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1. Method of obtaining pressure for the injection of arterial fluid is

a hand pump

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2. Which of the following is not a method of obtaining pressure for injections of arterial fluid?

Hyroaspirator

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3. An instrument which is inserted into the artery for the introduction of fluid

an arterial tube

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4. An instrument which may be used to guide an arterial or vein tube into a vessel is the

groove director

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5. The purpose of embalming analysis is to determine

the proper embalming techniques and chemicals to use

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6. Variable factors encountered with every dead body are classified as

intrinsic or extrinsic

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7. Which of the following is not a purpose of message cream

secure the jaws in position

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8. Which of the following is an extrinsic factor to be considered in embalming a dead body?

atmospheric conditions

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9. A device which extends from some point over the sternum to a point under the chin and is used to support the chin during embalming is called a

chin rest

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10. The method of mouth closure which employs wires attached to small tacks which are inserted into the upper and lower jaw is called the

needle injector

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11. The method of mouth closure employing a suture passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible is called the

mandibular suture

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12. If the lips will not stay closed during the embalming operation, they may be held in position by means of

all of these, wet cotton strip, petroleum jelly and sutures

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13. In cases of dental prognathism, you may, after obtaining written permission from the family

all of theses, extract or realign the teeth or let the teeth show

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14. In the normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet in the

lower one-third of the orbit

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15. Which of the following is not a consideration in the selection of the artery and vein for injection and drainage in each case to be embalmed?

race of the individual

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16. The right common carotid artery begins at the level of the

sternoclavivular articulation

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17. The common carotid arteries terminate at the level of the

superior border of the thyroid cartilage

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18. The linear guide for the common carotid artery is from the

sternoclavivular articulation to the anterior surface of the lobe of the ear

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19. The inner guide for the axillary artery is from the

center of the axillary space parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity

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20. The linear guide for the brachial artery is from the

center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the inner bend of the elbow.

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21. The linerar guide for the radial artery is from the

center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger

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22. The linear guide for the femoral artery is from the

center of the inguinal ligament to the center of the medial condyle of the femur

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23. The linear guide for the popliteral artery is from the

center of the popliteal space parallel to the long axis of the lower extremity

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24. On the surface of the forearm from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth fingers is the linear guide for the

ulnar artery

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25. From the center of the popliteal space to a point midway between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus bone is the linear guide for the

posterior tibial artery

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26. From the center of the anterior surface of the joint to a point between the first and second of the linear guide for the

dorsalis pedis artery

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27. From the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint is the linear guide for the

anterior tibial artery

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28. The anatomical guide for the artery is along the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle

common carotid

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29. The anatomical guide for the ______ artery is posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle

brachial

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30. Through the center of the femoral triangle bordered laterally by the satorius muscle and medially by the adductor longus muscle, is the anatomical guide for the ______ artery

femoral

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31. Just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle is the anatomical guide for the _______ artery

axillary

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32. The anatomical guide for the ______ artery is just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle

radial

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33. The ulnar artery lies along the _____ border of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle

lateral

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34. The right ____ artery is shorter than the left one due to its origin

subclavian

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35. The ____ artery changes its name to femoral and is used in the embalming of an autopsied body

external iliac

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36. The inferior vena cava is the vein which accompanies the

descending aorta

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37. In the femoral triangle the femoral artery is bordered laterally by the

Satorius muscle

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38. The femoral artery is bordered medially by the

adductor longus muscle

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39. The femoral artery originates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the

adductor magnus

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40. The _____ artery which originates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle, terminates at the inferior border of the popliteius muscle

popliteal

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41. The ____ artery courses along the lateral margin of the creast of the tibia, passes through the center of the anterior surface of the ankle joint and becomes the dorsalis pedis artery

anterior tibial

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42. Distention of the body tissues is a complication of

anasarca

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43. One of the factors to be considered in selecting the aretery to be injected is

all of these, age, weight, disease

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44. When using the gravity method of obtaining pressue for injecting arterial fuild the embalmer can expect to receive approximately ___ pounds of pressure per foot of elevation above the point of injection

