Principles of Embalming II Science - PHT 313 Midterm Exam
PRINCIPLES OF EMBALMING II SCIENCE - PHT 313 MIDTERM
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
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The embalming analysis method in which the deceased is classified by condition
rather than cause of death is known as the
a) Case method
b) Autopsy method
c) Slocum method
d) Pathologic method
Correct answer: c) Slocum method
Which of the following correctly lists the four steps of embalming analysis?
a) Observation, injection, drainage, results
b) Evaluation, observation, treatment, documentation
c) Observation, evaluation, implementation, results
d) Preparation, injection, aspiration, cosmetics
Correct answer: c) Observation, evaluation, implementation, results
The consideration given to the dead body before, during, and after embalming is
known as
a) Case management
b) Embalming procedure
c) Embalming analysis
d) Body preparation
Correct answer: c) Embalming analysis
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The time lapse between death and embalming is called the
a) Postmortem interval
b) Latency period
c) Preparation interval
d) Decomposition phase
Correct answer: a) Postmortem interval
What factor is of paramount importance in determining the treatments to be used
on a dead human body?
a) Cause of death
b) Age of the deceased
c) Manner of death
d) Condition of the body
Correct answer: d) Condition of the body
The length of time the embalmer performs post-embalming monitoring is
a) Only during injection
b) During the time the embalmed body is in the custody of the funeral
establishment
c) Only during cavity embalming
d) Only during cosmetic treatment
Correct answer: b) During the time the embalmed body is in the custody of the
funeral establishment
Which should come first during arterial embalming: a milder or stronger solution?
a) It doesn’t matter
b) After injecting a strong solution, never inject a weaker solution in the same area
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c) Always start with a weak solution and then use strong
d) Strong solution should be injected in veins first
Correct answer: b) After injecting a strong solution, never inject a weaker
solution in the same area
Best results in embalming are obtained if the body is embalmed
a) Only after 24 hours
b) As soon as possible following death
c) After rigor mortis sets in
d) Only after autopsy
Correct answer: b) As soon as possible following death
Postmortem evacuation of any substance from an external orifice of the body due
to pressure is called
a) Drainage
b) Purge
c) Edema
d) Aspiration
Correct answer: b) Purge
The time lapse between death and embalming is known as
a) Primary dilution
b) Postmortem interval
c) Secondary dilution
d) Embalming interval
Correct answer: b) Postmortem interval
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Rigor mortis is considered a(n)
a) Extrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
b) Intrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
c) Cause of death
d) Manner of death
Correct answer: b) Intrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
A body found in a hot room with rats and maggots present is an example of a(n)
a) Intrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
b) Extrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
c) Cause of death
d) Manner of death
Correct answer: b) Extrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
If “suicide” is listed on the death certificate, it appears in which section?
a) Cause of death
b) Manner of death
c) Mechanism of death
d) Postmortem interval
Correct answer: b) Manner of death
The deceased weighs 400 pounds. This is an example of a(n)
a) Intrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
b) Extrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
c) Cause of death
d) Manner of death
Correct answer: a) Intrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
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PRINCIPLES OF EMBALMING II SCIENCE - PHT 313 MIDTERM
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
The embalming analysis method in which the deceased is classified by condition
rather than cause of death is known as the
a) Case method
b) Autopsy method
c) Slocum method
d) Pathologic method
Correct answer: c) Slocum method
Which of the following correctly lists the four steps of embalming analysis?
a) Observation, injection, drainage, results
b) Evaluation, observation, treatment, documentation
c) Observation, evaluation, implementation, results
d) Preparation, injection, aspiration, cosmetics
Correct answer: c) Observation, evaluation, implementation, results
The consideration given to the dead body before, during, and after embalming is
known as
a) Case management
b) Embalming procedure
c) Embalming analysis
d) Body preparation
Correct answer: c) Embalming analysis
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, Principles of Embalming II Science - PHT 313 Midterm Exam
The time lapse between death and embalming is called the
a) Postmortem interval
b) Latency period
c) Preparation interval
d) Decomposition phase
Correct answer: a) Postmortem interval
What factor is of paramount importance in determining the treatments to be used
on a dead human body?
a) Cause of death
b) Age of the deceased
c) Manner of death
d) Condition of the body
Correct answer: d) Condition of the body
The length of time the embalmer performs post-embalming monitoring is
a) Only during injection
b) During the time the embalmed body is in the custody of the funeral
establishment
c) Only during cavity embalming
d) Only during cosmetic treatment
Correct answer: b) During the time the embalmed body is in the custody of the
funeral establishment
Which should come first during arterial embalming: a milder or stronger solution?
a) It doesn’t matter
b) After injecting a strong solution, never inject a weaker solution in the same area
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, Principles of Embalming II Science - PHT 313 Midterm Exam
c) Always start with a weak solution and then use strong
d) Strong solution should be injected in veins first
Correct answer: b) After injecting a strong solution, never inject a weaker
solution in the same area
Best results in embalming are obtained if the body is embalmed
a) Only after 24 hours
b) As soon as possible following death
c) After rigor mortis sets in
d) Only after autopsy
Correct answer: b) As soon as possible following death
Postmortem evacuation of any substance from an external orifice of the body due
to pressure is called
a) Drainage
b) Purge
c) Edema
d) Aspiration
Correct answer: b) Purge
The time lapse between death and embalming is known as
a) Primary dilution
b) Postmortem interval
c) Secondary dilution
d) Embalming interval
Correct answer: b) Postmortem interval
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, Principles of Embalming II Science - PHT 313 Midterm Exam
Rigor mortis is considered a(n)
a) Extrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
b) Intrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
c) Cause of death
d) Manner of death
Correct answer: b) Intrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
A body found in a hot room with rats and maggots present is an example of a(n)
a) Intrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
b) Extrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
c) Cause of death
d) Manner of death
Correct answer: b) Extrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
If “suicide” is listed on the death certificate, it appears in which section?
a) Cause of death
b) Manner of death
c) Mechanism of death
d) Postmortem interval
Correct answer: b) Manner of death
The deceased weighs 400 pounds. This is an example of a(n)
a) Intrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
b) Extrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
c) Cause of death
d) Manner of death
Correct answer: a) Intrinsic factor affecting embalming analysis
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