{"id":118204,"date":"2023-09-02T10:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T10:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=118204"},"modified":"2023-09-02T10:36:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-02T10:36:05","slug":"abmdi-registry-exam-with-complete-solutions-abmdi-study-questions-and-answers-abmdi-board-certification-with-correct-solutions-abmdi-d-exam-verified-100-correctabmdi-questions-practicedifficult","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/02\/abmdi-registry-exam-with-complete-solutions-abmdi-study-questions-and-answers-abmdi-board-certification-with-correct-solutions-abmdi-d-exam-verified-100-correctabmdi-questions-practicedifficult\/","title":{"rendered":"ABMDI Registry Exam With Complete Solutions.,ABMDI Study Questions And Answers.,ABMDI Board Certification With Correct Solutions.,ABMDI-D Exam Verified 100% Correct!!,ABMDI Questions Practice(difficult\/missed questions during practice exam) Completed 2023,ABMDI EXAM 2023 VERIFIED 100% CORRECT!!,ABMDI EXAM 2023,ABMDI STUDY SET ALREADY PASSED!!,ABMDI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>ABMDI Registry Exam With Complete<br>Solutions.<br>Anacephalic &#8211; Answer An infant born without a brain.<br>Coronal plane &#8211; Answer The plane that divides the body into front and back (e.g,<br>anterior [ventral] and posterior [dorsal]) halves<br>Mid-sagittal plane &#8211; Answer The plane that divides the body into right and left halves<br>Transverse &#8211; Answer The plane that divides the body into top and bottom (e.g.<br>superior [cephalad] and inferior [caudal]) halves<br>Lateral &#8211; Answer Surface or portion of the body that points toward the side or away<br>from the midline of the body<br>Medial &#8211; Answer Describes any surface or portion of the body that points of faces<br>toward the midline of the body (e.g., midsaggital plane)<br>Proximal &#8211; Answer Refers to a relative position that is farther away from the central<br>portion of the body or origin of the structure (e.g., the position of the hand is distal to<br>the shoulder)<br>Superficial &#8211; Answer Refers to a relative position close to the surface of an organ or<br>close to the skin<br>Deep &#8211; Answer Refers to a relative position within the body or farther away from the<br>surface of the body (e.g., farther from the surface)<br>Auricular &#8211; Answer The area of the ear<br>Temporal &#8211; Answer The side (lateral) surface of the head.<br>Occipital &#8211; Answer The back (posterior) surface of the head<br>Parietal &#8211; Answer The area considers the top of the head. This area abuts the frontal,<br>temporal, and occipital regions<br>Orbital &#8211; Answer Area of the eye<br>Sternal notch or angle &#8211; Answer The junction of the sternum and the clavicle relating<br>to the T4 to T5 level of vertebral bodies<br>Submental &#8211; Answer The area under the chin or jaw line<br>Costal margin &#8211; Answer The lowest portion of the anterior ribs, corresponding to the<br>level of the anterior attachment of the diaphragm and L3-L4 vertebral bodies<br>Umbilicus &#8211; Answer The naval<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Registry Exam With Complete<br>Solutions.<br>Pectoral girdle &#8211; Answer The muscles, bones, and other structures responsible for<br>the attachment of the arm to the torso<br>Axilla &#8211; Answer The armpit region<br>Epigastrium &#8211; Answer The upper portion of the abdomen bordered by the costal<br>margin<br>Cervical &#8211; Answer Refers to the upper (superior) portion of the spine<br>Thoracic &#8211; Answer Refers to the middle portion of the spine, which defines the<br>thoracic cavity. Ribs attach to each of the thoracic vertebrae<br>Lumbar &#8211; Answer Refers to the lower portion of the spine (small of the back)<br>Sacrum &#8211; Answer Refers to the normally fused portion of the lower spine, which<br>constitutes the back (posterior) region of the pelvic bones<br>Coccyx &#8211; Answer Tail bone<br>Volar &#8211; Answer The front (anterior, ventral) surface of the forearms and hands. The<br>term &#8220;palmar&#8221; is used in this context with respect to the hands.<br>Antecubital &#8211; Answer The front (anterior, ventral) surface of the elbow where the arm<br>and forearm meet. AKA antecubital fossa and is a common site for IV catheters and<br>need punctures<br>Tibia &#8211; Answer The bone that defines the inner (medial) aspect of the lower (inferior)<br>portion of the leg. The front (anterior) surface of this bone constitutes a portion of the<br>shin (aka the pretibial region)<br>Fibula &#8211; Answer The bone that defines the outer (lateral) aspect of the lower (inferior)<br>portion of the leg<br>Plantar &#8211; Answer The bottom surface of the foot<br>Dorsum &#8211; Answer The top surface of the foot<br>Thorax and thoracic cavity &#8211; Answer Contains the lungs and heart; pleural spaces<br>enclose the lungs under the skeletal system<br>Pericardium &#8211; Answer The cavity containing the heart; it consists of a fibrous<br>connective tissue.<br>Pericardial tamponade &#8211; Answer When blood escapes from the heart or aorta and<br>fills the pericardium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Study Questions And Answers.<br>A 30-year-old male dies of AIDS; it is permissible for the death investigator to:<br>a. Release property taken at the scene to the family<br>b. Disclose information about the death to interested parties<br>c. Inform the media as to the cause of death<br>d. Amend the death certificate for the emotional well being of the family<br>e. Release the cause and manner of death to friends and associates &#8211; Answer a.<br>Release property taken at the scene to the family<br>When attempting to assist a coworker dealing with job-related stress, it is most<br>appropriate to show:<br>a. Sympathy<br>b. Empathy<br>c. Indifference<br>d. Sarcasm<br>e. Tenacity &#8211; Answer b. Empathy<br>After you have completed an investigation at a private residence, the family calls<br>your office to report the theft of personal property from their residence. How should<br>you handle the situation?:<br>a. Adamantly deny the theft of personal property<br>b. Place blame on the first responders<br>c. Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor<br>d. Fax a copy of the property receipt to the family<br>e. Refer the caller to the family&#8217;s funeral director &#8211; Answer c. Refer the caller to your<br>immediate supervisor<br>All death scenes should be treated as <strong><em><strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> until proven otherwise:<br>a. Accidents<br>b. Conspiracies<br>c. Natural<br>d. Suicides<br>e. Homicides &#8211; Answer e. Homicides<br>All of the following are considered common errors investigators make when<br>collecting evidence EXCEPT which one?:<br>a. Removal of evidence before photographing<br>b. Not collecting enough evidence<br>c. Not collecting a standard of comparison<br>d. Collecting too much evidence<br>e. Not recognizing evidentiary value &#8211; Answer d. Collecting too much evidence<br>The application of science to law describes:<br>a. Criminological science<br>b. Criminal science<br>c. Criminal defense law<br>d. Medicolegal law<br>e. Forensic science &#8211; Answer e. Forensic science<br>A body with a bullet wound through the chest is found almost 50 feet from the<br>weapon. Should the investigator rule out suicide as a manner of death?:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Study Questions And Answers.