National Board Exam Study Guide – Science All Answers Correct 2024

National Board Exam Study Guide – Science All Answers Correct 2024 A process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to retard organic decomposition, and to restore and acceptable physical appearance is: A. embalming B. refrigeration C. restorative art D. funeral directing A. embalming The irreversible cessation of all vital functions is: A. death B. syncope C. autolysis D. dehydration A. death Those changes occurring in the interval prior to somatic death are: A. intrinsic B. extrinsic C. postmortem D. antemortem D. antemortem A sharp cutting instrument used for making incisions is the: A. forceps B. scalpel C. hemostat D. seperator B. scalpel The consideration given to the dead body, prior to, during and after the embalming procedure is complete is: A. medication B. disinfection C. case analysis D. initial treatment C. case analysis An imaginary line drawn on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper underlying structure is the: A. trocar guide B. linear guide C. anatomical limit D. anatomical guide B. linear guide Injection and drainage from one location is called: A. split injection B. restricted cervical C. one point injection D. multi-point injection C. one point injection Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria are called: A. vehicles B. surfactants C. preservative D. anticoagulants C. preservative The movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries is called: A. osmosis B. dialysis C. distention D. distribution D. distribution This embalming method consists of injecting a few ounces of arterial chemical, stopping injection, then draining for a few minutes, and then repeating the process: A. alternate B. concurrent C. continuous D. intermittent A. alternate This is a term used to refer to the after-death examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological conditions: A. case analysis B. autolysis C. antemortem D. postmortem D. postmortem Any abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is called: A. hydration B. evaporation C. desiccation D. discoloration D. discoloration A needle injector is used for this purpose: