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NBE Science Study Guide Book QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What group of chemicals is used in funeral preparations in extreme cases, such as bodies with edema or ones exhibiting advanced decomposition A) low index fluids B) humectants C) High index fluids D) water conditioning c when is the correct time to inject tissue builder with a hypodermic syringe A) after embalming B) before closing the mouth C) after disinfecting D) Before embalming a a written record and sketch diagram of the condition of the body upon arrival to the funeral home, the method of embalming, treatments, the times at which the body arrived and preparations were completed, and the license numbers of the embalmers and assistants is called the A) putrefaction case report B) sanitation case report C) decomposition case report D) embalming case report D admittance to the preparation room while a deceased is present should only be granted to A) licensees B) those authorized by the family of the state C) pre need counselors D) both A and B D the difference between the potential pressure reading and the actual pressure reading indicates the A) vacuum pressure B)rate of flow C)differential pressure D) both b and C D a blunt instrument used for tissue dissection and for determining the location and elevation of arteries and veins that is especially useful after the initial incision to locate the carotid artery and jugular vein is made is called A) Bistoury Knife B) Hemostat C) Aneurism needle D) forceps C the study of death and dying that places an emphasis on the psychological and social aspects is called A) psychology B) Psychiatry C) Pathology D) thanatology D the process by which blood settles or pools within the vessels to the dependent or lowest parts of the body as a result of gravitational movement is called A) agonal hypostasis B) hemolysis C) Intermittent drainage D) agonal mortis A the chemical reaction in which the chemical bonds of a substance are split by the addition or taking up of water that is also the single most important factor in the initiation of decomposition is called A) hemolysis B) Hydrolysis C) Hematemesis D) Fermentation B Rigor Mortis can be broken down by which of the following physical methods A) flexing or bending B) Rotating C) Massaging the joints D) All of the above D the centers for disease control concluded that funeral directors had an elevated risk of contracting a variety of bloodborne and airborne pathogens as a result of their contact with dead human bodies and found that the most frequently reported diseases by funeral directors included A) hematoma B) staphylococcal infection C) cutaneous tuberculosis D) both b and c D the ventilation of a prep room is measured using the number of air exchanges per hour. This is calculated by taking the total square footage of the room and then determining the size of the air handler or fan needed to move the air out and replace it in a given amount of time. According to Robert Mayer author of Embalming History Theory and Practice the air exchange rate for a preparation room should be between __ and ___ per hour A) 5-8 B) 5-10 C) 20-30 D) 12-20 D there are approximately six devices that can be used to inject arterial solutions. Which of the following is NOT a device historically used during embalming A) bulb syringe B) Gravity bottle C) centrifugal pump D) hand pump C another term used to describe the front or anterior of the body is A) dorsal B) anatomical position C) medial D) ventral D a type of suture used to close incisions so that the ligature remains entirely under the epidermis is called A) Basket weave suture B) Intradermal suture C) bridge stitch D) loop stitch B the natural facial marking that is a small convex distinction found lateral to the end of the line of closure of the mouth is called A) frontal eminences B) angulus oris sulcus C) frontal process of the maxilla D) angulus oris eminence D to ensure a successful application an embalmer will usually apply surface mortuary wax to a deceased A) approximately three to six hours after embalming B) immediately after embalming is completed C) before embalming is started D) not less than twenty-four hours after embalming A the most common of the basic linear forms of facial profiles is called A) vertical balanced profile B) convex profile C) concave profile D) horizontally balanced profile B a type of incomplete fracture in which the bone may become bent or broken but does not go through the skin is called a A) compound fracture B) third degree fracture C) open fracture D) closed or greenstick fracture D a suture made around a circular opening or puncture that closes the margins when it is pulled is called A) basket weave suture B) purse suture C) bridge suture D) whip suture B cosmetics can be classified by their ability to allow light to pass through them. The type that does not allow light to pass through and is considered a concealing cosmetics A) translucent B) transparent C) opaque D) aerosol C there are seven basic shapes that describe the form of a head when observed from the front. The most common is where the cheekbones are wider than the cranium and the cranium is a little wider than the lower jaw. The