ABMDI practice test with 100% correct answers 2024.

Medical examiner/coroner authority at a death scene comes from: A.the medical examiner official office policy manual. B.the medical examiner/coroner office policy derived from state statutory authority. C.the medical examiner/coroner office policy derived from federal statutory authority. D.the coroner official office policy manual. E.the county board of supervisors. - answer-B. : the medical examiner/coroner office policy derived from state statutory authority. When investigating a death, it is best to: A.work alone on the investigation. B.not listen to others or ask questions. C.use all available resources. D.disregard how problems affect personnel. E.assume control of the scene immediately upon arrival. - answer-B.the medical examiner/coroner office policy derived from state statutory authority. A good point to remember regarding report writing is that: A.good report writing is a skill that comes naturally; some have it, whereas others will never have it. B.information is of little use unless it is properly documented and communicated to others. C.organization of the report is more important than the information contained in the report. D.abbreviations and acronyms are important "shortcuts" to good, efficient report writing. E.the more medical terminology the better. - answer-B.information is of little use unless it is properly documented and communicated to others. If you are called to a hospital's emergency department to begin the medicolegal death investigation of a death caused by a firearm, the medicolegal "scene" is: A.the emergency department. B.the emergency department and any part of the hospital leading from the street to the room. C.the whole hospital. D.any location the decedent may have been prior to death. E.any location the decedent may have been within the past 24 hours. - answer-A.the emergency department. State systems, or states with a "State Medical Examiner" typically investigate: A.all deaths that occur within their national "region" (i.e., southwestern, northeastern, etc.) B.all deaths that occur within their state. C.all deaths within their state that fall under statute. D.all deaths within their county. E.all deaths that occur on federal property within the state. - answer-C.all deaths within their state that fall under statute. You work as an investigator for the medical examiner's office. The local high school sociology teacher has invited you to give a presentation on "medicolegal death investigation." Which ONE of the following topics would be MOST appropriate? A."Autoerotic Deaths" B."Suicide by Police" C."Animal Deaths" D."The Role of the Medical Examiner" E."Turf Wars - Medical Examiner Investigators vs. Law Enforcement" - answer-D."The Role of the Medical Examiner" Proper distribution and use of investigative reports include all of the following EXCEPT which ONE? A.preparing cases for court. B.keeping other involved parties informed. C.anticipating future needs for information. D.providing medical information to the news media. E.helping a forensic pathologist determine the cause and manner of death. - answer-D.providing medical information to the news media. A recent infant death you investigated has been termed a SIDS death on the preliminary autopsy report. You, as the investigator, must contact: A.the police chaplain who will relay the findings to the family. B.the local SIDS Center and the local police agency. C.the local police agency; wait on calling the SIDS center until the cause of death has been finalized. D.child protection services. E.the district attorney's office. - answer-B.the local SIDS Center and the local police agency. When one is writing descriptive information about a death scene, the name, address, and telephone number of the decedent are all part of the _____________ to be included in the case file. A.family history information B.chronological data C.demographic information D.medical data E.graphic information - answer-C.demographic information The public information officer (PIO) for your jurisdiction requests information regarding an investigation for exclusive release. The investigator should: A.advise the PIO of office policy and decline to provide information that would not otherwise be provided to other news agencies. B.provide the information because the PIO understands your departmental policies and is usually fair in relasing information to all news outlets. C.advise the PIO of the information with added request that the information not be released until a later specified date. D.decline to provide information stating that the office will make its own news release at a later time. E.None of the above. - answer-A.advise the PIO of office policy and decline to provide information that would not otherwise be provided to other news agencies. A funeral director contacts you concerning the death of a local physician's spouse. Upon discovering her dead, the physician called the funeral director and requested that the body be immediately removed