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45. When injecting a body with any mechanical injector the desired pressure should be

set before opening the rate of flow

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46. The injection and drainage procedure in which the injection and drainage are accomplished through the same incision is called

one point

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47. The procedure of injection and drainage in which injection is accomplished at one place and drainage is taken from another is called

split

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48 The process of injection and drainage in which both common carotid are raised is referred to as

restricted cervical

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49. When preparing to embalm a dead body the embalmer will prepare a solution by adding the concentrated embalming fluid to water in the reservoir of the injection device. This dilution of fluid is called

primary

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50. The secondary dilution of embalming fluid occurs when

the injected arterial solution mixes with the body fluids

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51. The movement of embalming solutions form the point of injection through the arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins is called

distribution

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52. The passage of arterial solution from the capillaries into the intercellular spaces if referred to as

diffusion

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53. The passage of a solvent through a semi permanent membrane from a dilute into a concentrated solution is

osmosis

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54. The passing of arterial solution through the capillary wall, caused by positive intravascular pressure is

pressure filtration

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55. The embalmer should remove as much blood from the body as possible to

all of these diminish secondary dilution, remove intravascular discoloration and prevent distention

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56. The method of drainage in relation to injection in which an amount of arterial fluid is injected and then drainage is allowed to flow for a period of time each one separately is the ______method

alternative

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57. The method of drainage in relation to injection in which injection is continued and drainage is taken at interval is the

intermittent method

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58. The method of drainage in relation to injection in which both injection and drainage are allowed to flow freely throughout the operation is the

continuous method

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59. Which of the following blood vessels is the origin of the popliteal artery

femoral artery

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60. Those pre-embalming considerations given to the case at hand are called

cases analysis

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61. Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor to be considered in case analysis

atmospheric conditions

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62. During embalming, the head should be

tilted to the right approximately 15 degrees

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63. The amount of HCHO (formaldehyde) measured in grams dissolved in 100 ml of water refers to

index

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64. Chemicals which inactivate saprophytic bacteria and alter tissues so as to render them less susceptible to decomposition are

preservatives

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65. Chemical which retard the increase in viscosity of the blood are

anticoagulants

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66. The component of arterial fluid which is designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the surface of a liquid is a

surfactant

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67. The component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent is a

dye

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68. Chemical additives that act as moisture retainers in the tissues are termed

humectants

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69. These are an immediate danger to health and life if exposed to formaldehyde levels above

100 ppm

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70. Chemical additives employed to offset the effects of water with an excessive mineral content are called

water conditioners

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71. High index fluids generally cause

definite firming

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72. The action of CH2O (formaldehyde) on protein is termed

coagulation

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73. One purpose for which cavity fluids would not be recommended is

arterial injections

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74. Co-injection fluids are used

with arterial solutions

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75. Which of the following is not characteristic of a jaundice fluid?

high formaldehyde content

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76. Index is a measure of fluid strength which considers the percentage of

formaldehyde

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77. The hardening agent in hardening compounds is

plaster of paris

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78. Which of the following is a disinfectant and preservative found in hardening compounds?

paraformaldehyde

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79. The maximum average level of exposure to formaldehyde over an eight hour time period is

0.75 ppm

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80. The dilution of concentrated arterial fluid as prepared by the embalmer is called the

primary dilution

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81. How much of a 16 index fluid will it take to make 2 gallons of a 1.5% solution

