ABMDI Study Questions Flashcards

Questions and Answers

A 30-year-old male dies of AIDS; it is permissible for the death investigator to:

Release property taken at the scene to the family (correct)

Disclose information about the death to interested parties

Amend the death certificate for the emotional well being of the family

Inform the media as to the cause of death

Release the cause and manner of death to friends and associates

When attempting to assist a coworker dealing with job-related stress, it is most appropriate to show:

Sympathy

Empathy (correct)

Sarcasm

Tenacity

Indifference

After you have completed an investigation at a private residence, the family calls your office to report the theft of personal property from their residence. How should you handle the situation?

Fax a copy of the property receipt to the family

Place blame on the first responders

Adamantly deny the theft of personal property

Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor (correct)

Refer the caller to the family's funeral director

All death scenes should be treated as ______________ until proven otherwise:

homicides Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are considered common errors investigators make when collecting evidence EXCEPT which one?

Collecting too much evidence Signup and view all the answers

The application of science to law describes:

Forensic science Signup and view all the answers

A body with a bullet wound through the chest is found almost 50 feet from the weapon. Should the investigator rule out suicide as a manner of death?

No; a person who is mortally wounded can travel a considerable distance before collapsing Signup and view all the answers

A business woman from out of town is found dead in her motel room, the victim of apparent homicidal violence. In order to notify her next of kin, the investigator should:

Contact the law enforcement agency in the husband's jurisdiction and ask them to inform him of the death. Signup and view all the answers

Death due to contact with an electrical device is primarily related to:

The number of amps received by the victim Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Death Investigation Procedures

A death investigator must release the property taken at the scene to the family of the deceased.
Empathy is the most appropriate response when assisting a coworker with job-related stress.
If a family reports theft post-investigation, the investigator should refer them to their immediate supervisor.

Investigation Protocol

All death scenes should be treated as homicides until proven otherwise.
Common errors in evidence collection include: removing evidence before photographing, insufficient evidence collection, and failure to collect a standard of comparison. Collecting too much evidence is not considered a common error.

Forensic Science

Forensic science refers to the application of science to law, aiding in criminal investigations and legal processes.

Assessing Manner of Death

In cases where a body is found distant from a firearm, an investigator should consider the possibility that a mortally wounded person can cover considerable distance before collapsing.
Notification processes for next of kin involve contacting the appropriate law enforcement agency and having them inform the deceased's family, highlighting the importance of sensitivity in the delivery of such news.

Electrical Fatalities

Fatalities due to electrical devices are primarily influenced by the number of amps received, rather than volts or other measurements.

Description

This quiz features study questions specifically for the ABMDI exam. It covers critical scenarios death investigators may encounter, including legal and ethical considerations surrounding the release of information. Test your knowledge on appropriate procedures and responsibilities in death investigation.