NBE SCIENCE (FSE 217-0901)
A blister is also known as a
A. boil.
B. vesicle.
C. tumor.
D. furuncle. - ANS-Vesicle
A body which is unembalmed for visitation but was kept in refrigeration for the full post mortem
interval will appear ____ if the environment is warm and humid during an open casket visitation.
A. Moist or sweaty
B. Shrunken and dry
C. To have desquamation
D. Jaundiced - ANS-Moist or sweaty
A collection of urine in the kidney pelvis is known as
A. pyelonephrosis
B. hydrothorax
C. nephrosis
D. hydronephrosis - ANS-Hydronephrosis
A component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent is a
A. buffer.
B. surfactant.
C. dye.
D. preservative. - ANS-Dye
A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover
is called a ___.
A. combination case
B. air tray
C. Ziegler case
D. cremation container - ANS-Combination case
A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover
is called a ___.
A. Combination case
B. Air tray
C. Ziegler case
D. Cremation container - ANS-Combination case
,A crevice in the skin accompanied by bordering elevations physiognomically describes:
A. A fold
B. A sulcus or furrow
C. A groove
D. An eminence - ANS-A sulcus or furrow
A dead human body which is used for anatomical and scientific study is:
A. A cadaver
B. A corpse
C. Cremains
D. Human remains - ANS-A cadaver
A device which rests on the sternum with an arm that fits under the chin to hold the mouth
closed during embalming is called a
A. chin rest.
B. dental tie.
C. head block
D. musculature suture. - ANS-Chin rest
A discoloration that appears on the body during life is considered:
A. Ante mortem.
B. Post mortem.
C. Intravascular.
D. Interosseus - ANS-Ante mortem
A drying of the body or tissue as a result of the removal of moisture (water) is:
A. Evisceration
B. Aspiration
C. Dehydration
D. Embalming. - ANS-Dehydration
A hemorrhage during which the blood escapes to the inside of the dura matter is called
A. cerebral
B. petechia
C. subdural
D. extradural - ANS-Subdural
A jagged tearing of the flesh best describes
A. an abrasion
B. a laceration
C. a fracture
D. an excision - ANS-A laceration
,A localized collection of pus in any body part, resulting for an invasion of pus-forming bacteria is
called a(n)
A. phlegmon
B. abscess
C. vesicle
D. ulcer - ANS-Abscess
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. an aneurysm needle.
B. a hypodermic needle.
C. a trocar.
D. a cavity injector. - ANS-A trocar.
A method of obtaining pressure for the injection of arterial fluid is:
A. A hydroaspirator
B. A hand pump
C. An electric spatula
D. A needle injector - ANS-A hand pump
A method which can prevent oral purge when shipping by air is to___.
A. pack oropharynx with absorbent powder and cotton
B. pack nasopharynx with cotton and absorbent powder
C. ligate the trachea
D. keep a sealer casket sealed during the flight - ANS-Pack oropharynx with absorbent powder
and cotton
A muscle of mastication. It closes the mandible.
A. Zygomatic
B. Masseter
C. Corrugator
D. Buccinator - ANS-Masseter
A mutually advantageous symbiotic relationship between two organisms is:
A. Mutualism
B. Commensalism
C. Parasitism
D. Antagonism - ANS-Mutualism
A new and abnormal formation of tissue is
A. hyperemia
B. plethora
C. a neoplasm
D. hypertrophy - ANS-A neoplasm
, A properly completed death certificate has the signatures of Certifier, funeral director, and ___.
A. Registrar of the district where death occurred
B. Next of kin
C. Public administrator
D. Executor or executrix - ANS-Registrar of the district where death occurred
A sprig of Acacia placed in the casket would be appropriate for members of which of the
following fraternal organizations?
A. Knights of the Golden Circle
B. Knights of Columbus
C. Masonic Lodge
D. Circle K - ANS-Masonic Lodge
A substance that can be used as a buffer because it can act as either an acid or a base is
considered to be
A. an emulsifier
B. amphoteric
C. colloidal
D. imbibitic - ANS-Amphoteric
A sunken supraorbital area can be restored to natural form and projection by the injection of
tissue builder through which of the following points of entry?
A. the marginal hairline of the temple
B. the inner canthus of the eye
C. the lateral end of the line of mouth
D. several punctures in the eyebrow - ANS-Several punctures in the eyebrow
A torn wound is referred to as a(n)
A. hematoma
B. incision
C. laceration
D. contusion - ANS-Laceration
A transfer container with a wooden base or tray with a cardboard cover to protect a casket when
shipped by common carrier is the description of ___.
