Chapter 5 Quiz

Adipocere typically takes about​ ________ weeks to develop. A. 12 B. 8 C. 4 D. 2

A. 12

Lividity can be expected to be fixed after​ ________ hours. A. 16 B. 2 C. 24 D. 4

A. 16

A corpse was discovered in an apartment last November. It was that of a​ 50-year-old male who died of a heart attack. At the time of​ discovery, the body temperature was determined to be 89degrees°F. What is the most probable postmortem​ interval? A. 7 hours B. 4 hours C. 2 hours D. 1 hour

A. 7 hours

Pulmonary edema is frequently found in victims that chronically​ abuse: A. Amphetamines. B. Marijuana. C. Heroin. D. Alcohol.

A. Amphitamines

Insect evidence should be​ collected: A. At the scene by a forensic entomologist or trained investigator. B. During the autopsy by the medical examiner. C. Upon the finding of the decedent by the first responding officer. D. At the crime laboratory by forensic analysts.

A. At the scene by a forensic entomologist or trained investigator

Death at a fire scene is most often attributed​ to: A. Carbon monoxide. B. Carbon dioxide. C. Nitrogen. D. Hydrogen.

A. Carbon monoxide

What part of the​ victim's body is often bagged in order to prevent loss of trace​ evidence? A. Hands B. Head C. Feet D. No part of the body is bagged.

A. Hands

As the postmortem interval​ increases, the concentration of potassium in the vitreous humor of the​ eye: A. Increases. B. Decreases. C. Remains the same. D. Either B or C

A. Increases

Toxicological specimens are taken at which stage of the death​ investigation? A. Internal examination B. External examination C. Anytime D. Death scene

A. Internal examination

Homicide, suicide,​ accident, natural, and undetermined are all categories​ of: A. Manner of death. B. Cause of death. C. Method of death. D. Mechanism of death.

A. Manner of Death

Partially digested or dissolved pills can be seen in​ the: A. Stomach. B. Small intestine. C. Large intestine. D. Esophagus.

A. Stomach

The largest percentage of accidental deaths is due​ to: A. Transportation accidents. B. Drug overdoses. C. Fire. D. Drowning.

A. Transportation accidents

A pathologist would expect rigor mortis to disappear after​ ________ hours. A. 12 B. 36 C. 24 D. 48

B. 36

If a cause of death cannot be found through simple observation of the​ victim, a(n)​ ________ is typically carried out. A. Drug screening B. Autopsy C. Crime scene investigation D. Anthropological profile

B. Autopsy

A forensic anthropologist may help to create​ a(n) ________ to help with the identification of the victim. A. Fingerprint chart B. Facial reconstruction C. Autopsy chart D. Dental profile

B. Facial reconstruction

Defense wounds are most typically seen on​ the: A. Shins. B. Hands. C. Face. D. Back.

B. Hands

What must a medical examiner​ possess? A. Elected position B. Medical degree C. Board certification D. Both B and C

B. Medical degree

Time of death can be approximated by analyzing the vitreous humor and the levels​ of: A. Magnesium. B. Potassium. C. Sodium. D. Calcium.

B. Potassium

Which should be performed first at a death​ scene? A. Photographs B. Secure the scene C. Sketch D. Collect evidence

B. Secure the scene

Death intentionally caused by another person is typically​ ruled: A. Natural. B. An accident. C. A homicide. D. A suicide.

C. A homicide

According to forensic​ entomologists, which​ "witness" is the first to arrive at the crime​ scene? A. Mite B. Carrion beetle C. Blow fly D. Spider

C. Blow fly

Hanging cases will typically​ display: A. Fracture of the thyroid cartilage. B. An abundance of large petechiae on the eyelids. C. Blue appearance of the face. D. Fracture of the hyoid bone.

C. Blue appearance of the face

What part of a​ decedent's body resists rapid decomposition and is used by forensic anthropologists to provide information about the​ decedent? A. Cartilage B. Soft tissue C. Bones D. Teeth

C. Bones

Evidence of tampering with the position of a body after death can be obtained by evaluating​ the: A. Rigor mortis. B. Algor mortis. C. Livor mortis. D. Both B and C

C. Livor mortis

The death of an individual suffering from chronic alcoholism is​ ruled: A. Accidental. B. Undetermined. C. Natural. D. Suicide.

C. Natural

Negative photographs are: A. Photographs of injured parts of the body. B. Photographs that did not develop properly. C. Photographs of uninjured parts of the body. D. Photographs that have not yet been developed.

C. Photographs of uninjured parts of the body

Which is commonly fractured in strangulation​ cases? A. Hyoid bone B. Thymus cartilage C. Thyroid cartilage D. Nothing is typically fractured in strangulation cases.

C. Thyroid cartilage

The types of autopsies include all of the following​ EXCEPT: A. External. B. Criminal. C. Clinical. D. Medicolegal.

