- 1. Who is the first "police surgeon" or forensic pathologist?
A) Antistius
B) Hashish
C) Julius Ceasar
D) Imhotep
- 2. The earliest recorded medico legal expert was__________.
A) ANTISTIUS
B) ARISTOTLE
C) IMHOTEP
D) PAPAL PHYSICIAN
E) HIPPOCRATES
- 3. A branch of law which deals with the policies, rules and regulations, ethics and controls in the practice of the medical profession.
A) LEGAL MEDICINE
B) MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE
C) MEDICO-LEGAL SYSTEM
D) FORENSIC MEDICINE
- 4. The duty of the medical examiner is to investigate the cause of death especially violent death or other circumstance leading to the death of the victim.
A) True
B) False
- 5. Medical examiner system is handled by the Chief Medical Examiner who is a doctor of medicine and appointed by the________
A) POLICE GENERAL
B) GOVERNOR
C) PRESIDENT
D) MAYOR
- 6. The Coroner System is probably originated in?
A) EGYPT
B) SPAIN
C) ENGLAND
D) GREECE
- 7. The bodies of all women dying during confinement should immediately be opened in order to save the child's life. It was promulgate during?
A) Reign of Emperor Charles V in Germany
B) 14th century
C) Spanish Regime
D) Reign of Numa Pompilius in Rome
- 8. He issued in edict providing for the appointment of doctors to the courts for the determination of the nature of wounds.
A) Pope Innocent III
B) Pope Zacchias II
C) Pope Gregory IX
D) Pope John XXII
- 9. In 1598, Severin Pineau published in Paris a work on virginity and defloration. This statement is?
A) True
B) False
- 10. He was considered as a founder of modern toxicology.
A) ANTISTIUS
B) ORFILLA
C) HASHISH
D) IMHOTEP
- 11. The code of Hammurabi, the oldest code of law (2200 B.C.) included legislation on_______ EXCEPT?
A) NONE OF THESE
B) INCEST
C) ADULTERY
D) RAPE
- 12. He fixed an animation of fetus at the 40th day after conception.
A) Hashish
B) Hippocrates
C) Paulus Zacchiaz
D) Aristotle
- 13. About 300 B.C. the Chinese materia medica gave information on poison including aconite, arsenic and opium. This statement is?
A) FALSE
B) MAYBE
C) DOUBTFUL
D) TRUE
- 14. He is a papal physician and regarded as the "father of forensic medicine."
A) Imhotep
B) Orfila
C) Antis tius
D) Paulus Zacchias
- 15. A branch of medicine which deals and applies medical science in medico-legal cases.
A) MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE
B) FORENSIC MEDICINE
C) MEDICO-LEGAL SYSTEM
D) LEGAL MEDICINE
- 16. A branch of medicine which deals with the application of medical knowledge to the purpose of law and in the administration of justice.
A) MEDICO-LEGAL SYSTEM
B) MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE
C) LEGAL MEDICINE
D) FORENSIC MEDICINE
- 17. In the 14th century. He expressed the need of experts in the ecclesiastical courts, in the diagnosis of leprosy and many medico-legal documents.
A) Pope Zacchias
B) Pope Innocent III
C) Pope John XXII
D) Pope Gregory IX
- 18. The medico-legal system used in the Philippines at present which is handled by a medical jurist or medico- legal officer who is a registered
A) Doctor
B) Physician
C) Nurse
D) Examiner
- 19. Around (460-355 B.C.) in Greece. He discussed the lethality of wounds.
A) Hippocrates
B) Pope Gregory IX
C) Pope John XXII
D) Pope Innocent III
- 20. The first textbook in legal medicine was included in the Constituto Criminalis Carolina which was promulgated in 1532 during the________?
A) Reign of Emperor Charles V in Greece
B) Reign of Emperor Charles V in Egypt
C) Reign of Emperor Charles V in Spain
D) Reign of Emperor Charles V in Germany
- 21. The cessation of life of the individual cells in the body which occurs one at a time after somatic death.
A) Somatic Death
B) Death
C) Apparent Death
D) Molecular Death
- 22. Any person who shall kill his father, mother, or child, whether legitimate or illegitimate, or any of his ascendants, or descendants, or his spouse.
A) Homicide
B) Parricide
C) Murder
D) Infanticide
- 23. It is a complete, continuous, persistent cessation of respiration, circulation and almost all brain functions of an organism.
A) Molecular Death
B) Somatic Death
C) Apparent Death
D) None of these
- 24. The cessation of life of the individual cells in the body which occurs one at a time after somatic death.
