Diagnosis of Death Quiz
By:Mohamed Mamdouh

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Diagnosis of Death Quiz

Test your knowledge on the diagnosis of death and the various factors that come into play in determining the manner of death. This quiz will challenge your understanding of important concepts in forensic medicine.

Join us to explore:

  • The concept of somatic and molecular death
  • Medico-legal implications
  • Clinical signs of brain death
23 Questions6 MinutesCreated by AnalyzingDoc12
Young man was stabbed during a quarrel which resulted in severe hemorrhage and died what is the Manner of death
Homicidal
Suicidal
Accidental
Unknown
A man with gun shot himself to the head which resulted in severe intra cranial hemorrhage and death what is the Manner of death
Homicidal
Suicidal
Accidental
Unknown
A man was hit by a car while crossing the road what is the Manner of death
Homicidal
Suicidal
Accidental
Unknown
Irreversible cessation of vital functions Include circulation, respiration and CNS functions
Molecular death
Somatic death
Molecular life
Sudden Death
The death of individual organs and tissues of the body due to cessation of circulation.
Molecular death
Somatic death
Molecular life
Sudden Death
The time between somatic and molecular death which depends on the type of tissues.
Molecular death
Somatic death
Molecular life
Sudden Death
Which of the following tissues is the most tolerant of hypoxia?
Brain cells
Kidney and liver
Vascular smooth muscle
Hair and nails
Which of the following cells is tolerant of hypoxia and have long Molecular life
Brain cells
Renal cells
Both
None of the above
Which of the following cells is sensitive of hypoxia and have Short Molecular life
Brain cells
Renal cells
Both
None of the above
Diagnosis of somatic death is due to permanent cessation of vital functions to
Respiration
Circulation
CNS functions
All of the above
Cessation of circulation is diagnostic by
No pulsations
No blood pressure
Flat ECG on all leads
All of the above
Cessation of respiration is diagnostic by
Apnea (look, listen, feel)
Hypoxia inconsistent with life
Hypercapnea inconsistent with life
All of the above
Cessation of brain functions is diagnostic by
Deep coma
No brain stem reflexes
No electrical activity in EEG
All of the above
Medico legal importance of Somatic death is
Organ transplantation
Issuing death certificate
Passive Euthanasia
Active Euthanasia
Medico legal importance of Molecular death is
Organ transplantation
Issuing death certificate
Passive Euthanasia
Active Euthanasia
Which of the following Manner of death is for Issuing the Death certificate
Homicidal
Suicidal
Accidental
Natural
Issuing the Death certificate should be supported by
The cause
Mechanism of death
Manner of death
All of the above
Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) is
Cortical brain damage
Brain Stem damage
Whole brain damage
All of the above
State of wakefulness without awareness present in
Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)
Brain Stem Death
Whole Brain Death
All of the above
Intact respiration & circulation and reflexes present in
Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)
Brain Stem Death
Whole Brain Death
All of the above
Causes of Cortical brain damage (PVS)
Head trauma
Hypoglycemia
Massive infarction
All of the above
Medico legal importance of Cortical brain damage (PVS)
Organ transplantation
Issuing death certificate
Passive Euthanasia
All of the above
Unexpected death of an apparently healthy person in less than 24 hours of onset of symptoms.
Molecular death
Sudden Death
Somatic death
Molecular life
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