NBE Science (FSE 217-0901) D.E.A.D. Practice Questions - 2026-2027 | Funeral Service Exam Prep
The two points which define the linear guide for the right C. sternoclavicular articulation and the lobe of the ear.
common carotid artery are
A. center of the base of the axillary space and the center
of the forearm.
B. center of the antecubital fossa and the center of the
base of the index finger.
C. sternoclavicular articulation and the lobe of the ear.
D. center of the inguinal ligament and the center of the
medial condyle of the femur.
The decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic A. decay.
bacteria is
A. decay.
B. fermentation.
C. putrefaction.
D. lipolysis.
The self-destruction of cells is known as C. autolysis.
A. saccharolysis.
B. lipolysis.
C. autolysis.
D. algor mortis.
The _____________ artery which originates at the C. popliteal
opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the
inferior border of the popliteous muscle.
A. femoral
B. anterior tibial
C. popliteal
D. posterior tibial
Which of the following blood vessels is NOT suitable for D. Superior vena cava
the injection of arterial fluids into a small infant?
A. Arch of the aorta
B. Abdominal aorta
C. Ascending aorta
D. Superior vena cava
Directing the point of the trocar toward a point one-fourth B. cecum/appendix.
of the distance from the right anterior superior iliac spine to
the pubic symphysis is the trocar guide for the
A. urinary bladder.
B. cecum/appendix.
C. heart.
D. liver.
The passage of water from the capillaries into the A. osmosis
intercellular spaces, or from intercellular space into
capillaries is referred to as ___.
A. osmosis.
B. diffusion.
C. distribution.
D. pressure filtration.
Diffusion Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower
concentration.
"Diffusion applies to any passage of molecules through space. A specific type of
diffusion is osmosis which only applies when there is movement of solvent through
a semipermeable membrane. No membrane means no osmosis, but in this question
there is a membrane, the capillary so it is osmosis."
What is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of C. Putrefaction
anaerobic bacteria?
A. Decay
B. Carbolysis
C. Putrefaction
D. Fermentation
, NBE Science (FSE 217-0901) D.E.A.D. Practice Questions - 2026-2027 | Funeral Service Exam Prep
What type of solution has the power to attract a solvent C. Hypertonic solution
through a semi-permeable membrane into itself?
A. Hypotonic solution
B. Isotonic solution
C. Hypertonic solution
D. Dilute solution
What is the purpose of adding Oil of Wintergreen to an A. It can act as a perfuming agent
embalming fluid?
A. It can act as a perfuming agent
B. It can act as a preservative
C. It can act as a germicide
D. It can act as a buffer
Which of the following treatments would be used for the A. Large volume of a dilute solution
embalming of dehydrated body?
A. Large volume of a dilute solution
B. Small volume of a dilute solution
C. Large volume of an astringent solution
D. Small volume of an astringent solution
Which vein is considered to be the companion to the B. Internal jugular vein
common carotid artery?
A. External jugular vein
B. Internal jugular vein
C. Subclavian vein
D. Vertebral vein
The cooling of the body to the temperature of its C. algor mortis.
surrounding is
A. rigor mortis.
B. livor mortis.
C. algor mortis.
D. post mortem hypostasis.
The __________ artery changes its name to femoral and D. external iliac
is used in the embalming of an autopsied body.
A. brachiocephalic
B. common iliac
C. descending aorta
D. external iliac
In the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the C. lower one-third of the orbit.
A. upper one-third of the orbit.
B. middle of the orbit.
C. lower one-third of the orbit.
D. upper one-fourth of the orbit.
Which of the following is not an infectious disease? A. Hydrocephalus
A. Hydrocephalus
B. Hepatitis
C. Rabies
D. Pneumonia
Damage to the valves of the heart usually occurs in cases C. endocarditis.
with
A. atheroma. Endocarditis is a life-threatening inflammation of the inner lining of your heart's
B. pneumonia. chambers and valves (endocardium).
C. endocarditis.
D. diphtheria.
Which of the following is an example of an intravascular C. Embolism
resistance to fluid distribution?
