Which of the following is not a benefit of an autopsy?

Autopsies describe the progression of the death struggle

What are the three most common sites of injury for suicides involving a rifle?

The right temple, the forehead, and the chest

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final exam 285

Question	Answer
A postmortem examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological condition.	Autopsy
How the cause of death came about, generally classified on death certificates as either natural, homicide, suicide, accident, or undetermined.	Manner of death
Any injury or disease that produces a physiological derangement in the body that results in the death of the individual.	Cause of death
The study of the cause of disease.	Etiology
The manner in which a disease develops.	Pathogenesis
Science that deals with the study of disease.	Pathology
A circumscribed area of pathologically altered tissue; a single patch in a skin disease.	Lesion
Which of the following refers to the mechanism that results in the manifestations of signs and symptoms in the body related to disease?	Pathogenesis
Which of the following is not a benefit of an autopsy?	Autopsies describe the progression of the death struggle
What are the three most common sites of injury for suicides involving a rifle?	The right temple, the forehead, and the chest
According to the rule of nines, what percentage of the body is burned if the burn covers the entire left arm?	9%
Assuming the deceased had survived for three days before dying as a result of a severe second-degree burn, which of the following postmortem conditions should the embalmer anticipate? i. ii. iii, iv.	I and II
The state or condition in which the body or a part of it is invaded by a pathogenic agent that, under favorable conditions, multiplies and produces injurious effects.	Infection
Relative incidence of a disease in the population or number of cases in a given time in a given population.	Morbidity rate
Number of deaths in a given time or place or proportion of deaths to a population.	Mortality rate
Infection acquired in a hospital or other healthcare setting.	Nosocomial
A condition or disease in which there is a change in anatomy.	Organic
A disease that is continuously present in a community.	Endemic
A condition or disease in which there are changes in physiologic activity, but no recognizable change in anatomy.	Functional
Of unknown cause.	Idiopathic
Which of the following describes a disease characterized by a long duration?	chronic disease
Which of the following is not a predisposing condition of disease?	toxins
Which of the following refers to the number of cases of disease present in a specified population at a given time?	prevalence
Which of the following refers to the harboring of animal parasites, especially macroscopic forms, such as ticks or mosquitoes?	infestation
A waxy, translucent, complex protein that resembles starch. A form of cellular degeneration present in diseases like Alzheimer’s disease.	Amyloid
Cheese-like. This necrosis is characterized by pink areas of necrotic tissue surrounded by inflammatory granules.	Caseous
Pathological death of a tissue while still a part of the living organism.	Necrosis
The deterioration of tissues with corresponding functional impairment as a result of disease or injury.	Degeneration
The replacement of damaged cells with identical cells.	Regeneration
Which of the following is a condition that results when a body part that dies had little blood, remains aseptic, and occurs when the arteries are obstructed?	ischemic necrosis
Which of the following refers to the loss of oxygen in the tissues?	necrosis
Which of the following refers to an increase in the number of cells in tissue?	hyperplasia
Which of the following refers to the shrinkage of cells?	atrophy
Which of the following refers to the regeneration of cells after injury?	metaplasia
Congenital condition in which the proximal portions of the limbs are poorly developed or absent.	Phocomelia
Abnormal protrusion of part of an organ through an opening in the wall that normally contains it.	Hernia
Underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or the body.	Hypoplasia
Which of the following refers to total color blindness?	achromatopsia
Which of the following is the most common, fatal genetic disease in the United States?	cystic fibrosis
Which of the following is a genetic disease characterized by the presence of an extra chromosome?	trisomy 21
Which of the following is a condition in which the end of the scapula is underdeveloped, leading to shortening of the shoulder?	dentate glenoid anomaly
Which of the following often accompanies cystic fibrosis?	diabetes mellitus
An inflamed area of pus walled off by a membrane.	abscess
A small elevation of the skin containing pus.	pustule
Any fluid released from the body with a high concentration of protein, cells, or solid debris.	exudate
Escape of blood from the blood vascular system.	hemorrhage
A decrease in the diameter of a vessel.	vasoconstriction
Blister-like elevation of skin containing serous fluid.	vesicle
Which of the following refers to excess fluid in the tissues?	edema
Which of the following is an open sore or lesion of skin or mucous membrane accompanied by sloughing of inflamed necrotic tissue?	ulcer
Which of the following are phagocytic cells that enter the site of injury within 3 to 4 days?	Macrophages
Which of the following refers to the termination of the inflammatory response with the affected part returning to its normal state?	resolution
Which of the following refers to the replacement of damaged tissue with scar tissue?	repair
