Mortuary Science Practice Test: Embalming
Theory UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sternoclavicular articulation
Posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle is the anatomical guide
for which artery: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT ANSWER - Split
injection
The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid by the embalmer: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Primary dilution
Post-mortem staining is an extravascular change in the color of tissues due to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hemolysis
Of this list, at what temperature is putrifaction most rapid
1. 32° F
2. 75° F
3. 95° F
4. 100° F - CORRECT ANSWER - 100° F
What are the two supplimental methods for embalming: - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Sleeves, unionalls, and stockings
What index range should be used when embalming a 4 to 12 year old: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 respitory tract and use a liberal amount of cavity fluid in the liver area -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Antemortem
The component of arterial fluid which is designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the
surface of a liquid: - CORRECT ANSWER - Surfactant
The initial colr change of decomposing tissue: - CORRECT ANSWER - Yellow-green
Why is rigor mortis harmful to the embalming process: - CORRECT ANSWER - It creates
an extrinsic vascular blockage
The artery which originates from the braciocephalic artery: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Right common carotid
Theory UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sternoclavicular articulation
Posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle is the anatomical guide
for which artery: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT ANSWER - Split
injection
The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid by the embalmer: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Primary dilution
Post-mortem staining is an extravascular change in the color of tissues due to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hemolysis
Of this list, at what temperature is putrifaction most rapid
1. 32° F
2. 75° F
3. 95° F
4. 100° F - CORRECT ANSWER - 100° F
What are the two supplimental methods for embalming: - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Sleeves, unionalls, and stockings
What index range should be used when embalming a 4 to 12 year old: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 respitory tract and use a liberal amount of cavity fluid in the liver area -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Antemortem
The component of arterial fluid which is designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the
surface of a liquid: - CORRECT ANSWER - Surfactant
The initial colr change of decomposing tissue: - CORRECT ANSWER - Yellow-green
Why is rigor mortis harmful to the embalming process: - CORRECT ANSWER - It creates
an extrinsic vascular blockage
The artery which originates from the braciocephalic artery: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Right common carotid
