ABMDI TEST FINAL EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+

ABMDI TEST FINAL EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+ Medical examiner/coroner authority at a death scene comes from - Correct Answer The medical examiner/coroner office policy derived from state statutory authority." "Additional info that should be sought in cases of suspected child abuse includes: a. Whether one parent was absent at the time of injury b. Whether a non-natural parent or paramour was the caregiver of the victim at the time of injury c. Photographs of the object causing injury or the place of injury d. Previous injures suffered by the child e. All of the above - Correct Answer e. All of the above" "Affect - Correct Answer The conscious, subjective aspect of an emotion, typically considered apart from bodily changes" "Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) - Correct Answer A comprehensive method of identifying fingerprints" "When investigating a death, it is best to - Correct Answer Use all available resources." "A good point to remember regarding report writing is that - Correct Answer Information is of little use unless it is properly documented and communicated to others." "A recent infant death you investigated has been termed a SIDS death on the preliminary autopsy report. You, as the investigator, must contact - Correct Answer 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. - Correct Answer Demographic information" "The public information officer (PIO) for your jurisdiction requests information regarding an investigation for exclusive release. The investigator should - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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. - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Avoid questions that may embarrass the family." "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 - Correct Answer The emergency room" "State systems, or states with a "State Medical Examiner" typically investigate - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer The Role of the Medical Examiner" "Proper distribution and use of investigative reports include all of the following EXCEPT which ONE? - Correct Answer Providing medical information to the news media." "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 - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer Admission blood specimens" "The scene sketch is important because it - Correct Answer Combines the best of photography and scene notes" "Important supplemental items for your digital camera may include all the following - Correct Answer Additional batteries. External flash. Alternative lens. Additional memory cards." "All death scenes should be treated as __________ until proven otherwise. - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Personal papers or ID photographs on the person." "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 - Correct Answer Fix markers at the site. Number and tag the bodies, body parts, and property. Prepare the bodies for removal. Collect evidence at the scene." "One of the first things you should do to manage the collection of evidence at a homicide scene would be to - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer No; a person who is mortally wounded can travel a considerable distance before collapsing." "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 - Correct Answer Wait until fire fighters/rescue personnel deem the residence safe by measuring carbon monoxide levels." "When packaging items for the laboratory, you should - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Partial femur bone" "Regarding chain of custody of evidence, all of the following are correct - Correct Answer The chain should be kept to a minimum. The chain must not be broken. The chain is really a "paper" trail of documentation. If not properly maintained, an item may be inadmissible in court." "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? - Correct Answer Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor." "All of the following are considered common errors investigators make when collecting evidence - Correct Answer Removal of evidence before photographing. Not collecting enough evidence. Not collecting a standard of comparison. Not recognizing evidentiary value." "A 32-year-old male dies of AIDS; it is permissible for the death investigator to - Correct Answer Release property taken at the scene to the family." "How a witness behaves and appears on the witness stand is called __________ evidence. - Correct Answer Demeanor" "Which of the following is an acceptable method of shielding a body from curious onlookers? - Correct Answer Place a car between the body and the onlookers. Use a clean sheet to cover the body. Have law enforcement ask onlookers to move back an appropriate distance. Ask law enforcement to widen the scene perimeter using yellow tape." "In a court of law, handling evidence in a "legally acceptable manner" refers to - Correct Answer Documenting the chain of custody." "An expert witness is permitted to testify about - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer Paper bags or boxes." "A distant-range gunshot wound is identifiable by - Correct Answer An absence of gunshot residue surrounding the wound and/or clothing." "The leading cause of death from cancer in the United States is - Correct Answer Lung Cancer" "Death due to contact with an electrical device is primarily related to - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 20 to 30%." "The application of science to law describes - Correct Answer Forensic science." "A death