New Jersey Mortuary Science Practice Exam

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Who is required to report all contagious cases after death?

The local health officer.
Every practitioner of mortuary science.
The funeral home owner.
The coroner.

The correct answer is: Every practitioner of mortuary science.

The requirement for reporting all contagious cases after death falls primarily upon practitioners of mortuary science. This responsibility is grounded in their professional role, which includes not only the preparation of the deceased but also ensuring public health safety. Practitioners are trained to recognize the significance of reporting such cases to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and comply with health regulations. While the local health officer, funeral home owner, and coroner may play important roles in the overall process of dealing with communicable diseases, it is the mortuary science practitioner who directly interacts with the body and is equipped with the specific knowledge and legal obligation to report these cases. This requirement is essential to maintaining community health standards and ensuring that appropriate health measures can be taken.