National Board Exam Study Guide – Science Questions and Answers 100% Pass

National Board Exam Study Guide – Science Questions and Answers 100% Pass A process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to retard organic decomposition, and to restore and acceptable physical appearance is: A. embalming B. refrigeration C. restorative art D. funeral directing - Answer- A. embalming The irreversible cessation of all vital functions is: A. death B. syncope C. autolysis D. dehydration - Answer- A. death Those changes occurring in the interval prior to somatic death are: A. intrinsic B. extrinsic C. postmortem D. antemortem - Answer- D. antemortem A sharp cutting instrument used for making incisions is the: A. forceps B. scalpel C. hemostat D. seperator - Answer- B. scalpel The consideration given to the dead body, prior to, during and after the embalming procedure is complete is: A. medication B. disinfection C. case analysis D. initial treatment - Answer- C. case analysis An imaginary line drawn on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper underlying structure is the: A. trocar guide B. linear guide C. anatomical limit D. anatomical guide - Answer- B. linear guide Injection and drainage from one location is called: A. split injection B. restricted cervical C. one point injection D. multi-point injection - Answer- C. one point injection Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria are called: A. vehicles B. surfactants C. preservative D. anticoagulants - Answer- C. preservative The movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries is called: A. osmosis B. dialysis C. distention D. distribution - Answer- D. distribution This embalming method consists of injecting a few ounces of arterial chemical, stopping injection, then draining for a few minutes, and then repeating the process: A. alternate B. concurrent C. continuous D. intermittent - Answer- A. alternate This is a term used to refer to the after-death examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological conditions: A. case analysis B. autolysis C. antemortem D. postmortem - Answer- D. postmortem Any abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is called: A. hydration B. evaporation C. desiccation D. discoloration - Answer- D. discoloration