Preparation for Disposition

Question 1

In positioning the deceased, the face should be tilted approximately this many degrees to the right:

5
10
15
20

Answer 1

In positioning the deceased, the face should be tilted approximately this many degrees to the right:

15

Question 2

A pacemaker should be removed if the deceased is going to be:

buried
cremated
embalmed
shipped

Answer 2

A pacemaker should be removed if the deceased is going to be:

cremated

Question 3

Which task is included when preparing the deceased for visual identification?

aspirating
setting features
arterial embalming
extensive reconstruction

Answer 3

Which task is included when preparing the deceased for visual identification?

setting features

Question 4

Which religion may require special burial garments and the deceased to be dressed by members of the church?

Baptist
Catholic
Lutheran
Mormon

Answer 4

Which religion may require special burial garments and the deceased to be dressed by members of the church?

Mormon

Question 5

Re-aspirating of the deceased may become necessary in which circumstance:

before cremation
when viewing will be delayed
before going to the cemetery
after most funeral services

Answer 5

Re-aspirating of the deceased may become necessary in which circumstance:

when viewing will be delayed

Question 6

Which plastic garment is appropriate following a long bone and tissue donation?

stocking
unionall
coverall
capri

Answer 6

Which plastic garment is appropriate following a long bone and tissue donation?

unionall

Stockings only cover from mid-thigh to the feet, coveralls only cover the torso and upper legs, and capri pants only cover from the waist down.

Question 7

When no embalming or limited invasive authorization has been obtained, which may be done when preparing the deceased for an identification viewing?

remove pacemaker
aspirate
shampoo hair
remove IV

Answer 7

When no embalming or limited invasive authorization has been obtained, which may be done when preparing the deceased for an identification viewing?

shampoo hair

Question 8

Which mouth closure method is required when no authorization has been obtained?

mandibular suture
mascular suture
dental tie
needle injector

Answer 8

Which mouth closure method is required when no authorization has been obtained?

dental tie

Question 9

Which document is required when shipping remains across the country?

embalming report
death certificate
transit permit
state apostille

Answer 9

Which document is required when shipping remains across the country?

transit permit

Question 10

Which plastic garment would be the best choice to contain moisture in the region of the antecubital fossa?

sleeve
stocking
coverall
unionall

Answer 10

Which plastic garment would be the best choice to contain moisture in the region of the antecubital fossa?

sleeve