A) Somatic Death
B) Apparent Death
C) Molecular Death
D) Death
- 25. These are the three major problems of investigating officer when conducting investigation, EXCEPT?
A) When the dead body is moved
B) When the body is unconscious
C) When the body is embalmed
D) When the body is buried or cremated
- 26. When was reactivated the the Division of Investigation?
A) May 4, 19192
B) June 4, 1942
C) June 28, 1945
D) July 4, 1942
- 27. It is a discoloration of the body after death when the blood tends to pool in the blood vessels of the most dependent portions of the body.
A) Stiffening
B) Postmortem lividity
C) Putrefaction
D) Rigor Mortis
- 28. Detachment of hairs and nails from its attachment; bursting of the thorax and abdomen; further dissolution of the more resistant viscera.
A) 3 days
B) 72 hours
C) 1 week
D) 14 days
- 29. Putrefaction is a condition characterized by hardening of the muscles due to solidification of fats, muscles and fluids, when the dead body is exposed to extremely cold or freezing temperature.
A) False
B) True
- 30. Post mortem lividity appears ______minutes after death.
A) 30-40
B) 20-30
C) 25-30
D) 10-20
- 31. It is a state of temporary cessation of vital activities of the body or the vital processes were depressed to the minimum compatible with life.
A) Somatic Death
B) Molecular Death
C) Death
D) Apparent Death
- 32. Which of the following is not belong in signs of death?
A) Cessation of pulse
B) Insensibility of the body and loss of power to move
C) Cessation of sweat
D) Cessation of breathing
- 33. In, American Civil Government preserved the Spanish forensic medicine system.
A) 1894
B) 1901
C) 1898
D) 1895
- 34. Which of the following is not authorized to perform autopsies?
A) Medical officers of law enforcement agencies
B) Health officers
C) Members of the medical staff of accredited hospitals
D) None of these
A) 20 days
B) 1 month
C) 3 weeks
D) 2 weeks
- 36. The stage of muscular change which occurs 2-6 hours after death.
A) Post mortem
B) Rigor mortis
C) Lividity
D) Putrefaction
- 37. Defined as the absence of life in a living matter.
A) Apparent
B) Death
C) Molecular
D) Somatic
- 38. A condition characterized by hardening of the muscles due to coagulation of muscle proteins when the dead body is exposed to intense heat as by burning or immersion in a hot liquid.
A) Cold stiffening
B) Heat stiffening
C) Cadaveric Spasm
D) Stiffening
- 39. A condition characterized by hardening of the muscles due to solidification of fats, muscles and fluids, when the dead body is exposed to extremely cold or freezing temperature.
A) Cadaveric Spasm
B) Stiffening
C) Heat stiffening
D) Cold stiffening
- 40. Stomach contents usually takes ________ hours for the stomach to empty its contents after meal.
A) 3-4
B) 1-2
C) 4-5
D) 2-3
- 41. also called necropsy, postmortem examination, dissection and examination of a dead body and its organs and structures to determine the
cause of death; to observe the effects of disease, and
to establish the sequences of changes and thus
establish evolution and mechanisms of disease
processes.
A) Putrefaction
B) Autopsy
C) Homicide
- 42. Determine movements of victim and perpetrator
based on the position of the victim,
traces of violence, position of
bloodstains and weapon, try to
visualize what has taken place
Search for clues.
A) Homicide
B) Putrefaction
C) Autopsy
- 43. it is the process of dissolution of
tissues by the digestive action of its enzymes and
bacteria that result to softening and liquefaction of
tissues and usually accompanied by the liberation of
foul smelling gases and change of color of the
tissue
A) Putrefaction
B) Autopsy
C) Homicide
- 44. It is an open wound produced by the penetration of the bullet slug within the tissues of the body.
A) None of these
B) Gunshot Wounds
C) Shotgun Wounds
D) Gun Wounds
- 45. An open wound produced by the penetration of pellets or shots within the tissues of the body.
A) Gunshot Wounds
B) Wounds
C) Shotgun Wounds
D) Gun Wounds
- 46. It is a kind of wound that produced by a sharp edged and sharp pointed instrument.
A) Stab wounds
B) Incised Wounds
C) Lacerated Wounds
D) Hacked Wounds
- 47. It is a kind of wounds that produced by a sharp-edged instrument.
A) Lacerated Wounds
B) Hacked Wounds
C) Stab wounds
D) Incised Wounds
- 48. Kinds of wounds that produced by sharp pointed instrument.
A) Lacerated Wounds
B) Hacked Wounds
C) Stab wounds
D) Punctured wound
- 49. It is a kind of wounds that produced by a blunt instrument.