investigator may experience symptoms of emotional trauma. What is the best means available to assist these individuals? - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer Empathy" "Which ONE of the following is FALSE? If a co-worker uncharacteristically starts telling death-related jokes, this may be viewed as - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer Verbalizing feelings of tension, stress, frustration, or depression." A 32-year-old male dies of AIDS; 30 days after the decedent's funeral, it is permissible for the death investigator to: a. Release pictures taken at the scene to the media b. Disclose info about the death to interested parties as permissible by statute c. Inform the media as to the COD d. Release info to the NOK e. None of the above - Correct Answer b. Disclose info about the death to interested parties as permissible by statute" "Abrasion - Correct Answer Superficial loss of skin by the process of friction" "AIDS - Correct Answer An infectious disease caused by the HIV" "All of the following items are useful in estimating the time of death EXCEPT: a. Rigor mortis b. Maggot infection c. Newspapers accumulated at the scene d. The amount of blood present at the scene e. Blanching of lividity - Correct Answer d. The amount of blood present at the scene" "Ambient - Correct Answer A condition that completely surrounds or encompasses something" "Anecephalic - Correct Answer An infant born without a brain" "Anemia - Correct Answer Deficiency of red blood cells" "Aneurysm - Correct Answer An abnormal, permanent dilation of an artery, usually caused by infection or atherosclerosis" "Angiography - Correct Answer The radiographic visualization of blood vessels after they are filled with contrast media" "Anomaly - Correct Answer A marked deviation from normal; for example, congenital defects" "Anoxia - Correct Answer A lack of oxygen typically incompatible with life" "Antemortem - Correct Answer Occurring before death" "Antemortem Blood Sample - Correct Answer An initial blood sample that usually is obtained when the subject arrives at the hospital ER, before additional diagnostic or therapeutic treatment is initiated" "Antibody - Correct Answer A protein that attaches to or inactivates a specific antigen" "Anticoagulant - Correct Answer A chemical that prevents blood from clotting" "Antigen - Correct Answer A protein that stimulates the production of a specific antibody" "Arthropod - Correct Answer Any of the phylum of the invertebrate animals that have a jointed body and limbs" "Artifact - Correct Answer Artificially produced injury to a body" "As an investigator, which of the following injuries would make you MOST suspect child battering?: a. Fracture of long bones b. Injuries inconsistent with the explained mode of injury c. A history of a fall d. Thermal burns of the body e. Bruises to the body - Correct Answer b. Injuries inconsistent with the explained mode of injury" Allows one to trace the individuals who have had possession of it, the date and time of transfer, and where the material was secured while in those individuals or agencies custody" "Choose one of the MOST important communication skills for gather info 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 - Correct Answer b. Listen and actively study witnesses" "Cirrhosis - Correct Answer Liver disease characterized by fibrosis and degeneration of the liver" "Asphyxia - Correct Answer Lack of oxygen in the tissues of the body and interference with the oxygenation of the blood" "Authorization - Correct Answer Official permission granted by a superior" "Authorization for organ/tissue procurement is considered valid if: a. A donor designation appears on the decedent's drivers 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 NOK or rep has given consent e. No NOK can be located - Correct Answer d. The decedent's NOK or rep has given consent" "Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by: a. The decedent's NOK b. The coroner or ME when jurisdiction is established c. A will or other document signed before death d. The treating physician e. All of the above - Correct Answer b. The coroner or ME when jurisdiction is established" "Autoeroticism - Correct Answer Sexual activity in which an individual indulges in private, usually involving some form of asphyxia to heighten sexual pleasure" "Autopsy - Correct Answer A medical examination of the decent, which includes an external and an internal examination in which bodily tissue and fluids are recovered to determine or document the cause and/or manner of death" "The basic purpose of crime scene photography is: a. To document the crime scene b. To support the sketch of the scene c. To show the benefits of color film d. To persuade judges and juries e. To provide educational material - Correct Answer a. To document the crime scene" "Benign - Correct Answer A disease that is not malignant and usually has a favorable outcome" "Bereavement - Correct Answer Sorrow following the death of a loved one" "Berry Aneurysm - Correct Answer A small aneurysm of a cerebral artery, which may rupture, causing a subarachnoid hemorrhage" "Blood-Borne Pathogens - Correct Answer Microorganisms that are present in blood and can cause disease in humans (HIV and HBV)" "Blunt force injuries that tear tissue and expose the nerve and blood vessels beneath the skin are most appropriately described as: a. Incisions b. Lacerations c. Contusions d. Abrasions e. Stab Wounds - Correct Answer b. Lacerations" "Botanical - Correct Answer Pertaining to the study and identification of the properties of plants" "Brain Death - Correct