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ABMDI-D Latest Update with Certified Solutions ANECEPHALIC An infant born without a brain BEREAVEMENT Sorrow following the death of a loved one BRAIN DEATH Final cessation of activity in the central nervous system, as indicated by a flat EEG or absence of cerebral blood flow for a predetermined period of time CARDIAC DEATH Final cessation of activity in the cardiovascular system involving the heart and blood vessels CESSATION The final stoppage of action CORONER Typically an elected officia...

ABMDI Registry Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ Anacephalic An infant born without a brain. Coronal plane The plane that divides the body into front and back (e.g, anterior [ventral] and posterior [dorsal]) halves Mid-sagittal plane The plane that divides the body into right and left halves Transverse The plane that divides the body into top and bottom (e.g. superior [cephalad] and inferior [caudal]) halves Lateral Surface or portion of the body that points toward the side or away from t...

ABMDI Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions Which of the following MUST notify the coroner/ME promptly upon discovery of a suspicious death? a. law enforcement official b. funeral director c. EMT or paramedic d. ER room physician e. all of the above e. all of the above A 35 year old white female, who was employed as a waitress, unexpectedly dies at work. An autopsy confirms the cause of death as bacterial meningitis. Which of the following agencies must be notified promptly? a. em...

ANECEPHALIC correct answer: An infant born without a brain BEREAVEMENT correct answer: Sorrow following the death of a loved one BRAIN DEATH correct answer: Final cessation of activity in the central nervous system, as indicated by a flat EEG or absence of cerebral blood flow for a predetermined period of time CARDIAC DEATH correct answer: Final cessation of activity in the cardiovascular system involving the heart and blood vessels CESSATION correct answer: The final stoppage o...

CAMRT 2023 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION Why include ant ST on lat Cspine - CORRECT ANSWERS Pre verterbal fat stripe- widening=#, mass, inflammation Air gap technique - CORRECT ANSWERS reduces scatter, increases contrast IP 10-15 cm away from pt mAs increase 10% for every cm gap Not effective with high kV why expiration with pneumo - CORRECT ANSWERS reduces lung vol, pneumo occupies larger area- easier to see...

ABMDI Questions (From Book) Latest 2023 Already Passed Official pronouncement of death can: a. Be accomplished only by a physician b. Be accomplished by any medical professional c. Be accomplished by any responsible party d. Be accomplished by on-duty police officers e. Be determined by state statute and local customs E Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by: a. The decedent's next-of-kin b. The coroner or medical examiner when jurisdiction is established c....

Which of the following MUST notify the coroner/ME promptly upon discovery of a suspicious death? a. law enforcement official b. funeral director c. EMT or paramedic d. ER room physician e. all of the above Answer e. all of the above A 35 year old white female, who was employed as a waitress, unexpectedly dies at work. An autopsy confirms the cause of death as bacterial meningitis. Which of the following agencies must be notified promptly? a. emergency medical association b. department ...

ABMDI Demonstrating Scientific Knowledge Questions and Answers 100% Pass Sings of Death Include: -Lack of Pulse/Respiration -Absence of Heartbeat -Lack of Corneal Reflex and Pupillary Constriction -Coolness of the Body -Rigor Mortis -Livor Mortis Rigor Mortis Stiffness of the body that sets in several hours after death Rigor Mortis (Continued) -Starts in the smaller muscles (jaw, extremities) **First Indicator appears after 2-4 hours** **Maximum Indicator is after 8-12 hours** -Onset and Dissi...

ABMDI Questions and Answers Already Passed Official pronouncement of death can: Be defermined by state statute and local customs. Authorization to conduct a medicolegal autopsy must be provided by: The coroner or medical examiner when jurisdiction is established. A previously healthy 4 m.o. Infant is found unresponsive in his crib at home. He is rushed to the hospital, where he is maintained on the respirator for 26 hrs before being declared dead. No external trauma or disease is noted by the ...