shape is called A) diamond B) oval C) round D) oblong B the groove at the end of the line of closure that forms between the two mucous membranes when the mouth is closed is called A) weather line B) medial lobe C) angulus oris eminence D) angulus oris sulcus D the name of the bones that create the superior portion of the sides and the back of the cranium and account for the posterior two thirds of the roof of the cranium is A) parietal B) occipital C) temporal D) zygomatic A the muscle that is the strongest chewing muscle of mastication and the one that assists in side to side movement of the mandible is the A) temporal B) Temporalis C) levator labii superioris D) Corrugators B the physiognomic descriptions of facial markings include those that are natural at birth and those that are acquired over time as a result of the repeated use of muscles and age. Which of the following is a facial marking acquired over time. A) Nasal sulcus B) Nasolabial fold C) philtrum D) Nasolabial sulcus D bacteria are separated into three general groups according to their cellular shape. Which of the following is the term used to describe a bacterium that is rod shaped or cylindrical A) vibrio B) coccus C) spiral D) bacillus D a type of bacterium that is known as a tissue gas and can be transmitted from one deceased person to another as a result of improper distinction of the trocar between uses is A) streptococcus pyogenes B) clostridium perfringens C) clostridium tetani D) staphylococcus aureus B the study of bacteria - specifically its size shape and physical features is A) mycology B) morphology C) virology D) immunology B there are several physical methods to control microorganisms. Which of the following physical methods is generally accepted as the least bactericidal A) Dry Heat B) Moist heat C) autoclave D) cold D which of the following modes of transmission of infections is a form of direct transmission A) food B) formite C) Droplet D) milk C the term for the condition in which excess blood is localized or pooled in an area that is not able to allow for the normal drainage movement of blood as a result of a disease is called A) thrombosis B) passive hyperemia C) active hyperemia D) embolism B hemorrhages can be classified based on where they actually occur. When there is bleeding inside the pleural cavity it is know as A) epistaxis B) hemopericardium C) hemoperitoneum D) hemothorax D when hemolysis of red blood cells occurs in a corpse and the result is post mortem stain, the coloring matter pigment made from inside the body is referred to as A) endogenous B) Formite C) atrophy D) exogenous A a common lesion such as a blister that forms an elevation on the skin and contains fluid is a A) furuncle B) vesicle C) ulcer D) carbuncle B a condition in which there is a decrease in the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) that help fight disease circulating in the blood is A) hemophilia B) leukemia C) polycythemia D) leucopenia D a viral infection characterized by inflammation of the liver that is likely transmitted by contaminated body fluids and is a concern to embalmers is A) hemophilia B) hepatitis A C) hemorrhage D) hepatitis B D Neurotropic diseases can be caused by infectious diseases that affect the nervous system and often create inflammation. The most specific term for the disease condition in which inflammation and swelling of the brain occurs is A) encephalitis B) meningitis C) Myelitis D) Poliomyelitis A which of the following is the main organ of the integumentary system A) pleural cavity B) heart C) skin D) epididymis C the molecular movement of matter from an area of greater concentration to an area of lower concentration is A) hydrolysis B) Saturation C) diffusion D) Compound C when a solution has all the solvent it can hold this condition is known as A) saturation B) sublimation C) inflammation D) binary fission A the decomposition of human remains is a chemical change in which matter is broken down into smaller types of matter. The most significant process related to this change is A) vaporization B) diffusion C) Adsorption D) hydrolysis D there are four major types of preservatives used in embalming fluids. One is formaldehyde the other three are A) aldehydes, alcohols and phenols B) sterols, phenols and alcohol C) sterols, lipids and alcohols D) aldehydes sterols and phenols A the major source of formaldehyde in acqueous solution for human preservation purposes contains__ percent HCHO gas by weight and ___ percent HCHO gas by volume in a compound commonly known as formalin A) 40;37 B) 37;40 C) 37;30 D) 40;27 B phalanges is the name used to classify bones in the distal portion of the A) hand B) elbow C) toes D) both A and C D the hip contains a pair of coxal bones and is made of three fused bones collectively known as A) the patella B) the pelvic girdle C) the phalanges D) the circle of willis B which of the following correctly describes the amount of movement associated with synarthrosis articulation A) not moveable B) somewhat moveable C) extremely moveable D) none of the above synarthrosis does not refer to articulation A in order to study the human body certain imaginary lines or planes are used to cut the body into different parts. The plan that divides the body into two