Answer Final cessation of activity in the central nervous system, as indicated by a flat EEG or absence of cerebral blood flow for a predetermined period of time" "Bribe - Correct Answer Money or favor offered to influence the conduct of a person in a position of trust" "Carbon Monoxide - Correct Answer A colorless, odorless, very toxic gas that burns to carbon dioxide with a blue flame; it is formed as a product of the incomplete combustion of carbon" "Carcinoma - Correct Answer A malignant tumor of tissue linings" "Cardiac Death - Correct Answer Final cessation of activity in the cardiovascular system involving the heart and blood vessels" "Cardiomyopathy - Correct Answer Any chronic disorder affecting the muscle of the heart" "Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) Scan - Correct Answer Special procedure for taking radiographs of soft tissue" "Cessation - Correct Answer The final stoppage of actoin" "Chain of Custody - Correct Answer The documentation of sequential possession and location of evidence "Civil Law - Correct Answer The body of law that describes the private rights and responsibilities of individuals and involves actions filed by one person against another" "A clandestine methamphetamine laboratory has exploded, and the "chemist's" body is on the scene. You may undertake your scene investigation when: a. The police and FDS think the scene is safe b. The fire department and hazardous materials team think the scene is safe c. The fire department and police chief think the scene is safe d. The medial have arrived e. Visible famles are no longer present - Correct Answer a. The police and FDS think the scene is safe" "Common-Law Marriage - Correct Answer A marriage that is recognized because the couple have been cohabiting for a determined length of time, yet a legal marriage ceremony has not been performed" "Confidential - Correct Answer Revealed in confidence (trust, assurance), to be kept secret" "Confidential (Private) Information - Correct Answer Info that is protected by law and can be released only to certain authorized parties of that requires a court order for its release" "Conflict of Interest - Correct Answer The actual or seeming influence or reward obtained to perform a duty or function" "Contamination - Correct Answer The presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious material" "Contusion - Correct Answer An injury in which the surface of the skin is intact and the underlying tissue is crushed or otherwise injured" "Coordinate Method of Measurement - Correct Answer Measurement of evidence from a fixed point along a baseline" "Coroner - Correct Answer Typically an elected official who decides whether a death occurred under circumstances that require an autopsy, either by law or to determine manner or cause of death" "Cremation - Correct Answer The reduction of a death human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specially designed chamber" "Criminal Law - Correct Answer The body of law that deals with crimes against society and their punishment; these laws are prosecuted by the state" "Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) - Correct Answer A process by which emergency personnel are offered the support necessary to reduce job-related stress" "Cross-Examination - Correct Answer The examination of a witness by an adverse party other than the one who has called the witness to give testimony" "The death investigator 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 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 - Correct Answer c. The best approach is a "team" approach to performing the work" "Delusion - Correct Answer A misconception about the self that does not correspond to reality" "Demographic Information - Correct Answer Personal identifying and specific info regarding an individuals age, social security #, gender, address, and so on" "Dental Records - Correct Answer Written charts and radiographs of an individuals' teeth" "Dependent - Correct Answer The supporting surface of the body" "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 proper 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 - Correct Answer c. Place proper 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" "Hormone - Correct Answer A chemical structure produced in the body and released into the blood, which controls the activity of another organ" "Deposition - Correct Answer A procedure used in preparing for litigation, whereby a witness is placed under oath and attorneys for both sides are given an opportunity to question him/her. Depending on the jurisdiction, the testimony may be presented as evidence or used to undermine a witness's testimony during the trial" "Depression - Correct Answer A condition characterized by marked sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentrating, an increase or decrease in appetite, a change in sleeping habits, and feelings of dejection and hopelessness" "Diagram - Correct Answer An illustrative outline of a tract of land, or something else that can be projected in a linear fashion, which is not necessarily intended to be perfectly accurate" "Dialysis - Correct Answer Separation of the components of fluids by diffusing them through membranes" "Diastolic Blood Pressure - Correct Answer Resting blood pressure occurring during heart relaxation" "Direct Examination - Correct Answer The questioning of a witness by the party who has called the witness to render testimony" "Disinterment - Correct Answer The opening of a grave and removal of the body for the purpose of reexamination or removal to another site" "A distance-range