BMS FREE BMS Funeral NBE Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which federal regulation requires funeral homes to provide itemized pricing to consumers?

Accepted Answer

The FTC Funeral Rule

Answer

The FTC Funeral Rule (16 CFR Part 453) mandates that funeral providers give consumers itemized price lists for goods and services.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of arterial embalming?

Accepted Answer

To temporarily preserve the body and restore a natural appearance

Answer

Arterial embalming temporarily preserves tissue and restores a lifelike appearance for viewing by injecting preservative chemicals through the arterial system.

Question 3

In embalming, what is the function of a trocar?

Accepted Answer

To aspirate cavity fluids and inject cavity chemical

Answer

A trocar is a sharp-pointed instrument used to puncture organs during cavity embalming to aspirate fluids and gases, then inject cavity preservative.

Question 4

Which type of death typically requires referral to a medical examiner or coroner?

Accepted Answer

Deaths occurring under suspicious or unnatural circumstances

Answer

Suspicious, violent, sudden, or unnatural deaths are generally required by state law to be reported to the medical examiner or coroner for investigation.

Question 5

What does the acronym GPL stand for in funeral service?

Accepted Answer

General Price List

Answer

The General Price List is a document required by the FTC Funeral Rule that itemizes the costs of all goods and services offered by a funeral home.

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS - Bachelor of Mortuary Science Practice Test

BMS FREE BMS Funeral NBE Questions and Answers 2