Module 13.2

Question 1

Forensic exam of ASA

Answer 1

Exam/autopsy
ALS
Rads/CT
Trace evidence collection-DNA/Semen

Question 2

ASA findings

Answer 2

Severity varies from none to death
1+ structures-anus, perineum, rectum, colon, vulva, vag, uterus, scrotum, penis

Question 3

Exam

Answer 3

PPE-don’t contaminate YOURSELF or sample
Change gloves
Photos
Videos-reactions, behavior, clinical signs

Question 4

ALS

Answer 4

Electrons enter excited state and change orbit around nucleus
Evidence glows and darkens
Excitation wavelength blocked, luminescence permitted
Semen, saliva, urine, blood, fibers, pubes

Question 5

Woods lamp

Answer 5

UV radiation 320-400nm
Adjunct for obtaining samples (not diagnostic)
Semen reported to fluoresce

Question 6

Collect

Answer 6

Saliva
Blood
Seminal fluid
Urine

Question 7

Female exam

Answer 7

Vag/anorectal
Take multiple swabs, prevent cross contamination
Surface fur
Rectal/vag swabs prior to ANY tx
Vag wash w sterile saline

Question 8

Male exam

Answer 8

Multiple swabs
Surface fur
Rectal/penile swabs before tx
Rectal wash

Question 9

Tail base injuries

Answer 9

Dislocation/fx of coccygeal vertebrae

Question 10

Sus findings

Answer 10

Vulvar hemorrhage
Recurrent vaginitis
Vag prolapse
Anal tears/dilation
Proctitis
Hematochezia
Rectal prolapse, fistulas, perirectal abscesses, peritonitis
Swollen/necrotic testes
Scrotal ligatures
Open scrotal wounds
Subcutaneous hemorrhage
Head trauma
Ear injuries