gunshot wound is identifiable by: a. Stippling or tattooing surrounding the wound b. Soot surrounding the wound c. An absence of gunshot residue surrounding the wound and/or clothing d. Fouling surrounding the wound e. Soot within the wound - Correct Answer c. An absence of gunshot residue surrounding the wound and/or clothing" "DNA - Correct Answer The genetic material passed through from the cells of one generation to another" "Document Examiner - Correct Answer An expert in the identification and comparison of handwritten, printed, and typed documents" "DPT Vaccination - Correct Answer An inoculation administered to prevent the infectious diseases of diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus" "Drowning is diagnosed by: a. The combination of autopsy findings and a history of submersion b. Water of fluid in the stomach c. A history of the body being submerged d. Water or fluid in the lungs e. Absence of traumatic injury - Correct Answer a. The combination of autopsy findings and a history of submersion" "Ectomy - Correct Answer A procedure done to remove something" "Electrolytes - Correct Answer Components of a solution containing dissolved acids, bases, or salts forming constitutes of tissue fluid, plasma, and cellular fluid" "Embalmer - Correct Answer An individual licensed by the state to disinfect, preserve, and cosmetically restore dead human bodies" "Emphysema - Correct Answer Pathologic accumulation of air or gas in the lung" "Endotracheal Anesthesia - Correct Answer Anesthesia produced by introducing gases through a plastic tube placed in the trachea" "Entomologist - Correct Answer An expert who studies insects" "Epidural Anesthesia - Correct Answer An anesthetic that is injected into the epidural space of the spine, typically at the L2-L3 vertebrae space or lower" "Euphemism - Correct Answer A mild or inoffensive term or phrase that is substituted for another, more explicit term" "Evidence - Correct Answer Any item or material considered by the investigator to support the facts of the case" "Exemplar - Correct Answer An original item of evidence that serves as a model or example" "Exploding view or cross-projection type: - Correct Answer Similar to the floor-plan type, with folded-out walls; helpful in documenting bullets or blood stains on walls" "Factors that affect the body's cooling rate include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Body size b. Ambient temperature c. Gender of the individual d. Amount of clothing e. Position at the scene - Correct Answer c. Gender of the individual" "Family members often ask why the ME/coroner is involved. When discussing the case with the family, what is the best prescribed answer to give them?: a. Simply tell the family, "it's the law" b. Explain what is believed to have occurred (homicide, suicide, unexpected death) and why the ME/coroner is investigating the death c. Explain that the decedent's attending physician does not want to be involved with certifying the cause and manner of death d. Tell them to seek legal counsel if they have any questions e. Refuse to answer any questions - Correct Answer b. Explain what is believed to have occurred (homicide, suicide, unexpected death) and why the ME/coroner is investigating the death" "Film Speed - Correct Answer ASA/ISO/DIN indicates the speed of the film. The higher the ASA/ISO #, 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" "The first priority at a homicide death scene is usually: a. Securing and protecting the scene b. Administering first-aid to any injured persons c. Establishing a command officer d. Investigating e. Interviewing witnesses - Correct Answer b. Administering first-aid to any injured persons" "Floor-Plan-View Drawing Type - Correct Answer Overhead view of the scene, detailing evidence in relation to the surroundings" "F-Stop (Aperture) - Correct Answer The light-gathering ability of the lens" "Funeral Director - Correct Answer An individual or corporation licensed by a state to prepare dead human remains, other than by embalming, for interment or other means of disposal. The person also conducts funeral services and counsels decedents' families" "Geological - Correct Answer Pertaining to the physical history of the earth, its physical changes and processes" "Glomerulonephritis - Correct Answer Fibrosis and scarring of the blood vessel structure in the kidney" "Guardianship or POA - Correct Answer Legal authorization to act on another individual's behalf. This authority usually ceases after death, so be sure to check the law in your state" "Hazardous Materials Unit (HAZ/MAT) - Correct Answer The agency charged with the responsibility for planning preparedness and response actions related to spills or discharges or oil and hazardous materials into the environment" "HBV - Correct Answer Hepatitis B virus" "Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) - Correct Answer A group of physicians and hospitals and clinics that combine to provide medical care at a lower cost to the patients" "Hematemesis - Correct Answer The vomiting of blood" "Hemolysis - Correct Answer Disruption of red blood cell membrane" "Hilt Mark - Correct Answer An abrasion near the entry of a stab wound, caused by the knife handle" "Histological - Correct Answer Pertaining to the microscopic structure, composition, and function of the tissues" "HIV - Correct Answer Human immunodeficiency" "Hold-Harmless Agreement - Correct 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 out of the contract or agreement" "Hypoxia - Correct Answer A decrease in the amount of oxygen in the tissue" "Identifiable soot detected in the