<br>a. Yes; a serious chest wound would prevent the person from moving that distance<br>b. Yes; a chest wound is too painful to allow continuous movement for that distance<br>c. No; persons who commit suicide have the weapon in hand or nearby<br>d. No; a person who is mortally wounded can travel a considerable distance before<br>collapsing<br>e. Yes; bullets have kinetic energy which tends to knock down the victim &#8211; Answer d.<br>No; a person who is mortally wounded can travel a considerable distance before<br>collapsing<br>A business woman from out of town is found dead in her motel room, the victim of<br>apparent homicidal violence. Personal items in the room reveal she is married and<br>lives in an adjoining state. In order to notify her NOK, the investigator should:<br>a. Telephone the husband and advise him of the death immediately, then send a<br>police officer(s) to the husband&#8217;s residence to inform him of the death. Request that<br>the officer(s) remain at the residence and direct the husband to call the investigator&#8217;s<br>office at that time<br>b. Contact the law enforcement agency in the husband&#8217;s jurisdiction. Ask them to<br>send a police officer(s) to the husband&#8217;s residence and inform him of the death.<br>Request that the officer(s) remain at the residence and direct the husband to call the<br>investigator&#8217;s office at that time<br>c. Request the motel owner to notify the NOK from the information obtained in the<br>motel registry, then contact the law enforcement agency in the husband&#8217;s jurisdiction.<br>Ask them to send a police officer(s) to the husband&#8217;s residence and inform him of the<br>death. Request that the officer(s) remain at the residence and direct the husband to<br>call the investigator&#8217;s office at that time<br>d. Send a priority mail package (next day air) containing a notification letter and<br>personal effects to the husband, then request that an officer direct the husband to<br>call the investigator&#8217;s office at the time he receives the package<br>e. Contact the Red Cross to notify the husband &#8211; Answer b. Contact the law<br>enforcement agency in the husband&#8217;s jurisdiction. Ask them to send a police<br>officer(s) to the husband&#8217;s residence and inform him of the death. Request that the<br>officer(s) remain at the residence and direct the husband to call the investigator&#8217;s<br>office at that time<br>Death due to contact with an electrical device is primarily related to:<br>a. The number of volts received by the victim<br>b. The number of amps received by the victim<br>c. The number of watts received by the victim<br>d. The number of joules received by the victim<br>e. Prolonged contact over one minute &#8211; Answer b. The number of amps received by<br>the victim<br>A death investigator may experience symptoms of emotional trauma. What is the<br>best means available to assist these individuals?:<br>a. The National Association of Clergy<br>b. Contact the employee union representative<br>c. The Association of Chaplains and Counselors<br>d. Appropriate local employee assistance programs (human resource departments,<br>crisis response team, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Board Certification With<br>Correct Solutions.<br>Barbituates &#8211; Answer Four main categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ultra-short-acting &#8211; used to induce surgical anesthesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short-acting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intermediate-acting &#8211; used as sedative-hypnotics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-acting<br>Butalbital &#8211; Answer Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines.<br>Phenobarbital &#8211; Answer Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant.<br>Pentobarbital &#8211; Answer Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial pressure following<br>trauma.<br>Atropine &#8211; Answer Belladonna Alkaloid. Derived from certain plants including jimson<br>weed and deadly nightshade. Used as a preanesthetic therapy to control airway<br>secretions and as a antispasmodic to control gastrointestinal spasms. Used as an<br>antidote in the treatment of poisoning by cholinesterase inhibitors. Also used in<br>resuscitative attempts.<br>Toxic effects: mydriasis, hot dry reddened skin, delirium, and hallucinations.<br>Scopalamine &#8211; Answer Belladonna Alkaloid. Derived from jimson weed and henbane.<br>Used as a preanesthetic, treatment of Parkinsonism, gastrointestinal disorders, and<br>prevention of motion sickness.<br>Toxic effects: Blurred vision, dryness of throat, dilated pupils, somnolence,<br>mydriasis, skin flushing, hallucinations, and confusion.<br>Benzodiazepines &#8211; Answer Belladonna Alkaloid. Used as anxiolytics,<br>antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and as preoperative sedatives.<br>Common benzos: alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam, and diazepam.<br>Extensive hepatic metabolism.<br>Adult flies caught at the scene need to be properly stored to send to the lab. This<br>involves &#8211; Answer placing the flies in a glass vial containing 70% isopropyl alcohol.<br>Forensic scientists may use forensic entomology for all the following EXCEPT<br>A. estimate the duration of the post-mortem range (PMI).<br>B. detect drugs of abuse in maggot infested bodies.<br>C. detect the location of the body at the time of death.<br>D. collect DNA material left on the corpse in cases of sexual assault.<br>E. detect volatile hydrocarbons in fire deaths. &#8211; Answer detect volatile hydrocarbons<br>in fire deaths.<br>Which of the following methods is the LEAST sensitive chromatographic technique<br>A. High-pressure liquid chromatograph (HPLC)<br>B. Liquid chromatography \/ Mass Spectrometry<br>C. Thin-layer chromatography<br>D. Gas chromatography \/ Mass Spectrometry<br>E. Gas chromatography &#8211; Answer Thin-layer chromatography<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Board Certification With<br>Correct Solutions.<br>Which ONE of the following drugs is responsible for the most intentional overdose<br>fatalities?<br>A. Barbiturates<br>B. Propoxyphene<br>C. Benzodiazepines<br>D. Tricyclic Antidepressants<br>E. Antihistamines &#8211; Answer Tricyclic Antidepressants<br>In scenes illuminated by bright sunlight, there will usually be dark shadow areas.