Test 1

Question 1

An example of a common carrier is:

Answer 1

• United Airlines

* Amtrak

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the four divisions of OSHA that affect the funeral home:

• General Rule
• Federal Trade Commission
• Hazard Communications Standard
• The Formaldehyde Rule

Answer 2

Federal Trade Commission

Question 3

Decomposition of proteins by the action of enzymes from anaerobic bacteria is the definition is:

Answer 3

Putrefaction

Question 4

Another word for decompose:

Answer 4

Decay

Question 5

The direct treatment of the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities:

Answer 5

Cavity embalming

Question 6

Is accomplished through direct contact of embalming chemicals with the body tissues:

Answer 6

Surface embalming

Question 7

Includes hypodermic and surface embalming:

Answer 7

Supplemental embalming

Question 8

Is accomplished with a needle and syringe:

Answer 8

Hypodermic embalming

Question 9

Is accomplished through the blood vascular system:

Answer 9

Arterial embalming

Question 10

Which of the following is not a cause of death that must be reported to the coroner:

• Hanging
• Gunshot wound
• Poisoning
• Heart attack

Answer 10

Heart attack

Question 11

Which of the following is an area of ethical importance to the funeral service professional:

• Body donation
• Confidentiality
• Accommodation of the family
• Observing laws

Answer 11

All of the above

Question 12

An example of manner of death is:

Answer 12

Natural

Question 13

A funeral director may not tell the family that embalming is required for:

Answer 13

Immediate / direct cremation

Question 14

If the funeral home cannot reach a family for permission to embalm and proceeds with the embalming only to find that the family wants direct cremation:

Answer 14

The funeral home is not allowed by law to charge the family for the embalming

Question 15

Which of the following is not included on an embalming report:

• Name of the deceased
• Name of the funeral home
• Name of the doctor
• Name of the embalmer

Answer 15

Name of the doctor

Question 16

Using numbers 1-5, place the following embalming steps in chronological order per the textbook:

• Remove all clothing from the body
• Aspirate
• Set features
• Select, raise, and inject the artery to be used for embalming
• Begin cosmetic treatment

Answer 16

1. Remove all clothing from the body
2. Set features
3. Select, raise, and inject the artery to be used for embalming
4. Aspirate
5. Begin cosmetic treatment