ABFM Injury Documentation and Evidence Handling 2

Question 1

When documenting patterned injuries, which feature is MOST important to capture for potential weapon identification?

Accepted Answer

Shape, dimensions, and distribution of the pattern

Answer

Patterned injuries reflect the geometry of the causative object, so precise shape, dimensions, and distribution allow comparison with suspected weapons.

Question 2

A forensic examiner photographs a bite mark. Which lighting technique best reveals three-dimensional detail of the indentation?

Accepted Answer

Oblique (raking) lighting

Answer

Oblique lighting casts shadows across surface irregularities, enhancing the three-dimensional topography of indentations like bite marks.

Question 3

Chain of custody documentation is PRIMARILY intended to:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate evidence integrity and prevent tampering claims

Answer

Chain of custody records every transfer of evidence to prove it has not been altered, contaminated, or substituted, supporting its admissibility in court.

Question 4

A sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) collects dried secretions from skin using a moistened swab. This technique is commonly called:

Accepted Answer

Double-swab technique

Answer

The double-swab technique uses a moistened swab first to rehydrate and collect the sample, followed by a dry swab to absorb remaining moisture.

Question 5

Under HIPAA, a forensic examiner may release a patient's medical records to law enforcement WITHOUT patient authorization when:

Accepted Answer

Responding to a valid court order or subpoena

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of protected health information to law enforcement pursuant to a court order, warrant, or legally enforceable subpoena.

(ABFM) American Board of Forensic Medicine Certification Practice Test

(ABFM) American Board of Forensic Medicine Certification Practice Test

ABFM Injury Documentation and Evidence Handling 2