Deputy Coroner Investigator Practice Exam

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• Which entry best defines polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as a method for amplifying a DNA base sequence, using a heat-stable polymerase and two primers?
• An abrasion is defined as what?
• Which term is a record of individuals who have had physical possession of the evidence?
• Bile is best described as which of the following?
• The organ described as highly vascular, gland-like but ductless near the cardiac end of the stomach, in which the blood undergoes corpuscular changes, is known as what?
• Which firearm is designed to be fired from the shoulder and uses a number of small pellets or a slug?
• Tardieu Spots are subpleural and subpericardial petechiae or ecchymoses observed in persons who have been strangled or asphyxiated. Which term is this referring to?
• Which term best describes high blood pressure?
• The means by which someone came to die (Natural, Accidental, Suicide, Homicide, and Undetermined).
• Decomposition is defined as ...
• Which bone is a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles?
• Blood Borne Pathogens include which pathogens commonly cited in health contexts?
• Laughing gas - used as a mild anesthetic
• Which code represents Receiving well?
• Which letter maps to Paul?
• Which name corresponds to letter E?
• Which name corresponds to letter B?
• The field concerning the nature, effects, and detection of chemicals (poisons or drugs) in living organisms is called what?
• Which code corresponds to an urgent call to be handled without lights and siren?
• Physical injury or wound caused by an external force of violence, which may cause death or permanent disability; this term is also used to describe severe emotional or psychological shock.
• Hb or Hgb refers to which protein in red blood cells?
• Which name corresponds to letter A?
• Which term refers to the internal vertebrate structure composed of bone and cartilage that protects the soft organs, including the bones left after decomposition?
• Cyanosis is the appearance of blue or purple coloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to low oxygen saturation.
• Which term describes tissue death within an organ caused by blockage of blood flow and oxygen?
• Which term describes the bloodstain pattern created when a blood source adheres to a moving object and is then projected?
• Which code indicates arrival at the scene?
• Decompose means to ...?
• Which term refers to the act or result of decomposing — organic decay?
• Which letter is paired with the word Yellow?
• What term denotes the condition of having respiration stopped by the compression of the air passage?
• Chloropicrin a heavy colorless liquid that causes tears and vomiting and is used especially as a soil fumigant
• Which name is associated with letter B?
• Which statement accurately describes the Letulle method?
• Which letter is paired with King?
• Which code means Normal Response?
• Which autopsy method involves removing each organ from the body separately and examining them all at one time?
• Asphyxiation is the medical term for what condition?
• Blood Spatter is generated when forces overcome the surface tension of blood. These forces can include which mechanisms?
• What term describes the presence of bacteria, other infectious organisms, or toxins created by infectious organisms in the bloodstream with spread throughout the body?
• The study of the nature, effects, and detection of chemicals (poisons or drugs) in organisms is known as what?
• Which autopsy method is described as leaving organs in their place and inspecting them in situ?
• Which code means Return to station?
• The specific body failure that brought about the cessation of life.
• What term refers to a saw with a vibrating blade used during autopsy that can cut through bone without damaging surrounding soft tissue?
• 10-33 is used to indicate which status?
• The letter X maps to which word?
• Ketone bodies are produced during the metabolism of fats and include which of the following?
• Which term refers to the process of testing to identify other problems?
• Which autopsy method is named after a particular method and involves removing the organs all at once?
• Which option expresses the meaning of Receiving well?
• The young of any insect which goes through metamorphosis before becoming an adult.
• Which term means to bleed severely?
• What does the police radio code 10-21 signify?
• Which small pistol has a large bore and is effective at close range?
• Code 10-25 requires which action?
• Which name corresponds to letter I?
• Which letter maps to Lincoln?
• Which autopsy method is characterized by removing organs in blocks (en bloc)?
• Which code is used to call for emergency assistance for police?
• What term describes pooling of blood that settles in the lowest parts of the body, used to determine the body's position after death?
• Which term describes something that pertains to sight or uses light?
• Which letter maps to Zebra?
• Which term describes the bloodstain pattern produced when the blood source is on a moving object and the object is then moved, causing droplets to strike distant surfaces?
