CMT Restorative Art & Cosmetology 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct order of cosmetic application for open-casket preparation?
- Basecoat, then contour shading, then highlight (Correct answer)
- Highlight first, then base, then contour
- Contour only with no base needed
- Apply base last to seal other layers
Correct answer: Basecoat, then contour shading, then highlight
Standard cosmetology practice begins with a base coat, followed by contour shading, and then highlights to create a natural appearance.
Question 2: Which restorative technique corrects swollen eyelids caused by edema?
- Channeling to drain excess fluid (Correct answer)
- Packing with cotton batting
- Applying surface hardener cream
- Injecting tissue builder
Correct answer: Channeling to drain excess fluid
Channeling involves making small incisions to allow trapped fluid to drain from swollen tissue areas before feature setting.
Question 3: What material is commonly used to hold the eyes in a closed, natural position?
- Eye caps with serrated edges (Correct answer)
- Cotton placed over the cornea
- Suture thread through the eyelid
- Liquid adhesive on the lashes
Correct answer: Eye caps with serrated edges
Serrated plastic eye caps are placed over the eyeball to hold the eyelids closed naturally and maintain a rounded shape.
Question 4: Which pigment tone is generally added to cosmetics to counteract the grayish pallor common after embalming?
- Warm peach or flesh tones (Correct answer)
- Cool blue undertones
- Green-based neutralizers
- White-based brighteners
Correct answer: Warm peach or flesh tones
Warm peach or flesh-toned cosmetics counteract the grayish, drained pallor that results from embalming fluid removing natural skin color.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a 'feature builder' or 'tissue builder' compound in mortuary work?
- To restore volume and shape to sunken facial tissue (Correct answer)
- To harden the skin surface for cosmetic adhesion
- To disinfect subcutaneous tissue during restoration
- To seal incisions made during embalming
Correct answer: To restore volume and shape to sunken facial tissue
Tissue builder is injected hypodermically to restore fullness and natural contour to areas of the face that have become sunken.
Question 6: Which condition produces a reddish-brown staining of the skin that can be mistaken for bruising during restorative assessment?
- Livor mortis (postmortem lividity) (Correct answer)
- Rigor mortis skin stretching
- Adipocere formation
- Mold growth on surface tissue
Correct answer: Livor mortis (postmortem lividity)
Livor mortis causes blood to settle in dependent areas, creating reddish-brown discoloration that can resemble bruising.
CMT Restorative Art & Cosmetology 2
What is the correct order of cosmetic application for open-casket preparation?