A) Lacerated Wounds
B) Punctured wound
C) Hacked Wounds
D) Stab wounds
- 50. Which of the following is not the evidence to prove that gunshot wound is SUICIDAL?
A) Presence of cadaveric spasm on the hand of the victim
B) Presence of suicide note
C) Disturbance of the surroundings
D) Usually only one gunshot wound
- 51. The following are the evidence to prove that gunshot wound is HOMICIDAL. except?
A) Signs of struggle maybe present in the victim
B) Wound is located at any part of the body
C) History of frustration or despondency of the victim
D) Testimony from the witness
E) Victim usually at a certain distance from the assailant
- 52. In entrance wound the protrusion of tissue is________.
A) Maybe abent
B) Absent
C) Maybe present
D) Present
- 53. In exit wound the paraffin test is (+) in contact and near contact fire. This statement is?
A) True
B) False
- 54. These are the evidences that gunshot wound is ACCIDENTAL, except.
A) Testimony from witness
B) Wound located at any part of the body
C) Usually only one gunshot wound
D) Wounding weapon usually not found at the scene of the crime
- 55. If death seems likely due to gunshot wounds, the investigator should try to determine the following, except.
A) Did the victim put up any defense?
B) Was death due to a gunshot wound or an injury due to other instruments?
C) What was the position of the body when hit?
D) From what direction were the shots fired?
- 56. In entrance wound the edge of the wound is?
A) Inserted
B) Exerted
C) Inverted
D) Everted
- 57. The shotgun wounds is an open wound that produced by the penetration of pellets or shots within the tissues of the body.
A) True
B) False
- 58. Gunshot wounds is an open wound that produced by the penetration of the pellets within the tissues of the body.
A) False
B) True
- 59. It is an elevation of the carbon dioxide content of the blood.
A) ASPHYXIA
B) HYPERCAΡΝΕΑ
C) HYPOXIA
- 60. What is the obstruction of the respiratory tract by foreign bodies?
A) Overlaying
B) Suffocation
C) Smothering
D) Choking
- 61. The accidental smothering usually encountered in children or infant by obstruction of the mouth and nose with pillows, beddings and other hard objects applied from the outside.
A) Choking
B) Overlaying
C) Suffocation
D) Smothering
- 62. It is the closure of the mouth or nose by solid objects.
A) Suffocation
B) Smothering
C) Overlaying
D) Choking
- 63. This is special forms of strangulation wherein the assailant uses the arm or forearm, legs or thigh in compressing the neck of the victim.
A) COMPRESSION OF THE NECK WITH A STICK, ROD OR PIPE
B) MUGGING
C) GARROTING
D) PALMAR STRANGULATION
- 64. This is the most severe burn because the victim usually dies from loss of fluid and electrolyte in the body and massive infection.
A) First degree burn
B) Second degree burn
C) Third degree burn
- 65. it is the strangulation which is a means of
judicial execution wherein a ligature,
metal strap or bowstring is placed
around the neck and tightened to the
point of compressing the neck of the
convict.
A) COMPRESSION OF THE NECK WITH A STICK, ROD OR PIPE
B) PALMAR STRANGULATION
C) MUGGING
D) GARROTING
- 66. It is a condition of asphyxia death due to external compression of the thorax and abdomen with consequent prevention of respiratory movement.
A) ASPHYXIA BY SUFFOCATION
B) TRAUMATIC CRUSH ASPHYXIA
C) BURKING
D) ASPHYXIA BY STRANGULATION
- 67. It is a burn due to contact with hot or boiling
liquid or gas over the body characterized by redness, pain and blister formation.
A) Burns
B) Scorch
C) Scald
D) Burnt
- 68. The following are the factors that influence the effect of electric shock, EXCEPT?
A) Brain freeze
B) Resistance of the body
C) Awareness of electric shock
D) Physical or mental fatigue
E) Cardiac disease
- 69. It is the burn which involves the superficial layer of the skin or tissues characterized by redness and pain, but later on slouching of the skin after a few days.
A) First degree burn
B) Third degree burn
C) Second degree burn
- 70. A painful contraction of the skeletal muscles usually seen among manual workers in hot environment whose bodily fluids have been depleted by sodium chloride by un replaced heavy losses from sweat.
A) Heat exhaustion
B) Heat cramp
C) Heat stroke
- 71. What is the reduction of the oxygen content of the blood?
A) ASPHYXIA
B) HYPERCAPΝΕΑ
C) HYPOXIA
- 72. It is a rare condition of drowning occurring in young adults in cold water which maybe a vasovagal reaction and alcohol or overeating maybe a predisposing factor.