A. Tumors
B. Pregnancy
C. Embolism
D. Weight of viscera
The two points which define the linear guide for the right C. sternoclavicular articulation and the lobe of the ear.
common carotid artery are
A. center of the base of the axillary space and the center
of the forearm.
B. center of the antecubital fossa and the center of the
base of the index finger.
C. sternoclavicular articulation and the lobe of the ear.
D. center of the inguinal ligament and the center of the
medial condyle of the femur.
The decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic A. decay.
bacteria is
A. decay.
B. fermentation.
C. putrefaction.
D. lipolysis.
The self-destruction of cells is known as C. autolysis.
A. saccharolysis.
B. lipolysis.
C. autolysis.
D. algor mortis.
The _____________ artery which originates at the C. popliteal
opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the
inferior border of the popliteous muscle.
A. femoral
B. anterior tibial
C. popliteal
D. posterior tibial
Which of the following blood vessels is NOT suitable for D. Superior vena cava
the injection of arterial fluids into a small infant?
A. Arch of the aorta
B. Abdominal aorta
C. Ascending aorta
D. Superior vena cava
Directing the point of the trocar toward a point one-fourth B. cecum/appendix.
of the distance from the right anterior superior iliac spine to
the pubic symphysis is the trocar guide for the
A. urinary bladder.
B. cecum/appendix.
C. heart.
D. liver.
The passage of water from the capillaries into the A. osmosis
intercellular spaces, or from intercellular space into
capillaries is referred to as ___.
A. osmosis.
B. diffusion.
C. distribution.
D. pressure filtration.
Diffusion Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower
concentration.
"Diffusion applies to any passage of molecules through space. A specific type of
diffusion is osmosis which only applies when there is movement of solvent through
a semipermeable membrane. No membrane means no osmosis, but in this question
there is a membrane, the capillary so it is osmosis."
What is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of C. Putrefaction
anaerobic bacteria?
A. Decay
B. Carbolysis
C. Putrefaction
D. Fermentation
, NBE Science (FSE 217-0901) D.E.A.D. Practice Questions - 2026-2027 | Funeral Service Exam Prep
What type of solution has the power to attract a solvent C. Hypertonic solution
through a semi-permeable membrane into itself?
A. Hypotonic solution
B. Isotonic solution
C. Hypertonic solution
D. Dilute solution
What is the purpose of adding Oil of Wintergreen to an A. It can act as a perfuming agent
embalming fluid?
A. It can act as a perfuming agent
B. It can act as a preservative
C. It can act as a germicide
D. It can act as a buffer
Which of the following treatments would be used for the A. Large volume of a dilute solution
embalming of dehydrated body?
A. Large volume of a dilute solution
B. Small volume of a dilute solution
C. Large volume of an astringent solution
D. Small volume of an astringent solution
Which vein is considered to be the companion to the B. Internal jugular vein
common carotid artery?
A. External jugular vein
B. Internal jugular vein
C. Subclavian vein
D. Vertebral vein
The cooling of the body to the temperature of its C. algor mortis.
surrounding is
A. rigor mortis.
B. livor mortis.
C. algor mortis.
D. post mortem hypostasis.
The __________ artery changes its name to femoral and D. external iliac
is used in the embalming of an autopsied body.
A. brachiocephalic
B. common iliac
C. descending aorta
D. external iliac
In the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the C. lower one-third of the orbit.
A. upper one-third of the orbit.
B. middle of the orbit.
C. lower one-third of the orbit.
D. upper one-fourth of the orbit.
Which of the following is not an infectious disease? A. Hydrocephalus
A. Hydrocephalus
B. Hepatitis
C. Rabies
D. Pneumonia
Damage to the valves of the heart usually occurs in cases C. endocarditis.
with
A. atheroma. Endocarditis is a life-threatening inflammation of the inner lining of your heart's
B. pneumonia. chambers and valves (endocardium).
C. endocarditis.
D. diphtheria.
Which of the following is an example of an intravascular C. Embolism
resistance to fluid distribution?
A. Tumors
B. Pregnancy
C. Embolism
D. Weight of viscera
