Pathology

Question 0

Name the four jobs of a forensic pathologist

Answer 0

Identification, determining cause of death, determining time of death, conducting an autopsy

Question 1

What is pathology?

Answer 1

The investigation of sudden or unexpected death or trauma to the living

Question 2

What is the normal body temperature

Answer 2

98.6°F

Question 3

What is the rate that a dead body cools over the first 12 hours?

Answer 3

1.4°F

Question 4

What is liver mortis

Answer 4

Dark purple blue discoloration nearest to the ground on a dead body

Question 5

When does lividity appear after death

Answer 5

After two hours

Question 6

What is rigor mortis

Answer 6

The stiffening of the body

Question 7

Where does rigor mortis begin

Answer 7

In the lower jaw/neck and spreads downward

Question 8

How long does it take for the whole body to stiffen in rigor mortis

Answer 8

12 to 18 hours

Question 9

When does stiffening disappear in rigor mortis

Answer 9

Within 36 hours of death

Question 10

What does putrefaction mean

Answer 10

Decomposition

Question 11

How long does it take for a light meal to empty from the stomach

Answer 11

Two hours

Question 12

How long does it take for a medium meal to empty from the stomach

Answer 12

3 to 4 hours

Question 13

How long does it take for a heavy meal to empty from the stomach

Answer 13

4 to 6 hours

Question 14

What happens to the eyes after death

Answer 14

A thin film forms over them and they grow cloudy

Question 15

When is an autopsy conducted

Answer 15

In cases of criminal violence, suicide, accidental deaths, death where no physician was president, sudden death, prison death, deaths that are suspicious

Question 16

What does an external exam include

Answer 16

Photos, height and weight, x-rays, detailed description of bruises, gunshot wounds, stabs

Question 17

What does an internal exam include

Answer 17

Dissection, description of internal state of body, Oregon testing, body fluid testing for drugs and poisons

Question 18

What are the steps of a dissection

Answer 18

1. Ribs
2. Heart and lungs and trachea
3. Abdomen
4. Fluids and tissue samples
5. Stomach contents
6. Blood and hair
7. Brain

Question 19

What is the mechanism of death

Answer 19

The condition that produced death

Question 20

What is the cause of death

Answer 20

The events that led up to the death

Question 21

What is the manner/mode of death

Answer 21

The intent when the instrument was used and by whom

Question 22

What are the four modes of death

Answer 22

Natural, accidental, homicidal, suicidal

Question 23

Define laceration

Answer 23

The tearing of the skin

Question 24

Define incised wound

Answer 24

Sharp, cut like injuries

Question 25

What is the difference between a slash and a stab

Answer 25

Slash: Length greater than depth
Stab: depth greater than length

Question 26

Define abrasion

Answer 26

Graze or scratch

Question 27

Define contusion

Answer 27

A bruise