Funeral Service Test Funeral Service Mortuary Science and Pathology 4

Question 1

Which postmortem change would an embalmer find most advanced after approximately 72 hours at room temperature without refrigeration?

Accepted Answer

Active putrefaction with gas formation and odor

Answer

By 72 hours at room temperature, bacteria-driven putrefaction is well advanced, producing foul odors, gas bloating, and tissue breakdown.

Question 2

The femoral artery is chosen as an alternative injection site primarily when:

Accepted Answer

Trauma or pathology makes the carotid or radial sites inaccessible

Answer

The femoral artery in the thigh is used when primary cervical or axillary sites are damaged, blocked, or unavailable due to trauma or surgery.

Question 3

In the context of mortuary science, 'purge' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Escape of decomposition gases and fluids from body orifices

Answer

Purge is the postmortem expulsion of gas, blood, or other body fluids from natural orifices such as the mouth or nose due to decomposition or organ failure.

Question 4

Which histological term describes the programmed cell death that is a normal physiological process distinct from necrosis?

Accepted Answer

Apoptosis

Answer

Apoptosis is genetically programmed cell death that occurs in a controlled, orderly manner and does not trigger inflammation, unlike necrosis.

Question 5

When embalming a body with extensive edema, the embalmer should expect:

Accepted Answer

Dilution of preservative by excess interstitial fluid requiring higher-index solutions

Answer

Edema dilutes injected preservative fluid with excess interstitial water, so embalmers must use higher-index fluids or supplemental preservative treatments.

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