MEDICOLEGAL ASPECT OF F DEATH

Question 1

It is the complete cessation of all the vital functions without possibility of resuscitation

Answer 1

DEATH

Question 2

It is an irreversible loss of the properties of living matter.

Answer 2

DEATH

Question 3

KINDS OF DEATH

Answer 3

1. Somatic Death or Clinical Death
2. Molecular or Cellular Death
3. Apparent Death or State of Suspended Animation

Question 4

It is hardly possible to determine the exact time of death

Answer 4

Somatic Death or Clinical Death

Question 5

Somatic or Clinical types of Deaths

Answer 5

1. Sociological Death
2. Psychic Death
3. Biologic Death
4. Physiologic Death

Question 6

Type of death wherein withdrawal and separation from the patient by others producing a sense of isolation and abandonment, unvisited and let alone to die

Answer 6

SOCIOLOGICAL DEATH

Question 7

Condition of death wherein the patient regresses, gives up or surrenders accepting death prematurely and refuses to continue living.

Answer 7

PSYCHIC DEATH

Question 8

Type of death characterized by the absence of cognitive function or awareness, although artificial support system may maintain organs functioning.

Answer 8

BIOLOGIC DEATH

Question 9

Type of death when all vital organs cease to function.

Answer 9

PSYSIOLOGIC DEATH

Question 10

Its exact occurrence cannot be definitely ascertained because its time of appearance is influenced by several factors like previous state of health, infection, climatic condition, cellular nutrition, etc.

Answer 10

Molecular or Cellular Death

Question 11

This condition is not really death but merely a transient loss of the vital functions of the body on account of disease, external stimulus, or other forms of influence.

Answer 11

Apparent Death or State of Suspended Animation

Question 12

Methods of detecting the cessation of heart action and circulation

Answer 12

a. Examination of Heart
b. Examination of the Peripheral Circulation

Question 13

Examination of heart

Answer 13

a. Palpation of the pulse
b. Auscultation for the heart sound at the precordial area
c. Fluoroscopic Examination
d. By the use of electrocardiograph

Question 14

It is the pulsation is very imperceptible and irregular that the examiner experiences much difficulty

Answer 14

Palpation of the pulse

Question 15

The rhythmic contraction and
relaxation of the heart is audible through the stethoscope.

Answer 15

Auscultation for the Heart Sound at the Precordial Area

Question 16

reveal the shadow of the heart in its rhythmic contraction and relaxation. The shadow may be enlarged, and the excursion made less visible due to pericardial effusion.

Answer 16

Fluoroscopic Examination

Question 17

This is the best method of determining heart action but quite impractical

Answer 17

By the Use of Electrocardiograph

Question 18

It will record the heart beat even if it is too weak to be heard by auscultation

Answer 18

Electrocardiograph

Question 19

Examination of the Peripheral Circulation

Answer 19

a. Magnus Test
b. Opening of small Artery
c. Icard’s Test
d. Pressure on the Fingernails
e. Diaphanous Test
f. Application of heat on the skin
g. Palpation of the radical pulse with fingers

Question 20

A ligature is applied around the base of a finger with moderate tightness.

Answer 20

MAGNUS TEST

Question 21

• Living: the blood escapes in jerk and at a distance.
• Dead: the blood vessel is white and there is no jerking escape of blood but may only ooze towards
the nearby skin.

Answer 21

OPENING OF SMALL ARTERY

Question 22

This consists of the injection of a solution of fluorescein subcutaneously.

Answer 22

ICARD’S TEST

Question 23

This test should be applied only with the use of the daylight as the color is difficult to be appreciated with the use of artificial light.

Answer 23

ICARD’S TEST

Question 24

Pressure is applied on the fingernails of a living person intermittently, there will be a zone of paleness at the site of the application of pressure which become livid on release

Answer 24

PRESSURE ON THE FINGERNAILS

Question 25

The fingers are spread wide and the finger webs are viewed through a strong light.

Answer 25

DIAPHANOUS TEST

Question 26

If heated material is applied on the skin in the living person, there will be blister formation, congestion, and other vital reactions of the injured area will be observed.

Answer 26

APPLICATION OF HEAT ON THE SKIN

Question 27

• Living: will feel the rhythmic pulsation of the vessel due to the flow of blood. • Dead: No such pulsation will be observed

Answer 27

PALPATION OF THE RADIAL PULSE WITH FINGERS

Question 28

Like heart action, cessation of respiration in order to be considered as a sign of death must be continuous and persistent.

Answer 28

STOPPAGE OF RESPIRATION

Question 29

Methods of detecting cessation of respiratory

Answer 29

a. Expose the chest and abdomen and observe the movement during inspiration and expiration. b. Examine the person with the aid of a stethoscope which is placed at the base of the anterior aspect of the neck and hear sound of the current of air passing through the trachea during each phase of respiration. c. Mirror Test d. Examination with a Feather or Cotton Fiber e. Examination with a Glass of Water f. Winslow's Test

Question 30

The surface of a cold-looking glass is held in front of the mouth and nostrils. If there is dimming of the mirror after a time, there is still respiration

Answer 30

MIRROR TEST

Question 31

Place a fine feather or a strip of cotton in front of the lips and nostrils

Answer 31

EXAMINATION WITH A FEATHER OR COTTON FIBER

Question 32

Place a glass half full of water at the region of the chest.

Answer 32

EXAMINATION WITH A GLASS OF WATER

Question 33

The reflection is utilized to magnify the / movement of the surface of mercury or water.

Answer 33

WINSLOW'S TEST