BMS FREE BMS Bachelor of Mortuary Science Embalming and Restorative Arts Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which embalming chemical is primarily used as a preservative to inhibit decomposition by cross-linking proteins?

Accepted Answer

Formaldehyde

Answer

Methanol

Answer

Phenol

Answer

Glutaraldehyde

Question 2

What is the recommended order of cavity embalming after arterial injection?

Accepted Answer

Aspirate cavity contents, then inject cavity fluid

Answer

Inject cavity fluid, then aspirate contents

Answer

Aspirate and inject simultaneously

Answer

Pack the cavities without aspiration

Question 3

In restorative art, what material is most commonly used to rebuild damaged or missing facial features?

Accepted Answer

Mortuary wax

Answer

Plaster of Paris

Answer

Silicone putty

Answer

Epoxy resin

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of using a humectant in embalming fluid?

Accepted Answer

To retain moisture in tissues and prevent dehydration

Answer

To increase the penetration of formaldehyde

Answer

To reduce the pH of the embalming solution

Answer

To act as a germicidal agent

Question 5

Which injection site provides the most direct access to the common carotid artery for arterial embalming?

Accepted Answer

The base of the neck along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle

Answer

The antecubital fossa of the arm

Answer

The femoral triangle in the groin

Answer

The axillary region of the armpit

Question 6

What technique is used in restorative art to address tissue discoloration that cannot be corrected with standard cosmetics alone?

Accepted Answer

Opaque cosmetic undercoating or masking cream

Answer

Hypodermic tissue building

Answer

Wax surface restoration

Answer

Deep tissue massage