Mortuary Science NBE Sciences
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% PASS
Embalming - CORRECT ANSWER-process of chemically treating the dead
human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily
inhibit organic decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance
Thomas Holmes - CORRECT ANSWER-Father of modern embalming
Bloodborne Pathogen Rule - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates exposure control
plans, evaluations, and follow-ups
Hazard Communication Rule - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensures that employees
know any dangers present in the workplace
Time Weighted Average (TWA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Testing over an 8 hour
period, ppm > 0.75
Short Term Expose Limit (STEL) - CORRECT ANSWER-Testing over a 15
minute period, ppm > 2
,Somatic Death - CORRECT ANSWER-death of the organism as a whole
Clinical Death - CORRECT ANSWER-Spontaneous heart rate and respiration
cease
Biological Death - CORRECT ANSWER-irreversible somatic death
Moribund - CORRECT ANSWER-dying
Agonal Algor - CORRECT ANSWER-decrease in body temperature immediately
before death
Agonal Fever - CORRECT ANSWER-increase in body temperature immediately
before death
Agonal Hypostasis - CORRECT ANSWER-settling of blood into the dependent
tissues of the body
Agonal Capillary Expansion - CORRECT ANSWER-opening of the pores in the
walls of the capillaries occurs as the body attempts to get more oxygen to the
tissues and cells.
Agonal Edema - CORRECT ANSWER-escape of blood serum from an
intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death
Agonal Dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-the loss of moisture from the living
body during the agonal state
Algor Mortis - CORRECT ANSWER-The postmortem cooling of the body
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, Livor Mortis - CORRECT ANSWER-The pooling of the blood in tissues after
death resulting in a reddish color to the skin; Intravascular discoloration
Postmortem Caloricity - CORRECT ANSWER-The continuation of metabolism
after death responsible for the elevated postmortem temperature
Postmortem Stain - CORRECT ANSWER-Extravascular discoloration resulting
from blood settling into dependent tissues
Order of decomposition of the Body Compounds - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
carbohydrates
2. soft proteins
3. fats
4. hard proteins
5. bones
Signs of Decomposition - CORRECT ANSWER-Color change
odor
skin slip
gases
purge
Linear Guide of the Common Carotid Artery - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sternocleidomastoid to the base of the earlobe
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% PASS
Embalming - CORRECT ANSWER-process of chemically treating the dead
human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to temporarily
inhibit organic decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance
Thomas Holmes - CORRECT ANSWER-Father of modern embalming
Bloodborne Pathogen Rule - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates exposure control
plans, evaluations, and follow-ups
Hazard Communication Rule - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensures that employees
know any dangers present in the workplace
Time Weighted Average (TWA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Testing over an 8 hour
period, ppm > 0.75
Short Term Expose Limit (STEL) - CORRECT ANSWER-Testing over a 15
minute period, ppm > 2
,Somatic Death - CORRECT ANSWER-death of the organism as a whole
Clinical Death - CORRECT ANSWER-Spontaneous heart rate and respiration
cease
Biological Death - CORRECT ANSWER-irreversible somatic death
Moribund - CORRECT ANSWER-dying
Agonal Algor - CORRECT ANSWER-decrease in body temperature immediately
before death
Agonal Fever - CORRECT ANSWER-increase in body temperature immediately
before death
Agonal Hypostasis - CORRECT ANSWER-settling of blood into the dependent
tissues of the body
Agonal Capillary Expansion - CORRECT ANSWER-opening of the pores in the
walls of the capillaries occurs as the body attempts to get more oxygen to the
tissues and cells.
Agonal Edema - CORRECT ANSWER-escape of blood serum from an
intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death
Agonal Dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-the loss of moisture from the living
body during the agonal state
Algor Mortis - CORRECT ANSWER-The postmortem cooling of the body
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
, Livor Mortis - CORRECT ANSWER-The pooling of the blood in tissues after
death resulting in a reddish color to the skin; Intravascular discoloration
Postmortem Caloricity - CORRECT ANSWER-The continuation of metabolism
after death responsible for the elevated postmortem temperature
Postmortem Stain - CORRECT ANSWER-Extravascular discoloration resulting
from blood settling into dependent tissues
Order of decomposition of the Body Compounds - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
carbohydrates
2. soft proteins
3. fats
4. hard proteins
5. bones
Signs of Decomposition - CORRECT ANSWER-Color change
odor
skin slip
gases
purge
Linear Guide of the Common Carotid Artery - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sternocleidomastoid to the base of the earlobe