24 oz

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82. The dilution of arterial solutions by the fluids of the body is called the

secondary dilution

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83. A bronze discoloration develops on the body as a result of

addison’s disease

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84. The discoloration which is considered to be most permanent is

postmortem extravascular discoloration

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85. Carbon monoxide poisoning results in a _____ discoloration

cherry red

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86. Arteriosclerosis is a condition caused by the presence of ______ in the arterial tunics

calcium deposits

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87. Varicose veins is a condition otherwise known as

varices

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88. Which of the following is an example of an intravascular resistance to fluid distribution

embolism

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89. The settling of the blood to the dependent parts of the body is known as

hypostasis

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90. Hemolysis complicates the embalming process because it

causes a stain

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91. A secondary dilution as related to the embalming operation

is caused by blood and lymph

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92. An extrinsic variable factor in embalming is

time lapse between death and embalming

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93. Improper positioning of the head on the headrest may interfere with drainage from the

jugular vein

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94. An important factor to be considered in cases analysis is

all of these, moisture content of tissues, age and cause of death

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95. Postmortem staining is an extravascular change in the color of tissue due to

hemolysis

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96. A postmortem discoloration brought about by the rupture of the red blood cells and a release of their contents into the tissues is

postmortem stain

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97. An abnormal color appearing in or upon the human body is

discoloration

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98. The amount of arterial fluid necessary to make one gallon of solution at 2% strength using a index fluid is

12.8 oz

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99. The lymph fluids of the body help to promote

secondary dilution

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100. Vascular embalming fluids are injected into the

arterial system

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101. Cosmetic fluids are so called because they contain

active dyes

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102. Perfuming materials are used in embalming fluids because

they mask the odor of formaldehyde.

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103. Ph is a measure of the

degree of acidity or alkalinity

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104. Hardening compound is used

as a preservative and drying agent in autopsied cases.

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105. Hard water

promotes blood clotting

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106. An aneurysm may prove troublesome in embalming because

if it ruptures, fluid injected will escape from the vascular system.

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107. The arterial fluid injected into an edematous body will be

diluted

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108. In cases where death is accompanied by high fever

drainage is usually a problem due to increased blood viscosity.

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109. Clear embalming fluid is usually purged from the nose and mouth during preparation of cases dead of pulmonary tuberculosis because the

lung capillaries are weakened by disease

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110. One example of an intrinsic factor in cases analysis is

cause of death

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111. Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic factor in case analysis

Refrigeration

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112. Which of these blood vessels is the origin of the brachial artery

axillary artery

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113. Which of the following is a purpose of pre embalming analysis

to prescribe and apply proper embalming techniques

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114. Dyes used in arterial fluid which color the fluid in the bottle, but impart no color to the body tissues are

inactive?

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115. Which of the following is not a component of hardening compounds

phenol

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116. For which of the following cases would high index fluids be recommended

decomposition cases

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117. In cases of emaciation, secondary dilution would be

less than usual

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118. When preparing the primary dilution for an edematous case, the solution should be

more astringent than usual

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119. Any traumatic or pathological change in the structure of the skin is known as

saponification

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120. Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration

hematomae

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121. The initial color change of decomposing tissue is

yellow green

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122. The discoloration resulting when HCHO reacts with hemoglobin in the tissues is called

formaldehyde gray

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123. When treating blisters, which of the following is incorrect?

remove loose integument before embalming

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124. a blister is also known as a

vesicle

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125. When treating pustular or ulcerative lesions, which of the following should be done

all of these, aspirate pus from the pustule, swab pocket of aspirated lesion with disinfectant; apply surface compresses

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126. Which of the following treatments would not be recommended for the treatment of intravascular difficulties?

High pressure

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127. Which of the following methods of injection and drainage is recommended for use in embalming cases which exhibit vascular disorder?

intermittent method

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128. Complete cellular death always _____somatic death.

follows

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129. Which of these blood vessesls is the origin of the axillary artery?

