NBE SCIENCE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
The mandibular sulcus is what kind of facial marking Ans: Acquired
According to OSHA, the proper way to neutralize a formaldehyde spill is
to Ans: Add ammonia and wipe up
The line of lip closure is what distance from the base of the nose to the
base of the chin Ans: 1/3
The cardiac sphincter would be associated with the Ans: stomach
How many ounces of 32 index fluid are needed to make 2 gallons of a 2%
fluid Ans: 16
The galea aponeurotica is the tendon for which one of the following
muscles Ans: Occipitofrontalis
The right anterior superior iliac spine is the trocar guide for the Ans:
Cecum
The amount of formaldehyde required to preserve all the protein in a
body is referred to as Ans: Formaldehyde demand
When using photographs, the frontal view best exhibits Ans: Length and
width
The hue sequence pink, rose, cherry is indicative of red that has been
Ans: Tinted
Which of the following bones are located within the bones of the face
Ans: Maxilla
Arterial tube connections can be identified as which of the following types
1. Quick connect
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2. Threaded
3. Slip-type
4. Luer-lok Ans: 2, 3, and 4
A substance that is capable of bringing about a reduction in the surface
tension of a fluid is Ans: surfactant
Which portion of the stomach is the most superior Ans: Fundus
Which of the following are considered malignant
1. Lipoma
2. Glioma
3. Lymphoma
4. Osteoma Ans: 2 and 3
Formaldehyde in a dry powdered form is also known as Ans:
paraformaldehyde
Intravascular blood discoloration is known as Ans: Hypostasis
Which of the following muscles is found in the lowest extremity Ans:
Sartorius
Which of these will neutralize ptomaines Ans: methanal
The ovarian follicle is also known as Ans: the graafian follicle
The photo view which would best help restore a fractured zygomatic bone
is Ans: Anterior
Bacteria in the blood that is not growing and multiplying is Ans:
bacteremia
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The deceased was in a motor vehicle accident accident. There are
multiple fractures, facial abrasions, and deep lacerations on the face.
Major restorative work is needed. Close the facial lacerations with which
suture Ans: Basketweave
An organism that feeds on dead organic matter only is a Ans: Strict
Saphrophyte
The anatomical guide that lies lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi
ulnaris muscle describes the Ans: Ulnar artery
An inflammatory condition related to the nervous system is Ans: General
paresis
When attempting to locate the right axillary artery, the practitioner might
facilitate the process by locating which of the following?
1. Hairline of the axilla
2. Medial border of coracobrachialis muscle
3. Belly of the biceps brachii muscle
4. Triceps brachii muscle Ans: 1 and 2 only
When closing the mouth, the line of lip closure resembles a classic
hunting bow because it has Ans: Three gently dipping curves
What is the preferred treatment for eye enucleation Ans: Remove
packing, cauterize, insert prosthesis, cauterize
To recreate pores in wax, use Ans: A stipple brush
In comparing cavity fluid to arterial fluid, the cavity fluid will have Ans:
No active dyes
They differ from bacteria in that they are obligate parasites requiring
living cells for growth, and differ from viruses in that they are retained by
the Berkefield filter. They are Ans: Rickettsia