<br>Detail in the deep shadow areas will be lost when the exposure is based on the<br>overall brightness of the scene. The brightness level in the shadow areas can be<br>raised to the overall brightness of the scene by using<br>A. an alternate light source<br>B. ultraviolet fluorescence.<br>C. flash-fill photography.<br>D. an increased F-stop.<br>E. a restricted aperture. &#8211; Answer Flash-fill photography<br>Using an alternate light source, you can identify stains that may contain samples of<br>A. serum.<br>B. semen.<br>C. saliva.<br>D. urine.<br>E. All of the above &#8211; Answer All of the above<br>When submitting tool mark evidence for examination, you should always<br>A. place the tool against the tool marked evidence.<br>B. make test cuts or impressions rather than submit the tool.<br>C. submit a cast of the tool mark.<br>D. refrain from collecting samples of any material deposited on the tools.<br>E. All of the above &#8211; Answer submit a cast of the tool mark<br>With regards to investigating a scene where firearms were used, which ONE of the<br>following statements is FALSE?<br>A. Bullet holes through doors can produce atypical entrance wounds.<br>B. The presence of spent cartridges at the scene suggests a semi-automatic assault<br>rifle.<br>C. Fragments from intermediate targets can cause pseudo-stippling.<br>D. A spent cartridge at the scene is most suggestive of a revolver-type handgun.<br>E. Spent cartridges recovered at the scene can be analyzed by firearm experts. &#8211;<br>Answer A spent cartridge at the scene is most suggestive of a revolver-type<br>handgun.<br>Which of the following is NOT a bullet fired by a handgun?<br>A. Semi-jacketed hollow point<br>B. Wad cutter<br>C. Buckshot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI-D Exam Verified 100% Correct!!<br>ANECEPHALIC &#8211; Answer An infant born without a brain<br>BEREAVEMENT &#8211; Answer Sorrow following the death of a loved one<br>BRAIN DEATH &#8211; Answer Final cessation of activity in the central nervous system, as<br>indicated by a flat EEG or absence of cerebral blood flow for a predetermined period<br>of time<br>CARDIAC DEATH &#8211; Answer Final cessation of activity in the cardiovascular system<br>involving the heart and blood vessels<br>CESSATION &#8211; Answer The final stoppage of action<br>CORONER &#8211; Answer Typically an elected official who decides whether a death<br>occurred under circumstances that require an autopsy, either by law or to determine<br>manner or cause.<br>JURISDICTION &#8211; Answer The power of authority a court or office has over<br>individuals or trauma<br>LNOK &#8211; Answer The person from whom the medicolegal death investigator must<br>secure consent before initiating any procurement activity<br>MEDICAL EXAMINER &#8211; Answer Usually a medical doctor, although not necessary a<br>highly trained pathologist. Like a coroner, a ME decides whether a death occurred<br>under circumstances that may require an autopsy and who will perform it if the ME is<br>not qualified.<br>OPO (organ procurement organization) &#8211; Answer The agency responsible for<br>identifying potential donors, obtaining consent, and procuring organs<br>POSTMORTEM CHANGES &#8211; Answer Alterations of the body following death,<br>including decomposition and environmental resuscitative injuries<br>STATUTES &#8211; Answer Laws enacted by the legislative branch of government<br>VERIFY &#8211; Answer Establish or confirm the accuracy of information or evidence<br>through testimony<br>VITAL STATISTICS &#8211; Answer A gov&#8217;t agency responsible for maintaining a system of<br>registration and release of records for the public, including birth, marriage, divorce,<br>an death<br>Official pronouncement of death can :<br>A. be accomplished only by a physician<br>B. be accomplished by any medical professional<br>C. be accomplished by any responsible party<br>D. be accomplished by on-duty police officiers<br>E. be determined by state statue and local customs &#8211; Answer E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI-D Exam Verified 100% Correct!!<br>Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by:<br>A. the decedent&#8217;s NOK<br>B. the coroner or ME when jurisdiction is esetablished<br>C. a will or other document signed before death<br>D. the treating physician<br>E. all of the above &#8211; Answer B<br>A previously healthy four-month-old infant is found unresponsive in his crib at home.<br>He is rushed to a hospital, where he is maintained on a respirator for 26 hours before<br>being declared dead. No external trauma or disease is noted by the treating<br>physician:<br>A. the coroner is without jurisdiction because of hospitalization<br>B. The coroner has jurisdiction because of the unexplained death of an infant<br>C. The coroner has jurisdiction because of length of hospitalization<br>D. The absence of trauma precludes the coroner&#8217;s having jurisdiction<br>E. Significant trauma will always be apparent on the surface of the body &#8211; Answer B<br>Your office is investigating a suspected SIDS death. You should notify your<br>statewide SIDS program:<br>A. ASAP following the autopsy<br>B. within 24 hours of the death<br>C. within 48 hours of the death<br>D. within 72 hours of the death<br>E. within one week of the death &#8211; Answer A<br>In general, which of the following are NOT normally for organ\/tissue procurement<br>purposes?<br>A. liver and kidneys<br>B. long bones and pelvis<br>C. reproductive organs<br>D. heart valves<br>E. pancreas and skin &#8211; Answer C<br>Authorization for organ\/tissue procurement is considered valid if :<br>A. a donor designation appears on the decedent&#8217;s drivers license<br>B. a donor card with the decedent&#8217;s name is found in his\/her wallet or purse<br>C. an emergency room physician gives permission<br>D. the decedent&#8217;s LNOK or rep has given consent<br>E. no LNOK can be located &#8211; Answer D<br>The death investigator and a police officer arrive at the scene within minutes of each<br>other:<br>A. The police officer is in charge and directs the work<br>B. The death investigator is in charge and directs the work<br>C. The best approach is a &#8220;team&#8221; approach to performing the work<br>D. Each has specific responsibilities to perform, and they should not interact<br>E. Work together only if necessary; you represent different agencies &#8211; Answer C<br>In constructing a narrative report, the main idea is to relate:<br>A. your involvement in the case<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI-D Exam Verified 100% Correct!!