BMS Restorative Art 4

Question 1

The 'worm suture' is best used in restorative art for:

Accepted Answer

Closing long incisions with good tissue approximation

Answer

The worm (or whip) suture is well-suited for closing long incisions where tissue edges can be brought together evenly.

Question 2

Which principle of color theory is applied when using a peach or orange-toned under-coat to correct blue-purple bruising?

Accepted Answer

Complementary color neutralization

Answer

Complementary color neutralization uses the opposite hue on the color wheel (orange-peach) to cancel blue-purple discoloration.

Question 3

When a skull has been fractured and portions of bone are missing, the embalmer uses what to reconstruct cranial contour before applying surface restoration?

Accepted Answer

Expanding floral foam or similar supportive filler

Answer

Expanding foam or similar rigid filler provides a stable, lightweight internal scaffold to restore cranial contour before surface wax work.

Question 4

The 'stippling' technique in cosmetic application is used to:

Accepted Answer

Create a natural skin texture appearance over wax-restored areas

Answer

Stippling uses a sponge or brush in a dabbing motion to impart a pore-like skin texture to wax restorations, making them appear natural.

Question 5

A body recovered from water (drowning victim) with significant skin slip presents which unique restorative challenge?

Accepted Answer

Detachment of the epidermis making adhesion and cosmetics difficult

Answer

Skin slip (maceration and epidermal detachment) creates an unstable surface that makes adhesion of wax and cosmetics extremely difficult.

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS Restorative Art 4