to the funeral home. You should do all of the following EXCEPT: A.follow your agency's policy consistent with home deaths. B.instruct the funeral director not to remove the body. C.explain your agency's home death procedures to the physician. D.verify the decedent's medical history. E.inquire whether the physician had marital problems. - answer-E.inquire whether the physician had marital problems. A businesswoman from out of town is found dead in her motel room, the victim of apparent homicidal violence. Personal items in the room reveal she is married and lives in an adjoining state. In order to notify her next-of-kin, the investigator should: A.telephone the husband and advise him of the death immediately, then send a police officer(s) to the husband's residence and inform him of the death. Request that the officer(s) remain at the residence and direct the husband to call the investigator's office at that time. B.contact the law enforcement agency in the husband's jurisdiction. Ask them to send a police officer(s) to the husband's residence and inform him of the death. Request that the officer(s) remain at the residence and direct the husband to call the investigator's office at that time. C.request the motel owner to notify the next-of-kin from the information contained in the motel registry, then contact t - answer-B.contact the law enforcement agency in the husband's jurisdiction. Ask them to send a police officer(s) to the husband's residence and inform him of the death. Request that the officer(s) remain at the residence and direct the husband to call the investigator's office at that time. The medicolegal death investigator and a police officer arrive at a death scene within minutes of each other. A.The police officer is in charge and directs the work. B.The death investigator is in charge and directs the work. C.The best approach is a "team" approach to performing the work. D.Each has specific responsibilities to perform, and they should not interact. E.Work together only if necessary, you represent different agencies. - answer-C.The best approach is a "team" approach to performing the work. Obtaining information regarding the decedent's medical history is a priority. When discussing this history with family members, which of the following is least important to consider? A.Interview family members in the appropriate language. B.Verification of the information received. C.Avoid questions that may embarrass the family. D.Consideration of language, cultural, religious and/or ethnic diversity of the family. E.Verify medical personnel who recently treated the decedent. - answer-C.Avoid questions that may embarrass the family. If the deceased is decomposed, mutilated, or burned beyond recognition and the family insists, for religious or cultural reasons, on viewing the body, the investigator should: A.expedite the family's request for immediate viewing by taking them directly to the viewing area without delay. B.refuse their request to view the remains under any circumstances; viewing will take place after the funeral director assures the investigator that the body is appropriately prepared. C.prepare the family before viewing with a verbal explanation and possibly photographs of the remains. D.gather all pertinent information from the family after they view the remains. E.explain to the family that the body is unrecognizable as the person they knew and that they should hold the memories of the decedent as they knew them. - answer-C.prepare the family before viewing with a verbal explanation and possibly photographs of the remains. The practice of not allowing transport of a body from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday is associated with which ONE of the following religious beliefs? A.Buddhism B.Islam C.Judaism D.Mormon E.Catholic - answer-C.Judaism The pathologist has identified the cause of death of a 62-year-old male as acute myocardial infarction. The victim's spouse calls you two days after your scene investigation to request the results of the autopsy. You should: A.let her talk to the pathologist, so the results can be interpreted. B.take her phone number and advise her that you will have the pathologist call her back. C.interpret the pathologist's findings (heart attack) to her. D.tell her, "The pathologist has identified the cause of death as cessation of cardio-pulmonary function." E.advise her that she will be notified of any additional findings, should they be identified. - answer-C.interpret the pathologist's findings (heart attack) to her. When investigating a homicide you discover the victim and surviving family members are of the orthodox Jewish faith. Because of their religious beliefs, the family objects to an autopsy being performed. Which of the following would be the best recommended procedure to follow? A.Tell the family, It's a homicide case, and therefore an autopsy must be performed. B.Have the homicide detective in charge of the case talk with the family. C.Counsel the family. Explain the circumstances surrounding