<br>B. the main reason for the death<br>C. an overall and concise view of what happened<br>D. how the deceased was identifed<br>E. background info regarding the condition of the body &#8211; Answer C<br>Choose one of the MOST important communication skills for gathering info at the<br>scene:<br>A. talk to all neighbors<br>B. listen and actively study witnesses<br>C. write down your thoughts<br>D. avoid eye contact with suspects<br>E. none of the above &#8211; Answer B<br>The pathologist must be alerted to religious requests from the family:<br>A. before the victim&#8217;s body is taken from the hospital<br>B. after the autopsy, before the body is taken to the FH<br>C. only if religion requires it<br>D. before the autopsy is performed<br>E. before the victim&#8217;s body is taken from the scene &#8211; Answer D<br>When communicating with the pathologist, a good investigator distinguishes between<br>a request for info and a request for an opinion. Which type is the following question:<br>&#8220;What time was the death pronounced?&#8221;<br>A. request for an opinion<br>B. request for info<br>C. request for info and opinion<br>D. request for assistance<br>E. none of the above &#8211; Answer B<br>ANTEMORTEM BLOOD SAMPLE &#8211; Answer An initial blood sample that usually is<br>obtained when the subject arrives at the hospital ER, before additional diagnostic or<br>therapeutic treatment is initiated<br>AUTHORIZATION &#8211; Answer Official permission granted by a superior<br>COMMON-LAW MARRIAGE &#8211; Answer A marriage that is recognized because the<br>couple have been cohabiting for a determined length of time, yet a legal marriage<br>ceremony has not been performed<br>CONFIDENTIAL &#8211; Answer Revealed in confidence (trust, assurance), to be kept<br>secret<br>CREMATION &#8211; Answer The reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone<br>fragments by intense heat in a specially designed chamber<br>DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION &#8211; Answer Personal identifying and specific info<br>regarding an individual&#8217;s age, social security #, gender, address, and so on<br>DISINTERMENT &#8211; Answer The opening of a grave and removal of the body for the<br>purpose of reexamination or removal to another site<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Questions<br>Practice(difficult\/missed questions<br>during practice exam) Completed 2023<br>Medical examiner\/coroner authority at a death scene comes from? &#8211; Answer the<br>medical examiner\/coroner office policy derived from state statutory authority.<br>State systems, or states with a &#8220;State Medical Examiner&#8221; typically investigate? &#8211;<br>Answer all deaths within their state that fall under statute.<br>The public information officer (PIO) for your jurisdiction requests information<br>regarding an investigation for exclusive release. The investigator should? &#8211; Answer<br>advise the PIO of office policy and decline to provide information that would not<br>otherwise be provided to other news agencies.<br>he pathologist has identified the cause of death of a 62-year-old male as acute<br>myocardial infarction. The victim&#8217;s spouse calls you two days after your scene<br>investigation to request the results of the autopsy. You should &#8211; Answer interpret the<br>pathologist&#8217;s findings (heart attack) to her.<br>Death due to contact with an electrical device is primarily related to &#8211; Answer the<br>number of amps received by the victim.<br>What level of carbon monoxide saturation of hemoglobin is most commonly seen to<br>cause the death of a child? &#8211; Answer 20 to 30%.<br>Official pronouncement of death is by? &#8211; Answer Is determined by state statute and<br>local customs<br>authorization to conduct. a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by? &#8211; Answer the<br>coroner\/medical examiner when jurisdiction is established<br>You should notify your SIDS program when? &#8211; Answer as soon as possible following<br>an autopsy confirming the SIDS death<br>which of the following is not normally considered for organ\/tissue procurement?<br>A. Liver and kidneys<br>B. long bones and pelvis<br>C. reproductive organs<br>D. heart valves<br>E. pancreas and skin &#8211; Answer C<br>authorization for organ\/tissue procurement is considered valid if? &#8211; Answer the<br>decedent&#8217;s LNOK or representative have given consent<br>Investigative authority is derived from? &#8211; Answer state and local laws governing the<br>role of ME\/Coroner<br>Reportable deaths &#8211; Answer Unexplained, unusual, or suspicious circumstances<br>Homicides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI EXAM 2023 VERIFIED 100%<br>CORRECT!!<br>Which of the following MUST notify the coroner\/ME promptly upon discovery of a<br>suspicious death?<br>a. law enforcement official<br>b. funeral director<br>c. EMT or paramedic<br>d. ER room physician<br>e. all of the above &#8211; Answer e. all of the above<br>A 35 year old white female, who was employed as a waitress, unexpectedly dies at<br>work. An autopsy confirms the cause of death as bacterial meningitis. Which of the<br>following agencies must be notified promptly?<br>a. emergency medical association<br>b. department of public health<br>c. department of OSHA<br>d. department of children and family services<br>e. food and drug administration &#8211; Answer b. department of public health<br>You have received a call in regard to a natural death at a residence. Your<br>investigation should include:<br>a. establishing a cause and manner of death at the scene<br>b. accepting family members&#8217; opinions as to the COD<br>c. contacting the physician of the deceased<br>d. basing your conclusions on the opinion of paramedics at the scene<br>e. forming an opinion as to the COD based on types of meds prescribed &#8211; Answer c.<br>contacting the physician of the deceased<br>You are on scene of a homicide and the police tell you that the media want you to<br>release the subject&#8217;s name and information about the case. You should:<br>a. take them with you to the scene<br>b. follow office policy and procedures that your office has established for dealing with<br>media<br>c. tell the media that you will not give them any information but that you will let them<br>take pictures of the body<br>d. let the police make the press release on behalf of your office<br>e. give the media the basic information &#8211; Answer b. follow office policy and<br>procedures that your office has established for dealing with media<br>In general, which of the following is not normally considered for organ\/tissue<br>procurement purposes?<br>a. heart valves<br>b. long bones and pelvis<br>c. kidneys<br>d. tendon and veins<br>e. reproductive organs &#8211; Answer e. reproductive organs<br>The pathologist must be alerted to religious requests from the family:<br>a. before the victim&#8217;s body is taken from hospital<br>b. after the autopsy before the body is taken to the funeral home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI EXAM 2023 VERIFIED 100%<br>CORRECT!!<br>c. before the victim&#8217;s body is taken from the scene<br>d. only if the religion requires it<br>e. before the autopsy is performed &#8211; Answer e. before the autopsy is performed<br>Retort &#8211; Answer a vessel or chamber in which substances are decomposed by heat<br>To establish a working relationship with law enforcement personnel at the death<br>scene, you should:<br>a. discuss case facts with the officer in charge and proceed appropriately<br>b. present the statutory citations for your authority to the officer in charge<br>c. introduce yourself; talk briefly about your responsibilities and listen to theirs<br>d. wait until your supervisor takes you around and introduces you<br>e. keep to yourself until you know the facts of the case &#8211; Answer c. introduce<br>yourself; talk briefly about your responsibilities and listen to theirs<br>When investigating a death, it is best to:<br>a. use all available resources<br>b. get all scene investigative information from LE<br>c. work alone<br>d. disregard how problems affect personnel<br>e. not listen to other or ask questions &#8211; Answer a. use all available resources<br>List the key attributes of nonverbal communication &#8211; Answer Eye movement, physical<br>gestures, and facial expressions<br>Jurisdiction &#8211; Answer the power or authority a court or office has over individuals or<br>trauma<br>Authorization for organ\/tissue procurement is considered valid if:<br>a. the legal next of kin or representative has given consent<br>b. an emergency room physician gives permission<br>c. a donor card with the decedent&#8217;s name is found in the wallet or purse<br>d. the decedent&#8217;s physician will verify that donation was the decedent&#8217;s request<br>e. a donor designation appears on the decedent&#8217;s drivers license &#8211; Answer a. the<br>legal next of kin or representative has given consent<br>The deceased is separated from his\/her spouse. The NOK would be:<br>a. oldest surviving relative<br>b. separated spouse<br>c. parents<br>d. siblings<br>e. adult children &#8211; Answer b. separated spouse<br>Disinterment &#8211; Answer the opening of a grave and removal of the body for the<br>purpose of reexamination or removal to another site<br>A medicolegal death investigator may release copies of a decedent&#8217;s medical<br>records to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI EXAM 2023 VERIFIED 100%<br>CORRECT!!<br>a. defense attorneys<br>b. rescue squad members<br>c. insurance investigators<br>d. district attorneys<br>e. none of the above &#8211; Answer e. none of the above<br>Brain death &#8211; Answer final cessation of activity in the central nervous system, as<br>indicated by a flat electroencephalogram (EEG) or absence of cerebral blood flow for<br>a predetermined period of time<br>When you are investigating a death, you should:.<br>a. have law enforcement personnel at the scene with you to summarize the scene<br>findings<br>b. allow the family to call the doctor to get the decedent&#8217;s medical history<br>c. write in your narrative your opinion regarding who is responsible for the death<br>d. avoid asking the family sensitive questions<br>e. ask who what when where why and how &#8211; Answer e. ask who what when where<br>why and how<br>Cardiac death &#8211; Answer final cessation of activity in the cardiovascular system<br>involving the heart and blood vessels<br>Cessation &#8211; Answer the final stoppage of action<br>In constructing a narrative report, the main idea is to relate:<br>a. the main reason for the death<br>b. background information regarding the condition of the body<br>c. your involvement in the case<br>d. how the deceased was identified<br>e. an overall and concise view of what happened &#8211; Answer e. an overall and concise<br>view of what happened<br>Most tissue can be removed from the body up to <strong>_<\/strong> hours from the time of death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Answer 24<br>List the key points to remember when writing a report to other agencies to<br>use\/review. &#8211; Answer Information is of little use unless it is properly documented and<br>communicated to others in a clear and concise manner. Included in the report should<br>be references to who, what, where, when, how.<br>What authorizations must be in place before OPO can take place? &#8211; Answer Written<br>permission from the decedent&#8217;s legal NOK<br>Anencephalic &#8211; Answer an infant born without a brain<br>When communicating with the media, it is important for each death investigator to<br>remember that he\/she is:<br>a. a receiver of both work and personal messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI EXAM 2023<br>If you are called to a hospital&#8217;s emergency department to begin the medicolegal<br>death investigation of a death caused by a firearm, the medicolegal &#8220;scene&#8221; is<br>A.the emergency department.<br>B.the emergency department and any part of the hospital leading from the street to<br>the room.<br>C.the whole hospital.<br>D.any location the decedent may have been prior to death.<br>E.any location the decedent may have been within the past 24 hours. &#8211; Answer A.the<br>emergency department.<br>If the deceased is decomposed, mutilated, or burned beyond recognition and the<br>family insists, for religious or cultural reasons, on viewing the body, the investigator<br>should:<br>A.expedite the family&#8217;s request for immediate viewing by taking them directly to the<br>viewing area without delay.<br>B.refuse their request to view the remains under any circumstances; viewing will take<br>place after the funeral director assures the investigator that the body is appropriately<br>prepared.<br>C.prepare the family before viewing with a verbal explanation and possibly<br>photographs of the remains.<br>D.gather all pertinent information from the family after they view the remains.<br>E.explain to the family that the body is unrecognizable as the person they knew and<br>that they should hold the memories of the decedent as they knew them. &#8211; Answer<br>C.prepare the family before viewing with a verbal explanation and possibly<br>photographs of the remains<br>All of the following are considered common errors investigators make when<br>collecting evidence EXCEPT which one?<br>A.Removal of evidence before photographing.<br>B.Not collecting enough evidence.<br>C.Not collecting a standard of comparison.<br>D.Collecting too much evidence.<br>E.Not recognizing evidentiary value. &#8211; Answer D. Collecting too much evidence.<br>How a witness behaves and appears on the witness stand is called<br>__________evidence.<br>A.testimonial<br>B.demeanor<br>C.demonstrative<br>D.reproductive<br>E.physical &#8211; Answer B.demeanor<br>In a court of law, handling evidence in a &#8220;legally acceptable manner&#8221; refers to:<br>A.documenting your collection process.<br>B.documenting the chain of custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI STUDY SET ALREADY<br>PASSED!!<br>Official pronouncement of death can: &#8211; Answer Be defermined by state statute and<br>local customs.<br>Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by: &#8211; Answer The<br>coroner or medical examiner when jurisdiction is established.<br>A previously healthy 4 m.o. Infant is found unresponsive in his crib at home. He is<br>rushed to the hospital, where he is maintained on the respirator for 26 hrs before<br>being declared dead. No external trauma or disease is noted by the treating<br>physician. &#8211; Answer The coroner has jurisdiction bcuz of the unexplained death of an<br>infant.<br>Your office is investigating a suspected SIDS death. You should notify your<br>statewide SIDS program within: &#8211; Answer As soon as possible following the autopsy.<br>In general, which of the following are NOT normally considered for organ\/tissue<br>procurement purposes? &#8211; Answer Reproductive organs<br>Authorization for organ\/tissue procurement is considered valid if: &#8211; Answer The<br>decedents legal next of kin or representitive has given consent.<br>Brain death: &#8211; Answer Final cessation of activity in the central nervous system, as<br>indicated by a flat electroencephalogram (EEG) or absence of cerebral blood flow for<br>a predetermined period of time.<br>Anencephalic: &#8211; Answer An infant born without a brain.<br>Jurisdiction: &#8211; Answer The power or authority a court or office has over individuals or<br>trauma.<br>The death investigator and a police investigator arrive at the scene within minutes of<br>each other: &#8211; Answer The best approach is a &#8220;team&#8221; approach to performing the<br>work.<br>In constructing a narrative report, the main idea is to relate: &#8211; Answer An overall and<br>concise view of what happened.<br>Choose one of the most important important communication skills for gathering<br>information at the scene: &#8211; Answer Listen and actively study witnesses.<br>The pathologist must be altered to religious requests from the family: &#8211; Answer<br>Before the autopsy is performed.<br>When communicating with the pathologist, a good investigator distinguishes between<br>a request for information and a request for an opinion. Which type is this, &#8221; what time<br>was the death pronounced?&#8221; &#8211; Answer Request for information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI STUDY SET ALREADY<br>PASSED!!<br>Common law marriage: &#8211; Answer Marriage that is recognized because the couple<br>have been cohabiting for a determined length of time, but there has been no legal<br>ceremony.<br>Disinterment &#8211; Answer The opening of a grave and removal of the body for the<br>purpose of reexamination or removal to another site.<br>Euphemism &#8211; Answer A mild or inoffensive term or phrase that is substituted for<br>another, more explicit term.<br>Objective report: &#8211; Answer A report made in an independent and unbiased manner,<br>without regard for personal attitudes or thoughts.<br>Retort: &#8211; Answer A vessel or chamber in which substances are decomposed by heat.<br>Statutory: &#8211; Answer Authorized by law.<br>When obtaining information about a decadent from family, the first priority should<br>always be to obtain info from: &#8211; Answer The last family member who saw and\/or<br>talked with the decedent, or has first hand knowledge regarding the circumstances<br>surrounding the death and\/or medical history.<br>Family members often ask why the ME\/Coroner is involved. When discussing the<br>case with family, what is the best prescribed answer to give them? &#8211; Answer Explain<br>what is believed to have occurred (420,405,unexpected death) and why the<br>ME\/coroner is investigating the death.<br>When investigating a homicide death case, you discover that the victim and surviving<br>family are Orthodox Jews. The family voice objection to an autopsy being performed.<br>What is best recommended procedure to follow? &#8211; Answer Counsel the family.<br>Explain the circumstances surrounding the investigation and why (criminal<br>prosecution) the autopsy needs to be performed.<br>If the deceased is decomposed, mutilated or burned beyond recognition and the<br>family still insists, for religious or cultural reasons, on viewing the body, the<br>investigator should: &#8211; Answer Prepare the family before viewing with a verbal<br>explanation and possibly photographs of the remains.<br>A clandestine meth. Lab has exploded and the &#8220;chemists&#8221; body is on the scene. You<br>may undertake your scene investigaton when: &#8211; Answer The fire department and haz<br>mat team think the scene is safe.<br>You arrive at an outdoor homicide and find that the crime scene tape binds too small<br>a perimeter. Onlookers and media are beginning to gather, you should : &#8211; Answer<br>Keep the tape in place and advise the investigating police agency of the need to<br>enlarge the perimeter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Demonstrating Scientific<br>Knowledge(Completed)2023<br>Sings of Death Include: &#8211; Answer -Lack of Pulse\/Respiration<br>-Absence of Heartbeat<br>-Lack of Corneal Reflex and Pupillary Constriction<br>-Coolness of the Body<br>-Rigor Mortis<br>-Livor Mortis<br>Rigor Mortis &#8211; Answer Stiffness of the body that sets in several hours after death<br>Rigor Mortis (Continued) &#8211; Answer -Starts in the smaller muscles (jaw, extremities)<br><strong>First Indicator appears after 2-4 hours<\/strong><br><strong>Maximum Indicator is after 8-12 hours<\/strong><br>-Onset and Dissipation of rigor is rapid in children compared to adults<br>Livor Mortis &#8211; Answer The pooling of the blood in tissues after death resulting in a<br>reddish color to the skin<br>Livor Mortis (Continued) &#8211; Answer -Takes approximately 2-4 hours to develop<br>-As interval extends, the livor becomes fixed and will not blanch on pressure<br>-Generally, livor is fixed after 8-12 hours after death<br>Tardieu Spots &#8211; Answer In advance stages of livor mortis, the skin capillaries often<br>rupture and cause pin point hemorrhages<br>Eye Changes after Death &#8211; Answer -Clouding (occurring 1-2 hours)<br>-Sclera Dryness (TACHE NOIR)<br>Body Temperature &#8211; Answer -Rate at which bodies cool is NOT uniform!!!<br>Algor Mortis &#8211; Answer Cooling of the body after death<br>Decomposition Patterns &#8211; Answer 24 hours: greenish discoloration of right, lower<br>abdomen<br>24-36 hours: greenish discoloration of the abdomen<br>36-48 hours: marbling, bloating of the face<br>48-60 hours: desiccation (drying) of the fingertips<br>60-72 hours: bloating of the body (purging)<br>4-7 days: skin blebs, hair sloughing, skin slippage<br>days-weeks: dehydration of the body tissues<br>weeks-months: adipocere, mummification, skeletonization<br>Inspect the Body (External: Head) &#8211; Answer -Examine the scalp for hidden trauma!<br>-Lacerations may stick together; bullet wounds may be obscured<br>-Inspect ears for hemorrhage\/foreign bodies<br>-Evaluate eyes for petechial hemorrhages, jaundice, or trauma<br>-Oral cavity may reveal trauma, foreign bodies, or evidence of poor hygiene<br>-Nasal Septum may be perforated due to chronic cocaine abuse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Demonstrating Scientific<br>Knowledge(Completed)2023<br>Inspect the Body (External: Neck) &#8211; Answer -Any identifiable trauma should be<br>documented<br>-DO NOT recover specimens from neck veins of homicide victims (it might create<br>trauma)<br>-View the posterior neck as well!