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Death Investigation l Questions & Answers Pack| Latest Update | Verified Answers | Grade A+
Death Investigation l Questions & Answers Pack| Latest Update | Verified Answers | Grade A+
[Show more]Death Investigation l Questions & Answers Pack| Latest Update | Verified Answers | Grade A+
[Show more]Definition of Death 
:: Death is referred to as "the permanent cessation of all vital functions; the end of life 
forensic autopsy 
:: An examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death 
Rigor Mortis 
:: Stiffness of the body 
Livor Mortis 
:: Setting of blood in the body 
Algor M...
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:: Death is referred to as "the permanent cessation of all vital functions; the end of life 
forensic autopsy 
:: An examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death 
Rigor Mortis 
:: Stiffness of the body 
Livor Mortis 
:: Setting of blood in the body 
Algor M...
what does the severity,extent and appearance of blunt trauma depend on? 
:: 1. force to body 
2. time over which the force is delivered 
3. region streak 
4. extent of the body surface which the force is delivered 
5. nature of the weapon 
what are the four categories of blunt force trauma? 
:: 1. a...
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Add to cartwhat does the severity,extent and appearance of blunt trauma depend on? 
:: 1. force to body 
2. time over which the force is delivered 
3. region streak 
4. extent of the body surface which the force is delivered 
5. nature of the weapon 
what are the four categories of blunt force trauma? 
:: 1. a...
Brain stem death 
:: Comatose, cannot breath on on, is on ventilator 
Persistent vegetative state 
:: Brain stem functional, can breath on own, eye movements, not in coma 
medicolegal 
:: refers to something pertaining to both medicine and law with a goal of determining the 
cause and manner of dea...
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Add to cartBrain stem death 
:: Comatose, cannot breath on on, is on ventilator 
Persistent vegetative state 
:: Brain stem functional, can breath on own, eye movements, not in coma 
medicolegal 
:: refers to something pertaining to both medicine and law with a goal of determining the 
cause and manner of dea...
The first arriving officer at the scene ___. 
:: Prevents disturbance of the body and isolates any witnesses so they may be interviewed 
by a detective. 
In gunshot deaths, it is always good practice to ___. 
:: Secure the hands by placing brown paper bags over them prior to transport. 
Medications...
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Add to cartThe first arriving officer at the scene ___. 
:: Prevents disturbance of the body and isolates any witnesses so they may be interviewed 
by a detective. 
In gunshot deaths, it is always good practice to ___. 
:: Secure the hands by placing brown paper bags over them prior to transport. 
Medications...
Cause and manner of death 
:: Cause: Medical determination based on evidence and opinion 
Manner: legal determination, circumstances by which cause of death came to be 
Forensic pathologist 
:: focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse. The autopsy is 
performed by a coroner o...
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Add to cartCause and manner of death 
:: Cause: Medical determination based on evidence and opinion 
Manner: legal determination, circumstances by which cause of death came to be 
Forensic pathologist 
:: focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse. The autopsy is 
performed by a coroner o...
History and Purpose of Death Investigations 
:: What is the purpose of death investigations? 
-find answers for families who have lost loved ones 
-cause of death 
-manner of death 
-collect evidence 
-identify suspects 
-convict murders 
-death investigator is the eyes and ears of the forensic path...
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Add to cartHistory and Purpose of Death Investigations 
:: What is the purpose of death investigations? 
-find answers for families who have lost loved ones 
-cause of death 
-manner of death 
-collect evidence 
-identify suspects 
-convict murders 
-death investigator is the eyes and ears of the forensic path...
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