Which of the following refers to the movement of additional white blood cells to an area of inflammation in response to the release of chemical mediators by neutrophils, monocytes, and injured tissue?	chemotaxis
An increase in the diameter of a vessel.	vasodilation
Which of the following does not cause a thrombosis?	alcohol consumption
Which of the following does not result from the presence of an embolism?	hyperemia
Which of the following is not a postmortem condition typically associated with death caused by diminished circulation?	uremia
Which of the following refers to a bruise?	ecchymosis
Which of the following is edema of the sac surrounding the heart?	hydropericardium
Which of the following refers to generalized massive edema in subcutaneous tissue?	anasarca
Depletion of oxygen in the cells and tissues.	hypoxia
A blood clot that obstructs a blood vessel or a cavity of the heart.	thrombus
Abnormal accumulation of fluid within the pericardial sac that surrounds the heart.	hydropericardium
Reduction in arterial blood supply.	ischemia
Antemortem, pinpoint, extravascular blood discolorations visible as small red or purplish hemorrhages of the skin or mucous membranes	petechiae
A mass of undissolved matter present in the bloodstream, these occlusions usually result in the development of infarcts.	embolus
Purge from the mouth and/or nose of the deceased that is red and frothy originates from which of the following areas of the body?	lungs
Which of the following refers to a state of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting?	cachexia
Which of the following is the most common cancer of the urinary system?	transitional cell carcinoma
Which of the following is a benign tumor?	lipoma
Which of the following is another name for a wart?	papilloma
Which of the following refers to the spread of cancer to distant sites?	metastasis
Which of the following are benign tumors found on the lining of the intestinal tract, trachea, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or colon?	polyps
Which of the following tumors is found in blood vessels?	hemangiosarcoma
Tending or threatening to produce death; harmful. Concerning cancerous growths: growing worse, resisting treatment.	malignant
An abnormal mass of tissue exhibiting excessive and uncontrolled multiplication of cells.	neoplasms
A sac within or on the body surface containing air or fluid.	cyst
Generalized massive edema in subcutaneous tissue.	anasarca
Coughing up blood in the sputum	hemoptysis
Which of the following refers to the condition of the heart being enlarged, occurring normally, artificially, or as a result of disease?	dilatation
Which of the following is the term used to describe chest pain brought about by a lack of oxygenation of the heart muscle caused by inadequate blood flow?	angina
Which of the following is loss of the normal beating rhythm of the heart?	arrhythmia
Which of the following is a disease of the arteries resulting in thickening and loss of elasticity?	arteriosclerosis
Which of the following refers to the formation of an area of necrosis in the tissues of the heart caused by obstruction in the artery supplying the area?	myocardial infarction
Which of the following refers to a disorder affecting multiple body systems, in which the heart is unable to pump as much blood as the venous system supplies?	congestive heart failure
Which of the following refers to a bubble-like protrusion of an artery?	aneurysm
Phlebitis is an inflammation of which of the following parts of the body?	veins
Which of the following refers to the depositing of fatty patches within the arteries?	atherosclerosis
In cases of congestive heart failure that result in shortness of breath due to pulmonary edema, which portion of the heart is damaged?	left side
Shortness of breath.	Dyspnea
A quivering or spontaneous contraction of the individual cardiac cells	fibrillation
The formation of an area of necrosis in a tissue caused by obstruction in the artery supplying the area.	infarction
A localized dilation of a blood vessel.	aneurysm
Inflammation of the membranes that surround the heart.	pericarditis
Purge that resembles coffee grounds appearing from the mouth and nose of the deceased originates from which of the following?	stomach
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a cancer affecting which of the following organs?	liver
Which of the following is not typically a disease characteristic of liver disorders?	lower-left quadrant pain
Bilirubin is a product of the breakdown of which of the following?	hemoglobin
Which of the following refers to gallstones?	cholelithiasis
Which of the following disorders is caused by the liver’s inability to metabolize iron?	bronze diabetes
Which of the following refers to a twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction associated with a prolapsed mesentery?	volvulus
Which of the following refers to inflammation of the membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity?	peritonitis
Which of the following is a chronic, degenerative disorder of the liver resulting in hardening of the liver?	cirrhosis
Which of the following refers to the inflammation of small pouches of the large intestine?	diverticulitis
A fibrous band holding parts together that are normally separated, resulting during the healing process after wounds.	Adhesion
Which of the following disorders of the pancreas can cause a bluish discoloration on the flanks of the abdomen and the umbilical region?	hemorrhagic pancreatitis
Which of the following disorders is characterized by an intolerance for fatty foods?	cholelithiasis
