CMT CMT Restorative Art & Cosmetics

Question 1

Which wax product is most commonly used in mortuary restorative art to fill deep tissue losses or cavities?

Accepted Answer

Modeling wax (mortuary wax)

Answer

Petroleum jelly

Answer

Plaster of Paris

Answer

Silicone caulk

Question 2

What term describes the discoloration on the skin surface caused by the settling of blood after death?

Accepted Answer

Livor mortis

Answer

Rigor mortis

Answer

Algor mortis

Answer

Putrefaction

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?

Accepted Answer

Nasal septal suture

Answer

Muscular suture

Answer

Mandibular suture

Answer

Intraoral wire

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of applying a surface compress to the face during preparation?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the appearance of swelling and discoloration

Answer

To sterilize the skin surface

Answer

To prevent dehydration of embalming fluid

Answer

To set the facial features permanently

Question 5

Which cosmetic application method is preferred for a natural appearance on male decedents?

Accepted Answer

Tinted cream cosmetics blended lightly

Answer

Opaque liquid foundation applied heavily

Answer

Theatrical stage makeup

Answer

Powder-only application without a base

Question 6

What condition, caused by accumulation of gases in subcutaneous tissues, must be reduced before restorative art can be effectively performed?

Accepted Answer

Subcutaneous emphysema

Answer

Edema

Answer

Desiccation

Answer

Ecchymosis