the investigation and why the autopsy must be performed (criminal prosecution, etc.) D.Have the familys rabbi talk with the family and the detective in charge. E.Explain to the family that its your job and that you have no control over state law. - answer-C.Counsel the family. Explain the circumstances surrounding the investigation and why the autopsy must be performed (criminal prosecution, etc.) The intensive care unit nurse calls to report the death of a male who died after being found unconscious at his residence; multiple empty prescription medication containers were found nearby. The MOST important evidence to retain from the hospital would be the: A.decedent's clothing. B.police report. C.post transfusion blood specimen. D.hospital medical records. E.admission blood specimens. - answer-E.admission blood specimens. The scene sketch is important because it: A.determines the manner of death. B.helps investigators locate hidden evidence. C.helps investigators identify suspects . D.combines the best of photography and scene notes. E.identifies the positions of key investigative personnel. - answer-D.combines the best of photography and scene notes. Important supplemental items for your digital camera may include all the following EXCEPT: A.film. B.additional batteries. C.external flash. D.alternative lens. E.additional memory cards. - answer-A.film. All death scenes should be treated as __________ until proven otherwise. A.accidents. B.conspiracies. C.natural. D.suicides. E.homicides. - answer-E.homicides. You arrive at the scene of a suspicious death and are informed that the law enforcement crime scene team has taken photos and videotaped the scene. You have also noticed that several portions of wall and carpeting have already been removed by law enforcement crime scene members. As a medicolegal death investigator you should: A.take your usual photos/videotape, and document in your narrative what was done before your arrival. B.avoid gathering any more photographic documentation, as the scene has already been altered. C.speak to the law enforcement agent in charge and inform him that no modifications of the scene will be permitted in the future. D.call your immediate supervisor to come to the death scene as you do not feel you can adequately perform your investigation. E.tell law enforcement to put all pieces of the evidence they removed back in the place and position where they found them so you can take your photog - answer-A.take your usual photos/videotape, and document in your narrative what was done before your arrival. You are called to the scene of an apparent suicide. The victim is a bachelor who lived alone. The maid entered the apartment using her key, as all doors were locked. The victim suffered a single gunshot wound to the head, and a revolver is lying next to him on the bed. There is also an apparent suicide note on the nightstand next to the bed. As an investigator, you should: A.investigate the case as a homicide until you prove it is a suicide. B.stop the investigation immediately because it is a suicide. C.conduct a thorough suicide investigation. D.declare the death a suicide and proceed with the investigation. E.conduct a brief scene inspection and inform the family that you feel the death is a homicide. - answer-A.investigate the case as a homicide until you prove it is a suicide. You arrive at a death scene where an ET tube and gloves are noticed next to the body. You should: A.take photos of the scene after removing the ET tube and gloves. B.take only close-up photos of the body, avoiding the medical devices. C.not take photos of the scene as it has already been disturbed by medical personnel. D.ask emergency personnel to remove their equipment before taking your photos. E.take photos of the scene and document what medical personnel did in your narrative report. - answer-E.take photos of the scene and document what medical personnel did in your narrative report. The decedent was the victim of a severe beating six days prior to death. At the autopsy it is revealed that the decedent died as a result of a pulmonary embolus that originated in the femoral vein. No trauma to the lower body was incurred. The victim had remained in bed at home due to soreness and swelling in his face. The death was best certified as: A.accidental. B.natural. C.homicide. D.manslaughter. E.undetermined. - answer-C.homicide. Identification methods depend on the condition of the body. From the list below, what source of documentation does NOT provide scientific means of identification? A.Fingerprints. B.DNA. C.Dental comparisons. D.Radiographic comparisons. E.Personal papers or ID photographs on the person. - answer-E.Personal papers or ID photographs on the person. In the crime scene sketch below, which method has been used for measurement of the body location? A.Layout method. B.Coordinate method. C.Overhead method. D.Geographical method. E.Trangulation method. - answer-B.Coordinate method. The recovery team at a mass disaster should include three