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ABMDI-MCOMEAuthorizations to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by: A. the decedent's NOK B. the coroner or medical examiner when jurisdiction is established C. a will or other document signed before death D. the treating physician E. all of the above - correct answer B. the coron...

ABMDI-D ANECEPHALIC - correct answer An infant born without a brain BEREAVEMENT - correct answer Sorrow following the death of a loved one BRAIN DEATH - correct answer Final cessation of activity in the central nervous system, as indicated by a flat EEG or absence of cerebral blood flow for a...

ABMDIWhich of the following MUST notify the coroner/ME promptly upon discovery of a suspicious death? a. law enforcement official b. funeral director c. EMT or paramedic d. ER room physician e. all of the above - correct answer e. all of the above A 35 year old white female, who was employed...

ABMDIOfficial pronouncement of death can: - correct answer Be defermined by state statute and local customs. Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by: - correct answer The coroner or medical examiner when jurisdiction is established. A previously healthy 4 m.o. Infant...

ABMDI VocabAnencephalic - correct answer An infant born without a brain Brian death - correct answer final cessation of activity of the central nervous system, as indicated by a flat EEG (electroencephalogram) or absence of cerebral blood floor for a predetermined period of time Coroner - corr...

ABMDI Study QuestionsA 32-year-old male dies of AIDS; 30 days after the decedent's funeral, it is permissible for the death investigator to: a. Release pictures taken at the scene to the media b. Disclose info about the death to interested parties as permissible by statute c. Inform the media a...

ABMDI Scientific KnowledgeCause of Death - correct answer The disease, injury, or combination of conditions that leads to the death of the individual Manner of Death - correct answer A classification of death based on how the cause of death was brought into play, with the typical options being na...

ABMDI RegistryThe medical examiner/coroner's office legal authority derived is derived from __________ - correct answer State and local laws Who is responsible for assembling revised state statutes that a county jurisdiction must adhere to? - correct answer Secretary of State If a county cont...

ABMDI Registry ExamAnacephalic - correct answer An infant born without a brain. Coronal plane - correct answer The plane that divides the body into front and back (e.g, anterior [ventral] and posterior [dorsal]) halves Mid-sagittal plane - correct answer The plane that divides the body into ri...

ABMDI Questions Practice Medical examiner/coroner authority at a death scene comes from? - correct answer the medical examiner/coroner office policy derived from state statutory authority. State systems, or states with a "State Medical Examiner" typically investigate? - correct answer all deat...

ABMDI Questions (From Book)Official pronouncement of death can: a. Be accomplished only by a physician b. Be accomplished by any medical professional c. Be accomplished by any responsible party d. Be accomplished by on-duty police officers e. Be determined by state statute and local customs - c...

ABMDI PracticeMedical examiner/coroner authority at a death scene comes from - correct answer the medical examiner/coroner office policy derived from state statutory authority When investigating a death, it is best to - correct answer use all available resources A good point to remember regard...

ABMDI Maintaining Ethical/Legal ResponsibilityWhen a decedent is discovered in a public place and a crowd has gathered, the investigator should... - correct answer ...have the body shielded from view (by using a clean sheet, line of officers, automobile, etc.) and conduct a death scene investigation...

ABMDI Demonstrating Scientific KnowledgeSings of Death Include: - correct answer -Lack of Pulse/Respiration -Absence of Heartbeat -Lack of Corneal Reflex and Pupillary Constriction -Coolness of the Body -Rigor Mortis -Livor Mortis Rigor Mortis - correct answer Stiffness of the body that sets...