ADM JUS-173 Quiz- Forensic Toxicology
According to your power point the definition of a preservative is.?
A substance that stops the growth of microorganism in blood.
A screening and confirmation test is employed to give insight as to the type of drug substance in the specimen. What are the three types of screening tests used by toxicologists?
ALL OF THE ABOVE
The services of a toxicologist are required by which of the following?
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Toxicology can test for:
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Based on the Powerpoint, regarding Schmerber v. California, Links to an external site.384 U.S. 757Links to an external site. (1966), Schmerber was not convicted based on his test results because he did not give consent.
FALSE
Once blood is removed from an individual, it is best preserved sealed in a plastic container.
FALSE
A capillary is a tiny blood vessel across whose walls exchange of materials between the blood and the tissues takes place; it receives blood from arteries and carries it to the veins.
TRUE
Alcohol appears in the blood within minutes. It slowly increases in concentration.
TRUE
Alcohol is eliminated through oxidation and excretion
TRUE
EDTA is a molecule called a chelating agent. A chelating agent is a claw-like substance that can grab and stick to other molecules.
TRUE
If the officer makes an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol you make a choice of blood, breath or urine test to which will determine the alcoholic content in your system.
TRUE
In the O.J. Simpson trial, there was EDTA found in several samples but the FBI testified the blood did not come from preserved blood samples.
TRUE
Many factors determine the rate of absorption, including the time and amount of alcohol you consume.
TRUE
Metabolism is the transformation of a chemical in the body to another chemical to facilitate its elimination from the body.
TRUE
The addition of an anticoagulant, such as EDTA or potassium oxalate prevents clotting.
TRUE
The implied consent law stipulates that the driver must submit to alcohol testing.
TRUE
To prevent a person's refusal to take a test for alcohol intoxication, the National Highway Safety Administration recommended the implied consent law.
TRUE
Toxicology is the branch of science concerned with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons.
TRUE
Toxicology results can sometimes be the only way of determining cause of death.
TRUE
What is the definition of oxidation according to your power point?
The combination of oxygen and other substances to produce new products
What is the definition of metabolism according to your power point?
The transformation of a chemical in the body to another chemical to facilitate its elimination from the body