Subclavian artery

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130. The most positive sign of death is

generalized decomposition

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131. Odor, purge and skin slip are

signs of decomposition

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132. The first body compounds to decompose are the

carbohydrates

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133. Which of the following is not classified as a chemical change

desiccation

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134. In the normal case, the first organ to decompose is the

lining of the trachea and larynx

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135. Which of the following is not a complication of an edematous body?

low moisture content

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136. Which of the following does not favor dehydration

anasarca

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137. A condition which favors edema is

carbone monoxide poisoning

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138. The self destruction of cells is known as

autolysis

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139. A delicate instrument for detecting almost inaudible heart sounds is

the stethoscope

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140. Death beginning by failure of one of the vital organs of the body is

somatic death

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141. Rigor mortis is detrimental to the embalming process because it

retards fluid distribution

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142. The temporary rise in body temperature after death is called

postmortem caloricity

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143. The cooling of the body of a corpulent person would be

slower

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144. The decomposition of protein by the action of aerobic bacteria is

decay

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145. The decomposition of protein by the action of anaerobic bacteria is

putrefaction

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146. The action of formaldehyde on protein is

coagulation

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147. A condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained is

apparent death

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148. Special cranial cavity treatment is indicated in cases of

meningitis

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149. The normal ph of the living body is

7.4

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150. The point of entry for the Trocar when aspirating the cavities is

two inches above and 2 inches to the left of the umbilicus

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151. The first muscle tissue to be affected by rigor mortis is

eyes

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152. The arterial fluid injected into an edematous body will be

diluted by the edema

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153. The separation of body compounds into simpler substances is called

decomposition

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154. Which of the following should be used for embalming a case which predisposes to dehydration?

all of the above, cold water for the dilution, primary injection, large volume

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155. Livor mortis is synonymous with

cadaveric lividity

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156. Which of the following is not classified as a chemical change?

desiccation

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157. Which of the following men established a method of embalming without evisceration?

Clauderus

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158. Which of the following organs in not involved in the tripod of life?

Kidney

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160. The Egyptians immersed bodies in

natron soluation

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161. The onset of postmortem changes generally

hinders the embalming operation

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162. Death beginning at the heart is termed

syncope

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163. Changes occurring in the eyes after death include

all of these, flattening of the eyeball, clouding of the cornea, loss of luster of the conjunctiva

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164. Fatty tissue in a body retards algor mortis because it

insulates

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165. Which of the following is an antemortem extravascular blood discoloration?

ecchymosis

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166. ________ is a condition which predisposes to intravascular difficulties

arterisclerosis

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167. Which of the following is a prescribed method for securing the calvarium in place?

all of the above, cements, calvarium clamps, needle injector

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168. Which of the following characterizes lung purge?

Frothy white color

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169. Distention of the body tissues is a complication of

anasarca

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170. Which of the following is not an infectious disease

hydrocephalus

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171. Which of the following is classified as a malformation or deformity

all of the above, tumors, paralytic conditions, mutilation

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172. Hydrocele is

edema of the scrotum

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173. The whip stitch is also known as the

roll stitch

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174. The decomposition of fats occurs by

lipolysis

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175. With the embalming machine turned on and the rate of flow valve closed the type of pressure being shown on the pressure gauge is

potential pressure

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176. Factors influencing the rate of decomposition such as air, environmental temperature and moisture in the atmosphere are known as

extrinsic factors

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177. Damage to the valves of the heart usually occurs in cases with endocarditis

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178. Which of the follow arteries begins at the level of the second costal cartilage?

left common carotid

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179. The focal point in regards to the cavity treatment of a case with tuberculosis is the

lung

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180. Burns that have blisters that form are classified as

second degree

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181. Which of these arteries extends from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle

anterior tibial

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182. If you use 8 oz of 16 index fluid to one gallon of water what would be the index of your solution

1.0%

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183. If you use 16 oz of 30 index fluid how many gallons of 2.5% solution will you have?

1 ½ gallons

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184. If the solute is 28 index and you wish the solution to be 3 gallons of 3%, how many ounces of solute will you need?

