MATS: Embalming UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
A process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of
microorganisms, to retard organic decomposition, and to restore to an acceptable physical
appearance is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Embalming
The irreversible cessation of all vital functions is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Death
Those changes occurring in the interval prior to somatic death are: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Antemortem
A sharp cutting instrument used for making incisions is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Scalpel
The consideration given to the dead body, prior to, during and after the embalming procedure is
complete is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Case analysis
An imaginary line drawn on the surface of the skin to represent an approximate location of some
deeper underlying structure is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Linear guide
Injection and drainage from one location is called: - CORRECT ANSWER - One point
injection
Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria, render unsuitable for nutrition the media upon
which such bacteria thrive, and which will arrest decomposition by altering enzymes and lysins
of the body as well as converting the decomposable tissue into a form much less susceptible to
decomposition are called: - CORRECT ANSWER - Preservatives
The movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection throughout the arterial system
and into the capillaries is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Distribution
, Which of the following methods consists of injecting a few ounces of arterial chemical, then
draining for a few minutes-each one separately? - CORRECT ANSWER - Alternate
Which of the following direct treatments, other than by arterial injection of the contents of the
body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera, usually accomplished by aspiration and
injection? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cavity Treatment
Which of the following is NOT a term used to refer to the after death examinations of the organs
and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological conditions? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Therapy
Any abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Discoloration
For which of the following is it essential that hospitals and community services have a plan for
the expeditious mobilization and use of their services? - CORRECT ANSWER - Disaster
A needle injector is used: - CORRECT ANSWER - For mouth closure
Cavity embalming consists of two phases, of which one phase is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Aspiration
Which of the following will normally be aspirated from the stomach? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hydrochloric acid
When death has been due to pneumonia, an embalmer should expect: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity
The Formaldehyde Standard for short-term exposure to formaldehyde is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 2 ppm/15 minutes
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
A process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of
microorganisms, to retard organic decomposition, and to restore to an acceptable physical
appearance is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Embalming
The irreversible cessation of all vital functions is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Death
Those changes occurring in the interval prior to somatic death are: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Antemortem
A sharp cutting instrument used for making incisions is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Scalpel
The consideration given to the dead body, prior to, during and after the embalming procedure is
complete is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Case analysis
An imaginary line drawn on the surface of the skin to represent an approximate location of some
deeper underlying structure is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Linear guide
Injection and drainage from one location is called: - CORRECT ANSWER - One point
injection
Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria, render unsuitable for nutrition the media upon
which such bacteria thrive, and which will arrest decomposition by altering enzymes and lysins
of the body as well as converting the decomposable tissue into a form much less susceptible to
decomposition are called: - CORRECT ANSWER - Preservatives
The movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection throughout the arterial system
and into the capillaries is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Distribution
, Which of the following methods consists of injecting a few ounces of arterial chemical, then
draining for a few minutes-each one separately? - CORRECT ANSWER - Alternate
Which of the following direct treatments, other than by arterial injection of the contents of the
body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera, usually accomplished by aspiration and
injection? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cavity Treatment
Which of the following is NOT a term used to refer to the after death examinations of the organs
and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological conditions? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Therapy
Any abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Discoloration
For which of the following is it essential that hospitals and community services have a plan for
the expeditious mobilization and use of their services? - CORRECT ANSWER - Disaster
A needle injector is used: - CORRECT ANSWER - For mouth closure
Cavity embalming consists of two phases, of which one phase is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Aspiration
Which of the following will normally be aspirated from the stomach? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hydrochloric acid
When death has been due to pneumonia, an embalmer should expect: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity
The Formaldehyde Standard for short-term exposure to formaldehyde is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 2 ppm/15 minutes