individuals. One is a photographer to take overall photographs of the bodies in a scene context, and two are team members, often referred to as an evidence tech and scribe, to perform all the following functions EXCEPT A.fix markers at the site. B.number and tag the bodies, body parts, and property. C.prepare the bodies for removal. D.determine the agency in charge. E.collect evidence at the scene. - answer-D.determine the agency in charge. One of the first things you should do to manage the collection of evidence at a homicide scene would be to A.look for appropriate clothing to wear at the scene. B.determine a safe and clean area from which you can coordinate the scene. C.enlist volunteers to assist in the collection of evidence. D.wait at the scene until you can contact certified evidence technicians. E.remove the victim, seal the scene, and contact an outside agency to help. - answer-B.determine a safe and clean area from which you can coordinate the scene. A body with a bullet wound through the chest is found almost 50 feet from the weapon. Should the investigator rule out suicide as a manner of death? A.Yes; a serious chest wound would prevent the person from moving that distance. B.Yes; a chest wound is too painful to allow continuous movement for that distance. C.No; persons who commit suicide have the weapon in hand or nearby. D.No; a person who is mortally wounded can travel a considerable distance before collapsing. E.Yes; bullets have kinetic energy which tends to knock down the victim. - answer-D.No; a person who is mortally wounded can travel a considerable distance before collapsing. In the AUTO PROCESSING graphic below, each of the numbered areas are: [insert pic of a vehicle with numbered subsections] A.searched separately B.checked only if physical evidence is present C.checked in the order indicated D.searched only if trace evidence is present E.processed by different investigators - answer-A.searched separately You are called to the scene of a carbon-monoxide suicide. Several law enforcement members complain of feeling ill after being in the home. You should: A.wait until fire fighters/rescue personnel deem the residence safe by measuring carbon monoxide levels. B.use your best judgment about when it is safe to enter the residence. C.wait until the smell is gone; then you may conclude it is safe to enter the residence. D.place large fans in the home for 15 minutes to ensure scene safety. E.secure the scene and leave for a minimum of 24 hours before continuing your investigation. - answer-A.wait until fire fighters/rescue personnel deem the residence safe by measuring carbon monoxide levels. When packaging items for the laboratory, you should: A.use standard-size containers. B.place items in separate packages. C.place items from the same location in the same package. D.place like items in the same package. E.use plastic to preserve biological evidence. - answer-B.place items in separate packages. Partial cremains were recovered from a local funeral home. Which of the following would be the best evidence to collect for DNA testing to establish identification? A.implants B.partial femur bone C.ash D.jewelry E.tissue from pelvis - answer-B.partial femur bone Regarding chain of custody of evidence, all of the following are correct EXCEPT: A.the chain should be kept to a minimum. B.the chain must not be broken. C.the chain is really a "paper" trail of documentation. D.the chain is unbroken even when evidence is lost. E.if not properly maintained, an item may be inadmissible in court. - answer-D.the chain is unbroken even when evidence is lost. After you have completed an investigation at a private residence, the family calls your office to report the theft of personal property from their residence. How should you handle the situation? A.Adamantly deny the theft of personal property. B.Place blame on the first responders. C.Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor. D.Fax a copy of the property receipt to the family. E.Refer the caller to the family's funeral director. - answer-C.Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor. All of the following are considered common errors investigators make when collecting evidence EXCEPT which one? A.Removal of evidence before photographing. B.Not collecting enough evidence. C.Not collecting a standard of comparison. D.Collecting too much evidence. E.Not recognizing evidentiary value. - answer-D.Collecting too much evidence. 