ABMDI Study Questions And Answers

ABMDI Study Questions And Answers Official pronouncement of death can a - be accomplished only by a physician b - be accomplished by any medical professional c - be accomplished by any responsible party d - be accomplished by on-duty police officers e - be determined by state statute and local customs - ANSWER- E Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by a - the decedent's next of kin b - the coroner or medical examiner when jurisdiction is established c - the treating physician d - 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 - the coroner is without jurisdiction because of hospitalization b - the coroner has jurisdiction because length of hospitalization c - the coroner has jurisdiction because length of hospitalization d - 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 - as soon as possible following the autopsy b - within 24 hrs of the death c - within 48 hrs of the death d - within 72 hrs of the death e - within on 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 give permission d - the decedent's legal next of kin or representative has given consent e - no legal next of kin can be found - ANSWER- D The death investigator and police officer arrive at the 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 In constructing a narrative report, the main idea is to relate a - your involvement in the case b - the main reason for the death c - an overall and concise view of what happened d - how the deceased was identified e - background information regarding the condition of the body - ANSWER- C Choose one of the MOST important communication skills for gathering information at the scene a - talk to all neighbors b - listen and actively study witnesses c - write down your thoughts d - avoid eye contact with suspects e - none of the above - ANSWER- B The pathologist must be alerted to religious requests from the family a - before the victim's body is taken from the hospital b - after the autopsy, before the body is taken to the funeral home c - only if the religion requires it d - before the autopsy is performed e - before the victim's body is taken from the scene - ANSWER- D A new investigator comes to you with questions regarding a case he is investigating. In what manner should you assist this person with his questions? a - advise the investigator to go to the library b - answer the investigator's question and provide references and resources c - advise the investigator to check the chapter on this subject in the textbook that he got when he went to school d - advise the investigator to check with other staff e - advise the investigator to discuss the case with a forensic pathologist - ANSWER- B A supervisor must allow his employees to undertake difficult investigations in order to grow in experience and confidence. The supervisor dose this by a - allowing employees to fail and criticizing them in front of others b - rarely tackling difficult investigations on his own but delegating them to subordinates c - allowing employees to successfully complete investigations and then taking the credit d - being available to offer advice to employees, as needed e - not criticizing employees for any mistakes but pointing out employee's mistakes to their peers so that they will not make the same mistake - ANSWER- D One way for a supervisor to get personnel to meet agency goals is to a - encourage personnel to participate in planning how to reach those goals and see that they receive credit for their ideas b - make sure the goals are not too far reaching and posted on the wall of the lounge or place where all employees have access c - Refer them to human resources for advic