Funeral Service Test Funeral Service Mortuary Science and Pathology 2

Question 1

Which postmortem change is characterized by the green discoloration of the abdomen typically appearing 24–48 hours after death?

Accepted Answer

Putrefaction

Answer

Putrefaction begins with green discoloration of the abdomen caused by hydrogen sulfide reacting with hemoglobin, usually visible 24–48 hours after death.

Question 2

The primary purpose of cavity embalming is to:

Accepted Answer

Treat internal organs and body cavities with preservative fluid

Answer

Cavity embalming involves aspirating the contents of body cavities and injecting cavity fluid to preserve and disinfect the internal organs.

Question 3

A body exhibiting pronounced jaundice would most likely show what skin coloration that an embalmer must address?

Accepted Answer

Yellow-orange tinting

Answer

Jaundice results from elevated bilirubin levels causing yellow-orange discoloration of the skin and sclera that cosmetics must counteract.

Question 4

What term describes the movement of embalming fluid from the point of injection throughout the vascular system?

Accepted Answer

Distribution

Answer

Distribution refers to the movement of embalming fluid through the arterial system to reach all tissues of the body.

Question 5

Which pathological condition would most significantly impede proper embalming fluid distribution due to arterial blockage?

Accepted Answer

Arteriosclerosis

Answer

Arteriosclerosis hardens and narrows the arteries, making it difficult to achieve adequate fluid distribution during arterial embalming.

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