equal and symmetrical halves is the A) median plane B) coronal plane C) transverse plane D) both b and c A the branch of anatomy that studies how disease affects the structure and function of the body is A) regional anatomy b) gross anatomy C) pathological anatomy D) systemic anatomy C the chemical secretions given off by the endocrine glands are called A) hormones B) red blood cells C)white blood cells D)bile A which of the following is one of the main arteries commonly used in embalming A) Iliac B) ulnar C) femoral D)aorta C in cases where it is necessary to use an electric spatula it must always be used with which of the following A) water B) massage cream C) soap D) nothing B to calculate the number of ounces of fluid to use per gallon (128 ounces) of water for a 2 percent solution which of the following formulas would you use A) 2 x the index of the fluid /128 B) 2 x 128 / the index of the fluid C) the index of the fluid / 128 D) the index of the fluid x 128 B using intermittent drainage during embalming will do which of the following A) decrease saturation in the tissues B) create clots C) make aspirating the organs unnecessary D) provide better distribution of fluid D when embalming autopsied remains which of the following arteries are not typically used for injection A) left and right iliac B) left and right carotid C) left and right jugular D) left and right subclavian C when corneas have been donated which of the following should be done A) remove the materials left by the tissue bank in the eye socket and discard B) place an eye cap over the materials left in the eye socket by the tissue bank C) carefully clean the outside of the eye and glue the eyelids to prevent any leakage only D) excise any tissue remaining in the eye socket A There are four guides used in trocar aspiration. They serve to access the heart, cecum, urinary bladder and A) lungs B) Liver C) Stomach D) kidneys C inexpert tests for death with which of the following A) a ligature tied around a finger B) a small amount of ammonia injected subcutaneously C) listening for respiration or heartbeat with an ear over the chest D) all of the above D in cases where a body will not be embalmed which of the following must be done for a private viewing or identification of the body A) closing the mouth and eyes B)injection of a preinjection fluid C) cavity treatment D) surface embalming A when embalming babies which of the following parts of the process is the same as the one used for adults A) use of the needle injector for the mouth closure B) positioning of both hands over the body C) use the same type of arterial fluids D) use of the ascending aorta as an injection site C autopsies can be done on the complete torso and cranium and on which of the following A) thorax B) arms C) legs D) neck A the four categories of embalming are cavity, arterial hypodermic and A) co injection B) autopsy C) surface D) Pre injection C which of the following chemical fluids is used to prevent dehydration and maintain tissue moisture A) dyes B) cavity chemicals C) Hardening compounds D) humectants D hypodermic injection is used in which of the following situations A) every embalming procedure B) only with infants or children C) only in cases with trauma D) when any tissue shows no signs of preservation D which of the following is the study of facial proportions A) physiognomy B) physiology C) restorative art D) facial positioning A how are eyelids placed in a correct eye closure A) they meet in the middle B) the top lid meets the bottom lid two thirds of the way down the eye C) the top lid closes all the way down over the eye to overlap the bottom lid D) the top lid closes all the way down over the eye to meet the bottom lid B before restoration can be done what condition must be met A) affected tissue must be firm and moist B) tissue must be firm and dry C) tissue must be soft and dry D) tissue must be soft and moist B which of the following is a natural facial marking A) dimples B) nasolabial sulcus C) optic facial sulci D) cords of the neck A which of the following are types of facial profiles A) vertical and horizontal B) convex, concave and horizontal C) convex, vertical and horizontal D) convex, concave and vertical D becoming proficient in restoring a deceased body is associated with which of the following benefits A) it allows family members to get rid of a mental image of what the trauma may have done B) it gives people a chance to say a final farewell with appropriate closure C) it exceeds people's expectations when they knew the circumstances of a traumatic death D) all of the above D if there is not enough time or resources to do an adequate hair restoration which of the following may be done A) leave it as is and give an explanation to the family B) use a scar for a women and a similar head bandage for a man C) start the procedure and explain to the family that you didn't have time but will complete it later D) wrap a towel around the head B using the theory of complimentary colors what color of concealer will cover a bruise that is red A) Beige B) white C) green D) brown C what kind of brush would be used to simulate pores in the skin A) tapered brush B) flat tip brush C) stipple brush D) pointed brush C according to the facial