ABMDI Medicolegal Death Investigations Study Questions and 100- Verified Correct Answers

A 30-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 - ANS a. Release property taken at the scene to the family When attempting to assist a coworker dealing with job-related stress, it is most appropriate to show: a. Sympathy b. Empathy c. Indifference d. Sarcasm e. Tenacity - ANS b. Empathy 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 - ANS c. Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor All death scenes should be treated as until proven otherwise: a. Accidents b. Conspiracies c. Natural d. Suicides e. Homicides - ANS e. Homicides