DEAD part 1

interment

the act of placing the dead human body in the ground

Form used by FD to notify SSC that a person has died is

form S.S.A 721

Greeting people with a pleasant smile, eye contact, and firm handshakes are examples of

soft skills

what is the rubric of the episcopal church

book of common prayer

the section of a roman catholic church where the communion table is found in the

chancel

the study of the meaning of words/phrases in language

semantics

public speaking

one person lecturing to a group with limited verbal feedback is known as

in the liturgical church, the right side of the church (as the congregation faces the alter) from which readings/prayers are often proclaimed is known as —- side

epistle side

In jewish faith, prayers said during the tehilim are found here

book of psalms

which of the following is the officiant of the funeral service for the church of LDS

bishop

which of the following denominations traditionally use a pall during the funeral

roman catholic, episcopal, and lutheran

a printed form the fh used to specify the final agreement is the

statement of funeral goods chosen

honorary title of a roman catholic priest

monsignor

disease

the condition in which the structure/function of the body is altered as a result of injury to the tissue is called

what description best fits ischemia

reduced arterial blood flow to tissue

pathology

the science concerned with the cause, nature, and effects of disease, especially in structural and functional changes of tissues

a disease commonly known to as mumps

epidemic parotitis

what does leukopenia refer to

an abnormally low wbc count

a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue/non epithelial tissues is known as

sarcoma

the typical lesions of rheumatic heart disease

aschoff bodies

excessive buildup of blood/fluid in a body region is

congestion

A check that a bank draws on its own funds and is signed by a responsible bank official but may be used by anyone to pay a debt is called

a cashier’s check

In terms of commercial transactions, a _____________ is a person who sells goods for a commission.

broker

If the body is embalmed, which of these charges will appear on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected?

embalming

The power of government to take private property against the objection of the owner for a public purpose is 

eminent domain

A contract in which two or more people individually agree to perform the same obligation is called a 

several contract

Which of the following is not a member of a profession allied to the funeral profession?

attorney

A life insurance policy in which premium payments continue until death occurs, and will be cancelled if 2 sequential premiums are not paid, is classified as:

a term policy

Mutual mistakes as to the existence of the subject matter renders a contract 

void

The power or authority which each court has to hear cases is called its

jurisdiction

A contract made by a legally declared insane person is 

void

An ethical funeral director is expected to be knowledgeable and give factual representation of all of the following EXCEPT: 

all religious ceremonies and rituals

When a man dies without a will and a woman files a petitions with the Courts to be in charge of his estate, the woman, once appointed, is known as

administratrix

The length (interior) of the standard adult wood casket is:

6’3

What is the bi-unit pricing method?

✓ the total funeral bill is the sum of merchandise items plus one basic fee for all services

Capital that is invested in the business by the owner(s):

✓ Equity capital

A material primarily used as a backing material in the construction of caskets is

fiberboard

A new form of business ownership (not a corporation) approved in most states since approximately 1994- combines aspects of partnerships with the limited liability of a corporation; owners know as members:

LLC

A strip of metal, plastic or cloth attached to the inside of the casket panel which covers the point where the roll is anchored is the

gimp

The principal government agency concerned with the financing, operation, and management of small businesses:

SBA

An artificial being, invisible, intangible, and existing only in contemplation of law:

corporation

The interior length of a standard adult metal casket is

6’6

Social Security application for lump sum death benefit (claimant's form): 

S.S.A 8

A man who has lost his spouse by death is known as a: 

a widower

Which of the following would lead a Roman Catholic funeral procession and recession? 

crucifier

external communication includes

personal letter, congrats notes, and letters of reference

Who is next in the order of who receives the flag of a deceased veteran if there is no surviving spouse? 

adult child of deceased

While planning the funeral Mass for her husband, Mrs. O'Malley paid $200 to the church, $200 to the priest, $100 to the Deacon, $150 to the pianist/organist and $200 to the soloist. These were added to her funeral bill and the funeral home took care of these payments on her behalf. What are these payments called? 

honoariums

The time limit for the V.A. “application for burial benefits” is:

2 years from the date of cremation/permanent burial

A cloth  or floral design placed on the door of a home where a death has occurred is referred to as a:

door badge

Eligibility for the social security lump-sum death benefit is measured by: 

marital status of the deceased

Another term for a funeral procession is a:

cortege

Which of the following actions is improper, regarding the U.S. flag used in a military funeral service? 

