ABMDI: Specimens, Instruments, MOD, & Disasters
questions with correct answers
Why would an MEI need to draw bio samples? - ANSWER Some drugs and
poisons may deteriorate/metabolize during PMI
What are the 3 most common bio samples obtained? - ANSWER 1. Urine
2. Peripheral blood
3. Vitreous fluid
When drawing a sample, ________ recap a needle - ANSWER NEVER
What is the easiest method to obtain peripheral blood? - ANSWER
Subclavian puncture at the subclavian vein
What is vitreous fluid? What does it help find? - ANSWER Clear, viscous
fluid in the eye
Detects the presence of alcohol, drugs, and electrolytes
How do you obtain vitreous fluid? - ANSWER Puncture eye on the
outermost area of the sclera. Aspirate slowly due to viscosity
, How do you obtain a urine sample? - ANSWER Recover when the bladder
is bloated. Use a needle to puncture the middle/lower abdomen
Which 4 universal precautions should be precautions while obtaining bio
samples? - ANSWER 1. Glove must be worn when blood contamination is
anticipated
2. Eye shields, gowns, and masks to prevent aerosol contamination
3. Never recap a needle
4. Discard needles in puncture-resistant container
What are the 6 categories of materials that the MEI's scene kit should
have? - ANSWER 1. Forms/references
2. Scene-process aids
3. PPE
4. Safety equipment
5. Medical equipment
6. Communications equipment
What is the purpose of the MEI's investigation? - ANSWER Observe,
document, collect, and preserve as much scene info as possible
What are 8 scene-processing aids that should be available to the MEI? -
ANSWER 1. Camera
2. Tape recorder
3. Thermometer
questions with correct answers
Why would an MEI need to draw bio samples? - ANSWER Some drugs and
poisons may deteriorate/metabolize during PMI
What are the 3 most common bio samples obtained? - ANSWER 1. Urine
2. Peripheral blood
3. Vitreous fluid
When drawing a sample, ________ recap a needle - ANSWER NEVER
What is the easiest method to obtain peripheral blood? - ANSWER
Subclavian puncture at the subclavian vein
What is vitreous fluid? What does it help find? - ANSWER Clear, viscous
fluid in the eye
Detects the presence of alcohol, drugs, and electrolytes
How do you obtain vitreous fluid? - ANSWER Puncture eye on the
outermost area of the sclera. Aspirate slowly due to viscosity
, How do you obtain a urine sample? - ANSWER Recover when the bladder
is bloated. Use a needle to puncture the middle/lower abdomen
Which 4 universal precautions should be precautions while obtaining bio
samples? - ANSWER 1. Glove must be worn when blood contamination is
anticipated
2. Eye shields, gowns, and masks to prevent aerosol contamination
3. Never recap a needle
4. Discard needles in puncture-resistant container
What are the 6 categories of materials that the MEI's scene kit should
have? - ANSWER 1. Forms/references
2. Scene-process aids
3. PPE
4. Safety equipment
5. Medical equipment
6. Communications equipment
What is the purpose of the MEI's investigation? - ANSWER Observe,
document, collect, and preserve as much scene info as possible
What are 8 scene-processing aids that should be available to the MEI? -
ANSWER 1. Camera
2. Tape recorder
3. Thermometer