41.1 oz

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185. What index fluid must you use to have 2 gallons of dilute fluid with a strength of 1% if you use 16 oz of concentrated fluid?

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186. The individual who is credited with the discovery of the circulation of blood is

Dr. William Harvey

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187. The Father of Embalming in the US was

Dr. Thomas Holmes

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188. The father of embalming was

Dr. Frederich Ruysch

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189. Who is said to be the father of histology

Marcello Malpighi

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190. The individual for whom Hunter Canal is named is

John Hunter

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191. The injection of arterial solution at more than one location is referred to as

multi point injection

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192. The embalming pressure achieved in gravity embalming is

0.43 lb./ft

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193. The center of blood drainage in embalming is the

right atrium of the heart

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194. Which of the following conditions creates intravascular resistance to fluid distribution

vascular disease

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195. Which of the following are the first products of decomposition

amino acids

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196. The optimum temperature to promote decomposition is

99.5 F

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197. Separation of the dermis and the epidermis after death is called

desquamation

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198. Continuous injection of arterial solution with drainage taken at intervals is called

intermittent

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199. The speed at which the embalming solution enters the body is called

rate of flow

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200. Which of the following substances serves as a solvent for the many ingredients incorporated in an embalming fluid

vehicle

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201. Directing the Trocar point toward the intersection of the fifth intercostals space and the left mid-axillary line is the Trocar guide for the

stomach

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202. The passing of a solvent through a semi permanent membrane from an area of lesser concentration to an area of greater concentration is the definition of

osmosis

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203. The post mortem evacuation of any substance from any external orifice of the body due to internal and/or external pressure is

purge

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204. The injection pressure which just overcomes the vascular resistance and cause the embalming fluid to enter the arterial system at a moderate uniform rate is

ideal

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205. When embalming the autopsy case which of the following would be utilized to inject the lower right extremity?

right common iliac

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206. When preparing the infant case, which of the following is recommended to be applied to the tissues of the visible parts of the body during embalming?

Massage cream

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207. When embalming the autopsy case which of the following would be utilized to inject the upper left extremity?

Left subclavian

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208. In an exanthematous disease, which of the following would be describe the skin? Scaling

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209. When embalming the autopsy case, which of the following blood vessels would you utilize to inject the head of the deceased?

right and left common carotid

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210. Pin-point hemorrhage refers to which of the following

petechia

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211. Jaundice is best described by which of the following

yellow

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212. A blood filled swelling is descriptive of which of the following

Hematoma

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213. The color of cadaveric lividity can best be described by which of the following

purple

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214. Which of the following sututes is described as a recommended hidden stitch which could be used on a cranial autopsy

Wor,

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215. The arterial injection of a jaundice case with normal arterial fluid will likely cause which kind of a discoloration

Green

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216. Addision’s disease generally results in which kind of discoloration

bronze

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217. Which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties are manifested during the embalming process?

low pressure slow rate of flow

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218. Which of the following best describes the proper torso incision made when performing an autopsy

Y shaped

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219. When the pathologist makes an incision for a cranial autopsy, which of the following best describes the proper location for the incision to begin

posterior to the ear

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220. If injecting an infant case by way of the heart, which chamber of the heart is considered most appropriate to insert the arterial tube for the best results?

left ventricle

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251. Which of the following condition would predispose a dead human body to rapid decomposition

Peritonitis

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252. Which of these is an example of an intravascular ante-mortem blood discoloration

carbon monoxide poisoning

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253. A discoloration that appears on the body during life is considered

ant mortem

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254. A discoloration that appears on the body after death is

post mortem

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255. A long hollow needle like tube that is used to draw out the contents of the cavities and hollow organs of the body is

a Trocar

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256. According to the nine region plan, what abdominal region is superior and lateral to umbilical region

Hypochondriac

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257. According to the nine region plan which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located just lateral of the umbilical region

