28 Questions
Which type of wound is generally deeper than it is wide/long?
Stab/puncture wound
Which type of wound is generally longer than it is deep?
Incised wound
Which type of wound is characterized by contusions, abrasions, lacerations, and bone fractures?
Blunt instrument wound
Which type of gunshot wound is characterized by the muzzle being held on or near the skin when fired?
Contact wound
Which age range is considered for interview at CAC?
3-18 years
What do multiple, fingertip or ligature patterned bruises indicate?
Control or restraint injuries
What are the symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Petechiae, bleeding in and around the brain, shearing of nerve cell branches, broken ribs & collar bones, retinal bleeding, respiratory arrest
What is suicide defined as?
A conscious and deliberate termination of one's own life
Which organization provides appropriate sites for forensic interviews?
Child Advocacy Center
Where is the primary target for physical abuse injuries?
Backside from neck to knees
What should be done to improve night vision while driving?
Dim panel lights and clean headlights and windshield
When should seatbelts be disengaged?
When releasing and guiding the seat belt
Which of the following is a symptom of Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Pupils unresponsive to light
What is the most serious degree of burn?
3rd degree burn
What is the trigger mechanism that sets the abuser in motion and starts the abuse?
Anything can be a crisis or excuse
What is the age range of the majority of Shaken Baby Syndrome victims?
Under 1 year old
Which of the following is a variable that can affect the calculation of time of death?
Starting temperature
Which of the following is the order of progression of rigor mortis?
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
Which of the following is a major indication of death that occurs after 5-6 days from internal gas build up?
Putrefaction
Which of the following is a manner of death that involves intentional self-destruction by a person?
Suicide
Which of the following is a potential hazard when driving in snow and ice conditions?
Increased stopping distance
What should you do if your engine stalls while driving?
Shift to neutral and re-start
What is the force that pushes a vehicle traveling in a curve outward, away from the center?
Centrifugal force
What should you do if your hood flies up while driving?
Use side windows and slow to stop
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the first responding officer at a death scene?
Performing an autopsy
What is the difference between 'cause of death' and 'manner of death'?
Cause of death is the specific injury or disease that led to death, while manner of death is how the death came about
What are the three obvious indications of death?
Livor mortis, algor mortis, rigor mortis
When evaluating whether a death was accidental, natural, suicide, or homicide, what approach should be taken?
Suspect the worst and investigate accordingly
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