Funeral Service Sciences - Questions Flashcards by H W

A line drawn or visualized on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some more deeply lying structure is the
A. linear guide
B. anatomical limit
C. anatomical guide
D. anatomical position

linear guide

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The two divisions of the skeleton are
A. medial and lateral
B. superior and inferior
C. internal and external
D. axial and appendicular

axial and appendicular

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The study of the circulatory system is also known as
A. histology
B. angiology
C. neurology
D. psychology

angiology

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The galea aponeurotica is the tendon of which one of the following muscles?
A. deltoid
B. coracobrachialis
C. occipitofrontalis
D. sternocleidomastoid

occipitofrontalis

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The artery which supplies arterial solution directly into the thumb side of the hand is the
A. ulnar
B. femoral
C. radial
D. axillary

radial

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An artery raised to inject the upper extremity below the cubital fossa
A. radial
B. axillary
C. popliteal
D. subclavian

radial

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This muscle is found in the lower extremity
A. iliopsoas
B. sartorius
C. teres major
D. deltoid

sartorius

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These bones are located within the cranium
A. maxilla
B. temporal
C. nasal
D. zygomatic

temporal

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These bones are located within the bones of the face
A. parietal
B. temporal
C. occipital
D. maxilla

maxilla

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The buccinator muscle is also referred to as the
A. laughing muscle
B. trumpeters muscle
C. smile muscle
D. frown muscle

trumpeters muscle

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The anatomical guide that lies lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle describes the
A. radial artery
B. ulnar artery
C. radial bone
D. ulnar bone

ulnar artery

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A liquid containing a dissolved substance or substances is a/an
A. salt
B. acid
C. nitrite
D. solution

solution

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When used in arterial formulations cosine, ponceau red, and erythrosine are examples of
A. dyes
B. buffers
C. vehicles
D. deodorants

dyes

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A substance that prevents infection by killing bacteria is classified as a
A. salt
B. soap
C. water
D. disinfectant

disinfectant

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The number of oxygen atoms in the formula 2Al(OH)3 is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 6

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A 40% by volume solution of formaldehyde is called
A. methanol
B. ethanol
C. formalin
D. tincture

formalin

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The chemical group that makes an alcohol molecule soluble in water and useful to the embalmer is
A. -NH3
B. -OH
C. -CO3
D. -PO4

-OH

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According to OSHA, the proper way to neutralize a formaldehyde spill is to
A. add ammonia, then wipe up
B. dilute with water
C. clean up with soap and water
D. use a wet vacuum

add ammonia, then wipe up

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Formaldehyde is an ingredient of embalming fluid used to
A. retain water
B. preserve tissue
C. prevent coagulation
D. mask odors

preserve tissue

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An amine produced during putrefaction is
A. urotropin
B. glycine
C. putrescine
D. methanal

putrescine

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Formaldehyde in a dry powdered form is also known as
A. alum
B. urotropin
C. perlite
D. paraformaldehyde

paraformaldehyde

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A substance that is capable of bringing about a reduction in the surface tension of a fluid is
A. a surfactant
B. a buffer
C. a humectant
D. an acid

a surfactant

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Which of the following are properties of formaldehyde?

it is a colorless gas
it is quite soluble in water
it combines with water to form methylene glycol
it is easily oxidized to form acetic acid

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2, 4
C. 1, 3, 4
D. 2, 3, 4

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1, 2, 3

Formaldehyde reacts with ammonia to form
A. paraformaldehyde
B. urea
C. urotropin
D. glyoxal

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urotropin

``` In comparing cavity fluid to arterial fluid, the cavity fluid will have A. a lower index B. no active dyes C. no modifying agents D. no surfactants or vehicles ```

no active dyes

``` Polymerization of formaldehyde is inhibited by the addition of A. distilled water B. methyl alcohol C. aluminum chloride D. magnesium chloride ```

methyl alcohol

``` Reordorants are used in embalming fluids as A. wetting agents B. masking agents C. humectants D. disinfectants ```

masking agents

``` Phenol is used in embalming fluids as a A. preservative B. humectant C. surfactant D. buffer ```

preservative

``` Sodium citrate is used in embalming fluids as a/an A. surfactant B. humectant C. anticoagulant D. preservative ```

anticoagulant

