Chapter 4

Question 0

Which causes of traumatic death maybe produced by asphyxia

Answer 0

Chemical, thermal

Question 1

Describe for causes of traumatic death

Answer 1

Mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical

Question 2

Describe the four manners of death?

Answer 2

Drowning, fire, gunshot, cyanide

Question 3

How are gunshot wounds of entrance classified?

Answer 3

Diameter of the projectile, velocity of the projectile

Question 4

Which drug of abuse is most often encountered in the practice of forensic pathology

Answer 4

Alcohol

Question 5

What three features differentiate lacerations from cut or incised wounds?

Answer 5

Blunt force object used, rip skin, bruising

Question 6

Differentiate between a perforating and penetrating gunshot wound

Answer 6

Penetrating- entrance wound but no exit wound

Perforating- entrance wound and exit wound

Question 7

Describe the unicellular organisms that may prove helpful in diagnosing drowning

Answer 7

Diatoms

Question 8

Describe the common findings in manual strangulation

Answer 8

Fracture to the cornu of the thyroid cartilage

Question 9

Describe the common findings in ligature strangulation

Answer 9

Asphyxia and presence of furrow and neck