• An irregularly shaped, muscular, and cartilaginous tubular structure lined with mucous membrane, located at the top of the trachea and below the root of the tongue and the hyoid bone. It is the essential sphincter guarding the entrance into the trachea and functioning secondarily as the organ of voice
• Ketosis is defined as which of the following?
• Which term is defined as 'Visible without the aid of a microscope'?
• Which code corresponds to No further assistance needed; okay?
• Which term describes an incision made from behind the ear to allow examination of the brain?
• What does 10-85 mean?
• Which substance is a white odorless bitter crystalline compound derived from morphine?
• Ketosis is defined as which of the following?
• Which code means Acknowledgement?
• Which term is a solvent - also used in the manufacture of tetraethyl lead?
• Which firearm is typically designed to be fired from the shoulder and fires shot pellets or a slug?
• Which method is defined by removing the organs in a single large block for examination?
• What does 10-23 indicate?
• Which term describes the microscopic examination of tissue samples taken during an autopsy?
• Which name corresponds to letter D?
• The letter V maps to which word?
• 10-98 indicates what?
• Which code means Out to lunch?
• A part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function is called what?
• Revolving pistols (revolvers) are best described as
• The Y-incision allows access to which region for organ examination?
• Which letter maps to Ocean?
• Which term is defined as a natural viscous substance formed from fatty acids found in decomposition, insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents?
• Which body fluid is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder to aid digestion?
• Which mapping correctly pairs the letter U with its word?
• Which term refers to a condition where the core temperature falls below normal?
• Which term is a colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas formed by incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials?
• A skin injury produced by a weapon in contact with or a fraction of an inch from the skin when discharged is called a...
• Blunt Force Trauma is defined as which of the following?
• Which term describes a colorless, flammable gas derived from natural gas and is used as a source of organic compounds in welding, cutting metals, to color citrus fruits and an anesthetic?
• Which term refers to the process of testing to identify other problems?
• Which term is commonly used to refer to the intoxicating beverage component also known as Ethanol?
• Which term means all that is left after all other parts have been taken away or destroyed?
• Which letter maps to Ocean?
• Which code indicates you are in service?
• Which letter corresponds to Mary?
• Which term describes the postmortem muscle stiffening that begins after death?
• What is a cartridge (firearms)?
• Which letter corresponds to the name King?
• Which letter maps to Tom?
• The Y-incision used in autopsy is best described as which of the following?
• Which term describes the autopsy method characterized by removing organs in blocks (en bloc)?
• Which letter corresponds to Queen?
• The letter W maps to which word?
• Which name corresponds to letter C?
• Which term means the act or process by which food is digested?
• Which process causes muscles to become rigid after death?
• Which letter maps to Sam?
• Ballistics is the science that studies what?
• Cause of death is defined as the immediate reason for a person's death (such as heart attack, kidney failure).
• Which term means 'Bleeding to death'?
• Which letter is associated with Lincoln?
• Which term describes the dark, red-brown eye stripe after death when the eyelids are not closed, potentially mimicking trauma?
• Chain of Custody is defined as?
• Which term refers to fat stored in adipose tissue?
• Which name corresponds to the letter H?
• Which response corresponds to 10-22?
• The letter U maps to which word?
• A mildly poisonous brown gas often found in smog and automobile exhaust fumes
• The hypostasis or pooling of the blood following death that causes a purplish-red discoloration of the skin
• Which option represents the code used to request your location?
• Which pistol is loaded with only one cartridge at a time?
• Which code means Off duty, home?
• Which name corresponds to the letter F?
• In autopsy terminology, which method is defined by removing organs in blocks (en bloc) for examination?
• Which autopsy method involves removing all organs at once?
• Which term denotes a substance that can cause cancer?
• Which term describes a tear in tissue caused by sliding or crushing force?
• Which term refers to a colorless, flammable liquid used in perfumes, flavorings, lacquers, pharmaceuticals and rayon also as a general solvent?
• Which narcotic is derived from morphine and highly addictive?
• Which term describes the physical injury or wound resulting from an external force of violence?
• Which autopsy technique involves removing organs in a single large block for examination?
• Which gas is colorless, odorless, and incombustible and is formed during respiration, combustion, and organic decomposition?
• Which term is a colorless, volatile liquid used in petroleum refining, detergents and organic synthesis?
