NBE Science Practice Test

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• What is the common name for the anatomical structure referred to as the occipitofrontalis?
• Why is bathing and chemically disinfecting the body important during embalming?
• What is the role of methanol in preservation?
• What is the preferred treatment for sunken eyes before embalming after a motor vehicle accident?
• Which suture is best for holding loose tissue flaps along the lateral areas of a wound?
• What does the presence of active immunity indicate about a child's health?
• What is the source of red color in the skin?
• What type of fluid is used to help mask discoloration related to jaundice?
• What is essential for hospitals and community services in the event of a disaster?
• During embalming, which organ requires special attention when preparing a baby?
• What type of solutions allows more water to be removed from tissues with embalming fluids?
• What is observed when the deceased has a prone position regarding lividity?
• Why might fluid leak from areas of the body during skin procurement?
• Which view is most effective for restoring a fractured zygomatic bone?
• What is the effect of methanal on ptomaines?
• Which ingredient is frequently found in autopsy chemicals?
• What term describes bacteria in the blood that is not growing and multiplying?
• What is considered the best method to replace naturally short hair?
• What is the potential problem an embalmer might face when embalming an individual who died from acute myocardial infarction?
• Which of the following is a reason for bathing during the embalming process?
• What treatment should be performed on an accident victim with severe facial lacerations before embalming?
• Why are formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, and phenol considered hazardous?
• What medical term describes the presence of blood in vomit?
• After an accident, what should be done for facial abrasions during restorative care?
• What are possible consequences of a thrombus?
• Which of the following best describes the growth pattern of neoplasms?
• What disease is commonly caused by a coccus bacterium?
• Illumination with dim light is likely to increase the feeling of what?
• What can be a result of the embalming process in edematous remains?
• What is another name for pleural effusion?
• What is the STEL for monitoring formaldehyde exposure?
• What is the significance of embalming fluids containing anticoagulants?
• Which tool is recommended for recreating pores in wax?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
• The zygomatic process is a feature of which bone?
• What is the medical term for excessive production of urine?
• What is the recommended dilution of a 20 index standard arterial chemical for embalming an edematous body?
• An infection that enters the body through external portals is classified as what type?
• What clinical condition is characterized by the cessation of circulation and respiration?
• What is the flattened section of the temporal bone known as?
• What is the term for a loss of function resulting from a blow or fall?
• Which type of suture is recommended for closing facial lacerations following a motor vehicle accident?
• Why is surface tension significant in disinfection?
• In what order do the muscles appear during rigor mortis?
• Which organism is characterized as an obligate parasite requiring living cells for growth?
• What is another name for the ovarian follicle?
• In a case of harvested tissue from both thighs, what is the recommended treatment?
• What is the value of a three-quarter view photograph in restorative art?
• Which of the following substances is not typically used in the preparation of an autopsied body?
• What type of muscle is the Sartorius?
• What term describes a substance that reduces the surface tension of a fluid?
• What are body discharges from orifices, lesions, and biological vectors known as?
• Which of the following has a direct connection to the cerebral arterial circle?
• Temporary closure of wounds in the context of embalming serves what purpose?
• What are the concavities located below the medial and lateral inferior margins of the zygomatic bones called?
• Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by which pathogen?
• Which of the following muscles is found in the lower extremity?
• Which of the following best describes ischemia?
• What effect does finger ligation have on a cadaver?
• After blood passes through the mitral valve, it enters which chamber of the heart?
• Long-term uncontrolled diabetes mellitus frequently leads to which condition?
• In which condition does edema commonly occur?
• Which type of arterial tube connection allows for a quick connection?
• What is the term for the decomposition of fats?
• The hue sequence of pink, rose, and cherry indicates that red has been what?
• Where are complementary hues located on the color wheel?
• Which term describes a new and abnormal tissue formation or growth?
• What is the appropriate time for conducting incisions in restorative art?
• The amount of formaldehyde required to preserve all the protein in a body is referred to as what?
• In color theory, what does the term 'value' refer to?
• Which process involves the transformation of cadaveric body fluids post-death?
• To prevent tissue shrinkage after embalming, what should be ensured during the process?
• Which process is critical for ensuring proper preservation during embalming?
• How many oxygen molecules are present in 2Al(OH)3?
• According to safety regulations, what is the recommended method to neutralize a formaldehyde spill?
• What should be done when transferring remains from a stretcher to a table?
• Which portion of the stomach is most superior?
• When a minor authorizes embalming, what should you do next?
• After extensive reduction by heat, what should you apply to restore dehydration in the eye area?
