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Handbook of Forensic Pathology Flashcards

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  1. The classifications of the ______ of death are natural, accident, suicide, homicide, undetermined and unclassified which explains how the death came about.
    A. Cause
    B. Mechanism
    C. Manner
    D. Process
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C. Manner

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  1. Which of the following types of evidence would be considered nonbiological? A. Blood
    B. Hair
    C. Bite marks
    D. Fibers
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C. Bite marks

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  1. In certain deaths, livor mortis may be an unusual color. For example, in deaths from carbon monoxide or cyanide, the livor may be _____ in color.
    A. Blue
    B. Black
    C. Pale and white
    D. Cherry red
A

D. Cherry red

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  1. Development of rigor mortis can vary due to external circumstances. In general, how long does it usually take to develop full rigor mortis?
    A. 1-2 hours
    B. 6-12 hours
    C. 12-24 hours
    D. 24-30 hours
A

B. 6-12 hours

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  1. The most commonly used method of determining time of death involves evaluating ______
    A. Livor mortis
    B. Body temperature
    C. Vitreous potassium levels
    D. Emptying of stomach contents
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B. Body temperature

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  1. Which organ does autolysis occur most prominently in?
    A. Pancreas
    B. Eyes
    C. Liver
    D. Heart
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A. Pancreas

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  1. The following changes occur when a body decomposes. Which is the first sign of decomposition?
    A. Greenish discoloration of the lower abdomen
    B. Greenish black discoloration of the face
    C. Purge fluid emerging from the nose and mouth
    D. Porridge like brain
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A. Greenish discoloration of the lower abdomen

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  1. In an environment with high humidity or water, the body may undergo ____ formation meaning the body’s fat is transformed into oleic, palmitic and stearic acids giving a white to brown waxlike appearance
    A. Marbling
    B. Cadaveric spasm
    C. Adipocere
    D. Hydrocephalus
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C. Adipocere

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  1. Which of the following instances would prevent obtaining fingerprints from a body?
    A. Decomposition
    B. Mummified or desiccated finger tips ]
    C. Missing epidermis
    D. None of the above
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D. None of the above

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  1. In cases where the cause of death is coronary artery disease, findings show that for death to occur, the degree of stenosis is usually __ % or greater
    A. 15 B. 25 C. 50 D. 75
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D. 75

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  1. The greatest number of deaths from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) occurs at what age?
    A. 2-4 weeks
    B. 2-4 months
    C. 6 months
    D. 1 year
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B. 2-4 months

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  1. An area of bleeding into the skin or soft tissue as a result of rupture of blood vessels due to blunt force injury or pressure.
    A. Contusion B. Abrasion C. Laceration D. Fracture
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A. Contusion

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  1. Which of the following is a possible complication of lower extremity injuries? A. Hemorrhagic shock
    B. Pulmonary embolization
    C. Fat embolization syndrome D. All of the above
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D. All of the above

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  1. In suicidal stabbings, multiple superficial wounds to the mid or left anterior chest may be present known as:
    A. Defense wounds
    B. Chop wounds
    C. Hesitation wounds
    D. Postmortem stab wounds
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C. Hesitation wounds

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  1. Why should a knife at a crime scene never be placed in a plastic bag?
    A. Plastic bags are too expensive
    B. Plastic cuts easier than paper bags
    C. Blood still present on the weapon is too messy in a plastic bag
    D. Condensation can occur and interfere with fingerprint examination
A

D. Condensation can occur and interfere with fingerprint examination

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  1. What is the tell-tale appearance of postmortem stab wounds?
    A. Superficial cuts on the hands
    B. Yellow-tan color
    C. Peripheral blue color
    D. Incised wounds
A

B. Yellow-tan color

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  1. Once a bullet enters the body, the spin imparted from the rifling is insufficient to compensate for the increased density of the tissue. The angle between the projected path and the longitudinal axis of a bullet is known as the ____.
    A. Temporary cavity
    B. Yaw
    C. Rimfire
    D. Caliber
A

B. Yaw

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  1. A ______ gunshot wound will not exhibit powder tattooing. The entrance wounds are typically round to oval with sharp punched out margins and are surrounded by an abrasion ring.
    A. Contact
    B. Loose contact
    C. Intermediate range
    D. Distant
A

D. Distant

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  1. Which feature is commonly found in hanging victims?
    A. Pale face with protruding tongue
    B. Fracture of hyoid bone
    C. Numerous petechiae of the sclerae and conjunctivae
    D. All of the above
A

A. Pale face with protruding tongue

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  1. Which of the following is not included in the 3 most common chemical asphyxiants?
    A. Carbon Monoxide
    B. Hydrogen sulfide
    C. Helium
    D. Hydrogen cyanide
A

C. Helium

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  1. Because most murders of neonates occur immediately after birth, the only method of determining whether a child was born alive is by examination of the:
    A. Heart
    B. Stomach
    C. Eyes
    D. Lungs
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D. Lungs

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  1. An alleged condition in infants characterized by intracranial bleeding and retinal hemorrhage in the absence of impact trauma to the head.
    A. Shaken baby syndrome
    B. SIDS
    C. Malnutrition
    D. Asphyxia
A

A. Shaken baby syndrome

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  1. _______ burns are described as those limited to the superficial epidermis. There is no blistering or scarring.
    A. First-degree
    B. Second-degree
    C. Third-degree
    D. Fourth-degree
A

A. First-degree

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  1. These burns occur when the skin is contacted by a hot liquid (usually water)
    A. Flame burns
    B. Contact burns
    C. Radiant burns
    D. Scalding burns
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D. Scalding burns

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  1. The most common type of all collisions accounting for 80% of all vehicular crashes
    A. Frontal
    B. Side
    C. Rear
    D. Rollover
A

A. Frontal

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  1. A classic postmortem finding in deaths due to hypothermia is the presence of ______ lividity
    A. Blue
    B. Black
    C. Pale and white
    D. Cherry red
A

D. Cherry red

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  1. Decubitus ulcers are classified based on their clinical appearance and extent. Stage ____ ulcers extend down through the fascia into muscle and often bone.
    A. I B. II C. III D. IV
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D. IV

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  1. The most common cause of death secondary to complications of pregnancy is: A. Embolism
    B. Infection
    C. Hemorrhage
    D. Pregnancy-induced hypertensive complications
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C. Hemorrhage

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  1. In forensic toxicology, the tissue of most importance for analysis is:
    A. Blood
    B. Urine
    C. Vitreous
    D. Bile
A

A. Blood

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