Lumbar

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258. In the nine region plan, which region of the abdominal pelvic cavity is located immediately inferior to the umbilical region

Hypogastric

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259. Which of the following microorganism is reconginzed as the causative agent of tissue gas

clostridium perfringens

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260. What type of cavity treatment involves the making of an incision from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the public symphysis of the pelvic girdle

Direct incision

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261. Directing the point of the Trocar toward a point one-fourth of the distance from the right anterior superior iliac spine to the public cynphysis is the Trocar guide for the

cecum/appendix

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262. Where should the point of the Trocar be directed to access the heart when the handle of the Trocar is aligned with the left anterior superior iliac spine

the lobe of the right ear

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263. Who is responsible for creating the secondary dilution of the arterial solutions?

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264. Jaundice fluid is classified as

a special arterial fluid

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265. What is the purpose of formaldehyde in embalming fluids

it acts as a preservative

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266. What is the purpose of the quaternary ammonium compounds in embalming fluids

they acts as supplementary germicides

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267. What type of anticoagulant will breakup clots by causing the mineral particles of the blood to fall out of suspension

precipitants

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268. The most common vehicle used in embalming fluids is

water

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269. What is the purpose of ponceau in embalming fluids

It will impart a color change

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270. Which of the following is an example of perfuming agent often used in embalming fluid

methyl salicylate

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271. Which of these sutures is not suited for closing an incision on an exposed area of the body

whip or roll stich

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272. How far above the injection site would the bottom of the gravity percolator need to be in order to achieve one pound of injection pressure

two feet

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273. Which of the following is not a cause of extra vascular resistance to fluid distribution

thickened blood

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274. Which of the following would not be a condition that predisposes purge

arthritis

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275. Which of the following may cause malformations and deformities of a body?

paralytic disease

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276. An incision into a vessel that is parallel to the long axis of a blood vessel is the

longitudinal incision

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277. Normal aspiration does not usually involve the

cranial cavity

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278. What procedure may be used to return the body of an emaciated case to normal contour and moisture content

use restricted drainage

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279.

use centrifugal force

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280. The method of creating injection pressure that incorporates air being forced under pressure into the fluid chamber to displace the embalming fluid into the body is

air pressure

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281. Where is the condition of jaundice first notices on dead body

in the sclera of the eyeball

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282. Which of the following causes a post-mortem extra vascular blood discoloration?

hemoglobin decomposition

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283. Which of the sutures begins by placing the point of the needle within the incision and then up through the skin passing from one side of the incision to the other side with each stitch

baseball stitch

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284. What method of mouth closure would be used to secure the mouth of a body that has dentures but also serious gum disease

mandibular suture

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285. What should the relative temperature of the primary dilution water be to embalm a severely dehydrated case

cold

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286. The type of embalming fluid use to disinfect and preserve the visera in the cavities of the body

cavity fluid

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287. Chemical that are added to arterial fluids to meet the varying demands of embalming difficult cases are

Modifying agents

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288. Which of the following are liquids or gels that help treat skin slip, gangrene and surface ulceration

pack applications

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289. What instrument can be used to hold a cotton ball used to disinfect the eyes

Spring forceps

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290. What embalming instrument can be used to clamp a leaking blood vessel

Hemostat

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291. Which of the following would be the most likely to cause intravascular resistance to fluid distribution

thrombi

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292. The study of death

thanalogy

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293. Which of the following is an inexpert test for death

ligature test

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294. What is the purpose of primary injection fluids

they prepare the vascular system to accept arterial embalming fluids

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295. Which of these is not a recommended method of stimulating blood drainage

application of a cavity fluid compress

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296. Which of the following would not affect the rate of flow

adjusting the pressue knob

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297. Which of these is not a recommend method of mouth closure

Injection of the corrugator muscle with cavity fluid

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298. Which of these is the last of the body compounds to decompose

