BMS Restorative Art 2

Question 1

Which wax product is most commonly used to build up depressed or sunken facial areas during restorative art?

Accepted Answer

Modeling wax (mortuary wax)

Answer

Modeling wax (mortuary wax) is the primary material used to restore contour to depressed or sunken facial tissues.

Question 2

The term 'hypostasis' in restorative art context refers to:

Accepted Answer

Pooling of blood in dependent areas causing discoloration

Answer

Hypostasis (livor mortis) is the pooling of blood in dependent body areas, causing purplish discoloration that restorative art must address.

Question 3

When restoring a laceration that has irregular, jagged edges, the embalmer should first:

Accepted Answer

Trim the edges to create a clean, even wound margin

Answer

Trimming jagged edges to create even wound margins allows for cleaner closure and a more natural cosmetic result.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'cream cosmetics' used in mortuary restorative art?

Accepted Answer

Oil-based pigments that adhere to skin without a fixative

Answer

Mortuary cream cosmetics are oil-based pigments that adhere directly to skin and tissues without requiring a fixative.

Question 5

Tissue builder injection is CONTRAINDICATED in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

Areas of active tissue gas

Answer

Injecting tissue builder into areas of active tissue gas can spread the gas and worsen the condition.

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test