proportions which of these equals the width of an eye A) the width of the base of the note B) one third the width of the mouth C) one forth the width of the face D) one half the distance between the eyes A when a suture is used in an open wound or similar area where there is a gap too large to be sutured together a base must be provided for the wax that will fill that gap. It is provided using which of the following sutures A) purse string B) worm C) temporary D) basket weave D when there is excessive swelling in the neck a pattern of sutures can be made in the back of the neck. These points of entry and exit will form which letter A) V B) X C. M D. N B a gelatinous tissue filler is not the only substance that can be used hypodermically to rebuild tissue. Which of the following can also be used A) distilled water B) lip wax C) massage cream thinned with a little mineral oil D) tissue filer solvent C if restoration attempts are unsuccessful or if damage is beyond restoration which of the following is a good alternative for the family members A) allow them to see and hold an uninjured hand B) show them any distinguishing tatoos C) show them an identifying mole or birthmark D) all of the above D syphilis is contracted in the four ways identified below. Which one accounts for approximately 95 percent of cases A) sexual intercourse involving direct contact with fluids or lesions of an infected person B) placental transmission C) blood transfuions D) kissing A the CDC lists at least nine hazardous body fluids. which of the following is one of them A) urine B) saliva C) Spinal fluid D) perspiration C which of the following is agency that oversees procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the workplace A) OSHA B) CDC C) NRA D) ADA A which of the following types of hepatitis is classified as highly contagious A) hepatitis A B) hepatitis B C) hepatitis C D) Hepatitis D A instruments that come into contact with HIV contaminated blood should be cleaned with soap or detergent and water first and then cleaned with a solution of 1:10 to 1:100 parts water (a quarter cup per gallon of water) and which of the following A) ammonia B) bleach C) milk D) chlorine B kaposi's sarcoma is sometimes seen in conjunction with which of the following A) Gangrene B) Meningitis C) COPD D) AIDS D healthy human cells are comprised of three parts: a nucleus, a cell (plasma) membrane, and A) DNA B) RNA C) Cytoplams D)Protoplasm C Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) can be transmitted through all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception A) saliva of an infected person B) sexual contact C) contact with contaminated blood D) transplacental transmission from an infected mother A which of the following is defined as an excess of fluid in interstitial spaces or cavities A) plasma B) edema C) hernia D) sepsis B Influenza is a disease most known for attacking which system A) circulatory B) Respiratory C) lymphatic D) arterial B current knowledge indicates that creutzfeldt-jakob disease is transmitted through which of the following A) sexual contact with an infected person B) contact with the saliva of an infected person C) airborne pathogens D) contaminated corneal transplants D which type of disease is the cause of more than half of the deaths in industrialized countries A) respiratory B) lymphatic C) cardiovascular D) Gastrointestinal C lung infections that are prevalent among alcoholics and drug addicts are diseases of which system A) Respiratory B) cardiac C) Endocrine D) Nervous A Because of the chemical structure of embalming fluids where is the best place to have an exhaust fan in the embalming room A) close to the embalming table near the floor B) in the ceiling C) high on the opposite wall near the ceiling D) near the door A gels used in the embalming process for an autopsied body have the same basic composition of which of the following types of chemicals A) jaundice fluids B) cavity fluids C) humectants D) Co injection fluids B fluids that work well with arterial embalming fluids but have a higher concentration of preservatives and disinfectants are called A) pre injection fluids B) co inejction fluids C) cavity fluids D) venous fluids C all of the following are types of arterial fluid preservatives except A) aldehydes B) phenolic compounds C) formaldehyde 'donor' compounds D) humectants D which of the following is the large opening at the base of the skull that is clearly exposed in a cranial autopsy A) Circle of Willis B) Foramen magnum C) diaphragm D) interstital space B the center of the circulatory system is the A) lungs B) heart C) arteries D) Veins B where are the carotid artery and jugular vein located: A) posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle B) posterior to the trachea C) posterior to the sternum D) parallel to the ulnar artery A when embalming remains that have been autopsied six arteries are usually used. which of the following are two of them A) right and left femoral B) right and left ulnar C) right and left iliac D) right and left jugular C there are three types of blood vessels: arteries, veins and A) atria B) Ventricles C) Valves D) Capillaries D Add or remove terms You can also click the terms or definitions to blur or reveal them