Bone

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299. Which of these is not a purpose for blood drainage

to create dehydration

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300. Which of these instruments is inserted into an artery to facilitate the introduction of arterial fluid

arterial tube

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301. The process of chemically treating a dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganism, retard organic decomposition and restore an acceptable physical appearance is

restoration

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302. Who was the first to nte capillary circulation

Marcello Malpighi

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303. Which of the following types of decomposition yields foul odor

putrefaction

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304. Which of the following muscles is injected with a hypodermic injection of cavity fluid to facilitate mouth closure

masseter

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305. The cooling of the body to the temperature of its surrounding is

algor mortis

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306. The anatomical guide for the auxiliary artery is at the medial border of the

coracobrachialis muscle

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307. Which of the following suture patterns involves the use of two needles

double intradermal stitch

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308. Which … along a line from the center of the antecublical fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth digits of the upper extremity

ulnar

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309. Which of the following factors is not encountered in every dead human body

extravascular factors

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310. Which of these would be the last to decompose

Non pregnant uterus

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311. If an embalmer elevates a gravity percolator ten feet above the injection site how many pounds of potential pressure would be created

five

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312. Which chemical substance inactive the saprophytic bacteria of a body and alter the tissues of the body to render them less susceptible to decomposition

preservatives

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313. The key ingredient of an arterial fluid classified as a cosmetic fluid is

an active dye

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314. What is the name given to the embalming process in which the injection of one common carotid artery is accomplished while the other common carotid artery is occluded

restricted cervical injection

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315. If you used 2 bottles of arterial fluid to make 3 gallons of a 3% solution, what would the index of the arterial fluid be

42 index

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316. What percentage dilute solution is created by adding 32 ounces of a 28 index fluid in enough water to make 4 gallon solution

1.75 index

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317. The artery which is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery is the

dorsalis pedis

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318. Which of the following accessory chemicals is designed to preserve tissue either by direct contact or through gaseous vapors

preservative powders

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319. Which of these blood vessels is located posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle

brachial artery

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320. Which of these conditions is associated with edema

alcoholism

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321. Which of these incision is located along the superior border of the medial one third of the clavicle

supraclavicular incision

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322. What color is imparted to the body by radium treatments

red

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323. What is lipolysis

the decomposition of fats

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324. Which of these is the prescribed incision for sclerotic blood vessel

triangular wedge

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325. Which of the following is a reliable sign of fluid distribution

distention of the superficial vessels

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326. Where is the common carotid artery found

in the neck

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327. Which of these is an example of a preembalming chemical change in a body

postmortem caloricity

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328. Which of these is an example of an air pressure apparatus used to embalm a body

compressed air

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329. Which are the iliac arteries and viens located

in the pelvic cavity

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330. Which of these is an example of a perfuming agent

benzaldehyde

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331. The most common method used for arterially injecting a body today is the

force pump

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332. The post mortem stiffening of the body muscles is

rigor mortis

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333. What suture is used to close a Trocar puncture

purse string

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334. Which of these is the most commonly used disinfectant and preservative chemical agent in hardening compounds

Paraformaldehyde

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335. Which of these is a commonly used moisture absorbing substance in hardening compounds

plaster of paris

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336. Which of these organs will yield bile when aspirated by a Trocar

gall bladder

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337. Which of these terms designate a person who is in the act of dying

moribund

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338. A… is in what state

Agonal state

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339. What type of death is said to begin in any one three vital organs

somatic death

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340. What is the mode of somatic death which begins in the brain

Coma

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341. Which of the following post mortem changes is not a physical change

rigor mortis

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342. What is the decomposition of proteins by the enzymes of anaerobic bacteria

petrefaction

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343. What substance undergoes the fermentation process

carbohydrates

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344. What substance undergoes the process of decay by aerobic bacterial enzymes

proteins

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345. What is the decomposition of sugar called

saccharolysis

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346. What is hydrogen peroxide used for in the preparation of a dead body