• Which term is a colorless, odorless gas occurring as a constituent of natural gas and used as a fuel?
• Which code represents receiving poorly?
• Which letter corresponds to Mary?
• A tissue death within an organ caused by blockage of blood flow is called what?
• Which term means the act or process by which food is digested (prepared for use by the body in the stomach and intestines)?
• Which term is defined as a tough white fibrous connective tissue attached to the articular surfaces of bone?
• Which letter maps to Robert?
• Which code means Standby?
• Antigens are best described as?
• The letter Z maps to which word?
• Which code corresponds to emergency call using lights and siren?
• What does code 7 mean?
• Which autopsy method corresponds to inspecting organs after they have been preserved in place rather than removed individually?
• Ketone bodies include which of the following compounds?
• Which term indicates an elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation?
• The letter Y maps to which word?
• Carcinogenic means which of the following?
• Which postmortem change results in purplish-red discoloration of the skin due to blood pooling?
• Which term is another word for Ethanol?
• Which word is associated with the letter X?
• Which is the correct pairing for the letter W?
• Which letter maps to Queen?
• Which name corresponds to the letter A?
• If dispatch says 10-21, what should you do?
• Which autopsy incision is described as forming a Y shape to access internal organs?
• What term describes a severe traumatic episode caused by the blunt instrument applied with great force?
• What is the definition of Laceration?
• Which gas is colorless, odorless, highly poisonous and formed by incomplete combustion of carbon or carbon material including gasoline?
• Legless soft bodied larva of any various insects of order Diptera -- especially the common house fly and bluebottle fly. Usually in decaying matter or as a parasite. Often found during Decomposition of Human and animal within days. The larvae of flies and other insects that live on rotting food.
• Which term denotes a type of gasoline?
• Which letter maps to Nora?
• Which term is a colorless, volatile liquid used in petroleum refining, detergents and organic synthesis?
• Which option describes the meaning of code 33?
• Which term best describes the stage of life that is the larva of Diptera?
• What is the incision made from behind the ear across the top of the head that permits examination of the brain?
• Which name corresponds to letter F?
• Which term is a colorless, flammable liquid used in perfumes, flavorings, lacquers, pharmaceuticals and rayon also as a general solvent?
• 10-97 indicates which status?
• Which pistol type features a revolving cylinder for multiple shots?
• Which code indicates emergency assistance for officers?
• What term means high blood pressure?
• Which term describes a deposit of wax-like protein in certain portions of the body?
• Which term describes semen-containing fluid?
• Which autopsy method is most commonly described as removing each organ separately for examination after removal?
• Which term specifically means bleeding to death?
• Which term describes the organ that functions as the organ of voice and guards the entrance to the trachea?
• Which Manner of Death category is used when the cause and circumstances cannot determine whether the death is natural, accidental, suicide, or homicide?
• The path that a moving object follows through space as a function of time is called what?
• Which name corresponds to letter H?
• Which name corresponds to letter G?
• Cast-off refers to what?
• Which name corresponds to letter J?
• 11-99 code refers to what?
• Which term is the protein that carries oxygen in the blood?
• Which handgun uses the energy of the fired cartridge to cycle the action?
• Which term describes the dark, red-brown stripe across the eyes that develops when the eyelids are not closed after death and may mimic trauma?
• Which term refers to pathogenic microorganisms in blood or other body fluids that can cause disease?
• Algor Mortis is defined as what?
• Which organ is described as highly vascular, gland-like but ductless, located near the cardiac end of the stomach, where the blood undergoes corpuscular changes?
• Which term refers to pinpoint hemorrhages that may indicate strangulation or asphyxia?
• Which term means pertaining to or containing semen?
• Which code corresponds to receiving well?
• Which option correctly represents the meaning of 10-19?
• Which code means Repeat?
• The term for the part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function is what?
• Which autopsy technique involves removing the organs one at a time and then examining them collectively?
• Which term describes the bones left after decomposition of a body?
• Which phrase corresponds to 10-20?
• Blood Spatter describes patterns on surfaces influenced by trajectory and surface properties. Which term refers to this phenomenon?
• Which name is mapped to the letter J?
• Which term is a colorless syrupy alcohol used as an antifreeze?
• Which incision technique is shaped like the letter Y and used in autopsy?