
Angular Spring Forceps - Correct Answers -a multipurpose instrument used in the
embalming process
Anomalies - Correct Answers -deviation from the normal
Antecubital - Correct Answers -in front of the elbow/in the bend of the elbow
Antemortem - Correct Answers -before death
Anterior - Correct Answers -toward the front
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine - Correct Answers -a bony protuberance, that can be
palpated topographically, found on the ilium, the superior, broad portion of the hipbone;
the origin of he inguinal ligament and the sartorius muscle
Anticoagulant Fluid - Correct Answers -ingredient of embalming fuluids that retards the
natural postmortem tendenfcy of nlood to become more viscous or prevents adverse
reactions between blood and other embalming chemicals
Apparent Death - Correct Answers -condition in which th emanifestations of life are
feebly maintained
Arterial (Vascular) Fluid - Correct Answers -the concentrated, preservative, embalming
chemical that will be diluted with water to form the arterial solution for injection into ht
, earterial system during vascular embalming. The purpose is for inactivating saprophytic
bacteria and rendering the body tissues less susceptible to decomposition
Arterial Solution - Correct Answers -the mixture of arterial (Vascular) fluid and water
which is used for the arterial injection and may include supplemental fluids
Arterial Tube - Correct Answers -a tube used to inject embalming fluid into the blood
vascular system
Arteriosclerosis - Correct Answers -disease of the arteries resulting in thickening,
hardening, and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls
Articulation - Correct Answers -place of union between two or more bones
Ascites - Correct Answers -accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal cavity
Asepsis - Correct Answers -freedom from infection and from any form of life; sterility.
Asphyxia - Correct Answers -insufficient intake of wxygen resulting from any of
numerous causes
Aspiration - Correct Answers -withfrawal of gas, fluids, and semi-solids from body
cavities and hollow viscera by means of suction with an aspirator and a trocar
Atheroma - Correct Answers -fatty degeneration or thickening of the walls of the larger
arteries occuring in atherosclerosis
Autoclave - Correct Answers -apparatus used for sterilization by steam pressure,
usually at 250 degrees F/ 121 degrees C for a specific time
Autolysis - Correct Answers -self destruction of cells; decomposition of all tissues by
enzymes of their own formation without microbial assistance
Autolytic Enzyme - Correct Answers -the body's own digestive enzymes that are
capable of destroying body cells( autolytic decompositon)
Autopsy (Postmortem Examination) - Correct Answers -a postmortem examination of
the organs an d tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological condition;
necropsy.
Bactericidal Agent - Correct Answers -agent that destroys bacteria
Bacteriostatic Agent - Correct Answers -agent that has the ability to inhibit or retard
bacterial growth. No destruction of viability of the microorganism is implied
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Abdominal Anatomical regions - Correct Answers -(1) nine region plan: by means of
four imaginary planes, two of which are horizontal (indicated by lines drawn across the
right and left 10" ribs and across the right and left anterior superior iliac spines) and two
sagittal (indicated by lines drawn from mid point of inguinal ligament to nipples to
nipples of chest, right and left sides). Upper row - right hypochondriac, epigastric, left
hypochondriac. Middle row- right lumbar umbilical, left lumbar. Lower row- right inguinal
(iliac), hypogastric, left inguinal( iliac). (2) four sagital lan: by means of two imaginary
planes, one horizontal and the other mid- sagittal. Upper right quadrant, upper left
quadrant, lower right quadrant, lower left quadrant.
Abrasion - Correct Answers -antemortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin
against a firm objet resulting in the removal of the epidermis
Abut - Correct Answers -to touch or contact, as with the tarsal plates of the closed
eyelids
Acessory Chemicals - Correct Answers -group of chemicals used in additon to Vascular
(arterial ) and cavity embalming fluids; includes but is not limited to hardening
compounds, preservative powders, sealing agents, mold preventative agents, and pack
application agents
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome/ AIDS - Correct Answers -a specific group of
diseases or conditions which are indicative of severe immunosuppression related to
infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); persons dead having had AIDS
may exhibit conditions such as wasting syndrome, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, and
Kaposi's sarcoma
Action Level/ AL Exposure Limits - Correct Answers -these levels are established to
ensure adequate protection of employees at exposures below the OSHA limits, but to
minimize the compliance burdens for employers whose employees have exposure
below the 8hour permissible exposure limit (PEL). The AL for formaldehyde is 0.5ppm
Actual Pressure - Correct Answers -that pressure which is indicated by the injector
gauge needle when the arterial tube is open and the arterial solution is flowing into the
body
,Adipocere (Grave Wax) - Correct Answers -a wax-like material produced by
saponification of body fat in a body buried in alkaline soil
Aerobic - Correct Answers -in the presence of free oxygen
Aerosolization - Correct Answers -to disperse as an aerosol; minute particles of blood
and water become atomized and suspended in air when water under pressure meets
the blood drainage or when flushing an undercover flush sink