airway of a fire victim indicates which one of the following?: a. Breathing during the fire b. An artifact caused by the fire c. Charring of the human tissue during the fire d. The victim was a heavy smoker e. The death was the result of the fire - Correct Answer a. Breathing during the fire" "If a body is not identified within a reasonable time, the investigator should: a. Have the body buried, after having exhausted all scientific methods of investigation b. Put an ad in the newspaper with a description of the body and ask for the public's assistance with the identification c. Keep the body for a reasonable time and see whether anyone telephones the office looking for a missing person who fits the description of the unidentified individual d. Contact the local police department and complete an NCIC form e. All of the above - Correct Answer e. All of the above" "If a dead person has been identified and the family has been notified of the death but refuses to take responsibility for disposing of the body, it is the investigator's responsibility to: a. Notify the family of the office procedures that will be followed to dispose of the body b. Call civic and religious organizations to see whether they have any funds to bury unclaimed bodies c. Find the least expensive way to dispose of the remains and do so quickly to alleviate crowding in the morgue d. Keep the body and call the family every two to three days to see whether they have changed their minds and will now take responsibilities for disposing of it - Correct Answer a. Notify the family of the office procedures that will be followed to dispose of the body" "If the deceased is decomposed, mutilated, or burned beyond recognition and the family still insists, for religious or cultural reasons, on viewing the body, the investigator should: a. Expedite the family's request for an immediate viewing by taking them directly to the viewing area 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 info from the family after they view the remains e. Allow all family members to view the remains, regardless of their reasons for wanting to do so - Correct Answer c. Prepare the family before viewing with a verbal explanation and possibly photographs of the remains" "Immediately upon arriving at the scene of a death, the death investigator should do which of the following?: a. Make sure sufficient boundaries are establsied b. Be interviewed by the media c. Identify and contact the law enforcement officer in charge d. Assign an officer to guard the scene if the investigator suspects problmes e. All of the above - Correct Answer c. Identify and contact the law enforcement officer in charge" "Incident Command System - Correct Answer A standardized system of managing assigned resources for effective and efficient control of any emergency event" "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 info regarding the condition of the body - Correct Answer c. An overall and concise view of what happened" "Indigent - Correct Answer Destitute, poverty-stricken" "In general, which of the following are NOT normally for organ/tissue procurement purposes?: a. Liver and kidneys b. Long bones and pelvis c. Reproductive organs d. Heart valves e. Pancreas and skin - Correct Answer c. Reproductive organs" "An intermediate-range gunshot wound is identifiable by: a. Powder residue inside the entrance wound b. Bullet wipe surrounding the entrance wound c. Multiple unburned powered particles surrounding the entrance wound and/or clothing d. A gray smudge or smoke residue on the clothing e. No evidence of powder deposition - Correct Answer c. Multiple unburned powered particles surrounding the entrance wound and/or clothing" "Interrogation - Correct Answer The formal act of examining a person by asking questions, usually a law enforcement function" "Interview - Correct Answer A formal face-to-face conversation between a reporter (the death investigator) and a person from whom information is sought (the witness)" "Intravenous - Correct Answer A method of administering a substance by injecting it into a vein" "The investigator arrives at an outdoor scene where there is a crowd of onlookers. Police officers are standing around the nude body of a young female victim. Which is the BEST step for the investigator to take?: a. Cover the body with a clean sheet or covering b. Proceed with the investigatoin c. Stand with the police officers until the crows is pushed back, and then cover the body d. Cover the body with a blanket recovered from a nearby home e. Do nothing - Correct Answer a. Cover the body with a clean sheet or covering" "Jurisdiction - Correct Answer The power of authority a court or office has over individuals, property and/or trauma" "Larvae - Correct Answer Insects in the early stages of the life cycle" "Laser - Correct Answer Light amplification through stimulated emission to radiate ultraviolet light or electromagnetic energy of short wavelength" "Latent Fingerprints - Correct Answer Fingerprints that cannot be readily observed with the naked eye" "Ligature - Correct Answer Something used to bind a portion of the body (hanging)" "Parenteral - Correct Answer Muscous membrane or skin barrier that can be penetrated by such things as needle sticks, human bites, cuts, and abrasions" "Pathologist - Correct Answer A physician trained in the identification and diagnosis of disease and injury who may perform autopsies" "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 religion requires it d. Before the autopsy is performed e. Before the victim's body is taken from the scene - Correct Answer d. Before the autopsy is