Embalming Sample Questions - National Board Exam Study Guide With Complete Solutions

Embalming sample questions - National board exam study guide with complete solutionsA process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to retard organic decomposition, and to restore and acceptable physical appearance is:A. embalmingB. refrigerationC. restorative artD. funeral directing - ANS-aThe irreversible cessation of all vital functions is:A. deathB. syncopeC. autolysisD. dehydration - ANS-aThose changes occurring in the interval prior to somatic death are:A. intrinsicB. extrinsicC. postmortemD. antemortem - ANS-dA sharp cutting instrument used for making incisions is the:A. forcepsB. scalpelC. hemostatD. seperator - ANS-bThe consideration given to the dead body, prior to, during and after the embalming procedure is complete is:A. medicationB. disinfectionC. case analysisD. initial treatment - ANS-cAn imaginary line drawn on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper underlying structure is the:A. trocar guideB. linear guideC. anatomical limitD. anatomical guide - ANS-bInjection and drainage from one location is called:A. split injectionB. restricted cervicalC. one point injectionD. multi-point injection - ANS-cChemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria are called:A. vehiclesB. surfactantsC. preservativeD. anticoagulants - ANS-cThe movement of embalming solutions from the point of injection throughout the arterial system and into the capillaries is