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Practice NBE Sciences Questions Flashcards

1
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The first portion of the male urethra is…

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Prostatic urethra

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2
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A reduction in white blood cell count is…

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Leukopenia

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3
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Infiltration and degeneration of the walls of the arteries by fatty compounds is called

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Artherosclerosis

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4
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A bacterial toxins confined within the body of a bacterium, freed only when the bacterium is broken down and found only in Gram-negative bacteria is called a…

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Endotoxin

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5
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A condition in which bacteria are present and multiply in the bloodstream is called

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Septicemia

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6
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Another term for jaundice is…

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Icterus

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7
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Diabetes mellitus is associated with the malfunction of which gland?

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The pancreas

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8
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A localized infection due to the reactivation of the dormant varicella zoster virus is termed…

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Shingles

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9
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Any surface, prominence, or a structure used for establishing the location of an adjacent structure or prominence is

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Anatomical Guide

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10
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The primary purpose of embalming is…

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disinfection?

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11
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Chemicals, creating an increased capability for embalmed tissues, to retain their moisture is termed…

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humectants

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12
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Lockjaw is the common name for the disease…

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Tetanus

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13
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Addison’s disease causes the skin to turn what color…

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Bronze

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14
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The height of a person is approximately X his or her head length

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7 1/2-8?

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15
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The color combination of one dormant Hugh, with the two Hughes on either side of its complement is called a

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Split Compliment

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16
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When viewed from below, the typical shape of the mandible is

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horseshoe

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17
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Heavy metals are no longer using embalming chemicals, because…

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They are forbidden

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18
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A colostomy is usually associated with

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19
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A post Mortem change in the human body that is classified as a chemical change is…

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20
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Formaldehyde demand is increased by

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21
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After death, the pH of human blood is generally…

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22
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Walling off action is caused by

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23
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What is thymol used for?

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24
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The fibula has no osseous attachment with the femur: true or false

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25
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If an individual is suffering from a right side heart disorder, how will this affect the make up of your arterial solution?

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26
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Discoloration resulting when formaldehyde reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is

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Formaldehyde gray

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27
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Which of the following conditions would require special attention during thoracic cavity embalming

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Hydrothorax and Hydropericardium

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28
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Escape of blood serum from the intravascular to an extra vascular location immediately before death is

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Agonal edema

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29
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Alternate drainage

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Method of injection drainage which embalming solution is injected, and then injection is stopped while drainage is open

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30
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Intermittent drainage

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Method of drainage in which the drainage is stopped at intervals, while the injection continues

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31
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An anti-enzyme is any substance which

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Inactivated enzymes

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32
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Aliphatic compounds are

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Straight or branched chains

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33
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Amino acids act as an acid or a base, such substances are

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Amphoteric: consist of both acid and base parts

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34
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Amines are further reduced by putrefaction to

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Ammonia

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35
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In comparing solutions, the one with a lower concentration is

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Hypotonic

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36
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Grave wax results from

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The saponification of fatty acids

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37
Q

Wood alcohol is

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Methanol/methyl alcohol
Poisonous/toxic
An anti-polymerizing agent in arterial fluids (helps arterial stay in liquid state)
Disinfectant/preservative
Vehicle

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38
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Ptomaines are

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Amines
Poisons
Absorbed through the skin

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39
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An example of a hydrocarbon is

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Methane

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40
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The type of fluid most likely to contain bleaching agents

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Jaundice fluids

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41
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Which of the following has a pleasant odor?

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Benzaldehyde

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42
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Decay is caused by

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Aerobic bacteria (no odor)

Anaerobic bacteria cause putrefaction (decay with an odor)

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43
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Proteins are held together by

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Peptide bonds

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44
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Penetration and diffusion of embalming fluids is aided by

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Surfactants: wetting agents/ penetrating agents

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45
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Which of the following is not a modifying agent?

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Preservative

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46
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Carbohydrates are

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Polysaccharides

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47
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Ammonia will react with formaldehyde and will do what?

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Neutralize the formalin solution

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48
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Organic bases are

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Amines

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49
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A carbonyl group is

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Carbon double bond Oxygen

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50
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Lipids hydrolyze to fatty acids and

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Alcohols

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51
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EDTA works by

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  • sequestering (isolate) ions which coagulate blood
  • EDTA is a sodium salt that combines with calcium ions to prevent blood coagulation (clotting) and also removes hardness from water (Dodge retifiant)
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52
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The shelf life of embalming fluids can be increased by

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Storing them away from light

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53
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Phenol is

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  • carbolic acid
  • hydroxyl benzene
  • a disinfectant and preservative
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54
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When two pigment hues are placed together or one is placed on top of another, and both are viewed simultaneously, the arrangement is called:

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Juxtaposition

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55
Q

How many colors are in the prang system?