Which of the following does not describe Crohn’s disease?	ulcerative colitis
Which of the following is an inflammation of the stomach lining that can be caused by chronic, excessive alcohol consumption?	gastritis
What effect does excess nitrogenous waste in the tissues have on the embalming process? I. It increases formaldehyde demand. II. It causes cavitation of the lung tissue. III. It causes an odor.IV. It can spread to the public causing an infectious disease.	I and III
Which of the following describes purge from the respiratory system?	found in the nose and mouth and is pinkish-red and frothy
Which of the following refers to suturing the testicle into place in the scrotum?	orchiopexy
Which of the following refers to bleeding between the dura mater and the skull?	extradural hemorrhage
Which of the following refers to the implantation of the fertilized ovum in a site other than the normal one in the uterine cavity?	ectopic pregnancy
Which of the following refers to inflammation of the prostate gland?	prostatitis
Which of the following refers to inflammation of the kidney and the nephron?	pyelonephritis
Which of the following embalming instruments can be used to correct disfigurement associated with flail chest?	Trocar
Which of the following refers to inflammation of the urethra?	urethritis
Endometriomas occur in which of the following areas of the female reproductive system?	ovaries
Pain and tenderness in the muscles is also known as which of the following?	myalgia
Which of the following is a chemical derived from the reaction between nitrogen and formaldehyde?	Urotropin
Which of the following refers to a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a weakened area of the muscles in the groin?	inguinal hernia
Which of the following does not refer to a stroke?	grand mal
Which of the following disorders is related to seizures and sudden death of mothers after about the20th week of pregnancy?	eclampsia
Which of the following refers to sacs filled with fluids that develop on or within the ovary?	ovarian cysts
Which of the following is a traumatic injury to the head resulting in temporary loss of consciousness, paralysis, vomiting, and seizures?	contusion
Which of the following refers to the inflammation of a nerve or nerves?	neuritis
Which of the following refers to the surgical removal of the testicle?	orchiectomy
Which of the following refers to a lack of urine output?	anuria
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the endometrium grows in other areas of the body such as the pelvic area, the surface of the uterus, the ovaries, the intestines, the rectum, or the bladder?	endometriosis
Which of the following disorders only develops in males?	prostate cancer
Which of the following occurs after death in most drownings?	water enters the lungs
Which of the following is a term used to describe a group of chronic disorders characterized by the impairment of control over movement?	cerebral palsy
Which of the following refers to the surgical removal of a portion of the breast or the entire breast?	mastectomy
Which of the following refers to the inability to take in necessary amounts of oxygen?	asphyxia
Which of the following refers to a severe form of meningitis?	bacterial meningitis
What effect does uremia have on the embalming process? I. It requires the use of more astringent and higher index embalming fluids. II. It causes increased secondary dilution of embalming fluids. III.	I, II, III
Which of the following is a chronic neurogenic disease marked by sudden alterations in consciousness and frequently by convulsions?	epilepsy
When treating hydrocele, which of the following procedures should be followed? I. Aspirate the edematous fluid by needle aspiration directly through the scrotum using several points of injection to reach all areas of edematous fluid.	I and II
Which of the following is a blue discoloration of the tissues due to a lack of oxygenated blood?	cyanosis
Which of the following is a condition in which the cerebrospinal fluid fails to be properly drained or absorbed, causing the ventricles of the brain to fill with cerebrospinal fluid?	hydrocephalus
Which of the following refers to distention of the pelvis and calyces of one or both kidneys with urine as a result of obstruction?	hydronephrosis
Which of the following refers to the occurrence of seizures during pregnancy, which cannot be attributed to another cause, after the twentieth week of gestation?	eclampsia
Which type of hematoma typically results from degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease,rather than from blunt force trauma?	chronic subdural
Which of the following refers to increased confusion, restlessness, and insecurity in the early evening?	sundowning
Which of the following refers to inflammation of the glomerulus and the nephron?	glomerulonephritis
Which of the following is a condition characterized by blood in the pleural space?	hemorrhagic pleurisy
Which of the following describes purge from the brain?	found in the ears and/or nose, and it is clear to pink
Which of the following is associated with strangulation and hanging deaths? I. Petechial hemorrhaging occurs due to increased venous pressure. II. The tissues of the face become congested with blood and appear purple-blue.	I, II, IV
An infection of the tonsils in which the tonsils become inflamed is known as which of the following?	tonsilitis
Which of the following is the clinical manifestation of hypothyroidism which includes an infiltration of the skin by a thick, gelatinous substance formed from the	myxedema
bonding of water and mucopolysaccarides, giving the skin a waxy or coarsened appearance?
