Question 1

Death certification is a(n):&#10;A) Official pronouncement of death of a decedent&#10;B) Process of establishing a cause of death for official purposes&#10;C) Document to allow the family to receive life insurance&#10;D) The only proof that someone is deceased

Accepted Answer

Death certification is the process of establishing a cause of death for official purposes. While it is an official pronouncement of death, it is not the only proof that someone is deceased. It is also not intended solely to allow the family to receive life insurance.

Question 2

Community-treating physicians may sign death certificates on their patients if they die of:&#10;A) Homicide&#10;B) Drug Overdose&#10;C) Suicide&#10;D) Natural death

Accepted Answer

Community-treating physicians may sign death certificates on their patients if they die of natural death. For deaths caused by homicide, drug overdose, or suicide, a medical examiner or coroner should be involved in determining the cause of death.

Question 3

A cause of death is:&#10;A) A medical description or diagnosis describing why someone is dead&#10;B) A vital statistic collected from law enforcement&#10;C) Not needed if the person dies after the age of 70&#10;D) Documented by the funeral home director

Accepted Answer

A cause of death is a medical description or diagnosis describing why someone has died. It is typically determined by a medical professional. Law enforcement may collect information about the circumstances surrounding a death, but they are not responsible for determining the cause of death. Age also does not determine if a cause of death is needed, as it is necessary to document the cause of death for statistical and investigative purposes regardless of age. While funeral home directors may assist in obtaining necessary documentation, they do not determine the cause of death.

Question 4

The investigator is largely responsible for supplying what information on the death certificate?&#10;A) Cause and manner of death&#10;B) How the death-related injury occurred&#10;C) Name, date, time and location of death&#10;D) Medical history

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Manner of death falls in one of five classifications:&#10;A) Natural, accident, overdose, suicide, homicide&#10;B) Natural, accident, suicide, homicide, job-related&#10;C) Natural, accident, suicide, homicide, undetermined&#10;D) Natural, fall, suicide, homicide, exsanguinated.

Accepted Answer

The five classifications of manner of death are natural, accident, suicide, homicide, and undetermined. Option C includes all of these classifications. Option A includes overdose instead of undetermined, while option B includes job-related instead of undetermined. Option D includes fall and exsanguinated instead of accident and undetermined.

Question 6

Some states have an additional category for death certification called therapeutic misadventure when the death is related to a medical intervention.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Some states have a category for "therapeutic misadventure" when a death is related to a medical intervention. This category is used when the death was not intentional, but was a result of a complication or error during a medical procedure or treatment.

Question 7

If a gun is used to cause injury to another person, many factors will be needed to determine intent.

Accepted Answer

Intent is a complex legal concept that depends on many factors, including the circumstances surrounding the use of the gun, the actions of the person using the gun, and the specific laws that apply in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred.

Question 8

It is not important to identify the proper cause and manner of death.

Accepted Answer

Identifying the proper cause and manner of death is crucial for various reasons such as bringing justice to the deceased, determining if foul play was involved, making changes to prevent similar deaths in the future, and providing closure for family and loved ones.

Question 9

There is no statute of limitations in any state within the United States for an individual to be charged with homicide.

Accepted Answer

This is because homicide is considered a very serious crime and has no expiration date for prosecution.

Question 10

Seizures are due to an irregularity of the brain's electrical current causing abnormal movements and breathing.

Accepted Answer

Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause a wide range of symptoms, including abnormal movements and breathing, loss of consciousness, and changes in mood or behavior.

Question 11

Children of mixed heritage and race are generally classified by the race of the father.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Death investigators usually serve as a final safeguard against questionable causes of death to prevent unreported cases to the death investigation system and serve as a reference for vital records departments and families.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 3: Death Certification