BMS FREE BMS Restorative Art Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which wax is most commonly used for rebuilding damaged facial features during restorative art procedures?
- Beeswax
- Wound filler wax (Correct answer)
- Paraffin wax
- Carnauba wax
Correct answer: Wound filler wax
Wound filler wax is specifically formulated for restorative work due to its pliability and ability to blend with skin texture.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of applying a surface restorer or massage cream before cosmetizing an embalmed body?
- To disinfect the skin surface
- To restore moisture and natural skin texture (Correct answer)
- To seal incisions permanently
- To lighten discoloration
Correct answer: To restore moisture and natural skin texture
Surface restorer or massage cream rehydrates and softens embalmed skin to create a more natural appearance for cosmetic application.
Question 3: When reconstructing a missing ear, which anatomical landmark is used to determine proper ear placement?
- The tip of the nose
- The corner of the eye and the angle of the jaw (Correct answer)
- The hairline and the zygomatic arch
- The tragus of the opposite ear only
Correct answer: The corner of the eye and the angle of the jaw
The top of the ear aligns approximately with the corner of the eye and the bottom aligns near the angle of the jaw.
Question 4: What is the correct order of steps when performing a cranial autopsy restoration?
- Suture scalp, apply adhesive, replace calvarium, pack cranial cavity
- Pack cranial cavity, replace calvarium, apply adhesive, suture scalp (Correct answer)
- Apply adhesive, pack cranial cavity, suture scalp, replace calvarium
- Replace calvarium, suture scalp, pack cranial cavity, apply adhesive
Correct answer: Pack cranial cavity, replace calvarium, apply adhesive, suture scalp
The cranial cavity must first be packed to prevent collapse, then the calvarium replaced, adhesive applied for stability, and finally the scalp sutured closed.
Question 5: Which suture technique is preferred for closing long incisions in restorative art because it distributes tension evenly?
- Interrupted suture
- Baseball suture
- Basket-weave suture
- Intradermal or subcutaneous suture (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Intradermal or subcutaneous suture
The intradermal suture runs beneath the skin surface, distributing tension evenly and leaving minimal visible marks.
Question 6: What is the effect of jaundice on cosmetic treatment during restorative art?
- It requires only standard foundation application
- It requires an opaque undercoat or color-correcting base before cosmetics (Correct answer)
- It has no effect on cosmetic procedures
- It only affects the hands and feet
Correct answer: It requires an opaque undercoat or color-correcting base before cosmetics
Jaundice produces a yellow-green discoloration that must be neutralized with an opaque undercoat before standard cosmetics can achieve a natural appearance.
Which wax is most commonly used for rebuilding damaged facial features during restorative art procedures?