Injuries and Their Significance Practice Questions

Question 1

A 32-year-old male is brought for autopsy after being found on a railway track, suspected of suicide. Examination reveals joule burns on the fingers and multiple lacerated wounds on the body, with edges that do not gape and are closely approximated, and no positive vital reaction zone is present. Based on the autopsy findings, what is the most likely manner of death in this case?

Accepted Answer

Accidental

Answer

Natural

Answer

Homicidal

Answer

Suicidal

Question 2

A dead body shows diatoms in bone marrow on forensic examination. Time since death is 6 hours. What does it indicate?

Accepted Answer

Ante-mortem drowning

Answer

Non-specific finding

Answer

Cannot differentiate

Answer

Post-mortem drowning

Question 3

Match the following weapons with their corresponding injury types:

Weapons:
A. Axe
B. RTA (Road Traffic Accident)
C. Blade
D. Lathi

Injury Types:
5. Incised wound
6. Tram track bruise
7. Grazed abrasion
8. Chop wound

Accepted Answer

A-8, B-7, C-5, D-6

Answer

A-5, B-6, C-8, D-7

Answer

A-6, B-8, C-7, D-5

Answer

A-7, B-5, C-6, D-8

Question 4

All of the following helps in determination of time since death, Except

Accepted Answer

Pugilistic attitude

Answer

Algor mortis

Answer

Rigor mortis

Answer

Livor mortis

Question 5

A 16-year-old girl comes to a doctor with fractured forearm. She said she tripped and fell but cigarette burns were observed on her forearm. What will be your next step?

Accepted Answer

To do a complete physical examination

Answer

To tell or discuss with colleagues that she is a case of abuse

Answer

To inform higher authorities

Answer

To call local social worker for help

Question 6

Post-mortem examination of a patient reveals the following. What is this finding known as?

Accepted Answer

Hesitation cuts

Answer

Grazed abrasion

Answer

Defense wounds

Answer

Chop wounds

Question 7

Which of the following factors is NOT used to differentiate between antemortem and postmortem wounds?

Accepted Answer

Depth of the wound

Answer

Everted margins

Answer

Blood clots in surrounding

Answer

Swollen edges

Question 8

The image shows:

Accepted Answer

Split laceration

Answer

Chop wound

Answer

Crush laceration

Answer

Stab wound

Question 9

A 28-year-old woman dies shortly after receiving a blood transfusion. Autopsy reveals widespread intravascular hemolysis and acute renal failure. Investigation reveals that she received type A blood, but her medical record indicates she was type O. In a malpractice lawsuit, which of the following elements must be proven?

Accepted Answer

Duty, breach, causation, and damages

Answer

Only duty and breach

Answer

Only breach and causation

Answer

Duty, breach, and damages

Question 10

Identify the pattern of abrasion shown in the image below.

Accepted Answer

Ligature mark

Answer

Pressure abrasion

Answer

Graze abrasion

Answer

Imprint abrasion

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