ABPath Forensic Pathology Practice Questions - ABPath Forensic Pathology Subspecialty Certification Exam - ABPath Forensic Pathology Practice Questions - ABPath Forensic Pathology Subspecialty Certification Exam

Question 1

A death certificate lists 'cardiopulmonary arrest' as the cause of death. A forensic pathologist reviewing the certificate would correct this because:

Cardiopulmonary arrest is a mechanism of death, not a cause of death The phrase is too specific The certificate should only list manner of death This is the correct entry

Correct Answer:

Cardiopulmonary arrest is a mechanism of death, not a cause of death

Question 2

The five manners of death recognized by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) are:

Natural, Accident, Suicide, Homicide, and Undetermined Expected, Unexpected, Sudden, Traumatic, Ill Medical, Surgical, Pharmacological, Trauma, Unknown Head, Chest, Abdomen, Extremity, Other

Correct Answer:

Natural, Accident, Suicide, Homicide, and Undetermined

Question 3

A gunshot wound to the scalp shows a stellate laceration with soot deposit around and within the wound, searing of the wound edges, and the skin is torn outward. This pattern is classic for:

Distant-range gunshot wound Intermediate-range wound with stippling Hard-contact gunshot wound Exit wound

Correct Answer:

Hard-contact gunshot wound

Question 4

A gunshot entrance wound shows punctate reddish-brown abrasions (stippling / powder tattooing) around the wound, without soot deposit. The estimated range of fire is:

Contact Close range (< 6 inches) Intermediate range (approximately 6 inches to 2-3 feet) Distant range (> 3 feet)

Correct Answer:

Intermediate range (approximately 6 inches to 2-3 feet)

Question 5

Which feature best distinguishes an entrance gunshot wound from an exit wound?

Entrance wounds typically have a marginal abrasion (abrasion collar) due to rotating bullet scraping skin; exit wounds typically lack this feature unless shored Entrance wounds are always larger than exit wounds Exit wounds have soot and stippling Entrance wounds are always on posterior body only

Correct Answer:

Entrance wounds typically have a marginal abrasion (abrasion collar) due to rotating bullet scraping skin; exit wounds typically lack this feature unless shored

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