• What is a recommended method to restore a wax end mustache?
• What term refers to glands that carry both endocrine and exocrine functions?
• All of the following are parts of the mandible except:
• What should be used to disinfect removal equipment?
• What is the condition most likely to develop from thrombophlebitis?
• Which anatomical structure is affected by hemorrhoids?
• Which type of bacteria can grow whether oxygen is present or not?
• Which artery is found behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle?
• To restore a distorted nose caused by damaged nasal bones, which method is recommended?
• Which of the following is not an imaginary horizontal line viewed on the face for restorative art purposes?
• What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease primarily assumed to be caused by?
• What structure does the right anterior superior iliac spine serve as the trocar guide for?
• During which state are signs of life feebly maintained?
• Which of the following are considered malignant?
• If during removal of remains the femur appears frozen in place, this may indicate which condition?
• Which organ does the superior mesenteric artery primarily supply?
• What is the standard TWA (time-weighted average) for formaldehyde (HCHO)?
• Which of the following would be effective in removing nicotine stains?
• Which statements are true regarding neoplasms?
• What type of facial marking is the mandibular sulcus classified as?
• In embalming, what does the term "embalming gel packs" refer to?
• What term is used for an inflammatory condition related to the nervous system?
• What minimum time should elapse before performing embalmment after death?
• What is the correct order of the layers of the stomach wall that must be passed through when inserting a trocar?
• The genus of the organism responsible for tetanus or lockjaw is?
• What is the distance of the line of lip closure from the base of the nose to the base of the chin?
• What type of immunity is established in a child diagnosed with rubeola?
• The galea aponeurotica serves as the tendon for which muscle?
• The primary content found in the red bone marrow is what?
• What type of solutions have the same osmotic pressure?
• What modifying agent should be used in embalming fluid due to varying levels of acids and bases in tissues?
• What is severe generalized edema commonly referred to as?
• What type of organism exclusively feeds on dead organic matter?
• What is the primary focus of morphology in biology?
• To minimize abdominal distention and prevent purge after refrigeration of a body, what is important to do during embalming?
• What type of suture is considered best for an open wound in the cheek that is 1 1/2 inches in diameter with no visible tissue?
• Which agent acts as an anti-polymerization agent for HCOH?
• What is the process called when embalming fluid passes through capillary walls?
• What treatment is acceptable for distended eyes after embalming?
• What is a distinguishing feature of cavity fluid when compared to arterial fluid?
• What is the term for the varicosity of veins?
• What is the term for intravascular blood discoloration?
• How much 30 index fluid is needed to make 1 gallon of a 2% solution?
• What is the function of a bacteriostatic agent?
• Which of the following bones are located within the bones of the face?
• Which acid is not used chemically for bleaching blood discolorations?
• When using photographs, which view best demonstrates length and width?
• Which of the following methods is used to significantly reduce microbial life on an instrument?
• What is the most important factor to check when performing a hospital removal?
• Where is the incision made for the radial artery?
• Which orifice should be packed if the patient died of ulcerative colitis?
• What role does a wetting agent serve in body preparation?
• To locate the right axillary artery, which landmarks can facilitate the process?
• What is death by submersion in fluid referred to as?
• Which of these will neutralize ptomaines?
• Which organism is identified as the causative agent of Primary Atypical Pneumonia?
• What condition reflects a state where a person is not biologically dead but shows no signs of life?
• What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart's membrane lining?
• What is the primary site of red blood cell production after birth?
• What is a common effect of increased embalming fluid pressure?
• What should be used when jaundice is present in the body?
• In the case of lividity developed in the face, what allows for embalming fluid distribution if using restricted cervical injection?
• What is rigor mortis?
• Which part of the human body contains the cardiac sphincter?
• What is the primary function of surfactants in the body?
• What is the study of the circulatory system also known as?
• Which type of bacteria cannot exist in the presence of free oxygen?
• What is the purpose of using a hypertonic solution in embalming?
• What method is involved in the sterilization process known as autoclaving?
• Anasarca and hydrothorax are both similar in that they involve what?
• What is the first step after excising necrotic tissue when permission has been granted?
• How does the color tinting affect the perception of red hues?
• Which of the following is not classified as a somatic mode of death?
• What substance is not used in hypo embalming a severed portion of the body?
• What is the term for inflammation of the testes caused by trauma or infection?
• What anatomical reference point is used to determine the trocar guide locations?
• Which of the following conditions in a deceased individual indicates a potentially difficult embalming process?
• When closing the mouth, what shape does the line of lip closure resemble?
