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EXAM
Documentation of bloodstain patterns at a death scene would NOT
include
A. samples of bloodstains.
B. photographs of bloodstains.
C. sketches of bloodstain patterns to show directionality.
D. descriptions of bloodstain characteristics (i.e., color and
consistency).
E. measurement of bloodstain patterns. - ANSWERS-Sample of
bloodstains
Restraining devices and safety equipment of a vehicle involved in a
crash should be documented because
A. they can be removed from the crash vehicle and reinstalled in
another automobile.
B. documentation of safety equipment in a vehicle involved in a crash
is required by state law.
C. failure of occupants to use vehicle safety devices, or the
malfunction of the devices may determine how injuries occurred.
D. seat belts and air bags are a potential hazard and should be
outlawed.
E. investigators should keep a record of safety equipment as well as
vehicle make and model to establish a data base of unsafe vehicles. -
,ANSWERS-failure of occupants to use vehicle safety devices, or the
malfunction of the devices may determine how injuries occurred.
Physical findings most often seen in shaken impact syndrome
includes ALL of the following characteristics EXCEPT which ONE?
A. Torn frenulum
B. Brain swelling
C. Subdural hematoma
D. Retinal hemorrhages
E. Diffuse axonal injury - ANSWERS-Torn frenulum
An interview with a decedent's family revealed that he had received
methadone treatment in the past. This type of treatment may indicate a
history of
A. opiate abuse.
B. alcoholism.
C. paranoid schizophrenia.
D. AIDS.
E. tranquilizer abuse. - ANSWERS-opiate abuse
Death due to seizures 48 hours after incarceration would most likely
be due to
A. food allergy.
B. beaten during arrest.
C. brain tumor.
, D. alcohol withdrawal.
E. infection. - ANSWERS-alcohol withdrawal.
An overdose of which ONE of the following drugs most frequently
results in hyperthermia.
A. Barbiturates
B. Heroin
C. Marijuana
D. Valium (Diazepam)
E. Cocaine - ANSWERS-Cocaine
Barbituates - ANSWERS-Four main categories:
1. Ultra-short-acting - used to induce surgical anesthesia
2. Short-acting
3. Intermediate-acting - used as sedative-hypnotics
4. Long-acting
Butalbital - ANSWERS-Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines.
Phenobarbital - ANSWERS-Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant.
Pentobarbital - ANSWERS-Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial
pressure following trauma.
EXAM
Documentation of bloodstain patterns at a death scene would NOT
include
A. samples of bloodstains.
B. photographs of bloodstains.
C. sketches of bloodstain patterns to show directionality.
D. descriptions of bloodstain characteristics (i.e., color and
consistency).
E. measurement of bloodstain patterns. - ANSWERS-Sample of
bloodstains
Restraining devices and safety equipment of a vehicle involved in a
crash should be documented because
A. they can be removed from the crash vehicle and reinstalled in
another automobile.
B. documentation of safety equipment in a vehicle involved in a crash
is required by state law.
C. failure of occupants to use vehicle safety devices, or the
malfunction of the devices may determine how injuries occurred.
D. seat belts and air bags are a potential hazard and should be
outlawed.
E. investigators should keep a record of safety equipment as well as
vehicle make and model to establish a data base of unsafe vehicles. -
,ANSWERS-failure of occupants to use vehicle safety devices, or the
malfunction of the devices may determine how injuries occurred.
Physical findings most often seen in shaken impact syndrome
includes ALL of the following characteristics EXCEPT which ONE?
A. Torn frenulum
B. Brain swelling
C. Subdural hematoma
D. Retinal hemorrhages
E. Diffuse axonal injury - ANSWERS-Torn frenulum
An interview with a decedent's family revealed that he had received
methadone treatment in the past. This type of treatment may indicate a
history of
A. opiate abuse.
B. alcoholism.
C. paranoid schizophrenia.
D. AIDS.
E. tranquilizer abuse. - ANSWERS-opiate abuse
Death due to seizures 48 hours after incarceration would most likely
be due to
A. food allergy.
B. beaten during arrest.
C. brain tumor.
, D. alcohol withdrawal.
E. infection. - ANSWERS-alcohol withdrawal.
An overdose of which ONE of the following drugs most frequently
results in hyperthermia.
A. Barbiturates
B. Heroin
C. Marijuana
D. Valium (Diazepam)
E. Cocaine - ANSWERS-Cocaine
Barbituates - ANSWERS-Four main categories:
1. Ultra-short-acting - used to induce surgical anesthesia
2. Short-acting
3. Intermediate-acting - used as sedative-hypnotics
4. Long-acting
Butalbital - ANSWERS-Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines.
Phenobarbital - ANSWERS-Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant.
Pentobarbital - ANSWERS-Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial
pressure following trauma.