Criminal

Beginning an hour after​ death, the body will lose heat at an approximate rate​ of: A. 0-0.5degrees°F per hour. B. 0.5-1degrees°F per hour. C. ​1.5-2degrees°F per hour. D. 1-1.5degrees°F per hour

D. 1-1.5 F per hour

The stage of fusion of various bones within a skeleton can be used to estimate the​ ________ of the decedent. A. Sex B. Race C. Occupation D. Age

D. Age

The collection of evidence from a​ "tomb" site by a forensic anthropologist must​ include: A. A thorough documentation of the site and all evidence B. A careful recovery of all visible remains C. A search of the surrounding area for related evidence D. All of the above

D. All of the Above

Which of the following techniques can be used to estimate the time of​ death? A. Rigor mortis B. Livor mortis C. Eye fluid potassium levels D. All of the above

D. All of the Above

Estimations of the postmortem interval​ (PMI) using entomological evidence must take into​ account: A. Weather conditions. B. The​ location's climate over time. C. The geographical location of the​ decedent's body. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which can be used in making an identification of a deceased​ individual? A. Fingerprinting B. Dental examination C. Facial reconstruction D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which factors can help to determine if a victim was alive during a​ fire? A. Soot B. Extent of burns on the body C. Levels of carbon monoxide in the body D. Both A and C

D. Both A and C

Characteristic markings on the skin caused from the discharge of a firearm are known​ as: A. Staining. B. Tattooing. C. Stippling. D. Both B and C

D. Both B and C

A body that displays a​ cherry-red discoloration might lead a pathologist to suspect poisoning​ by: A. Pesticides. B. Cyanic acid. C. Arsenic. D. Carbon monoxide

D. Carbon monoxide

To determine the gender of skeletal​ remains, a forensic anthropologist can examine all of the following areas of the skeleton EXCEPT​ the: A. Sacrum. B. Pelvis. C. Femur. D. Cranium.

D. Cranium

Putrefaction and autolysis are two types of​ ________ processes. A. Algor mortis B. Livor mortis C. Rigor mortis D. Decomposition

D. Decomposition

Which is NOT a manner of​ death? A. Suicide B. Homicide C. Natural D. Drowning

D. Drowning

The rate of cooling of a dead body can be influenced by all BUT​ the: A. Size of body. B. Location. C. Weather conditions. D. Gender of victim.

D. Gender of victim

The best place to take a blood sample in order to avoid contamination is​ the: A. Heart. B. Superior vena cava. C. Femoral vein. D. Inferior vena cava.

D. Inferior vena cava

Common drugs tested for during a death investigation do NOT​ include: A. Morphine/Heroin. B. Cocaine. C. Alcohol. D. LSD.

D. LSD

What does hemoglobin transport in the blood? A. Carbon monoxide B. Carbon dioxide C. Hydrogen D. Oxygen

D. Oxygen

Rigor mortis refers to​ the: A. Color of death. B. Time of death. C. Temperature of death. D. Stiffness of death.

D. Stiffness of death

A pathologist must examine a​ body's wounds to determine if the death was a homicide and if the assailant had intent to kill. True False

False

After​ death, the body does not cool at a predictable rate. True False

False

Autolysis is carried out by microorganisms such as bacteria. True False

False

Carbon monoxide levels continue to rise in the body even after death. True False

False

Chronic drug use is typically considered suicide by the medical examiner. True False

False

Decomposition typically occurs on the face before the abdomen. True False

False

For gunshot​ victims, the cause of death can be listed as a gunshot wound. True False

False

General testing for poisons is a routine procedure carried out by the pathologist. True False

False

High levels of carbon monoxide are needed to cause a victim to become disoriented. True False

False

Rigor mortis occurs within 12 hours of death and disappears within 24 hours. True False

False

The age of a skeleton can be determined by various​ factors, including the shape of the pelvis and​ sacrum, the size of the​ cranium, and the protrusion of the brow bone and mastoid process. True False

False

The concentration of sodium in the eye fluids can help determine time of death. True False

False

The external examination involves classifying the injuries and examining the organs. True False

False

The known sequence of arrival of different insect groups cannot help to determine the postmortem interval. True False

False

The pathologist typically does not perform a drug analysis unless a drug overdose is suspected. True False

False

The two types of autopsies are a clinical autopsy and a hospital autopsy. True False

False

A sharp force injury will most likely come from​ a: A. Hammer. B. Baseball bat. C. Cinder block. D. Glass piece.

Glass piece

A body decomposing on a summer day will typically show increased progression of rigor mortis. True False

True

Another name for a bruise is a contusion. True False

True

Forensic entomology is often used to help estimate the time of death. True False

True

It is best to collect blood at distant areas of the body to obtain the most accurate drug levels. True False

True

It is not feasible for a medical examiner to respond​ in-person to every death scene. True False

True

Livor mortis occurs when blood settles in parts of the body closest to the ground. True False

True

Photographs should be taken both of areas with injuries and areas without injuries. True False

True

Skeletal bones are resistant to rapid decomposition. True False

True

The forensic pathologist is also aided by the skills of specialists including forensic​ anthropologists, forensic​ entomologists, and forensic odontologists. True False

True

The onset of livor mortis begins immediately after death. True False

True

The postmortem interval can be affected by various environmental conditions. True False

True

The primary role of the medical examiner is to determine the cause and manner of death. True False

True

​X-rays are most commonly performed in gunshot wound cases and stab wound cases. True False

True