Question 1

Before the initial entry into a crime scene, ensure that all safety concerns have been addressed.

Accepted Answer

Before entering a crime scene, it is important to ensure that all safety concerns have been addressed to prevent harm to investigators or destruction of evidence. This includes assessing for potential hazards such as chemicals, weapons, or booby traps, and using proper personal protective equipment if necessary.

Question 2

Crime scene boundaries should start small and expand as more facts are received.

Accepted Answer

Crime scene boundaries should start large to ensure all potential evidence is preserved, and then they can be reduced as more information is gathered.

Question 3

Hepatitis is one of the more common bloodborne pathogens.

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis is a viral infection that can be transmitted through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids, making it a bloodborne pathogen.

Question 4

The CSI is primarily dispatched to a crime scene to ensure that all legal considerations are met.

Accepted Answer

The CSI (Crime Scene Investigator) is dispatched to a crime scene to collect and analyze physical evidence to help solve the crime. Ensuring that all legal considerations are met is a responsibility of law enforcement and the judicial system as a whole.

Question 5

The senior medical person on the scene is responsible for safeguarding individual health and ensuring a safe working environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The senior medical person on the scene...

Question 6

A list of the first usually to arrive at the crime scene would include

Accepted Answer

Patrol officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel are all among the first responders who typically arrive at a crime scene, depending on the nature of the incident.

Question 7

The CSI should document all emergency responders by obtaining, at a minimum

Accepted Answer

The answer of The CSI should document all emergency responders...

Question 8

When establishing boundaries of a crime scene, one should

Accepted Answer

Securing a large area initially and then reducing it as facts are determined ensures that all potential evidence is preserved and not contaminated or lost. This approach allows investigators to adjust the boundaries based on the evidence and information gathered, ensuring a thorough investigation.

Question 9

The primary reason the CSI is dispatched to a crime scene is to

Accepted Answer

The primary function of a CSI is to conduct an investigation at the crime scene. While ensuring safety, legal considerations, and documentation of personnel may also be important, they are not the primary reason for the CSI's dispatch.

Question 10

The universal decontamination solution used to prevent cross-contamination is

Accepted Answer

A diluted solution of bleach 1:10 or 70% isopropyl alcohol are both effective at killing a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, making them suitable for preventing cross-contamination. Distilled water and baking soda does not have the necessary antimicrobial properties to effectively sterilize surfaces.

Question 11

The most common bloodborne pathogens are

Accepted Answer

The most common bloodborne pathogens include HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, and certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Rabies is not typically bloodborne, but it can be transmitted through bites. Influenza and the common cold are not bloodborne pathogens.

Question 12

When using gloves, the following procedures should be followed

Accepted Answer

Leather or fabric gloves are not suitable for many tasks because they can absorb chemicals and provide a medium for microbial growth. They are not easily cleaned or decontaminated, making them inappropriate for tasks requiring sterility or chemical resistance.

Question 13

The government agency that sets safety standards for all workers is the

Accepted Answer

The correct government agency that sets safety standards for all workers is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). They work to ensure that employers provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees through regulations and standards that cover a wide range of industries and hazards. The other choices are not correct agencies for this purpose.

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