ABMDI Demonstrating Scientific Knowledge | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025

ABMDI Demonstrating Scientific Knowledge | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 Sings of Death Include: - Answer --Lack of Pulse/Respiration -Absence of Heartbeat -Lack of Corneal Reflex and Pupillary Constriction -Coolness of the Body -Rigor Mortis -Livor Mortis Rigor Mortis - Answer -Stiffness of the body that sets in several hours after death Rigor Mortis (Continued) - Answer --Starts in the smaller muscles (jaw, extremities) **First Indicator appears after 2-4 hours** **Maximum Indicator is after 8-12 hours**-Onset and Dissipation of rigor is rapid in children compared to adults Livor Mortis - Answer -The pooling of the blood in tissues after death resulting in a reddish color to the skin Livor Mortis (Continued) - Answer --Takes approximately 2-4 hours to develop