BMS Embalming and Restorative Arts 2

Question 1

Which embalming solution concentration is most appropriate for an edematous body?

Accepted Answer

Higher index fluid with reduced water dilution

Answer

Edematous bodies require higher-index arterial fluid with less dilution water to compensate for the excess interstitial fluid already present in tissues.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a cavity fluid in embalming?

Accepted Answer

To disinfect and preserve thoracic and abdominal organs after aspiration

Answer

Cavity fluid is injected into the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities after aspiration to preserve and disinfect internal organs.

Question 3

A embalmer notices the face is turning gray-green during arterial injection. The most likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Hemolysis with sulfhemoglobin formation

Answer

Gray-green discoloration is characteristic of sulfhemoglobin or sulfmethemoglobin formation, often associated with decomposition gases reacting with hemoglobin.

Question 4

When embalming a jaundiced body, which special consideration is most important?

Accepted Answer

Use jaundice bleaching agents pre-injection and select appropriate cosmetics post-embalming

Answer

Jaundiced remains require pre-injection co-injection of bleaching agents and careful cosmetic selection to mask yellow skin tone for viewing.

Question 5

In restorative art, which material is most suitable for rebuilding a collapsed nasal structure?

Accepted Answer

Mortuary wax (surface restorer)

Answer

Mortuary wax is the standard restorative art material used to rebuild, fill, and reshape surface facial features including the nose.

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS Embalming and Restorative Arts 2