Agglutination (Congealing) - Correct Answers -intravascular, the increase of viscosity of
blood brought about by the clumping of particulate formed elements in the blood vessels
Agonal Algor - Correct Answers -decrease in body temperature immediately before
death
Agonal Coagulation (Congealing) - Correct Answers -in reference to blood, a change
from a fluid into a thickened mass
Agonal Dehydration - Correct Answers -the loss of moisture from the living body during
the agonal state
Agonal Edema - Correct Answers -excape of blood serum from an intravascular to an
extravascular location immediately before death
Agonal Fever - Correct Answers -increase in body temperature immediately before
death
Agonal Period - Correct Answers -period immediately before somatic death
Algor Mortis - Correct Answers -post mortem cooling of the body to hte surrounding
temperature
Alternate Drainage (Restricted Drainage) - Correct Answers -Method of injection-
drainage in which embalming solution is injected and then injection is stopped while
drainage is open
American Congress of Govermental Industrial Hygienists/ ACGIH - Correct Answers -an
organization of professional personnel in govermental agencies or educational
institutions who are employed i occupational safety and health programs
Amino Acid - Correct Answers -the building blocks of proteins, and the end products of
protein digestion or hydrolysis, it is a conpound containging amino group (-NH2), a
carboxyl (-COOH) group attached to an alpha carbon and a radical
Anaerobic - Correct Answers -in the absence of free oxygen
,Anasarca - Correct Answers -generalized massive edema in subcutaneous tissue
Anatomical Guide - Correct Answers -a descriptive reference for locating arteries and
veins by means of anatomical structures which are known
Anatomical Limits - Correct Answers -points of origin and points of termination in
relation to adjacent structures; used to designate the boundaries of arteries
Anatomical Position - Correct Answers -the body is erect, feet together, palms facing
forward, and thumbs pointed away from the body
Aneurysm - Correct Answers -localized abnormal dilation or outpocketing of a blood
vessel resulting from congenital defect or a weakness of a vessel wall
Aneurysm Hook - Correct Answers -an embalming instrument used for blunt dissection
and in raising vessels; has an eye in hte hook position of hte instrument for placing
ligatures around the vessels
Aneurysm Needle - Correct Answers -an emblalming instrument that is used for blunt
dissection an din raising vessels, which has an eye in hte hook portion of he instrument
for placing ligatures around the vessels
Angular Spring Forceps - Correct Answers -a multipurpose instrument used in the
embalming process
Anomalies - Correct Answers -deviation from the normal
Antecubital - Correct Answers -in front of the elbow/in the bend of the elbow
Antemortem - Correct Answers -before death
Anterior - Correct Answers -toward the front
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine - Correct Answers -a bony protuberance, that can be
palpated topographically, found on the ilium, the superior, broad portion of the hipbone;
the origin of he inguinal ligament and the sartorius muscle
Anticoagulant Fluid - Correct Answers -ingredient of embalming fuluids that retards the
natural postmortem tendenfcy of nlood to become more viscous or prevents adverse
reactions between blood and other embalming chemicals
Apparent Death - Correct Answers -condition in which th emanifestations of life are
feebly maintained
Arterial (Vascular) Fluid - Correct Answers -the concentrated, preservative, embalming
chemical that will be diluted with water to form the arterial solution for injection into ht
, earterial system during vascular embalming. The purpose is for inactivating saprophytic
bacteria and rendering the body tissues less susceptible to decomposition
Arterial Solution - Correct Answers -the mixture of arterial (Vascular) fluid and water
which is used for the arterial injection and may include supplemental fluids
Arterial Tube - Correct Answers -a tube used to inject embalming fluid into the blood
vascular system
Arteriosclerosis - Correct Answers -disease of the arteries resulting in thickening,
hardening, and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls
Articulation - Correct Answers -place of union between two or more bones
Ascites - Correct Answers -accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal cavity
Asepsis - Correct Answers -freedom from infection and from any form of life; sterility.
Asphyxia - Correct Answers -insufficient intake of wxygen resulting from any of
numerous causes
Aspiration - Correct Answers -withfrawal of gas, fluids, and semi-solids from body
cavities and hollow viscera by means of suction with an aspirator and a trocar
Atheroma - Correct Answers -fatty degeneration or thickening of the walls of the larger
arteries occuring in atherosclerosis
Autoclave - Correct Answers -apparatus used for sterilization by steam pressure,
usually at 250 degrees F/ 121 degrees C for a specific time
Autolysis - Correct Answers -self destruction of cells; decomposition of all tissues by
enzymes of their own formation without microbial assistance
Autolytic Enzyme - Correct Answers -the body's own digestive enzymes that are
capable of destroying body cells( autolytic decompositon)
Autopsy (Postmortem Examination) - Correct Answers -a postmortem examination of
the organs an d tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological condition;
necropsy.
Bactericidal Agent - Correct Answers -agent that destroys bacteria
Bacteriostatic Agent - Correct Answers -agent that has the ability to inhibit or retard
bacterial growth. No destruction of viability of the microorganism is implied
