Mortuary Science Practice Test: Embalming Theory questions with correct answers

The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the: - Correct Answer-Sternoclavicular articulation Posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle is the anatomical guide for which artery: - Correct Answer-Brachial The procedure for injection and drainage in which injection is accomplished at one location, and the drainage is taken from another location is called: - Correct Answer-Split injection The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid by the embalmer: - Correct Answer-Primary dilution Post-mortem staining is an extravascular change in the color of tissues due to: - Correct Answer-Hemolysis Of this list, at what temperature is putrifaction most rapid 1. 32° F 2. 75° F 3. 95° F 4. 100° F - Correct Answer-100° F What are the two supplimental methods for embalming: - Correct Answer-Hypodermic and surface embalming