Religious Terms, Word Parts, Scenario Arts, Funeral Directing and Communications, Body Preparation , Artery Guides and Limits Flashcards
A scientific term used when describing blood vessels is:
angio
The scientific word part -lyse or -lysis means:
to cut or break
The prefix ante- means:
before
The scientific word part that means “above” is:
hyper
The suffix -itis means:
inflammation of
The prefix anti- means:
against
The suffix -osis means:
condition of
The prefix a- or an- means:
without or not
The scientific root or prefix that means blood is ___.
heme- or hemat-
The term which means “large” is:
macro
The scientific word part auto- means:
self
The scientific word part that refers to the small intestine is ___.
enter- or entero-
The scientific word part osteo- refers to:
bone
The term which means abnormal or difficult is:
dys
The scientific word part myo- refers to:
muscle
The scientific word part necro- means the same as ___.
thanato-
The scientific term -phobic means:
fearing
The scientific word part arthro- means:
joints
The scientific word part for pus is ___.
py- or pyo-
The scientific word part phago- means:
eat or eating
The word part leuko- means:
white
The scientific word part bio- means:
life or living
When you see the term chole- it refers to
bile
The scientific word part gen- or -gen means:
to start
The scientific word part -oid means:
similar to
The scientific term which means “ around or surrounding” is ___.
peri
The scientific term dia- means:
across or through
While meeting with a family to arrange the funeral of a member of the Episcopal Church in your town, the daughter of the deceased tells the funeral director she wants to deliver the eulogy during her mother’s funeral service at church. You have a good relationship with both the family, the church, and its current Rector who you know to be a very traditional person. How can you advise the daughter regarding the Episcopal Church’s views on family giving eulogies?
Tell her that eulogies are not permitted, but suggest she speak with the Rector while planning the mass about her concern.
An Orthodox Jewish person dies at home. Death occurs at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. When is it appropriate for the funeral director to contact the Rabbi regarding the death?
After sundown Saturday
Mrs. Thompson makes and funds prearrangements with Joyovich Funeral Home. Mrs. Thompson is the
Trustor
Mrs. Thompson passes away. She is a long-time member of the local Episcopal Church. You are unfamiliar with the specifics of the church, but you locate the Rector who informs you that Mrs. Thompson’s family should be seated on the Epistle side of the church. Where does the Priest expect you to have the family seated?
Right side as the congregation looks at the altar
Mrs. Thompson entrusts her pre-arrangements with Joyovich Funeral Home. Joyovich Funeral Home is the
Trustee
Mrs. Thompson’s daughter gave the funeral director a watch and a broach to use for her mother’s visitation and funeral. The items will be returned after the funeral. This is an example of:
Bailment
A person makes prearrangements and prefunds the contract by giving the funeral director the total amount. The funeral director deposits the funds in a bank to be withdrawn upon death of the client. The bank is known as the:
Fiduciary
Mrs. Thompson’s daughter gave the funeral director a broach. Mrs. Thompson’s daughter is the
Bailor
During a baptism the priest anoints with consecrated oil the forehead, lips, and heart of the individual being baptized. The consecrated oil is known as
Chrism
The funeral director sends Mrs. Thompson to Florida via a common carrier. The funeral director is the
Consignor
Which of these items should be in the hands of a deceased Roman Catholic communicant in the casket?
rosary beads
Thompson Funeral Home sends human remains via common carrier to Fitzgerald Funeral Home. Fitzgerald Funeral Home is the
Consignee
The funeral director received a broach from Mrs. Thompson’s daughter to place on the body in the casket and to be returned after the services. The funeral director is the:
Bailee
The person who acts as the clergy for a local Mormon Church is called
bishop of the ward
The Orthodox Jewish burial shroud is ___.
tachrichim
Which of these religions has a specific service of encasketing as part of the funeral rite?