performed" "Livor Mortis (Lividity) - Correct Answer Postmortem settling of the blood in the dependent portions of the body" "NOK - Correct Answer The person from whom the death investigator must secure consent before initiating any procurement activity" "Malignant - Correct Answer Possessing the ability to metastasize, invade, and replicate abnormally" "Malpractice - Correct Answer The failure of a professional to adhere to acceptable standards of his/her profession in which he/she rendered service" "Mast Suit - Correct Answer A suit that is placed on the body and inflated to elevate the blood pressure of victims suffering from profound shock and hypotension" "Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - Correct Answer Descriptive data provided by the manufacturers and distributors of hazardous materials" "Media - Correct Answer Any news-reporting agency (newspaper, magazine, radio, television) and its representation" "Medical Examiner - Correct Answer Usually a medical doctor, although not necessarily a highly trained pathologist. Like a coroner, an ME decides whether a death occurred under circumstances that may require an autopsy and who will perform it if the ME is not qualified" "Metastasis - Correct Answer The spread of a disease from one organ to another without direct connection" "The most common causes of physical traumatic death in child abuse cases are: a. Poisoning and drugs b. Subdural hematoma and/or intraabdominal hemorrhage c. Fractured ribs and upper arms d. Stab wounds and incisions e. Thermal burns - Correct Answer b. Subdural hematoma and/or intraabdominal hemorrhage" "Multiple-Fatality Incident - Correct Answer Any multiple-fatality event that exceeds the normal capabilities and preparedness of an agency, requiring additional resources, manpower, and response from that agency" "Narrative Report - Correct Answer An objective report of the investigative process, written in chronological fashion" "National Crime information Center (NCIC) - Correct 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 reports" "Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) - Correct Answer A specialized radiographic study that allows a several-dimensional viewing of the body part" "Objective Report - Correct Answer A report made in an independence and unbiased manner, without regard for personal attitudes or thoughts" "Occupational Exposure - Correct Answer Reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material while performing one's job" "Odontologist - Correct Answer A dentist with special knowledge of teeth, their structure, and their development" "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 - Correct Answer e. Be determined by state statutes and local customs" "Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) - Correct Answer The agency responsible for identifying potential donors, obtaining consent, and procuring organs" "Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Correct Answer Part of the U.S. Department of Labor; the regulatory and enforcement agency for safety and health in most U.S. industrial sites" "Osteoporosis - Correct Answer Decrease in bone calcification, which results in easy fracture" "Ostomy - Correct Answer An operative procedure in which an artificial opening is created" "Other potentially infectious materials: - Correct Answer Semen, vaginal fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva, and any fluid visibly contaminated with blood" "Overlying - Correct Answer The act of one person smothering (asphyxiating) another by lying over him/her" "Panning - Correct Answer Recording video of a scene, starting at point A and slowly moving the camera across the scene to point B" "Paranoia - Correct Answer Excessive suspiciousness or distrustfulness" "Pedigree - Correct Answer The list of ancestors on a person's family tree" "Peripheral Blood - Correct Answer Blood recovered from arteries and veins in the extremities or head regions Blood contained in veins, located outside of the heart and aorta" "Personal Property - Correct Answer Property on or near the body and belonging to the decedent, that can be returned to the NOK" "Petechial Hemorrhage - Correct Answer A tiny pinpoint hemorrhage that results when small capillaries burst under pressure; commonly seen in the eyes of people who die by strangulation" "Plasty - Correct Answer A procedure done to restructure a portion of the anatomy, usually without removing anything" "Pneumothorax - Correct Answer Accumulation of air in the chest cavity" "Poison Control Center - Correct Answer Provides medical info on a 24-hour basis for investigation of incidents involving potentially poisonous materials" "Postmortem Changes - Correct Answer Alterations of the body following death, including decomposition and environmental resuscitative injuries" "PPE - Correct Answer Special clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard" "A previously healthy four-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 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 having jurisdiction e. Significant trauma will always be apparent on the surface of hte body - Correct Answer b. The coroner has jurisdiction because of the unexplained death of an infant" "Prognosis - Correct Answer The probable outcome of a disease" "Prone - Correct Answer Lying face downward" "The Public - Correct Answer Any person or agency not officially affiliated with or recognized as a member of your office" "Public Information - Correct Answer Info that the public has a legal right to know that cannot be withheld" "Pulmonary Edema - Correct Answer Accumulation