Questions and Answers
What are the manners of death? (Select all that apply)
What is the cause of death?
Underlying cause of death as opposed to the final cause of death.
What is the mechanism of death?
The specific change in the body that brought about the end of life.
What is the manner of death for a man shot during a robbery who later dies from pneumonia?
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What is the cause of death in the case of the elderly woman who experiences chest pain after a robbery?
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What is the mechanism of death for the elderly woman who developed an irregular heartbeat?
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What is the manner of death for a young man shot and killed during an attempted robbery?
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What is the mechanism of death in the case of the shot bank robber?
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What is the manner of death for a young woman who commits suicide by overdosing on Valium after falling down the stairs?
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What is the proximate cause of death for the young woman who fell after taking Valium?
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Study Notes
Manner of Death
- Types include Natural, Accidental, Suicide, Homicide, and Undetermined.
- Natural causes are the most common manner of death.
Cause of Death
- Refers to the underlying reason for death, distinct from the final cause.
- Examples include heart attack, stroke, gunshot wound, and various forms of trauma or injury (e.g., blunt force trauma, burning, drowning).
Mechanism of Death
- Describes the specific body change leading to death.
- Examples include exsanguination (bleeding), sepsis (blood infection), cerebral contusion (brain injury), and cardiac or pulmonary arrest.
Case Study: Shooting During Robbery
- Manner: Homicide
- Cause: Gunshot
- Mechanism: Heart failure due to preexisting conditions.
Case Study: Elderly Woman Assault
- Manner: Homicide
- Cause: Heart attack
- Mechanism: Arrhythmia triggered by psychological stress.
Case Study: Drugstore Incident
- Manner: Homicide
- Cause: Gunshot wound
- Mechanism: Exsanguination resulting from the injury.
Case Study: Babysitter Encounter
- Manner: Homicide
- Cause: Blunt force trauma/bludgeoning
- Mechanism: Intracranial bleed from skull fracture.
Case Study: Suicide Attempt
- Manner: Suicide
- Cause: Brain injury from a fall.
- Proximate Cause: Fall down the stairs following Valium ingestion.
Case Study: Bank Robber Shooting
- Manner: Homicide
- Cause: Gunshot wound
- Mechanism: Exsanguination due to blood loss from the injury.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of death investigation with these flashcards. Understand the differences between cause, manner, and mechanism of death through a variety of examples, including natural causes, accidents, and homicides. Perfect for students and professionals in forensic science.