Which of the following is related to repetitive motion and joint injuries?	osteoarthritis
Which of the following disorders is characterized by red streaks?	lymphangitis
Which of the following is an enlargement of the dysfunctional thyroid gland, often due to iodine deficiency?	goiter
Which of the following is technically known as decubitus ulcers?	bedsores
Which of the following may occur due to cellulitis?	lymphangitis
Which of the following is characterized by arrested physical and mental development, dystrophy of the bones, and lowered basal metabolism?	cretinism
The characteristics of lymphangitis include all of the following except?	vomiting
Which of the following diseases results from the kidneys’ inability to conserve water?	diabetes insipidus
Which of the following refers to loss of bone mass that occurs throughout the skeleton, resulting in a predisposition to bone fracture?	osteoporosis
Which of the following is not a sign of diabetes mellitus?	Chvostek’s sign
Which of the following can cause cradle cap?	seborrhea
Which of the following is a disorder in which plaques form on the skin?	psoriasis
Which of the following refers to a syndrome that is a failure of the adrenal glands to secrete appropriate levels of corticosteroids due to bleeding within the adrenal cortex?	Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome
Which of the following is a walled-off accumulation of pus that results from invasion of a pyogenic bacterium or other pathogen?	abscess
Which of the following is an iatrogenic disorder of the adrenal glands due to chronic glucocorticoid hormone therapy?	Cushing’s syndrome
Which of the following refers to a disease marked by softening of the bones due to faulty calcification in adulthood?	osteomalacia
Which of the following is a disease of infants and young children caused by deficiency of vitamin D resulting in defective bone growth?	rickets
Which of the following refers to an enlargement of the spleen?	splenomegaly
Which of the following is a small solid lesion slightly elevated above the surface of the skin?	papule
Which of the following refers to inflammation of the bursae in certain joints of the body?	bursitis
Which of the following can disrupt surrounding tissues’ ability to function due to the resulting inflammation, which includes swelling and inflammatory exudates?	abscesses
Which of the following is a hypothyroid condition of infants and children in which the thyroid gland does not secrete sufficient quantities of thyroid hormones?	Cretinism
Which of the following is involved in the production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and functions in the lymphatic and immune systems?	spleen
Which of the following was first described in 1666 by Marcelle Malpighi?	leukemia
How many potential stages are there in syphilis?	4
Which of the following refers to the surgical removal of the spleen?	splenectomy
Which of the following is a lesion associated with acne?	macule
Which of the following refers to a fracture in which fragments of bone are pulled from their normal position by muscles?	avulsed fracture
Which of the following, internationally, is more commonly due to tuberculosis, typhoid fever, trypanosomiasis, schistosomiasis, and various fungal infections?	splenomegaly
Which of the following refers to a collection of many varied lymphomas?	non-Hodgkin’s
A goiter is an excessive growth of which of the following glands?	thyroid
Which of the following types of fractures includes an external wound that leads down to the site of fracture, or fragments of bone protrude through the skin?	compound fracture
Which of the following is the leading cause of osteoporosis?	estrogen deficiency
Acromegaly results from hyperfunction of which of the following?	anterior pituitary
Which of the following diseases is caused by a microorganism?	osteomyelitis
Which of the following is a general term for a variety of inflammatory skin conditions characterized by dry, red, extremely itchy patches on the skin that may ooze an inflammatory exudate?	eczema
Bones are soft in rickets due to a deficiency in which of the following?	vitamin D
Which of the following lesions is indicative of the tertiary stage of syphilis?	a gumma

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