Rigor mortis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 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 as to the COD d. Release info to the NOK e. None of the above - b. Disclose info about the death to interested parties as permissible by statute Abrasion - Superficial loss of skin by the process of friction Additional...

ABMDI Demonstrating| Questions With Correct Answers | Rated A+ 2023 Sings 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 in several hours after death Rigor Mortis (Continued) correct answer-Starts in the smaller muscles (jaw, extremities) **First Indicator appears after 2-4 hours** **Maximum In...

Sings of Death Include: 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 Answer Stiffness of the body that sets in several hours after death Rigor Mortis (Continued) Answer -Starts in the smaller muscles (jaw, extremities) **First Indicator appears after 2-4 hours** **Maximum Indicator is after 8-12 hours** -Onset and Dissipation of rigor is rapid in children com...

Sings 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 in several hours after death Rigor Mortis (Continued) - correct answer -Starts in the smaller muscles (jaw, extremities) **First Indicator appears after 2-4 hours** **Maximum Indicator is after 8-12 hours** -Onset and Dissipation of rigor is rapid...

ABMDI Demonstrating Scientific Knowledge Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Sings 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 in several hours after death Rigor Mortis (Continued) - Correct Answer ️️ --Starts in the smaller muscles (jaw, extremities) **First Indi...

Pathologist - Determines cause of disease or trauma based on appearance and chemistry of bodies or tissues. Medical Examiner - Appointed by jurisdiction and is usually a physician who is a board-certified forensic pathologist and is responsible for certifying the manner and cause of a death. Coroner - An elected official and may or may not possess a medical degree with optional education and training. Death Investigator - They investigate death under the jurisdiction of the coroner/medi...

NCLEX RN EXAM Questions and Answers Attained Grade A+ Assured Satisfaction latest 2023/2024 • A nurse is caring for a client who died approximately one hour ago. The nurse notes that the client's temperature has decreased in the last hour since his death. Which of the following processes explains this phenomenon? a. Rigor mortis b. Postmortem decomposition c. Algor mortis d. Livor mortis • A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output. During the last shift, the clie...

PPE (personal protective equipment) correct answersgloves, lab coats, safety glasses Types of evidence correct answersfingerprints, footprints, hair, identification, bodily fluids/DNA Determining time of death correct answersRigor mortis, algor mortis, lividity rigor mortis correct answersthe stiffening of the body after death Algor Mortis correct answersThe cooling of the body after death Lividity (Livor mortis) correct answersBlood pooling in tissues and discoloration in skin ...

AAMI Embalming2 unit 1 Exam Questions and Answers Interferes with fluid reactions - Answer-Shift in body pH Sets off rigor mortis and decomposition cycles - Answer-Postmortem caloricity Extravascular; cannot be removed; may be bleached - Answer-Postmortem stain Generally seen after the sixth hour; delayed problems - Answer-Postmortem stain Increased preservative demand. False indication of fluid dyes - Answer-Postmortem stain Will turn gray after embalming; cosmetic problem - Ans...

5. A nurse is caring for a client who died approximately one hour ago. The nurse notes that the client's temperature has decreased in the last hour since his death. Which of the following processes explains this phenomenon? a. Rigor mortis b. Postmortem decomposition c. Algor mortis d. Livor mortis 6. A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output. During the last shift, the client has had ½ cup of gelatin, a skinless chicken breast, 1 cup of green beans, and 300 cc of water...