``` Deterioration or impairment of an organ is called A. age B. heredity C. infiltration D. degeneration ```

degeneration

``` Deformity, abnormal shape or structure, especially a congenital abnormality is a/an A. atrophy B. hypertrophy C. degeneration D. malformation ```

malformation

``` Tissue reaction to injury is called A. atrophy B. hypertrophy C. inflammation D. regeneration ```

inflammation

``` A local or generalized condition in which the body tissues contain an excessive amount of tissue fluid is called A. edema B. ischemia C. gangrene D. hyperemia ```

edema

``` A new and abnormal formation of tissue or growth is a/an A. petechia B. neoplasm C. ischemia D. ecchymosis ```

neoplasm

``` Increase in number of leukocytes (above 10,000 per cu. mm) in blood, and generally caused by the presence of infection and usually transient is called A. anemia B. leukemia C. leukopenia D. leukocytosis ```

leukocytosis

``` Inflammation of the lining membrane of the heart is called A. ischemia B. myocarditis C. endocarditis D. pericarditis ```

endocarditis

``` Diminished amount of urine formation is called A. pyuria B. anuria C. oliguria D. albuminuria ```

oliguria

``` A loss of function, either partial or complete, as that resulting from a blow or fall is termed a A. contusion B. laceration C. concussion D. hemorrhage ```

concussion

``` Inflammation of the testis due to trauma, metastasis, mumps, or infection elsewhere in the body is called A. orchitis B. arthritis C. prostatitis D. oophoritis ```

orchitis

``` A disease that begins birth and is evident at the time of birth is referred to as A. chronic B. acquired C. idiopathic D. congenital ```

congenital

``` An inflammatory condition related to the nervous system is A. general paresis B. hydronephrosis C. puerperal sepsis D. encephalosclerosis ```

general paresis

``` A malignant tumor derived principally from connective tissue is a A. sarcoma B. carcinoma C. leukemia D. myoma ```

sarcoma

Which of the following conditions would be caused by a thrombus as evidenced during embalming? 1. diminished distribution 2. edema 3. intravascular resistance 4. atrophy A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 4 D. 3 and 4

1 and 3

``` Bacteria typically reproduce by a process called A. osmosis B. parasitism C. autotrophism D. binary fission ```

binary fission

``` A substance that induces the formation of antibodies that interact specifically with it is a/an A. antigen B. lysozyme C. interferon D. gastric juice ```

antigen

``` A minute organism not visible with an ordinary light microscope is a A. virus B. fungi C. bacterial D. protozoa ```

virus

``` The causative organism in amebic dysentery A. plasmodium malaria B. pheumocystis carinii C. entamoeba histolytica D. clostridium perfringens ```

entamoeba histolytica

``` Viruses are unaffected by the action of A. antibodies B. antibiotics C. phagocytes D. interferon ```

antibiotics

``` An organism that feeds on dead organic matter only is a A. facultative anaerobe B. facultative aerobe C. strict parasite D. strict saprophyte ```

strict saprophyte

Rickettsia rickettsii is 1. a tick-borne disease 2. a flea-borne disease 3. rocky mountain spotted fever 4. inclusion conjunctivitis A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 4 D. 3 and 4

1 and 3

Which of the following are true of malignant neoplasms? 1. resembles the tissue of origin 2. grows by infiltration 3. causes tissue damage 4. grows by expansion A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 4 C. 2 and 3 D. 3 and 4

2 and 3

``` Pneumococci usually leaves the body through the A. blood B. feces C. urine D. nose and mouth ```

nose and mouth

``` What may happen if the embalming solution is too concentrated? A. putrefaction B. polymerization C. short circuiting D. walling off ```

walling off

``` Which chemical would be classified as an anticoagulant? A. ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid B. sodium laurel sulfate C. methyl salicylate D. alcohol ```

ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

``` Which type of immunity is the result of placental transfer of antibodies? A. naturally acquired passive B. naturally acquired active C. artificially acquired passive D. artificially acquired active ```

naturally acquired passive

``` If a funeral practitioner raises the right common carotid artery, where should the practitioner look for the internal jugular vein? A. medial and superficial B. lateral and inferior C. lateral and superficial D. posterior and inferior ```

lateral and superficial

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