• During embalming, media for preservation can be in the form of what?
• An examination for early signs of death includes which combination of tests?
• What genus of microorganism is known to cause diseases like ornithosis and trachoma?
• Which medical condition is characterized by hematemesis, ascites, esophageal varices, and jaundice?
• What term is used to describe diseases characterized by excessive urination?
• An infection of the human papilloma virus can be manifested by which of the following?
• What does physiognomy study?
• What are the types of acquired immunity?
• Which vessel is associated with the brachial artery?
• Which of the following methods consists of injecting a few ounces of arterial chemical, then draining for a few minutes, each one separately?
• What should eye enucleation repair include?
• What is the preferred treatment process for eye enucleation?
• What is the term for the union of two arteries?
• How many ounces of a 36 index fluid are required to create one gallon of a 0.5% solution?
• What is the condition characterized by an increase in the number of leukocytes in the blood?
• In the context of embalming, what is the primary purpose of ammonia in formaldehyde spills?
• Which anatomical guide is located lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle?
• Which signs of death are exhibited by the eyes of the deceased?
• Which of the following is a primary goal of restorative art in embalming?
• Which superficial dermatomycosis is known to increase with AIDS?
• What are the cervical vertebrae in the neck region referred to?
• What is the term for inflammation of the mouth?
• What condition occurs when blood flow to an area of tissue is reduced, resulting in decreased oxygen supply?
• What is the study of tissues of the human body using a microscope called?
• What consistency wax should be used for a significant open wound during initial application?
• Which of the following is true regarding glioma?
• Which methods are recognized for evaluating and monitoring fluid distribution?
• Which type of facial profile is classified as a basic linear form?
• What is the term for the body’s natural process of cooling postmortem?
• Which of the following is considered a pre-embalming restorative art technique?
• In cases of facial trauma with multiple lacerations, what is the first step an embalmer should take?
• What is a linear guide in anatomical terms?
• What type of organism is not visible with an ordinary light microscope?
• Formaldehyde in a dry powdered form is also known as what?
• If the eyes swell during embalming, what can help reduce the swelling?
• What is the best artery to use when embalming a 1-day-old infant?
• In terms of fluid monitoring, what does abdominal distention indicate?
• What is a common sign of tissue decomposition?
• Which term refers to the condition of blood pooling in the lower parts of the body after death?
• Restored eyelashes should have no hair extending from which area?
• Which observation is key in a physical examination related to end-of-life signs?
• What general term describes diseases resulting in bone mass reduction?
• A creamy, white, odorless purge from the nostrils is most probably from which organ?
• What term describes a class of complex nitrogenous compounds that produce amino acids when hydrolyzed?
• What is the science that studies structure and form without regard to function called?
• When restoring a side burn, in which direction should the application of hair proceed?
• In what order do the following sections of the small intestine pass food?
• What type of immunity is acquired through vaccination?
• What are the changes that occur prior to somatic death referred to as?
• Which type of solution resists changes in pH?
• When are incisions and excisions for restorative art purposes typically made?
• The width of the nose at its base is approximately equal to the width of which facial feature?
• What term describes the invasion of the body by a pathogenic agent that multiplies and produces injurious effects?
• The cardiac sphincter is associated with which part of the digestive system?
• What are the properties of formaldehyde?
• What is the employer's obligation if an embalming operator accidentally punctures himself?
• Which of the following is NOT a required step in disinfection?
• What condition can be monitored with specific staining dyes?
• What is the component of arterial fluid designed to decrease the molecular cohesion at the surface of a liquid?
• What can result from the presence of lesions during embalming?
• Histoplasma is reported to occur in high numbers in the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys. This represents which of the following?
• When HCHO reacts with water, which substance does it form?
• How many ounces of 32 index fluid are required to create 2 gallons of a 2% solution?
• Which statement is true regarding the embalming process?
• What is the term for the death of the entire organism?
• What type of agent is formaldehyde?
• What is a final and positive sign of death?
• Which vein accompanies the common carotid artery?
• What do we call a sudden increase in the severity of a disease?
• What is the term for a diminished amount of urine formation?
• What aspect of the eye changes as a sign of death?
• What defines a disease in a pathological context?
• What is another term for livor mortis?
• What role does sodium citrate serve in embalming fluid?
• What should be avoided when using quaternary ammonium salts for disinfection?
• A malignant tumor derived principally from connective tissue is known as?
• What is the action level for formaldehyde exposure readings?
• Minerals that cause hard water also promote which process in the body?
• When ensuring adequate distribution of embalming chemicals, which factor is not crucial to observe?