✓ lowering the flag into the grave with the deceased veteran

A Burial/Transit Permit with cremation selected as the final disposition is called:

A Burial/Transit Permit

Identify the inorganic base from this list (all numbers are subscripts):

LiOH

When a molecule of formaldehyde reacts by cross-linking peptide bonds, a molecule of ___ is produced.

water

Water will combine chemically with certain compounds to form crystalline compounds known as:

hydrates

One major characteristic of pre-injection fluids:

little to no preservative

Currently, the most often used preservative used in injected embalming solutions is: 

methanal

Another name for glutaraldehyde is ___.

pentandial

Which of the following are the correct steps in the partial oxidation series starting with methane?

CH₄> CH₃0H> HCHO> HCOOH> CO2 + H₂O

methane > methyl alcohol > formaldehyde > formic acid > carbon dioxide and water.

methane > methanol > methanal > methanoic acid > carbon dioxide > carbon dioxide and water

Which of these substances is NOT derived from the decomposition of proteins?

carbon monoxide

A crystalloid is a solute that:,

passes through a membrane

A peptide bond forms between:,

The amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another amino acid

a hydron bond is

A weak attraction responsible for surface tension

A chemical that inactivates saprophytic bacteria and converts body tissue into a form less prone to decomposition is called a,

preservative

A chemical that inactivates saprophytic bacteria and converts body tissue into a form less prone to decomposition is called a,

superior border of the thyroid cartilage

Postmortem red or purple spots caused by ruptured capillaries in dependent areas are called:,

livor mortis

The act of making tissue rigid through protein solidification is called,

fixation

A detailed listing of body conditions and treatments performed on all bodies received into a facility is called an,

embalming report

Substances introduced into the body by piercing the skin or mucous membranes are:,

parenteral

Which of the following treatments should be used when intravascular difficulties occur during the embalming process? For this question, the obstruction is atherosclerosis.

Lower than average pressure, slow rate of flow, normal index, sufficient volume

The increased stickiness of blood resulting from the clumping of formed elements is known as:,

agglutination

The process whereby chemical treatment is used to temporarily prevent decomposition is most completely defined as:

preservation

Contact between bleach and formaldehyde can create which dangerous byproduct?,

bischloromethyl ether (BCME)

The pathological death of tissue still connected to a living organism primarily differs from necrobiosis because it is:,

abnormal and disease related

What furrow is found at the lower border of the lower eyelid?

the inferior palpebral sulcus

Having the property to transmit light so that objects beyond can be seen clearly is:,

transparent

Corrective cosmetizing on a “Diamond” shaped face- Cheeks are the widest part of the face- would involve which of the following?

Lighten sides of forehead, temples and jaw line. Darken cheeks.

which part of the jaw rises upward from the angle of the condyle

ramus

The paired bone forming the skeletal base of the upper face, roof of the mouth, and sides of the nasal cavity is:,

maxilla

A facial shape where the cheeks are the widest point, with a narrowing forehead and chin, is called:,

diamond

After a burial is completed, the burial/transit permit is permanently filed with ___.

the registrar of the district where burial occurred

The shroud which is used for Orthodox Jewish person's burial is called ___.

tachrichim

Which of these items is an additional charge beyond the direct burial package?

hearse

The item which the funeral home must supply for a funeral in a Roman Catholic church is ___.

a church truck

Identify the item from the list below which is included in the direct cremation package.

basic arrangements

A transfer container with a wooden base or tray with a cardboard cover to protect a casket when shipped by common carrier is the description of ___.

an air tray

Leukopenia would most likely result in:,,,

✓ Increased susceptibility to infection,,

Overexpansion of alveoli or the abnormal presence of air in tissues is termed:,,,

empyema

The measurement of ____ during cremation is the method by which incomplete or improper combustion can be determined.

opacity

Combustion is also called:

burning

_____________ is the mixing of gases in the cremator's exhaust flow.

turbulence

The quantity of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit while water is in the liquid state

british thermal unit (BTU)

to guide and/or supervise the activities of an organization :

both directing/actuating

Source of market data that explains where certain businesses are located:

census of business

The statistical study of human populations with respect to their size, density, distribution, composition, and income:

demographics

Which of the following is a slightly rigid material that is used in casket interior design. It backs up or supports the visible interior fabric. The material in question is not visible when the interior is complete.

masselin

The length (interior) of the standard adult wood casket is:

6’3

Outlaws discriminatory practices in pay:

fair labor standards act