Buddhist
A gathering to honor a deceased person when the body is not present, except maybe as cremated remains, with a religious portion in the service is called:
memorial service
The leader of a local Islamic congregation is called:
Imam
The yearly anniversary of a person’s death is observed with prayers in the Orthodox Jewish tradition. This is called ___.
yahrzeit
The entryway to a liturgical church, it is often the place where a pall may be placed on the casket is:
narthex
A Roman Catholic altar attendant:
acolyte
The word “ecclesiastic” means:
involving clergy
Which of these is a thirty day mourning period ?
sholoshim
The vigil held according to the Eastern Orthodox faith is called ____.
parastas
The term for an Islamic funeral is:
Janazah
A traditional Jewish casket which contains no metal or animal glues is referred to as
an aron
In order for a cross to be called a crucifix, it must include:
a Corpus Christi
Where is the Mogen David placed on an aron?
on the foot panel
The kneeling bench often placed alongside a casket is called:
prie dieu
Which religion uses the Book of Dates as the guide to the proper timing of encasketing, funeral and burial?
Buddhist
A yarmulke is also known as ___.
a kippah
The alternate proper way to spell Koran, the Holy Text of Islam is:
Qur’an
Which religion requires special Temple Clothing to be worn by the deceased for burial?
Mormon
Another term for mosque is:
masjid
The actual procession during an Orthodox Jewish funeral is called the ___.
levayah
Jewish mourners, depending on their degree of relationship to the deceased, repeat a prayer daily for thirty days and/or at every service for 11 months. That prayer is:
Kaddish
The term for the sacred cleansing and preparation of the body for an Muslim is:
al Ghusl
Jehovah’s Witnesses hold religious services at:
Kingdom Hall
The partition that extends across the front of a Greek Orthodox church, separating the solea from the sanctuary. This partition has icons attached to it.
Iconostasis
Which of these is a prayer shawl?
tallith
When a number of people assemble in honor of a deceased person without the body present and with no religious portion, this is properly called:
a memorial gathering
The ceremonial washing and preparation for burial performed by the Chevra Kadisha is called ___.
taharah
The religion whose post-funeral weekly prayers are intended to help the deceased reach Nirvana is:
Buddhism
Clergy of liturgical Christian religions are properly referred to as:
Priests
The portion of a liturgical Christian church where the altar is located is called the:
chancel
A piece of cloth affixed to a person’s clothing at an Orthodox Jewish funeral. This cloth will be torn as a sign of sadness to lose a friendship. This cloth is called ___.
kriah
An elevated surface where religious rituals are performed.
altar
A Buddhist priest is called:
Bonze
In Roman Catholic polity, the Bishops who are elevated to the level where they participate in the selection of a new Pope, also called “Princes of the Church” are called:
Cardinals
The term mausoleum is derived from:
ancient King Mausolus who advocated building burial
Which religion includes the “last kiss” as part of the funeral rite?
Greek Orthodox
The burial garment in which Muslims are enshrouded is called:
kafan
Another term for sabbath in Jewish tradition is ___.
shabbat
Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
Jargon
A holy picture, usually mosaic or painted on wood, in the Eastern Orthodox faith.
Icon
In the Roman Catholic faith, preparation for death includes three parts: Penance, ________________, and the Eucharist.
Sacrament of the Sick
Honorary title of a Roman Catholic Priest
Monsignor
Which of the following terms is synonymous with loudness?
Volume
Application for a VA Headstone or Marker:
Form 40-1330
If a mistake has been made on a Death Certificate, it may necessary to file an
Application to amend Certificate of Death
When a person dies at home without medical attention, an official inquiry into the cause of death is made by the
Coroner
Which of the following individuals cannot certify the cause of death of a death certificate?
Chiropractor
Any Western Christian who is not an adherent of the Roman Catholic Faith
Protestant
The vessel, or cabinet in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept.
Tabernacle
Greeting people with a pleasant smile, eye contact, and a firm handshake are examples of
Soft Skills
A force that interferes with the process of communication
Noise
A title meaning “My Lord” in the Roman Catholic faith.
Monsignor
A symbolic gesture made with the right hand, in the Catholic faith.
Sign of the Cross
A pleasant term substituted for a more direct, less pleasant term.
Euphemism
