NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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performing an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death
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go to the crime scene and collect evidence
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notify the next of kin, identify the body, sign the death certificate
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Investigate the crime scene to determine the killer
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Detailed explanation-1: -The forensic pathologist is an expert in determining cause and manner of death.
Detailed explanation-2: -Usually, the medical examiner takes photos of the body and has the living person attempt to identify the individual by looking at the photos. Circumstantial evidence useful in identifying the person is usually present either on the deceased or in the area where the body was found.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is the Medical Examiner-Coroner’s responsibility to notify the decedent’s next of kin of the death of their loved one.
Detailed explanation-4: -The first rule in performing a death scene investigation is to make certain that the scene is safe and secure. Usually, this requires police involvement but in some instances, it will require other professionals, such as fire department personnel or utility workers.