NBE Science (DEAD Program)
Exam Questions and Answers
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The anatomical guide to the facial artery is ___.—ANSWER--along the inferior border of the
mandible
Which of these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation
for the safety of the public at visitation?—ANSWER--The disinfection of the body
When preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be—
ANSWER--more astringent than usual
An influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628
was—ANSWER--Dr. William Harvey
Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent?—ANSWER--Benzaldehyde
Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change?—ANSWER--Desiccation
Which of these is NOT a sign of decomposition?—ANSWER--Hypostasis of the blood
Co-injection fluids are used—ANSWER--with arterial solutions
What is the location of the femoral vein in relation to the femoral artery?—ANSWER--the
vein lies medial and deep
, When the pathologist makes an incision for a cranial autopsy, which of the following best
describes the proper location for the incision to begin?—ANSWER--Posterior to the ear
The linear guide for the axillary artery is:—ANSWER--center of the axillary space parallel to
the long axis of the upper extremity.
With the embalming machine turned on and the rate of flow valve closed, the type of
pressure being shown on the pressure gauge is—ANSWER--potential pressure.
The type of death where the organs have suffered irreparable harm and can never be
revived is called:—ANSWER--somatic death
Which of the following characterizes lung purge?—ANSWER--Frothy white or pink in color
Distention of the body tissue is a complication of—ANSWER--anasarca
That procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment
would most appropriately apply to which of the following?—ANSWER--Terminal disinfection
If you use 8 oz. of 16 index fluid and enough water to make one gallon of solution, what
would be the diluted index of your solution?—ANSWER--1.0%
Pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following?—ANSWER--Petechia
The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the—ANSWER--descending aorta
An incision that is parallel to the long axis of the blood vessel that is being opened is a:—
ANSWER--longitudinal incision
If a body part has been mutilated, which of the following embalming procedures is
recommended?—ANSWER--Sectional embalming
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
The anatomical guide to the facial artery is ___.—ANSWER--along the inferior border of the
mandible
Which of these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation
for the safety of the public at visitation?—ANSWER--The disinfection of the body
When preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be—
ANSWER--more astringent than usual
An influential person in medical embalming, who discovered the circulation of blood in 1628
was—ANSWER--Dr. William Harvey
Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent?—ANSWER--Benzaldehyde
Which of the following is NOT classified as a chemical change?—ANSWER--Desiccation
Which of these is NOT a sign of decomposition?—ANSWER--Hypostasis of the blood
Co-injection fluids are used—ANSWER--with arterial solutions
What is the location of the femoral vein in relation to the femoral artery?—ANSWER--the
vein lies medial and deep
, When the pathologist makes an incision for a cranial autopsy, which of the following best
describes the proper location for the incision to begin?—ANSWER--Posterior to the ear
The linear guide for the axillary artery is:—ANSWER--center of the axillary space parallel to
the long axis of the upper extremity.
With the embalming machine turned on and the rate of flow valve closed, the type of
pressure being shown on the pressure gauge is—ANSWER--potential pressure.
The type of death where the organs have suffered irreparable harm and can never be
revived is called:—ANSWER--somatic death
Which of the following characterizes lung purge?—ANSWER--Frothy white or pink in color
Distention of the body tissue is a complication of—ANSWER--anasarca
That procedure of disinfection following the embalming process to protect the environment
would most appropriately apply to which of the following?—ANSWER--Terminal disinfection
If you use 8 oz. of 16 index fluid and enough water to make one gallon of solution, what
would be the diluted index of your solution?—ANSWER--1.0%
Pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following?—ANSWER--Petechia
The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the—ANSWER--descending aorta
An incision that is parallel to the long axis of the blood vessel that is being opened is a:—
ANSWER--longitudinal incision
If a body part has been mutilated, which of the following embalming procedures is
recommended?—ANSWER--Sectional embalming
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
