ABMDI Investigating Deaths Practice exam

When determining the post-mortem interval (PMI) at a crime scene, which factor is NOT traditionally considered?

In cases of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, which sign is most indicative post-mortem?

When assessing a decomposed body, which insects' presence provides the FIRST indication of the post-mortem timeline?

Which of the following deaths typically requires the most immediate removal from the scene?

In suspected drug overdose cases, which of the following is NOT a priority at the scene?

In cases where death appears natural but circumstances are suspicious, what should be the next course of action?

How should an investigator approach a scene where electrocution is the suspected cause of death?

In cases of apparent suicides, what is a crucial aspect for investigators to consider?

When skeletal remains are discovered, which of the following is NOT a primary initial determination?

In an asphyxial death, which of the following is a common post-mortem sign?

When examining a body at a fire scene, which is a primary indicator that the victim was alive during the fire?

Which of the following is NOT a common indicator of strangulation?

In a suspected drowning case, which post-mortem sign is commonly observed?

What is a primary consideration when investigating a suspected infant death due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?

When a body exhibits post-mortem caloricity, it indicates:

In gunshot wound investigations, which factor can help determine the range of fire?

A decedent found with a greenish discoloration on the lower right abdomen is most likely showing signs of:

Which of the following scenarios MOST necessitates considering environmental factors in the cause of death?

A body exhibiting marbling, which appears as dark, branching, vein-like patterns, is demonstrating:

A victim found with "defense wounds" on their hands and arms suggests:

In the case of a suspected drug overdose, which organ is MOST crucial for toxicological analysis?

Which type of fractures on a skull can indicate blunt force trauma?

What is the significance of 'Tardieu spots' found during post-mortem examination?

In the investigation of a death inside a car, the presence of cherry-red lividity may indicate:

When a corpse exhibits "adipocere" formation, this suggests:

During the investigation of a fall from a height, which of the following is most indicative of the height of the fall?

In the case of an electrocution death, which of the following post-mortem findings might be present?

In a suspected case of hypothermia, which organ's post-mortem examination is crucial in confirming the cause of death?

In decomposed bodies, which insect activity stage usually arrives first at the scene?

A victim found with distinct ligature marks around the neck, but no upward trajectory of the mark, likely died from: