ABMDI Practice Exam Prep
ABMDI PRACTICE EXAM PREP LATEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
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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
A. let her talk to the pathologist, so the results can be interpreted.
B. take her phone number and advise her that you will have the pathologist call
her back.
C. interpret the pathologist's findings (heart attack) to her.
D. tell her, "The pathologist has identified the cause of death as cessation of
cardio-pulmonary function."
E. advise her that she will be notified of any additional findings, should they be
identified. - Correct Answer-C. 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?
A. Tell the family, It's a homicide case, and therefore an autopsy must be
performed.
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 the autopsy must be performed (criminal prosecution, etc.)
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D. Have the familys rabbi talk with the family and the detective in charge.
E. Explain to the family that its your job and that you have no control over state
law. - Correct Answer-C. 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
A. decedent's clothing.
B. police report.
C. post transfusion blood specimen.
D. hospital medical records.
E. admission blood specimens. - Correct Answer-E. admission blood specimens.
The scene sketch is important because it
A. determines the manner of death.
B. helps investigators locate hidden evidence.
C. helps investigators identify suspects .
D. combines the best of photography and scene notes.
E. identifies the positions of key investigative personnel. - Correct Answer-D.
combines the best of photography and scene notes.
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Important supplemental items for your digital camera may include all the
following EXCEPT
A. film.
B. additional batteries.
C. external flash.
D. alternative lens.
E. additional memory cards. - Correct Answer-A. film.
All death scenes should be treated as __________ until proven otherwise.
A. accidents.
B. conspiracies.
C. natural.
D. suicides.
E. homicides. - Correct Answer-E. 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
A. take your usual photos/videotape, and document in your narrative what was
done before your arrival.
B. avoid gathering any more photographic documentation, as the scene has
already been altered.
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C. speak to the law enforcement agent in charge and inform him that no
modifications of the scene will be permitted in the future.
D. call your immediate supervisor to come to the death scene as you do not feel
you can adequately perform your investigation.
E. tell law enforcement to put all pieces of the evidence they removed back in the
place and position where they found them so you can take your ph - Correct
Answer-A. 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
A. investigate the case as a homicide until you prove it is a suicide.
B. stop the investigation immediately because it is a suicide.
C. conduct a thorough suicide investigation.
D. declare the death a suicide and proceed with the investigation.
E. conduct a brief scene inspection and inform the family that you feel the death is
a homicide. - Correct Answer-A. investigate the case as a homicide until you prove
it is a suicide.
Medical examiner/coroner authority at a death scene comes from
A. the medical examiner official office policy manual.
B. the medical examiner/coroner office policy derived from state statutory
authority.
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ABMDI PRACTICE EXAM PREP LATEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+ GUARANTEED PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
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
A. let her talk to the pathologist, so the results can be interpreted.
B. take her phone number and advise her that you will have the pathologist call
her back.
C. interpret the pathologist's findings (heart attack) to her.
D. tell her, "The pathologist has identified the cause of death as cessation of
cardio-pulmonary function."
E. advise her that she will be notified of any additional findings, should they be
identified. - Correct Answer-C. 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?
A. Tell the family, It's a homicide case, and therefore an autopsy must be
performed.
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 the autopsy must be performed (criminal prosecution, etc.)
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D. Have the familys rabbi talk with the family and the detective in charge.
E. Explain to the family that its your job and that you have no control over state
law. - Correct Answer-C. 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
A. decedent's clothing.
B. police report.
C. post transfusion blood specimen.
D. hospital medical records.
E. admission blood specimens. - Correct Answer-E. admission blood specimens.
The scene sketch is important because it
A. determines the manner of death.
B. helps investigators locate hidden evidence.
C. helps investigators identify suspects .
D. combines the best of photography and scene notes.
E. identifies the positions of key investigative personnel. - Correct Answer-D.
combines the best of photography and scene notes.
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Important supplemental items for your digital camera may include all the
following EXCEPT
A. film.
B. additional batteries.
C. external flash.
D. alternative lens.
E. additional memory cards. - Correct Answer-A. film.
All death scenes should be treated as __________ until proven otherwise.
A. accidents.
B. conspiracies.
C. natural.
D. suicides.
E. homicides. - Correct Answer-E. 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
A. take your usual photos/videotape, and document in your narrative what was
done before your arrival.
B. avoid gathering any more photographic documentation, as the scene has
already been altered.
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C. speak to the law enforcement agent in charge and inform him that no
modifications of the scene will be permitted in the future.
D. call your immediate supervisor to come to the death scene as you do not feel
you can adequately perform your investigation.
E. tell law enforcement to put all pieces of the evidence they removed back in the
place and position where they found them so you can take your ph - Correct
Answer-A. 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
A. investigate the case as a homicide until you prove it is a suicide.
B. stop the investigation immediately because it is a suicide.
C. conduct a thorough suicide investigation.
D. declare the death a suicide and proceed with the investigation.
E. conduct a brief scene inspection and inform the family that you feel the death is
a homicide. - Correct Answer-A. investigate the case as a homicide until you prove
it is a suicide.
Medical examiner/coroner authority at a death scene comes from
A. the medical examiner official office policy manual.
B. the medical examiner/coroner office policy derived from state statutory
authority.
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