Careers in PLTW Principles of
Biomedical Science Exam Questions
with Complete Solutions
911 Operator - ANSWER-Notify police and call an ambulance in emergency situations
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - ANSWER-provide emergency, prehospital care
to victims of accidents, injuries or sudden illnesses.
Crime Scene Investigator - ANSWER-An expert trained in the use of forensics
techniques, such as gathering DNA evidence, collecting fingerprints, photographing the
scene, sketching, and interviewing witnesses.
Blood Spatter Analyst - ANSWER-Collect physical evidence(blood), examine location &
shape, determine type of weapon, determine direction of travel of a victim or suspect
Forensic DNA Analyst - ANSWER-Analyze crime scenes, analyze & interpret data,
provide court testimony, reconstruct crime scenes, preform chemical, biological, and
physical analysis on evidence
Medical Examiner - ANSWER-A physician who performs an autopsy when death may
be accidental or violent. He or she may also serve in some jurisdictions as the coroner.
Toxicologist - ANSWER-one who studies the nature and effects of poisons and their
treatment
Morgue Assistant - ANSWER-Lay out all surgical instruments & lab supplies and ensure
that they are in good working order. Assist the pathologist & record and identifying info
for patients' morgue file. Afterwards, must clean instruments/ trays
Biochemist - ANSWER-a scientist who studies the chemicals and processes of living
matter
Food Scientist or Technologist - ANSWER-Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering,
and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing of foods, analyze
food content, apply knowledge to determine way of producing healthier foods
~Associates degrees in biology, animal science, or a related field
Nutritionist or Dietician - ANSWER-Advise people on what they should and shouldn't eat
based on a specific health condition or lifestyle goal
~Bachelor's degree, internship
License
Biomedical Science Exam Questions
with Complete Solutions
911 Operator - ANSWER-Notify police and call an ambulance in emergency situations
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - ANSWER-provide emergency, prehospital care
to victims of accidents, injuries or sudden illnesses.
Crime Scene Investigator - ANSWER-An expert trained in the use of forensics
techniques, such as gathering DNA evidence, collecting fingerprints, photographing the
scene, sketching, and interviewing witnesses.
Blood Spatter Analyst - ANSWER-Collect physical evidence(blood), examine location &
shape, determine type of weapon, determine direction of travel of a victim or suspect
Forensic DNA Analyst - ANSWER-Analyze crime scenes, analyze & interpret data,
provide court testimony, reconstruct crime scenes, preform chemical, biological, and
physical analysis on evidence
Medical Examiner - ANSWER-A physician who performs an autopsy when death may
be accidental or violent. He or she may also serve in some jurisdictions as the coroner.
Toxicologist - ANSWER-one who studies the nature and effects of poisons and their
treatment
Morgue Assistant - ANSWER-Lay out all surgical instruments & lab supplies and ensure
that they are in good working order. Assist the pathologist & record and identifying info
for patients' morgue file. Afterwards, must clean instruments/ trays
Biochemist - ANSWER-a scientist who studies the chemicals and processes of living
matter
Food Scientist or Technologist - ANSWER-Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering,
and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing of foods, analyze
food content, apply knowledge to determine way of producing healthier foods
~Associates degrees in biology, animal science, or a related field
Nutritionist or Dietician - ANSWER-Advise people on what they should and shouldn't eat
based on a specific health condition or lifestyle goal
~Bachelor's degree, internship
License
