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Which type of wound is generally deeper than it is wide/long?

  • Blunt instrument wound
  • Incised wound
  • Stab/puncture wound (correct)
  • Gunshot wound
  • Which type of wound is generally longer than it is deep?

  • Gunshot wound
  • Incised wound (correct)
  • Stab/puncture wound
  • Blunt instrument wound
  • Which type of wound is characterized by contusions, abrasions, lacerations, and bone fractures?

  • Incised wound
  • Stab/puncture wound
  • Blunt instrument wound (correct)
  • Gunshot wound
  • Which type of gunshot wound is characterized by the muzzle being held on or near the skin when fired?

    <p>Contact wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age range is considered for interview at CAC?

    <p>3-18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do multiple, fingertip or ligature patterned bruises indicate?

    <p>Control or restraint injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome?

    <p>Petechiae, bleeding in and around the brain, shearing of nerve cell branches, broken ribs &amp; collar bones, retinal bleeding, respiratory arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suicide defined as?

    <p>A conscious and deliberate termination of one's own life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization provides appropriate sites for forensic interviews?

    <p>Child Advocacy Center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the primary target for physical abuse injuries?

    <p>Backside from neck to knees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to improve night vision while driving?

    <p>Dim panel lights and clean headlights and windshield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should seatbelts be disengaged?

    <p>When releasing and guiding the seat belt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of Shaken Baby Syndrome?

    <p>Pupils unresponsive to light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most serious degree of burn?

    <p>3rd degree burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trigger mechanism that sets the abuser in motion and starts the abuse?

    <p>Anything can be a crisis or excuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range of the majority of Shaken Baby Syndrome victims?

    <p>Under 1 year old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a variable that can affect the calculation of time of death?

    <p>Starting temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the order of progression of rigor mortis?

    <p>Starts in small muscles of the face, progresses down the neck to the torso and out through the arms and legs, fingers and toes affected last</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major indication of death that occurs after 5-6 days from internal gas build up?

    <p>Putrefaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a manner of death that involves intentional self-destruction by a person?

    <p>Suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential hazard when driving in snow and ice conditions?

    <p>Increased stopping distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if your engine stalls while driving?

    <p>Shift to neutral and re-start</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the force that pushes a vehicle traveling in a curve outward, away from the center?

    <p>Centrifugal force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if your hood flies up while driving?

    <p>Use side windows and slow to stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the first responding officer at a death scene?

    <p>Performing an autopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'cause of death' and 'manner of death'?

    <p>Cause of death is the specific injury or disease that led to death, while manner of death is how the death came about</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three obvious indications of death?

    <p>Livor mortis, algor mortis, rigor mortis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When evaluating whether a death was accidental, natural, suicide, or homicide, what approach should be taken?

    <p>Suspect the worst and investigate accordingly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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