BMS Funeral NBE 5

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of 'bundling' that violates the FTC Funeral Rule?

Accepted Answer

Requiring customers to purchase a package rather than individual items

Answer

The FTC Funeral Rule prohibits requiring customers to purchase package deals; families must be allowed to select goods and services individually.

Question 2

Rigor mortis typically begins in which muscle groups first?

Accepted Answer

Small muscles of the face and jaw

Answer

Rigor mortis typically begins in the smaller muscles of the eyelids, face, and jaw before progressing to larger muscle groups.

Question 3

A funeral home that fails to provide a General Price List to a family that visited in person is subject to action by:

Accepted Answer

The FTC under the Funeral Industry Practices Rule

Answer

The FTC enforces the Funeral Industry Practices Rule (Funeral Rule) and can take action against funeral homes that fail to provide required price disclosures.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of using a higher-index embalming fluid?

Accepted Answer

To achieve greater tissue fixation and preservation

Answer

Higher-index fluids contain a greater concentration of formaldehyde, providing stronger tissue fixation and preservation, especially for decomposed or edematous cases.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes the legal status of embalming under U.S. federal law?

Accepted Answer

Not required unless the family specifically requests it

Answer

There is no federal law requiring embalming; the FTC Funeral Rule specifies that embalming is not required by law in most cases and that false claims about its necessity are prohibited.

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS Funeral NBE 5