32-year-old male dies of AIDS; it is permissible for the death investigator to: A.release property taken at the scene to the family. B.disclose information about the death to interested parties. C.inform the media as to the cause of death. D.amend the death certificate for the emotional well being of the family. E.release the cause and manner of death to friends and associates. - answer-A.release property taken at the scene to the family How a witness behaves and appears on the witness stand is called __________ evidence. A.testimonial B.demeanor C.demonstrative D.reproductive E.physical - answer-B.demeanor Which ONE of the following is NOT an acceptable method of shielding a body from curious onlookers? A.Place a car between the body and the onlookers. B.Use a clean sheet to cover the body. C.Have volunteers from the crowd act as a human shield. D.Have law enforcement ask onlookers to move back an appropriate distance. E.Ask law enforcement to widen the scene perimeter using yellow tape. - answer-C.Have volunteers from the crowd act as a human shield. In a court of law, handling evidence in a "legally acceptable manner" refers to: A.documenting your collection process. B.documenting the chain of custody. C.fingerprinting and identification of the decedent. D.making the jury understand evidence collection procedures. E.teamwork with law enforcement personnel. - answer-B.documenting the chain of custody. An expert witness is permitted to testify about: A.observations and his/her factual opinions based on those observations. B.any topic related to his/her area of expertise, related or unrelated to the case. C.opinions based on speculation, related to the facts of the case. D.only those observations and findings related to the case. E.only those scientific findings proven through forensic investigation and comparison. - answer-B.any topic related to his/her area of expertise, related or unrelated to the case. Loose bones (skeletal remains) found at the scene, should be packaged in: A.paper bags or boxes. B.body bags. C.plastic zip-lock type bags. D.it does not matter for bone tissue. E.clean cotton sheet(s). - answer-A.paper bags or boxes. A distant-range gunshot wound is identifiable by: A.bullet wiping surrounding the wound. B.no bullet wiping surrounding the wound. C.soot surrounding the wound. D.powder residue outside the entrance wound. E.an absence of gunshot residue surrounding the wound and/or clothing. - answer-E.an absence of gunshot residue surrounding the wound and/or clothing. In the graphic of SURFACE LANDMARKS OF THE BODY, "K" would represent what region? [inset image of anatomical diagram, K is pointing roughly to the naval] A.Subclavian region B.Parietal region C.Thoracic region D.Pubic region E.Umbilical region - answer-E.Umbilical region In the graphic of THE SKELETAL SYSTEM, what does "D" represent? [insert image of a skeleton with an arrow pointing to where the ribs connect] A.Cervical spine B.Scapula C.Sternum D.Ribs E.Femur - answer-C.Sternum The leading cause of death from cancer in the United States is: A.lung cancer. B.adenocarcinoma of the colon. C.leukemia/lymphoma. D.renal cell carcinoma. E.pancreatic cancer. - answer-A.lung cancer. Refer to the BRANCHES OF ARTERIES graphic to identify which artery is represented by the letter "F"? [Insert anatomical map of cardiovascular system, arrow pointing to the thigh region] A.Iliac B.Femoral C.Aortic D.Subclavian E.Carotid - answer-B.Femoral Death due to contact with an electrical device is primarily related to: A.the number of volts received by the victim. B.the number of amps received by the victim. C.the number of watts received by the victim. D.the number of joules received by the victim. E.prolonged contact over one minute. - answer-B.the number of amps received by the victim. What level of carbon monoxide saturation of hemoglobin is most commonly seen to cause the death of a child? A.5 to 10%. B.10 to 20%. C.20 to 30%. D.30 to 40%. E.40 to 50%. - answer-C.20 to 30%. In the graphic of THE SKELETAL SYSTEM, what does "F" represent? [insert skeletal diagram, arrow pointing to abdominal region] A.Tibia B.Fibula C.Cervical spine D.Lumbar spine E.Sternum - answer-D.Lumbar spine The application of science to law describes: A.criminological science. B.criminal science. C.criminal defense law. D.medicolegal law. E.forensic science. - answer-E.forensic science. Which ONE of the following statements is true regarding the body pictured below? [image of an abdomen with bruising horizontally across the pelvic region and diagonally across from the right shoulder to the left hip] A.back-seat, drivers-side passenger B.ejected occupant C.front-seat passenger D.pedestrian E.front-seat driver - answer-C.front-seat passenger In the graphic of SURGICAL ARTIFACTS, "D" would represent what artifact? [anatomical image, pointing to a sin wave looking thing over the sternum] A.Sternotomy B.Thoracotomy C.Laparotomy D.Cervical laminectomy E.Cholecystectomy - answer-B.Thoracotomy The wound depicted here was most likely caused by: [image of a chest with a non-contiguous laceration, dotting along the lac is present] A.a smooth-bladed hunting knife. B.a serrated knife of some type. C.a broken bottle. D.one cannot tell from this picture. E.an ax blade. - answer-B.a serrated knife of some type. A death investigator may experience symptoms of emotional trauma. What is the best means available to assist these individuals? A.The National Association of Clergy B.Contact the employee union representative C.The Association of Chaplains and Counselors D.Appropriate local employee assistance