of fluid in the lung tissue and airways" "Pyelonephritis - Correct Answer Infection of the kidney" "Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) - Correct Answer Designed individual who is trained and certified to handle radiation hazards" "Radiography - Correct Answer The creation of film records of internal structures of the body through the use of x-rays" "Reconstruct - Correct Answer To build again, to rebuild" "Religious Objections Orthodox Jews - object to autopsy but if needed it must be performed before sundown of the day the person died Muslims - no official concern Jheovah's Witnesses - not opposed Catholic - not opposed Laotians (Hmong) - generally opposed Mexican Catholics - opposed, unless required by law Protestants - not opposed Native Americans - generally object to autopsy - Correct Answer A family's objection to the performance of an autopsy based on their religious/spiritual beliefs" "Retort - Correct Answer A vessel or chamber in which substances are decomposed by heat" "Rheumatic Heart Disease - Correct Answer Heart disease related to previous streptococcal bacteria infection" "Rigor Mortis (Rigidity) - Correct Answer Postmortem stiffening of the body" "Scene Perimeter - Correct Answer The boundary around a death scene" "Sclera - Correct Answer The so-called white of the eye, consisting of a tough, fibrous tissue" "Search and Rescue - Correct Answer Volunteers trained in scene searching, processing, and rescue" "Self-Inflicted - Correct Answer The infliction of injury or death on oneself" "Sepsis - Correct Answer A toxic condition resulting from the presence of microorganisms of their toxins in the blood" "Serology - Correct Answer The identification of blood types" "Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) Camera - Correct Answer The type of camera that has interchangeable lenses" "Statutes - Correct Answer Laws enacted by the legislative branch of government" "Statutory - Correct Answer Authorized by law" "Subclavian Vein - Correct Answer The large vein draining the arm, which unites with the internal jugular vein" "Subpoena - Correct Answer A legally enforceable order to present oneself at a specified time and place, generally to testify or produce and authenticate documents or items" "Succession - Correct Answer The normal development of insects through various stages" "Suicide investigations are difficult because: a. Social and cultural stigmas often make witnesses uncooperative b. Insurance benefits are sometimes negated by a finding of suicide c. Both A and B d. The cause of death is seldom apparent e. Suicide notes are never present at the scene - Correct Answer c. Both A and B" "Supine - Correct Answer Lying on the back, face upward" "Survivors - Correct Answer Those persons (family/friends) who remain alive after the death of someone else (family member or friend)" "Systolic Blood Pressure - Correct Answer Maximum blood pressure occurring with heart conditions" "You are at the scene of a sudden and unexpected death of a 16-month-old child. The family members want to hold the child. What should you do?: a. Tell them they should have thought about that before, and to leave the child alone. You must collect evidence at this time b. Consider the evidence you have discovered to this point and make a professional decision based on those facts, always taking the family into consideration c. Place the body in a body bag and tell the family that they can view the body after the pathologist has completed the autopsy d. Advise them of the federal statute that prohibits handling evidence during the conducting of an investigation e. Point out to all family members (except the mother) that the rights of the child supercede theirs, and that they will have a change to hold the child after the investigation is complete - Correct Answer b. Consider the evidence you have discovered to this point and make a professional decision based on those facts, always taking the family into consideration" "You are investigating the death of an unidentified person. A search of the subject's pockets turns up an identification card without a facial photograph on it. You should: a. Assume that the subject is who the ID says he is b. Search the body for further ID; if you don't find any, just use the ID card that was in his pocket c. Be aware that an ID card that does not contain a facial picture should never be used to make a positive ID d. Be aware that it's not the concern of your office to obtain a positive ID of any deceased. This is a police matter e. Assume that the subject has a fingerprint on file - Correct Answer c. Be aware that an ID card that does not contain a facial picture should never be used to make a positive ID" "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 - Correct Answer d. Keep the tape in place and advise the investigating police agency of the need to enlarge the perimeter" "Your office is investigating a suspected SIDS death. You should notify your statewide SIDS program: a. ASAP following the autopsy b. Within 24 hours of the death c. Within 48 hours of the death d. Within 72 hours of the death e. Within one week of the death - Correct Answer a. ASAP following the autopsy" "Zooming - Correct Answer Using a mutifocal-length lens to photograph scenes" "Tache Noire - Correct Answer Drying up of the white portion of the eye, causing a black-brown discoloration of the sclera" "Tardieu Spots - Correct Answer Pinpoint hemorrhages resulting from rupture of small capillaries; associated with livor mortis" "Terminal Aspiration - Correct Answer Regurgitation of gastric food contents into the