Natural Deaths: Other

Question 1

sudden death (HC)

Answer 1

death occuring within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms

Question 2

unexpected death (HC)

Answer 2

based on a probability that a decedent would have died at that particular time given their medical history (or lack thereof)

Question 3

some examples of natural death (HC)

Answer 3

pneumonia, aneurysm, and intracranial bleed

Question 4

things to look for on scene for diabetes (HC)

Answer 4

glucometer, amputations, necrotic feet, food/beverages

Question 5

hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 5

ruptured artery in the brain

Question 6

what are commonly affected organs in natural deaths (excluding heart) (EMM)

Answer 6

Brain, Liver, Lung, GI

Question 7

ischemic stroke (EMM)

Answer 7

Blocked artery in the brain

Question 8

Common body exam findings when respiratory system is affected (EMM)

Answer 8

cape cyanosis - blue discoloration around chest and shoulders

clenched fists and barrel chest

Question 9

signs of liver disease? (EMM)

Answer 9

Jaundice - yellow skin
Ascites - cysts

Question 10

common liver conditions (EMM)

Answer 10

cirrhosis- alcohol or disease related
hepatitis- can be caused by infections

Question 11

Name some gastrointestinal conditions (RC)

Answer 11

gastrointestinal bleed, ischemic bowl, peritonitis, and small bowel obstruction

Question 12

Cerebrovascular (Brain) Conditions (RC)

Answer 12

Stroke, Dementia, Aneurysm

Question 13

True or False:
People die from dementia itself (RC)

Answer 13

False
People die from complications of dementia, such as poor muscle control that results in reduced swallowing and malnutrition

Question 14

What are some common lung conditions (RC)

Answer 14

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, Influenza, and Pulmonary Embolism

Question 15

Pulmonary emboli can cause… (RC)

Answer 15

-sudden shortness of breath
-chest pain when breathing in
-confusion
-lightheadedness
-cough that contains blood
- asymmetrical leg swelling

Question 16

Arteriovenous malformation (RR)

Answer 16

Rare but can cause cerebral aneurysm

Question 17

What is one reason natural deaths autopsy are so important? (TM)

Answer 17

They can provide answers for the families, as well as maybe inform them of conditions, and provide closure.

Question 18

What are five examples of natural deaths (other) TM

Answer 18

Cancer, septic shock, COVID-19, asthma, and organ failure

Question 19

Hat are some things to look at when at the scene for signs of diabetes? TM

Answer 19

Medication in fridge, necrotic feet, snacks/junk food, and amputations

Question 20

True/false: Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia? TM

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Cerebral Aneurysm TM

Answer 21

This happens when someone has hypertension as well being an active Tobacco and drug user