programs (e.g., human resource departments, crisis response team) E.Counseling from peers in their office - answer-D.Appropriate local employee assistance programs (e.g., human resource departments, crisis response team) When attempting to assist a co-worker deal with job-related stress, it is most appropriate to show: A.sympathy B.empathy C.indifference D.sarcasm E.tenacity - answer-B.empathy Which ONE of the following is FALSE? If a co-worker uncharacteristically starts telling death-related jokes, this may be viewed as: A.his/her inability to handle job-related stress. B.his/her coping mechanism. C.inappropriate behavior that must be reported. D.an indicator of how stressed the co-worker is. E.appropriate investigator behavior. - answer-E.appropriate investigator behavior. Within two days a recently employed investigator has been involved with two badly decomposed victims and a pedestrian who was struck by a car. When the investigator arrived at the hospital, he/she was subject to an extremely traumatic reaction by the pedestrian's family. The first sign of the investigator's ability to cope with job-related stress is likely to be: A.suddenly being depressed or withdrawn for an apparent reason. B.excessive smoking and/or drinking of alcohol before and after work. C.difficulty in making decisions or solving problems on the job. D.agressive behavior both on the job and at home. E.verbalizing feelings of tension, stress, frustration, or depression. - answer-E.verbalizing feelings of tension, stress, frustration, or depression. Official pronouncement of death can - - answer-E - be determined by state statute and local customs Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by - answer-the coroner or medical examiner when jurisdiction is established A previously healthy four-month-old infant is found unresponsive in his crib at home. He is rushed to the 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. The coroner is without jurisdiction because of the hospitalization B. The coroner has jurisdiction because of the unexplained death of an infant C. The coroner has jurisdiction because of the length of hospitalization D. The absence of trauma precludes the coroner's jurisdiction E. Significant trauma will always be present on the surface of the body - answer-B. The coroner has jurisdiction because of the unexplained death of an infant Your office is investigating a suspected SIDS death. You should notify your statewide SIDS program - - answer-as soon as possible following the autopsy 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. reproductive organs (! this deviates from your experience !) 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 on their person C. an emergency room physician gives permission D. The decedent's LNOK has given consent E. no LNOK can be located - answer-D. NB- donor consent cards etc are considered legal documents; however agencies would "seldom use these as the sole method of consent" anencephalic - answer-An infant born without a brain Brain death - answer-Final cessation of activity in the central nervous system, as indicated by a flat electroencephalogram (EEG) or absence of cerebral blood flow for a predetermined period of time Cardiac death - answer-Final cessation of activity in the cardiovascular system involving the heart and blood vessels When obtaining information about a decedent from family members, the first priority should ~always~ be to obtain information from A. The family members who seem the most stable B. the family member who last saw the decedent and/or talked with the decedent, or has firsthand knowledge regarding the circumstances of the death and/or medical hx C. the decedent PMD or personal physician D. the family member who is in control of the family unit E. the police officer who found the body - answer-B Family members often ask why the medical examiner in involved. When discussing the case with the family what is the best prescribed answer to give them? A. simply put its the law" B. Explain what is believed to have occurred (manner) and why the ME is investigating C. Explain that the decedent's PMD does not want to sign the DC D. Tell them to seek legal counsel if they have any questions E. Refuse to answer any questions. - answer-B When investigating a "homicide" you discover that the victim and surviving family members are Orthodox jews. The family voice their objection to an autopsy being performed. Which of the following would be the ~best recommended~ procedure to follow? A. Tell the family it's a homicide and therefore an autopsy must be performed B. Have the Det on the case talk with the family C. Counsel the family. Explain the circumstances of the investigation and why (criminal prosecution, etc) the autopsy needs to be performed D. have the family's rabbi talk with them and the lead Det E. Refer the family to the county medical society - answer-C. (actually follow the procedure but this is kinda a part of it so whatever) The decedent is decomposed, mutilated or burned beyond recognition