Suicide Deaths

Question 2

What is one thing to consider with suicide notes?(TJ)

Answer 2

If the note was written by the actual victim or if it was forged

Question 3

Passive hanging (HC)

Answer 3

body does not hang freely; feet touching ground

Question 4

Judicial hanging (HC)

Answer 4

fully suspended; head hyperextends as the noose stops; C1/C2 fracture

Question 5

Different types of ligatures (HC)

Answer 5

ropes, belts, electronic chords, chains, bungee cords, shoelaces, tow straps

Question 6

Most common methods of suicides

Answer 6

hanging, and firearm

Question 7

what percentage of people leave a suicide note

Answer 7

30%

Question 8

what is the inverted ‘V’ shape associated with? (EMM)

Answer 8

shape caused by ligature that is often seen at the nape of the neck

Question 9

what should be noted in a hanging? (EMM)

Answer 9

-inverted v shape
-position of knot (usually to the left)
-type of ligature
-height of suspention

Question 10

why do people often leave suicide notes? (EMM)

Answer 10

To ensure their body is found and to give family answers

Question 11

what are some methods used for asphyxia? (EMM)

Answer 11

plastic bags, heliu, tanks, zipties and gas masks

Question 12

what are some other methods of suicide used?(EMM)

Answer 12

carbon monoxide poisoning, self poisonings (overdose on insulin or prescriptions) and self inflicted incised wounds

Question 14

True or false dying by suicide is more common in men than it is in women?(RR)

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What should be looked for in handwritten suicide notes?(RR)

Answer 15

Does it match the decedents

Question 16

For suicide by a firearms what should be documented? (RR)

Answer 16

The type of women
Ownership
Left/right handedness
Wound and range of fire

Question 17

True or False
All suicide notes are handwritten RC

Answer 17

False
they could written on a phone or computer

Question 18

What is important to remember during possible suicide cases? RC

Answer 18

DO NOT PUT ON BLINDERS,
Homicide should always be ruled out

Question 19

What are some common findings during hangings? RC

Answer 19

protrusion of the tongue, tilted head (back), petechial hemorrhages, distal lividity, and middle ear hemorrhage

Question 20

True or False:
Complete hanging and passive hanging are the same RC

Answer 20

False
Complete hanging is also called Judicial hanging while Passive hanging is also called partial hanging

Question 21

Taking too much insulin can _______ your blood pressure RC

Answer 21

can tank your blood pressure

Question 22

Before assuming a scene is a suicide, what should you do?(TJ)

Answer 22

Rule out homicide

Question 22

What is the number for suicide prevention?(TJ)

Answer 22

988

Question 22

While attending a suicide scene, what type of photos should you be taking?(TJ)

Answer 22

Overalls, midranges, close-ups, body panorama

Question 22

True or False. You should assume the position of the suicide victim. (TJ)

Answer 22

True