Chapter·Forensic MedicineEnvironmental and Occupational Hazards

Heat and Cold InjuriesDownloads

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1

An individual is in an environment of a temperature of 47°C. What is the mechanism of heat loss?

AConduction

BRadiation

CSweating

DConvection

2

Bullet wounds near major blood vessels should be explored only if -

AThe wound is in close proximity to a major blood vessel

BThere is any suspicion of possible vascular involvement

CRoutine exploration is indicated for all penetrating wounds near vessels

DThere are hard signs of vascular injury (active hemorrhage, expanding hematoma, absent distal pulses, palpable thrill/bruit)

3

In hypothermia, cause of death is:

AAsphyxia

BPulmonary embolism

CStroke

DCardiac arrest

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