larynx or trachea as a result of the sphincter releasing after death" "Three-Dimensional Drawing Type - Correct Answer Used to corroborate a picture" "Thrombosis - Correct Answer A blood clot that forms within a blood vessel and typically occludes the flow of blood to that part" "Trace Evidence - Correct Answer Potentially hidden objects that can show a connection among the scene, the crime, and the perpetrator" "Transference of Evidence - Correct Answer The movement of physical evidence from one surface to another" "Trauma Resolution - Correct Answer A progression of traumatic stress management that consists of education and monitoring of physical and mental capabilities following peoples response to multiple-fatality events" "Triangulation Method of Measurements - Correct Answer Measurement of evidence in relation and reference to two or more fixed points; useful for outside scenes" "Unclaimed Remains - Correct Answer Bodies or body parts for which the individual responsible for disposing of the remains is unidentified or is unwilling to take responsibility" "Universal Precautions - Correct Answer Recommendations that must be followed it contact with blood or bodily fluid is likely" "Vascular - Correct Answer Pertaining to blood vessels" "Ventricular Fibrilation - Correct Answer Abnormal heart rate, which typically results in death" "Verify - Correct Answer Establish or confirm the accuracy of information or evidence through testimony" "Vital Statistics - Correct Answer A government agency responsible for maintaining a system of registration and release of records for the public, including birth, marriage, divorce, and death" "Vitreous Fluid - Correct Answer The clear, thick fluid that fills the eyeball" "When a decedent is discovered in a public place and a crowd has gathered, the investigator should: a. Immediately move the body to the morgue and evaluate it there b. Have the body shielded from view and conduct a death scene investigation c. Conduct a death scene investigation without covering the body because covering it may detract from the integrity of photographs of the scene d. Conduct a death scene investigation without covering the body to ensure that no trace evidence is transferred onto the covering material e. Order the police to disperse the crowd - Correct Answer b. Have the body shielded from view and conduct a death scene investigation" "When communicating with the pathologist, a good investigator distinguishes between a request for info and a request for an opinion. Which type is the following question: "What time was the death pronounced?:" a. Request for an opinion b. Request for info c. Request for info and opinion d. Request for assistance e. None of the above - Correct Answer b. Request for info" "When investigating a "homicide" death case, you discover that the victim and surviving family are orthodox Jews. The family voice their objection (based on religious beliefs) to an autopsy being performed. Which of the following would be the BEST RECOMMENDED procedure to follow?: a. Tell the family that "it's a homicide case, and therefore an autopsy must be determined" 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 (criminal prosecution, etc.) the autopsy needs to be performed d. Have the family's rabbi talk with them and the detective in charge e. Refer the family to the county ME - Correct Answer c. Counsel the family, explain the circumstances surrounding the investigation and why (criminal prosecution, etc.) the autopsy needs to be performed" "When obtaining information about a decedent from family members, the first priority should ALWAYS be to obtain information from: a. The family member who seems the most stable b. The family member who last saw and/or talked with the decedent, or has firsthand knowledge regarding the circumstances surrounding the death and/or medical history c. The decedent's primary care fiver or personal physciain d. The family member who is in control of the family unit e. The police officer who found the body - Correct Answer b. The family member who last saw and/or talked with the decedent, or has firsthand knowledge regarding the circumstances surrounding the death and/or medical history" "Which of the following statements regarding maggots infesting a body is TRUE?: a. An autopsy performed on a maggot-infested body cannot be useful b. Maggots cannot be used to assist in estimating the time of death c. Maggots do not occur in bodies that have been dead for more than two weeks d. Maggots grow at predictable rates, depending on the climate and temperature e. An expert who studies maggots is the odontologist - Correct Answer d. Maggots grow at predictable rates, depending on the climate and temperature" "Why is it necessary, when in a residence or apartment, or when going through personal belongings of the deceased, to do this in the presence of an independent witness?: - Correct Answer When recovering personal property or evidence at remote scenes or private residences, the investigator should always have an independent representative view the procedure to avoid accusations at a later date. If personal items or property are missing from the scene, the family will challenge the process of the investigation. Numerous allegations of theft are leveled on death investigations by family members when proper procedures are not followed. The investigator should mention and make receipts for any evidence or property confiscated form the scene. Maintaining the chain of custody of all items will ensure proper presentation of evidence in the courtroom and alleviate unnecessary challenges to the evidence"