ABMDI: Sample Questions
Who officially pronounces a death?
A. Only a physician
B. Any medical professional
C. Any responsible party
D. On-duty PD
E. Depends on state statutes and local customs - Answer-E
Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by:
A. Decedent's NOK
B. Coroner or ME when jurisdiction is established
C. Will or other document signed before death
D. The treating physician
E. All of the above - Answer-B
A previously healthy 4-month-old infant is found unresponsive in his crib at home. He is rushed to a
hospital, where he is maintained on a respirator for 26 hours before being declared dead. No external
trauma or disease is noted by the treating physician.
A. ME has no jurisdiction b/c of hospitalization
B. ME has jurisdiction b/c of the unexplained death of an infant
C. ME has jurisdiction b/c of length of hospitalization
D. Absence of trauma precludes the ME having jurisdiction
E. Significant trauma will always be apparent on the surface of the body - Answer-B
, Your office is investigating a suspected SIDS death. You should notify your statewide SIDS program...
A. ASAP following the autopsy
B. w/in 24 hours of the death
C. w/in 48 hours of the death
D. w/in 72 hours of the death
E. w/in one week of the death - Answer-A
In general, which of the following are NOT normally considered for organ/tissue procurement purposes?
A. Liver and kidneys
B. Long bones and pelvis
C. Reproductive organs
D. Heart valves
E. Pancreas and skin - Answer-C
Authorization for organ/tissue procurement is considered valid if:
A. A donor designation appears on the decedent's driver's license
B. A donor card with the decedent's name is found in his/her wallet or purse
C. An emergency room physician gives permission
D. The decedent's legal NOK has given consent
E. No legal NOK can be located - Answer-D
The MEI and a police officer arrive at the scene within minutes of each other.
A. The police officer is in charge and directs the work
B. The MEI is in charge and directs the work
Who officially pronounces a death?
A. Only a physician
B. Any medical professional
C. Any responsible party
D. On-duty PD
E. Depends on state statutes and local customs - Answer-E
Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by:
A. Decedent's NOK
B. Coroner or ME when jurisdiction is established
C. Will or other document signed before death
D. The treating physician
E. All of the above - Answer-B
A previously healthy 4-month-old infant is found unresponsive in his crib at home. He is rushed to a
hospital, where he is maintained on a respirator for 26 hours before being declared dead. No external
trauma or disease is noted by the treating physician.
A. ME has no jurisdiction b/c of hospitalization
B. ME has jurisdiction b/c of the unexplained death of an infant
C. ME has jurisdiction b/c of length of hospitalization
D. Absence of trauma precludes the ME having jurisdiction
E. Significant trauma will always be apparent on the surface of the body - Answer-B
, Your office is investigating a suspected SIDS death. You should notify your statewide SIDS program...
A. ASAP following the autopsy
B. w/in 24 hours of the death
C. w/in 48 hours of the death
D. w/in 72 hours of the death
E. w/in one week of the death - Answer-A
In general, which of the following are NOT normally considered for organ/tissue procurement purposes?
A. Liver and kidneys
B. Long bones and pelvis
C. Reproductive organs
D. Heart valves
E. Pancreas and skin - Answer-C
Authorization for organ/tissue procurement is considered valid if:
A. A donor designation appears on the decedent's driver's license
B. A donor card with the decedent's name is found in his/her wallet or purse
C. An emergency room physician gives permission
D. The decedent's legal NOK has given consent
E. No legal NOK can be located - Answer-D
The MEI and a police officer arrive at the scene within minutes of each other.
A. The police officer is in charge and directs the work
B. The MEI is in charge and directs the work