<br>-Examine the neck for evidence of enlarged lymph nodes, thyroid, and\/or other<br>masses<br>-Palpate the neck with PASSIVE flexion and extension to reveal fractures<br>Inspect the Body (External: Chest) &#8211; Answer -Examine the dimensions of the chest,<br>documenting the anterior-posterior size<br>-An enlarged, barrel-shaped chest is a sign of chronic lung disease.<br>-Palpate the breasts for any masses<br>Inspect the Body (External: Abdomen) &#8211; Answer -Palpate the abdomen to detect the<br>presence of fluid or masses.<br>-Excessive fluid may represent liver cirrhosis or failure.<br>-Document recent and remote surgical incisions.<br>-Trauma may not be readily apparent over the abdominal wall due to the elasticity of<br>the tissues<br>Inspect the Body (External: External Genitalia) &#8211; Answer -Examine the external<br>genitalia in the MALE for masses, ulcerations, and surgery.<br>-Note the presence or absence of circumcision<br>-IN FEMALE, examine for prolapse of the uterus, masses, trauma, and ulcerations<br>Inspect the Body (External: Lower Extremities) &#8211; Answer -Fractures of the hip are<br>usually indicated by the shortening and external rotation of the limbs<br>-Look for any trauma, fractures, burns, and scratches.<br>-Ascertain the presence of edema or brownish discoloration, suggestive of<br>congestive heart failure.<br>Inspect the Body (External: Upper Extremities) &#8211; Answer -Examine color and<br>appearance of fingernails (torn or fractured fingernails may indicate a struggle.<br>-DO NOT attempt to fingerprint the decedent until trace evidence has been<br>recovered.<br>-Examine the antecubital fossae of the arm for the presence of perforations or<br>hemorrhage, which may indicate drug abuse.<br>-Examine wrists for scarring, suggestive of past suicide attempts<br>Inspect the Body (External: Back) &#8211; Answer -Inspect the back for evidence of<br>previous surgery or trauma<br>Inspect the Body (External: Skin) &#8211; Answer -Examine the skin for color, texture,<br>inflammation, and injury.<br>-Document any tattoos or other identifying marks<br>-Yellow jaundice (icterus) is a sign of liver failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Questions (From Book)With<br>Correct Answers.<br>Official pronouncement of death can:<br>a. Be accomplished only by a physician<br>b. Be accomplished by any medical professional<br>c. Be accomplished by any responsible party<br>d. Be accomplished by on-duty police officers<br>e. Be determined by state statute and local customs &#8211; Answer E<br>Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by:<br>a. The decedent&#8217;s next-of-kin<br>b. The coroner or medical examiner when jurisdiction is established<br>c. A will or other document signed before death<br>d. The treating physician<br>e. All of the above &#8211; Answer B<br>A previously healthy four-month-old infant is found unresponsive in his crib at home.<br>He is rushed to a hospital, where he is maintained on a respirator for 26 hours before<br>being declared dead. No external trauma or disease is noted by the treating<br>physician:<br>a. The coroner is without jurisdiction because of hospitalization<br>b. The coroner has jurisdiction because of the unexplained death of an infant<br>c. The coroner has jurisdiction because of length of hospitalization<br>d. The absence of trauma precludes the coroner&#8217;s having jurisdiction<br>e. Significant trauma will always be apparent on the surface of the body &#8211; Answer B<br>Your office is investigating a suspected SIDS death. You should notify your<br>statewide SIDS program within:<br>a. As soon as possible following the autopsy<br>b. Within 24 hours of the death<br>c. Within 48 hours of the death<br>d. Within 72 hours of the death<br>e. Within one week of the death &#8211; Answer A<br>In general, which of the following are NOT normally considered for organ\/tissue<br>procurement purposes?:<br>a. Liver and kidneys<br>b. Long bones and pelvis<br>c. Reproductive organs<br>d. Heart valves<br>e. Pancreas and skin &#8211; Answer C<br>Authorization for organ\/tissue procurement is considered valid if:<br>a. A donor designation appears on the decedent&#8217;s drivers license<br>b. A donor card with the decedent&#8217;s name is found in his\/her wallet or purse<br>c. An emergency room physician gives permission<br>d. The decedent&#8217;s legal next-of-kin or representative has given consent<br>e. No legal next-of-kin can be located &#8211; Answer D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Questions (From Book)With<br>Correct Answers.<br>The death investigator and a police officer arrive at the scene within minutes of each<br>other:<br>a. The police officer is in charge and directs the work<br>b. The death investigator is in charge and directs the work<br>c. The best approach is a &#8220;team&#8221; approach to performing the work<br>d. Each has specific responsibilities to perform, and they should not interact<br>e. Work together only if necessary; you represent different agencies &#8211; Answer C<br>In constructing a narrative report, the main idea is to relate:<br>a. Your involvement in the case<br>b. The main reason for the death<br>c. An overall and concise view of what happened<br>d. How the deceased was identified<br>e. Background information regarding the condition of the body &#8211; Answer C<br>Choose one of the most important communication skills for gathering information at<br>the scene:<br>a. Talk to all neighbors<br>b. Listen and actively study witnesses<br>c. Write down your thoughts<br>d. Avoid eye contact with suspects<br>e. None of the above &#8211; Answer B<br>The pathologist must be alerted to religious requests from the family:<br>a. Before the victim&#8217;s body is taken from the hospital<br>b. After the autopsy, before the body is taken to the funeral home<br>c. Only if the religion requires it<br>d. Before the autopsy is performed<br>e. Before the victim&#8217;s body is taken from the scene &#8211; Answer D<br>When communicating with the pathologist, a good investigator distinguishes between<br>a request for information and a request for an opinion. Which type is the following<br>question: &#8220;What time was the death pronounced?&#8221;:<br>a. Request for an opinion<br>b. Request for information<br>c. Request for information and opinion<br>d. Request for assistance<br>e. None of the above &#8211; Answer B<br>When obtaining information about a decedent from family members, the first priority<br>should always be to obtain information from:<br>a. The family member who seems the most stable<br>b. The family member who last saw and\/or talked with the decedent, or has firsthand<br>knowledge regarding the circumstances surrounding the death and\/or medical<br>history<br>c. The decedent&#8217;s primary care giver or personal physician<br>d. The family member who is in control of the family unit<br>e. The police officer who found the body &#8211; Answer B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Registry(Medicolegal Death<br>Investigation)Solved 100% Correct!!