Funeral Service Test Funeral Service Mortuary Science and Pathology 5

Question 1

Which type of necrosis is most commonly associated with infarction of the heart or kidney?

Accepted Answer

Coagulative necrosis

Answer

Coagulative necrosis occurs when ischemia denatures structural proteins, preserving cell outlines while killing the cells, and is typical of cardiac and renal infarcts.

Question 2

For an autopsied body, the embalmer's first priority regarding the cranial cavity is to:

Accepted Answer

Pack the cranial cavity with absorbent material and cavity fluid after the calvarium is replaced

Answer

After autopsy, the calvarium is replaced and the cranial cavity is packed with preservative-saturated cotton or compound to treat the exposed tissue.

Question 3

The 'index' of a cavity fluid is typically much higher than arterial fluid because:

Accepted Answer

Cavity fluid is not diluted before use and must penetrate and preserve dense organ tissue

Answer

Cavity fluid is used undiluted and requires a high formaldehyde index to effectively preserve and disinfect the dense, bacteria-laden contents of body cavities.

Question 4

Which cranial nerve, if damaged during autopsy or trauma, would most visibly affect facial expression restoration?

Accepted Answer

Facial nerve (CN VII)

Answer

The facial nerve (CN VII) controls the muscles of facial expression, so damage can cause asymmetry that funeral directors must address restoratively.

Question 5

A body received from a hospital with a pacemaker still implanted poses what primary concern for the embalmer?

Accepted Answer

If cremation is intended, the pacemaker battery can explode in the retort

Answer

Pacemaker batteries can explode at cremation temperatures, posing a serious safety risk to cremation operators and equipment.

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