FREE ABMDI Registry Questions and Answers

Question 1

Typically takes 2-4 hours to develop and is identifiable by plum-colored blushing that initially blanches when touched.
Generally completely fixed in 8-12 hours, depending on temperature. Cherry-red in carbon monoxide and cyanide deaths.

Accepted Answer

rigor mortis

Answer

This refers to the stiffening of the muscles after death, starting within 2-4 hours and fully developing over 12-24 hours.

Question 2

Refers to a relative position within the body or farther away from the surface of the body (e.g., farther from the surface)

Accepted Answer

Deep

Answer

This term describes a position farther away from the surface of the body.

Question 3

Surgical opening of the abdomen

Accepted Answer

Exploratory laporatomy

Answer

This is a surgical procedure involving an incision into the abdomen to examine the abdominal organs and diagnose any issues.

Question 4

The body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systems

Accepted Answer

nervous system

Answer

This system is the body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systems.
It coordinates actions and sensory information by transmitting signals to and from different parts of the body.

Question 5

Lack of oxygen in tissues of the body and interference with the oxygenation of the blood

Accepted Answer

Asphyxia

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This refers to a condition arising when the body is deprived of oxygen, causing unconsciousness or death; it involves both a lack of oxygen in the tissues and interference with the oxygenation of the blood.

ABMDI - American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators Practice Test

ABMDI - American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators Practice Test

FREE ABMDI Registry Questions and Answers