CMT CMT Restorative Art & Cosmetics 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which wax product is most commonly used in mortuary restorative art to fill deep tissue losses or cavities?
- Modeling wax (mortuary wax) (Correct answer)
- Petroleum jelly
- Plaster of Paris
- Silicone caulk
Correct answer: Modeling wax (mortuary wax)
Modeling wax (also called mortuary or restorative wax) is the standard material used to rebuild and fill tissue losses in restorative art.
Question 2: What term describes the discoloration on the skin surface caused by the settling of blood after death?
- Livor mortis (Correct answer)
- Rigor mortis
- Algor mortis
- Putrefaction
Correct answer: Livor mortis
Livor mortis (hypostasis) is the purplish-red discoloration that forms where blood pools in dependent body areas after circulation stops.
Question 3: Which technique is used to close the mouth of a deceased person by suturing the mandible to the maxilla through the nasal septum?
- Muscular suture
- Nasal septal suture (Correct answer)
- Mandibular suture
- Intraoral wire
Correct answer: Nasal septal suture
The nasal septal suture passes a needle through the nasal septum to anchor suture connecting the upper and lower jaws to close the mouth.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of applying a surface compress to the face during preparation?
- To reduce the appearance of swelling and discoloration (Correct answer)
- To sterilize the skin surface
- To prevent dehydration of embalming fluid
- To set the facial features permanently
Correct answer: To reduce the appearance of swelling and discoloration
Surface compresses saturated with bleaching or reducing agents are applied to minimize discolorations such as ecchymosis or livor mortis.
Question 5: Which cosmetic application method is preferred for a natural appearance on male decedents?
- Opaque liquid foundation applied heavily
- Tinted cream cosmetics blended lightly (Correct answer)
- Theatrical stage makeup
- Powder-only application without a base
Correct answer: Tinted cream cosmetics blended lightly
Light application of tinted cream cosmetics blended carefully mimics natural skin tone and texture, avoiding the artificial look of heavy makeup on male decedents.
Question 6: What condition, caused by accumulation of gases in subcutaneous tissues, must be reduced before restorative art can be effectively performed?
- Subcutaneous emphysema (Correct answer)
- Edema
- Desiccation
- Ecchymosis
Correct answer: Subcutaneous emphysema
Subcutaneous emphysema (gas accumulation under the skin) distorts facial features and must be relieved by channeling or aspiration before restoration work.
CMT CMT Restorative Art & Cosmetics 1
Which wax product is most commonly used in mortuary restorative art to fill deep tissue losses or cavities?