FREE BMS Funeral NBE Questions and Answers Flashcards

What is the minimum formaldehyde index typically recommended for a normal embalming case?

Answer: A formaldehyde index between 1.5 and 2.0

For a normal, non-autopsied adult case, a formaldehyde index of 1.5 to 2.0 is generally considered the standard starting range.

Under the FTC Funeral Rule, which item must a funeral home allow families to use if purchased from an outside source?

Answer: A casket

The FTC Funeral Rule prohibits funeral homes from refusing to handle a casket purchased elsewhere or charging a fee for doing so.

What is the term for the discoloration of skin caused by the settling of blood due to gravity after death?

Answer: Livor mortis

Livor mortis is the postmortem settling of blood in the lowest parts of the body due to gravity, producing a reddish-purple discoloration.

Which cranial bone forms the forehead and the roof of the eye sockets?

Answer: Frontal bone

The frontal bone forms the forehead, the superior margins of the orbits, and part of the anterior cranial floor.

What is the ethical principle that requires funeral directors to act in the best interest of the families they serve?

Answer: Fiduciary duty

Fiduciary duty obligates funeral directors to act honestly and in the best financial and personal interests of the families who entrust them with arrangements.

Which chemical compound is primarily responsible for the preservative action in embalming fluids?

Answer: Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde (HCHO) is the primary preservative agent in embalming fluids, working by cross-linking proteins to prevent decomposition.