It can be used as a topical bleach and disinfectant of the body

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347. What muscle is injected with arterial fluid to facilitate the closure of the mouth

masseter

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348. What instrument is used as a device to facilitate the closure of the mouth

needle injector

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349. Which vein is considered to be the companion to the common carotid artery

internal jugular vein

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350. Which artery should be raised and injected to facilitate the embalming of the body between the antecubial and the wrist

radial

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351. Which blood vessel lies just lateral of the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle

radial artery

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352. Which blood vessel is the continuation of the external iliac artery

femoral artery

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367. … classification of petechia

ante mortum extra vascular blood discoloration

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368. Which instrument is used in the test for death involving the use of a beam of light to check for fluid movement in the retina of the eyeball

Ophthalmoscope

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369. Which test for death involves the discoloration of the distal part of a finger or toe

ligature

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370. What is the common action of phenol from alin and sodium hypoclorites on the tissue of the body

they all are capable of bleaching the tissue

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371. What is the purpose of adding eosin and erythrosine to arterial fluid

they impart a color to the tissue

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372. Which of the following embalming fluids produces maximum disinfection and preservation without causing objectionable changes in the skin texture

cavity fluids

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373. Which of the following is not characteristic of an artery

they collapse when cut

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374. Which of the following suture patterns is used to turn under the excess margins of skin in an incision

worm stitch

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375. Which of the following blood vessels is not suitable for the injection of arterial fluids into a small infant

superior vena cava

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376. Which of these is considered to be the most important aspect of the embalming operation

the disinfection of the body

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377. Which of these conditions contribute to skin slip

putrefaction of the body tissue?

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378. In which of the following cases will decomposition develop most rapidly

edematous cases

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379. Which of these temperatures is considered to be optimum for the growth and reproduction of bacteria

37 degrees on the Celsius scale

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380. Which of these devices found in the preparation room uses water pressure to create a vacuum

hydroaspirator

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381. What is the effect of a fan blowing a current of air over a dead human body

dehydration of the superficial tissue

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382. Which of these embalming instruments is used to make an incision

scalpel

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383. Which of these terms is used to describe the color of the external tissue of an artery

cream colored

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384. Which of these is not a sign of decomposition

hypostasis of the blood

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385. Which of the following would not influence the choice of the artery to be used in embalming

the temperature of the body

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386. What is the purpose of phenol in embalming fluids

it acts as an preservative disinfectant

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387. What is the purpose of adding oil of wintergreen to an embalming fluid

it can act as a perfuming agent

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388. Which of the following actions would help normalize the moisture content of an emaciated body

the slow injection of a mild solution

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389. Which of these is the solid state of formaldehyde

paraformaldehyde

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390. Which of these is a disadvantage of using the gravity percolator for embalming

it has a limited pressure range

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391. Which of these is not a disadvantage of using the hand pump to inject embalming fluids

it may be adapted to be used for aspiration

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392. Which of these sutures patterns is best suited for exposed skin

intradramal stitch

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393. Which of these is not an expressed purpose for the use of massage creams

it will help retard the coagulation of protein

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394. Which of these conditions may affect the pressure at which arterial fluid must be injected to overcome the initial resistance

rigor mortis

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395. .. which of the following embalming procedures is recommended

sectional embalming

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396. If you are embalming a body which has an infection disease when should the cavity treatment procedure begin

immediately after arterial injection is completed

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397. Which of these provides extravascular resistance to fluid distribution

tumors

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398. How can an extravascular discoloration be dealt with during the embalming process

discoloration can be lessened by adding a bleaching agent to the arterial fluid

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399. What body organ will produce hydrochloric acid

stomach

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400. What is the normal color of a nerve

white

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401. Which of these is not a stated objective of drainage procedure

to increase the secondary dilution of the arterial fluid

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402. Which of these is more accurate description of the pre-injection solution

it is the primary injection solution.

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