Mortuary Science Practice Test: Embalming Theory Exam Questions And Answers

Mortuary Science Practice Test: Embalming Theory Exam Questions And Answers The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the: - ANS Sternoclavicular articulation Posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle is the anatomical guide for which artery: - ANS Brachial The procedure for injection and drainage in which injection is accomplished at one location, and the drainage is taken from another location is called: - ANS Split injection The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid by the embalmer: - ANS Primary dilution Post-mortem staining is an extravascular change in the color of tissues due to: - ANS Hemolysis Of this list, at what temperature is putrefaction most rapid 1. 32° F 2. 75° F 3. 95° F 4. 100° F - ANS 100° F What are the two supplemental methods for embalming: - ANS Hypodermic and surface embalming Of this list, what plastic garments would be in stock at a funeral home: 1. Sleeves 2. Unionalls 3. Stockings 4. Finger/toe wraps - ANS Sleeves, unionalls, and stockings What index range should be used when embalming a 4 to 12 year old: - ANS 18-25 index Of this list, what would be a recommended treatment for diabetes: 1. Femoral artery and weak arterial solution 2. Carotid vessels and fluid dyes 3. Medium arterial solution and massage limbs to stimulate fluid distribution 4. Disinfect the respiratory tract and use a liberal amount of cavity fluid in the liver area - ANS Femoral artery and weak arterial solution, medium arterial solution and massage limbs to stimulate fluid distribution What is the name of the period occuring in the interval prior to somatic death: - ANS Antemortem The component of arterial fluid which is designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the surface of a liquid: - ANS Surfactant The initial color change of decomposing tissue: - ANS Yellow-green Why is rigor mortis harmful to the embalming process: - ANS It creates an extrinsic vascular blockage