FREE BMS Embalming Questions and Answers

Question 1

When pneumonia has been the cause of death, an embalmer should anticipate:

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thoracic congestion and increased blood viscosity

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severe rigor mortis

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rapid cooling of the body

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serious body discoloration

Question 2

Chemically treating a dead person's body to stop the development of microbes, slow organic decomposition, and restore a respectable outward look is accomplished by:

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embalming

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refrigeration

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funeral directing

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restorative art

Question 3

One-site injection and drainage is referred to as:

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one point injection

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restricted cervical

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split injection

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multi-point injection

Question 4

Which of the following ailments calls for extra care when embalming the thoracic cavity?
1. hydrothorax
2. ascites
3. hydropericardium
4. hydroperiteneum

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1 and 3

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1 and 2

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3 and 4

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2 and 4

Question 5

These terms describe severe generalized edema:

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anasarca

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ascites

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hypostasis

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hydrocele

Question 6

In a 16-ounce bottle of 25 index arterial fluid, how many ounces of formaldehyde are there?

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4 ounces

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2 ounces

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8 ounces

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6 ounces

Question 7

The following low index substances are used to prevent bilirubin from converting to biliverdin:

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jaundice fluids

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humectants

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co-injection fluids

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pre-injection fluids

Question 8

The pleural effusion is also known as:

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hydrothorax

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hydrocele

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ascites

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hydropericardium

Question 9

When formaldehyde combines with hemoglobin in the tissues, a discoloration results that is known as:

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formaldehyde grey

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pigmentation

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biliverdin

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icterus

Question 10

The following is the formaldehyde standard for brief exposure to formaldehyde:

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2 ppm/15 minutes

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1ppm/15 minutes

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8 ppm/15 minutes

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5 ppm/15 minutes