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NBE Science Study Guide Book
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What group of chemicals is used in funeral preparations in extreme cases, such as
bodies with edema or ones exhibiting advanced decomposition
A) low index fluids
B) humectants
C) High index fluids
D) water conditioning - ANSWERSc

when is the correct time to inject tissue builder with a hypodermic syringe
A) after embalming
B) before closing the mouth
C) after disinfecting
D) Before embalming - ANSWERSa

a written record and sketch diagram of the condition of the body upon arrival to the
funeral home, the method of embalming, treatments, the times at which the body arrived
and preparations were completed, and the license numbers of the embalmers and
assistants is called the
A) putrefaction case report
B) sanitation case report
C) decomposition case report
D) embalming case report - ANSWERSD

admittance to the preparation room while a deceased is present should only be granted
to
A) licensees
B) those authorized by the family of the state
C) pre need counselors
D) both A and B - ANSWERSD

the difference between the potential pressure reading and the actual pressure reading
indicates the
A) vacuum pressure
B)rate of flow
C)differential pressure
D) both b and C - ANSWERSD

a blunt instrument used for tissue dissection and for determining the location and
elevation of arteries and veins that is especially useful after the initial incision to locate
the carotid artery and jugular vein is made is called
A) Bistoury Knife

,B) Hemostat
C) Aneurism needle
D) forceps - ANSWERSC

the study of death and dying that places an emphasis on the psychological and social
aspects is called
A) psychology
B) Psychiatry
C) Pathology
D) thanatology - ANSWERSD

the process by which blood settles or pools within the vessels to the dependent or
lowest parts of the body as a result of gravitational movement is called
A) agonal hypostasis
B) hemolysis
C) Intermittent drainage
D) agonal mortis - ANSWERSA

the chemical reaction in which the chemical bonds of a substance are split by the
addition or taking up of water that is also the single most important factor in the initiation
of decomposition is called
A) hemolysis
B) Hydrolysis
C) Hematemesis
D) Fermentation - ANSWERSB

Rigor Mortis can be broken down by which of the following physical methods
A) flexing or bending
B) Rotating
C) Massaging the joints
D) All of the above - ANSWERSD

the centers for disease control concluded that funeral directors had an elevated risk of
contracting a variety of bloodborne and airborne pathogens as a result of their contact
with dead human bodies and found that the most frequently reported diseases by
funeral directors included
A) hematoma
B) staphylococcal infection
C) cutaneous tuberculosis
D) both b and c - ANSWERSD

the ventilation of a prep room is measured using the number of air exchanges per hour.
This is calculated by taking the total square footage of the room and then determining
the size of the air handler or fan needed to move the air out and replace it in a given
amount of time. According to Robert Mayer author of Embalming History Theory and

, Practice the air exchange rate for a preparation room should be between __ and ___
per hour
A) 5-8
B) 5-10
C) 20-30
D) 12-20 - ANSWERSD

there are approximately six devices that can be used to inject arterial solutions. Which
of the following is NOT a device historically used during embalming
A) bulb syringe
B) Gravity bottle
C) centrifugal pump
D) hand pump - ANSWERSC

another term used to describe the front or anterior of the body is
A) dorsal
B) anatomical position
C) medial
D) ventral - ANSWERSD

a type of suture used to close incisions so that the ligature remains entirely under the
epidermis is called
A) Basket weave suture
B) Intradermal suture
C) bridge stitch
D) loop stitch - ANSWERSB

the natural facial marking that is a small convex distinction found lateral to the end of
the line of closure of the mouth is called
A) frontal eminences
B) angulus oris sulcus
C) frontal process of the maxilla
D) angulus oris eminence - ANSWERSD

to ensure a successful application an embalmer will usually apply surface mortuary wax
to a deceased
A) approximately three to six hours after embalming
B) immediately after embalming is completed
C) before embalming is started
D) not less than twenty-four hours after embalming - ANSWERSA

the most common of the basic linear forms of facial profiles is called
A) vertical balanced profile
B) convex profile
C) concave profile
D) horizontally balanced profile - ANSWERSB
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