Phases of DVI Operations — MCQs

Which of the following phases are directly involved in the recovery phase of the disaster cycle?

What is the investigation of choice for blunt abdominal trauma in an unstable patient?

Disputed maternity can be solved by using the following tests, EXCEPT:

Certain obligations on the part of a doctor who undertakes a postmortem examination are the following, EXCEPT:

Which traditional method is considered most reliable for personal identification in forensic science?

Which of the following is the least suitable source for DNA extraction?

Who orders the autopsy in the case of a Road Traffic Accident (RTA)?

After a postmortem examination, the body has to be handed over to

Following a major earthquake, a regional hospital manages both survivors and victim identification. The forensic team faces: limited DNA lab capacity (30 samples/week), 200 bodies, pressure from families for quick release, and presence of closed casket bodies (intact) versus open/fragmented remains. As the coordinating forensic expert, evaluate and prioritize the identification strategy balancing ethical, legal, and practical considerations.

A forensic team managing a mass disaster has identified 80 out of 100 victims using primary identifiers. For the remaining 20 highly fragmented bodies, multiple body parts potentially belonging to the same individual are tagged with different numbers. Family reference DNA samples are available. Evaluate the best protocol to avoid mismatching and ensure accurate reassociation of body parts.