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12

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56
Q

The single intradermal suture is known as

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Hidden suture

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57
Q

Sodium citrate when used in embalming fluid acts as

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A surfactant

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58
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An inflammation of the lining of the uterus is

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endometritis

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59
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Inflammation of the nasal mucosa

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Sinusitis

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60
Q

A sebaceous gland would be classified as

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exocrine

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61
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inflammation of the bone marrow cavity is

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osteomyelitis

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62
Q

Diminished amount of urine formation is called

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oliguria

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63
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The widest part of the face is measured between the

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zygomatic arches

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64
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The head of a long bone could be also known as

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epiphysis

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65
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Asphyxia as a result of an obstruction in the air passages is

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Smothering

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66
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Of the types of body compounds, the type that decomposes first are

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carbohydrates

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67
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Of the types of body compounds, the type that decomposes first are

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carbohydrates

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68
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Maxillary prognathism is a projection of the

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upper jaw

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69
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What is a causative organism in amebic dysentery

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entamoeba histolytica

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70
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The artery located along the inferior-medial border of the psoas major muscle is

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external iliac

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71
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Most arboviral infections are transmitted by

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mosquitos; biological vector

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72
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Sodium lauryl sulfate is

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surfactant

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73
Q

Diminished amount of urine formation is

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Oliguria

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74
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Proteins are cross linked by a methylene bridge

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Between O atoms on different proteins

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75
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A genus of gram-positive, nonmotile, opportunistic bacteria which tend to aggregate in irregular grapelike clusters is called:

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staphylococcus

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76
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A prion is an abnormal

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Protein

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77
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The head of the femur articulates with the focal bones of the femur

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Acetabulum

78
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The second cranial nerve is responsible for

79
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Eosin is used as

80
Q

An embalmer should consult a radiation officer before embalming an autopsied body with a radiation level higher than

81
Q

Of the types of body compounds, the type that decomposes first are

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carbohydrates

82
Q

A mother decided to nurse her baby because she read that she could transfer the humoral antibodies to her baby. This type of immunity is called

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Naturally acquired passive immunity

83
Q

The anterior nares are located in the ____ of the base of the nose

A

Posterior 2/3’s

84
Q

The endocrine gland found in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone

85
Q

Lanugo is the technical term for

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the facial hair of an infant

86
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The general formula for an aldehyde is

87
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The original scientific standard of color is

A

the spectrum

88
Q

heavy metals are no longer used in embalming because

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they are forbidden by law

89
Q

The damage to which organ in an alcoholic individual will aid in the depletion of blood clotting?

90
Q

Arteriosclerosis commonly first appears in which vessel

A

femoral artery

91
Q

A general term for diseases characterized by excessive urination is

92
Q

The number of natural facial markings

93
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The number of acquired facial markings

94
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With respect to the internal jugular vein, the common carotid artery

A

is lateral and deep

95
Q

AN elongated depression in a relatively level surfaces

96
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The virus responsible for rabies is considered to belong to this classification

A

rhabdoviruses

97
Q

Inflammation of the testis

98
Q

Putrefaction is caused by

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anaerobic bacteria

99
Q

what does MSDS stand for?

A

Material Safety Data Sheet

100
Q

Place the body compound in the order the break down

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Carbohydrates, fats/oils, soft proteins, hard proteins, bones ???

101
Q

Excessive production of urine is

102
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The second cranial nerve is involved with

103
Q

Diabetes mellitus is associated with the malfunction of which gland

104
Q

The function of the thyroid gland is

A

to regulate metabolism

105
Q

Which of the following is the first organs/tissues to decompose

A

lining of the trachea

106
Q

Methyl salicylate is the chemical name for

A

oil of wintergreen

107
Q

In the pang system, red-purple would be classified as an

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intermediate color

108
Q

Identify the considerations (not precautions) of the carotid arteries

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  • Direct distribution of fluid to the face
  • close to the center of distribution
109
Q

Documents signed by the authorizing agent _____ the funeral director will stay out of the court system and avoid legal action

A

do not guarantee

110
Q

The embalmer identifies which of the following as signs of diffusion

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Tissue fixation
Drying of tissues

111
Q

A small, flat brush having soft hairs of uniform length

112
Q

Which of the following would be included in the routine maintenance schedule items for the basic crematory maintenance protocol

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  • Maintain a clean work environment
  • Inspection of the external stack
  • Inspection of refrigeration unit
113
Q

It is possible to set the grave where?