A. air tray
B. combination case
C. alternative container
D. transfer pack - ANS-Air tray
A viral disease affecting only humans is:
A. Mumps
B. Rocky mountain spotted fever
A blister is also known as a
A. boil.
B. vesicle.
C. tumor.
D. furuncle. - ANS-Vesicle
A body which is unembalmed for visitation but was kept in refrigeration for the full post mortem
interval will appear ____ if the environment is warm and humid during an open casket visitation.
A. Moist or sweaty
B. Shrunken and dry
C. To have desquamation
D. Jaundiced - ANS-Moist or sweaty
A collection of urine in the kidney pelvis is known as
A. pyelonephrosis
B. hydrothorax
C. nephrosis
D. hydronephrosis - ANS-Hydronephrosis
A component of arterial fluids which imparts color to a solvent is a
A. buffer.
B. surfactant.
C. dye.
D. preservative. - ANS-Dye
A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover
is called a ___.
A. combination case
B. air tray
C. Ziegler case
D. cremation container - ANS-Combination case
A container consisting of a wood base with particle board sides and top and a cardboard cover
is called a ___.
A. Combination case
B. Air tray
C. Ziegler case
D. Cremation container - ANS-Combination case
,A crevice in the skin accompanied by bordering elevations physiognomically describes:
A. A fold
B. A sulcus or furrow
C. A groove
D. An eminence - ANS-A sulcus or furrow
A dead human body which is used for anatomical and scientific study is:
A. A cadaver
B. A corpse
C. Cremains
D. Human remains - ANS-A cadaver
A device which rests on the sternum with an arm that fits under the chin to hold the mouth
closed during embalming is called a
A. chin rest.
B. dental tie.
C. head block
D. musculature suture. - ANS-Chin rest
A discoloration that appears on the body during life is considered:
A. Ante mortem.
B. Post mortem.
C. Intravascular.
D. Interosseus - ANS-Ante mortem
A drying of the body or tissue as a result of the removal of moisture (water) is:
A. Evisceration
B. Aspiration
C. Dehydration
D. Embalming. - ANS-Dehydration
A hemorrhage during which the blood escapes to the inside of the dura matter is called
A. cerebral
B. petechia
C. subdural
D. extradural - ANS-Subdural
A jagged tearing of the flesh best describes
A. an abrasion
B. a laceration
C. a fracture
D. an excision - ANS-A laceration
,A localized collection of pus in any body part, resulting for an invasion of pus-forming bacteria is
called a(n)
A. phlegmon
B. abscess
C. vesicle
D. ulcer - ANS-Abscess
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. an aneurysm needle.
B. a hypodermic needle.
C. a trocar.
D. a cavity injector. - ANS-A trocar.
A method of obtaining pressure for the injection of arterial fluid is:
A. A hydroaspirator
B. A hand pump
C. An electric spatula
D. A needle injector - ANS-A hand pump
A method which can prevent oral purge when shipping by air is to___.
A. pack oropharynx with absorbent powder and cotton
B. pack nasopharynx with cotton and absorbent powder
C. ligate the trachea
D. keep a sealer casket sealed during the flight - ANS-Pack oropharynx with absorbent powder
and cotton
A muscle of mastication. It closes the mandible.
A. Zygomatic
B. Masseter
C. Corrugator
D. Buccinator - ANS-Masseter
A mutually advantageous symbiotic relationship between two organisms is:
A. Mutualism
B. Commensalism
C. Parasitism
D. Antagonism - ANS-Mutualism
A new and abnormal formation of tissue is
A. hyperemia
B. plethora
C. a neoplasm
D. hypertrophy - ANS-A neoplasm
, A properly completed death certificate has the signatures of Certifier, funeral director, and ___.
A. Registrar of the district where death occurred
B. Next of kin
C. Public administrator
D. Executor or executrix - ANS-Registrar of the district where death occurred
A sprig of Acacia placed in the casket would be appropriate for members of which of the
following fraternal organizations?
A. Knights of the Golden Circle
B. Knights of Columbus
C. Masonic Lodge
D. Circle K - ANS-Masonic Lodge
A substance that can be used as a buffer because it can act as either an acid or a base is
considered to be
A. an emulsifier
B. amphoteric
C. colloidal
D. imbibitic - ANS-Amphoteric
A sunken supraorbital area can be restored to natural form and projection by the injection of
tissue builder through which of the following points of entry?
A. the marginal hairline of the temple
B. the inner canthus of the eye
C. the lateral end of the line of mouth
D. several punctures in the eyebrow - ANS-Several punctures in the eyebrow
A torn wound is referred to as a(n)
A. hematoma
B. incision
C. laceration
D. contusion - ANS-Laceration
A transfer container with a wooden base or tray with a cardboard cover to protect a casket when
shipped by common carrier is the description of ___.
A. air tray
B. combination case
C. alternative container
D. transfer pack - ANS-Air tray
A viral disease affecting only humans is:
A. Mumps
B. Rocky mountain spotted fever