<br>The medical examiner\/coroner&#8217;s office legal authority derived is derived from<br><strong><em><strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Answer State and local laws<br>Who is responsible for assembling revised state statutes that a county jurisdiction<br>must adhere to? &#8211; Answer Secretary of State<br>If a county contains a military facility, decisions on death investigations may be made<br>by the <strong><em>___________<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Answer Armed Forces Medical Examiner<br>Deaths on Indian reservations are investigated by the <strong><em>_ &#8211; Answer FBI Who must be notified in the event of a commercial plane crash? &#8211; Answer NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) Who must be notified in the event of a noncommercial plane crash? &#8211; Answer FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Who must be notified of any job-related deaths? &#8211; Answer OSHA Family and Children&#8217;s Protection Services are to be notified of any child death to\u2026 &#8211; Answer Obtain information as to previous referrals on the child&#8217;s family The Sudden Infant Death Center must be contacted after a death has been<br>properly identified &#8211; Answer SIDS<br>Case information should only be released to those persons who are authorized to<br>receive the information, which is determined by\u2026 &#8211; Answer Individual office policy<br>After the death is certified, information on the death certificate is in the <\/em><\/strong><em><br><strong>&#8211; Answer Public domain<br>How do child death review teams function? &#8211; Answer As confidential, fact finding<br>groups that exchange detailed information from the ME\/coroners among agencies<br>What is the goal of child death review teams? &#8211; Answer To improve the management<br>outcome and prevention strategies in dealing with childhood deaths<br>Deaths under the jurisdiction of <em>\/<strong>_<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><strong> are the largest single source of<br>organs and tissues that can be legally donated by a decedents NOK &#8211; Answer<br>ME\/coroner<br><em>_<\/em><\/strong> must be given by NOK before organs can be donated &#8211; Answer<br>Permission<br>A medical determination of is required before proceeding with<br>donation &#8211; Answer Brain death<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Registry(Medicolegal Death<br>Investigation)Solved 100% Correct!!<br>Death occurs when there is either cessation of <em>or<\/em> &#8211; Answer Heart,<br>brain function<br>The <em>determination of death in a medical setting is the official<br>pronouncement time on the death certificate &#8211; Answer First<br><strong>and<\/strong> may be obtained in either type of death &#8211; Answer Tissue,<br>bone<br>Organs may be obtained only in cases in which <strong>death occurs &#8211; Answer Brain What organs may be recovered for transplantation from brain dead (respirator dependent) individuals? &#8211; Answer Heart, lungs, liver, bone marrow, kidneys, pancreas Following the initial organ recovery, what tissues may be removed from individuals with cardiac death (off the respirator)? &#8211; Answer Corneas, skin, middle ears, bone, heart valves, tendons Eyes must be removed within <\/strong><\/em><strong>hours after death whereas the other tissues may<br>be removed up to 24 hours after death &#8211; Answer 6<br>When do ME\/coroners refuse organ recovery? &#8211; Answer In deaths of small children<br>when there is suspected abuse, SIDS, legally significant accidental deaths<br>In <em>_<\/em><\/strong><em> and <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong><\/em>, donation is usually allowed &#8211; Answer Natural deaths<br>and common accidents<br>What conditions would make someone ineligible for organ and or tissue donation? &#8211;<br>Answer AIDS, sepsis, previous history of drug abuse, degenerative disease of bone<br>and\/or nerve, cancer, hepatitis, dementia<br>What are the 3 major sections of the death certificate? &#8211; Answer Cause and manner<br>of death, demographic information, and disposition of death certificate<br>How long does the certifier typically have to establish cause and manner of death or<br>submit a pending DC? &#8211; Answer 5 to 7 days<br>Who is responsible for completing the demographic information (name, place of<br>birth, place of death, race, education, and name of spouse) on the DC? &#8211; Answer<br>The funeral director<br>Why is it important to complete and release the DC in a timely manner? &#8211; Answer<br>Delays may result in the family&#8217;s inability to receive funds, make insurance claims,<br>transport the body, close bank accounts, and get closure<br>Certification of the manner of death has great consequences for\u2026 &#8211; Answer The<br>decedents family, institutions, and insurance companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABMDI Registry(Medicolegal Death<br>Investigation)Solved 100% Correct!!<br>On the DC, where is the immediate cause of death placed? &#8211; Answer On line A in<br>Part I<br>On the DC, where are the proximate causes placed? &#8211; Answer In sequential order for<br>up to four lines<br>Diseases injuries, or events, that although they were not the immediate cause and<br>did not directly relate to death, may have significantly contributed to the death refers<br>to the <strong><em><strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> section of the DC &#8211; Answer Other Significant Conditions or Part II<br>What states require coroners to be medical doctors? &#8211; Answer Kansas, Louisiana,<br>North Dakota, and Ohio<br>OPO &#8211; Answer Organ Procurement Organization<br>How is brain death determined? &#8211; Answer Flat electroencephalogram (EEG) or<br>absence of cerebral blood flow for a predetermined time<br>Statute &#8211; Answer Laws enacted by the legislative branch of the government<br>Vital statistics &#8211; Answer A governmental agency responsible for maintaining a system<br>of death records for the public<br>Hierarchical succession of NOK, in order of priority: &#8211; Answer Surviving spouse<br>Surviving children<br>Surviving parents<br>Surviving siblings<br>Surviving grandparents<br>Other relatives<br>Embalm &#8211; Answer To preserve the body by draining the blood from the body and<br>infusing it with alcohols, formaldehyde and dyes under pressure<br>Where are the preservatives infused on a body during embalming? &#8211; Answer Neck<br>(IV cut downs in jugular) or groin (inguinal vessels) or in the abdomen (trocar<br>piercing)<br>What temperatures are bodies incinerated at for prolonged periods during a<br>cremation? &#8211; 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