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  • At the graveside, in the grave
  • At the graveside, but outside the grave
  • Indoors at the cemetery facility
114
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When should an inspection take place

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During normal hours

115
Q

If you encounter someone who has extreme facial edema caused by a surgical repair, what does this tell you about potential fluid distribution and diffusion?

A

it is poor due to an aortic aneurysm

116
Q

Protein Breakdown

A

proteins
amino acids
amines and organic acids
ammonia, mercaptans, etc
carbon dioxide, oxygen, hydrogen

117
Q

The center of embalming fluid distribution is the

A

ascending aorta/ or arch of the aorta

118
Q

What should be done when arterial embalming has been delayed?

A

start with mild solution and strengthen as you proceed

119
Q

Of the signs of fluid distribution and diffusion, the least reliable is…

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tissue fixation (firming)

120
Q

The structure of the ear that divides its length in half is the

A

crus of the helix

121
Q

One of the ways to produce a grey pigment is to mix together equal amounts of

A

primary and secondary hues

122
Q

To model the helix of the ear realistically, the inner edge of the helix must be

123
Q

Another name for exophthalmic goiter

A

Grave’s Disease

124
Q

The depression above the medial portion of the superior palpebra is the

A

Naso-orbital fossa

125
Q

The protruding ridge of the nose is the:

126
Q

Yellow and magenta make

127
Q

In colored illumination, the blank
hues of the additive method are the blank hues of the subtractive method

A

Primary, Secondary

128
Q

According to the classification of cases requiring restorative treatment, emaciation would be classified as:

129
Q

Which of the following restorative art procedures will be affected by an exopthamalic goiter?

A

Closing the eyes

130
Q

A badly swollen eyelid should be treated with:

A

a chemical cauterant

131
Q

The concavities below the medial and lateral inferior margins of the zygomatic bones are known as:

A

Buccal Depressions

132
Q

When restoring a sideburn, the application of hair should proceed:

A

inferior to superior

133
Q

Which one of the following is NOT an imaginary horizontal line viewed on the face for restorative art purposes:

A

Lateral corner of the eye

134
Q

When applying hair to a missing eyebrow, the hair should be applied:

A

From the lateral edge from the eye to the medial edge of the eye

135
Q

Which of the following sutures would best be employed for an abdominal puncture wound:

A

Purse String

think of a trocar hole

136
Q

The line of lip closure is what distance from the base of the nose to the base of the chin:

137
Q

The mastoid process is found on the:

A

temporal bone

138
Q

If the eyes swell during embalming, the swelling may be reduced by using:

139
Q

When embalming an individual who died from an acute myocardial infarction, which of the following problems might the embalmer encounter?

A

Hydropericardium

140
Q

Another name for liver mortis

A

Cadaveric lividity

141
Q

First organ to decompose

A

Lining of the trachea and larynx

142
Q

Which is an antemortem extra vascular blood discoloration

A

Ecchymosis
Hematoma

143
Q

Tripod of Life

A

the three organs, the heart, lungs, and brain

144
Q

Father of American Embalming

A

Dr. Thomas Holmes

145
Q

Death beginning at the heart

146
Q

What does corpulent mean?

147
Q

Hematemesis, ascites, esophageal varices, and jaundice are associated with:

148
Q

Body fluid discharges from orifices, lesions and biological vectors are:

A

Vehicles of exit

149
Q

The line of color change at the junction of the wet and dry portions of a mucous membrane is called:

A

Weather line

150
Q

Pyrexia

A

Fever; Raised body temperature

151
Q

The most common human profile is

152
Q

To successfully treat a case of generalized edema, the best arterial fluid to use would be:

A

high index, dehydrating hygroscopic fluid

153
Q

Decay is caused by:

A

Aerobic bacteria

154
Q

Humectants are substances that are

A

hygroscopic

155
Q

Cellulitis

156
Q

Ankylosis

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Abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones

157
Q

Osteoarthritis

A

A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down

158
Q

Osteoporosis

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A condition in which bones become weak and brittle

159
Q

Sunken eyes may be raised to natural position by injecting tissue builder behind the:

160
Q

When paster of paris is mixed with water and allowed to harden, it is anexample of

161
Q

A rapidly forming blood clot, containing all the blood elements in a homogenous mass is termed:

A

a cruor clot

162
Q

Plantar surface best describes:

A

Sole of the foot

163
Q

Of the discolorations due to decomposition, the one that appears second in order is

A

blue-black??