and the family insists on viewing. What should the investigator do? - answer-Prepare the family before viewing with verbal explanation and ?photographs of the remains Hold-harmless Agreement - answer-a signed agreement or contract in which the signing parties agree not to file action for any injuries against the receiving party that might arise our of the contract or agreement A clandestine methamphetamine laboratory has exploded and the "chemists" body is on the scene. You may undertake your scene navigation when - - answer-The fire department and hazardous materials team think the scene is safe You arrive at an outdoor homicide scene and find that the crime scene tape binds too small a perimeter. Onlookers and media are beginning to gather. You should: A. immediately take down the tape and enlarge the perimeter B. not "fuel" the crowd by moving them because the scene has already been contaminated C. remove the body from the scene as quickly as possible to avoid creating an unruly mob and hostile media D. keep the tape in place and advise the investigating police agency of the need to enlarge the perimeter E. tell the crowd to move back or the police will arrest them - answer-D. You are investigating the death of an unidentified person. A search of the subject's pockets turns up an ID card without a facial photograph. You should - - answer-C. be aware that an ID care w/o a facial photo should never be used to make positive ID The basic purpose of crime scene photography is - answer-To document a crime scene Homicide detectives at the scene of a sex-related death ask that the deceased be fingerprinted immediately to expedite identification. Which statement describes the proper action to take? a. photograph the hands and then allow fingerprinting to take place. b. allow fingerprinting while at the scene. Immediate identification of the deceased is crucial. c. place paper bags on the hands to protect any trace evidence and assure the police that the body will be fingerprinted in a timely manner after evidence collection d. have the homicide detectives call their supervisor and ask his/her advice. e. point out to the detectives that fingerprinting can be done only during autopsy. - answer-C. place paper bags on the hands to protect any trace evidence and assure the police that the body will be fingerprinted in a timely manner after evidence collection Coordinate method of measurement - answer-Measurement of evidence from a fixed point along a baseline critical incident stress management (CISM) - answer-a process by which emergency personnel are offered the support necessary to reduce job-related stress dependent - answer-the supporting surface of the body Exploding view or cross-projection drawing type - answer-similar to the floor-plan type, with folded out walls. Helpful in documenting bullets/bloodstains F-Stop (Aperture) - answer-the light gathering ability of a lens Film speed - answer-ASA/ISO/DIN Indicates the speed of the film. The higher the ASA/ISO number the less available light is required to take a picture. For example 100 or 200 film is good for bright days whereas 400 would be more appropriate for overcast conditions Floor-plan drawing type - answer-overhead view f the scene detailing evidence in relation to the surroundings Incident Command System (ICS) - answer-a standardized system of managing assigned resources for effective and efficient control of any emergency event Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) - answer-descriptive data provided by the manufactures and distributers of hazardous materials NCIC (National Crime Information Center) - answer-Unidentified -person files that allow data on these persons to be compared via computer. Also NCIC allows data to be entered onto a computer based system that contains information regarding reported missing persons Panning - answer-Recording video of a scene, starting at point A and slowly moving the camera across the scene to point B peripheral blood - answer-Blood recovered from arteries and veins in the extremities or head region Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) - answer-Designated individual who is trained and certified to handle radiation hazards Single Lens Reflex Camera - answer-the type of camera that has interchangeable lenses subclavian vein - answer-the large vein draining the arm, which unites with the internal jugular vein three-dimensional drawing type - answer-used to corroborate a picture transference of evidence - answer-The movement of physical evidence from one surface to another trauma resolution - answer-a progression of traumatic stress management that consists of education and monitoring of physical and mental capabilities following people's response to multiple-fatality events triangulation method of measurement - answer-Measurement of evidence in relation and reference to two or more fixed points; useful for outside scenes universal precautions - answer-recommendations that must be followed if contact with blood/bolidy fluid is likely