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NBE Science FSE 217-0901 Study Guide | Practice Test Questions & Funeral Service Exam Prep 2026/2027

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Ace your NBE Science FSE 217-0901 preparation with this focused study guide designed to support effective review and strengthen your understanding of essential funeral service science concepts. This resource provides structured practice questions covering embalming chemistry, arterial and cavity treatment, embalming calculations, pathology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, postmortem changes, OSHA and preparation room safety, restorative principles, embalming instruments, preservation and disinfection, and other core National Board Examination science topics. Ideal for funeral service and mortuary science students preparing for the NBE Science section and seeking an organized 2026/2027 learning resource to reinforce key concepts and prepare effectively for the examination.

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NBE Science (FSE 217-0901) Practice Test Questions & Study Guide - 2026-2027 | Funeral Service Exam Prep

An Arterial Tube An instrument which is inserted into the artery for the introduction of fluid is-




Groove Director An Instrument which may be used to guide an arterial or vein tube into a vessel is
the-



The proper embalming technique and Chemicals to use The purpose of embalming analysis is to determine-




Intrinsic or Extrinsic Variable factors encountered with every dead body are classified as -




Clean tissue pores , Retard Dehydration, Prevent Friction Which of the following is a purpose of massage cream?
during massage (not Secure Jaws in Position)



Atmospheric Conditions Which of the following is an extrinsic factor to be considered in embalming a dead
body?



Chin Rest A device which extends from some point over sternum to a point under the chin and
is used to Support the Chin during Embalming.



Mandibular suture The method of mouth closure employing a suture passed through the septum of the
nose and around the mandible is called-



Lower one-third of the obit In normal eye closure the eyelids should meet in the -




Sternoclavicular Articulation The Right Common carotid artery begins at the level of the -




Superior border of the thyroid cartilage The common carotid arteries terminate at the level of the -




Sternoclavicular Articulation to the anterior surface of the the linear guide for the common Carotid artery is the -
love of the ear



Center of the auxiliary space parallel long axis of the upper The linear guide for the auxiliary artery is from the -
extremity



Anasarca Distention of the body tissues is a complication of -




1/2 (one half) when using gravity method of obtaining pressure for injecting arterial fluid the
embalmer can expect to receive approximately ____________ pounds of pressure
per foot of elevation above the point of injection.

, NBE Science (FSE 217-0901) Practice Test Questions & Study Guide - 2026-2027 | Funeral Service Exam Prep
Set before opening the rate of flow When injecting a body with any mechanical injector, the desired pressure should be
-



restricted Cervical the process of injection and drainage in which both common carotids are raised is
referred to as -



Primary dilution when preparing to embalm a dead body the embalmer will prepare a solution by
adding the concentrated embalming fluid to water in reservoir of the injection
device, this dilution of fluid is called-


distribution the movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection through the
arteries arterioles capillaries venules and veins is called -



Pressure filtration the passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, caused by positive
intravascular pressure is -



Alternate the method of drainage in relation to injection in which an amount of arterial fluid is
injected and then drainage is allowed to flow for a period of time each one
separately is the ____________ method.


Femoral Artery Which of the following blood vessels is the origin of the popliteal artery?




Case analysis those pre-embalming considerations given to the case at hand are called -




Tilted to the left 15 degrees During embalming the head should be -




Index the amount of HCHO (formaldehyde) measured in grams dissolved in 100 ml. of
water refers to -



Preservatives Chemicals which inactivate sapophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render
them less susceptible to decomposition are -



Dye a component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent is a -




100 ppm there is an immediate danger to health and life is exposed to formaldehyde levels
above



Water Conditioners Chemical additives employed to offset the effects of water with an excessive
mineral content are called-



definite firming high index fluids generally cause

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