164
Q

Myxedema is caused by the low function of what gland?

165
Q

Imbibition

A
  • Cells ability to draw moisture from the surrounding area into itself
  • Can cause post-Morten edema
166
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Chelation

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a type of bonding of ions and molecules to metal ions.

167
Q

Collodion

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a flammable, syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in ether and alcohol.

168
Q

Function of the thyroid gland

A

Metabolism

169
Q

Gaseous ptomaine

170
Q

Dry Gangrene

A

Causes dry red to black discoloration

171
Q

saponification

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conversion of fatty tissues of the body into a soapy waxy substance called adipocere

172
Q

Location of the brachial artery

A

Bicipital groove

173
Q

Optimum temperature for rigor mortis

A

98-100 degrees F

174
Q

What chemicals will pass through the cell membrane

A

Isopropanol
ethanol
methanol

175
Q

Right inguinal region contains:

A

cecum and appendix

176
Q

Level of water hardness unsuitable for embalming

177
Q

What does formaldehyde and bleach make?

A

BCME (bischloromethylether)

178
Q

Why shouldn’t sodium hypochlorite and formaldehyde mix?

A

creates BCME and is poisonous

(sodium hypochlorite is bleach)

179
Q

Briefly outline how formaldehyde acts on body proteins to bring about preservation

A
  • Achieves preservation by cross-linking proteins at the peptide linkage.
  • Formaldehyde causes Fixating, denaturing and coagulating of protein.
  • Denaturing protein during the embalming process is done by inserting a methylene bridge (–CH2–) between the nitrogen’s in the amino groups of adjacent proteins.
  • Formaldehyde combines with water to form methylene glycol, which is the source of the methylene bridge.
  • The oxygen atom in formaldehyde links to a hydrogen atom from each of the 2 amino groups to form water.

-Proteins in living tissue are coiled and foiled in order to perform a specific function.

180
Q

Vesicle

A

water-like blisters (from herpes I and II)

181
Q

How long does it take for a cremation to take place?

182
Q

How many days is it suggested to wait until you cremate someone?

183
Q

Basic Steps for the Cremation Process

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  1. Insert the metal disc into the retort
  2. Purge the system
  3. Preheat the retort
  4. Load body into retort
  5. Engage the primary burner
  6. Cool down period
184
Q

Phases of Combustion

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  1. primary combustion in ignition chamber (primary chamber)
  2. secondary combustion where products of combustion settle and are further combusted and remaining gases discharge from the stack
185
Q

Cremation Process

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-open charging door and inspect primary chamber
-start the purge cycle
-preheat secondary chamber
-transport container to loading area and log
-load container with loading device
-ignite primary burner
-monitor cremation process (do not open door for at least an hour into cremation process)
-remove cremated remains with a brush and rake
-remove non-ferrous metals
-pulverize
-place into clear plastic bag

186
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Advantages of Formaldehyde

A
  • 100% organic.
  • It is broken down by sunlight and the soil it is broken down by bacteria in the soil and nitrogen
  • it is inexpensive
  • bactericidal
  • Inhibits the growth of yeasts and molds.
  • rapidly destroys autolytic enzymes and rapidly acts on the body proteins converting them to insoluble resins inhibiting tissue decomposition.
  • only a small amount of formaldehyde is needed to act on a large amount of protein
  • it produces rapid fixation which aids in positioning the dead human body and indicates that preservation is taking place.
  • deodorizes the body amines formed during putrefaction.
187
Q

What type of case should be inserted into the retort head first?

A

obese bodies

188
Q

what dye is red?

A

carmine

there are more that produce red though

189
Q

what does the suffix -us mean?

190
Q

What does the suffix -osis mean

A

abnormal condition

ex. endometriosis
endo- within, inner
metri- uterus
-osis- abnormal condition

abnormal condition of the inner layer of the uterus

191
Q

what does the suffix -itis mean?

A

inflammation of…

192
Q

what does the suffix -ia mean

NBE/MO Funeral Service State Board Exams (24 decks)

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