A) Drowning
B) Asphyxia
C) Strangulation
D) Hydrocution
- 73. It is a form of traumatic crush asphyxia invented by______ and______.
A) Burky and Hear
B) Matt and Jafff
C) Mutt and Jeff
D) Burke and Hare
- 74. This is the strangulation with the use of the hands in applying pressure for two minutes or more over the neck to produce death.
A) Strangulation by ligature
B) Manual strangulation or throttling
C) Palmar strangulation
D) Compression of the neck with a stick
- 75. is a condition in which the normal exchange of respiratory gases is impaired due to interference in the process of respiration.
A) ASPHYXIA
B) HYPERCAΡΝΕΑ
C) HYPOXIA
- 76. A whitish foam at the mouth or nostril due to mucous secretion of the respiratory movement whips by the substance into a foam and goes to upper respiratory tract to the mouth and nose.
A) Clenched fist
B) Washerwoman
C) Champignon d' ocume
D) Cutis Anserine
- 77. ________or goose skin or goose flesh.
A) Champignon d’ ocume
B) Washerwoman’s
C) Cutis anserine
- 78. __________changes of the
hands and feet
A) Washerwoman
B) Cutis anserine
C) Champignon d’ ocume
- 79. a form of strangulation wherein the
palms of the hand will be used in
applying pressure over the neck
while the assailant is either infront or
at the back of the victim
A) PALMAR STRANGULATION
B) GARROTING
C) MUGGING
D) COMPRESSION OF THE NECK WITH A STICK, ROD OR PIPE
- 80. this is the strangulation wherein a
piece of stick, rod or pipe is used in
applying pressure over the neck and
the assailant is either infront or at the
back of the victim
A) COMPRESSION OF THE NECK WITH A STICK, ROD OR PIPE
B) GARROTING
C) MUGGING
D) PALMAR STRANGULATION
- 81. is a condition of asphyxia due to plunging in
water or other liquid in such a manner that
there is a hindrance in the free passage of air
through the respiratory tract as well as free
A) ASPHYXIA BY BREATHING IRRESPIRABLE GASES
B) BURKING
C) ASPHYXIA BY DROWNING OR SUBMERSION
D) HYDROCUTION
- 82. exchange of gases in the lungs as the mouth
and nose are submerged in the fluid.
A) NONE OF THESE
B) BURKING
C) ASPHYXIA BY DROWNING OR SUBMERSION
D) ASPHYXIA BY BREATHING IRRESPIRABLE GASES
- 83. is a form of traumatic crush asphyxia invented by Burke and Hare wherein the victim is murdered by kneeling
or sitting on the chest and with hands, the
nostrils and mouth are closed.
A) ASPHYXIA BY BREATHING IRRESPIRABLE GASES
B) ASPHYXIA BY DROWNING OR SUBMERSION
C) NONE OF THESE
D) BURKING
- 84. a physiological breakdown following exposure to heat or precipitated by exertion in a hot environment characterized by peripheral vasomotor collapse, and is manifested by faintness, palpitation, nausea, vomiting,
syncope, dizziness, headache and restlessness.
A) Heat cramp
B) Heat exhaustion
C) Heat stroke
- 85. a failure of adequate heat elimination almost always related to a breakdown of the sweating mechanism usually seen among workers working in a warm environment or exposed to the heat of the sun and is manifested by an elevation of body temperature, mental confusion, staggering gait, injuries to the
central nervous system which is edema
and destruction of nerve cells as well as
congestion and focal hemorrhages in
various organs.
A) Heat stroke
B) Heat cramp
C) Heat exhaustion
- 86. the injury due to the application of physical heat in any form to the body and is characterized by redness, vasication and heat coagulation of the tissues to actual charring.
A) Burnt
B) Burns
C) Scord
D) Scald
- 87. it is the instant stiffening of a certain group of muscles which occurs immediately at the moment of death and although its cause is unknown is associated with violent death due to extreme nervous tension, fatigue and injury to the nervous system
A) Stomach Contents
B) Cadaveric Spasm
C) Putrefaction
D) Cold stiffening
- 88. any person who, not falling within the
provisions of Article 246 shall kill another, shall be
guilty of murder and shall be punished by reclusion
temporal in its maximum period to death
A) Homicide
B) Autopsy
C) Murder
D) Parricide
E) None of these
- 89. is the one who investigate medico-legal cases of
death, physical injuries, rape and other sexual crimes.
A) Medico-legal
B) None of these
C) Medico-legal officer
D) Medical Jurisprudence
- 90. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is a ____ hour work with clerical staff always present.
A) 27
B) 24
C) 20
D) 25
- 91. is handled by county coroner or a borough coroner
who maybe a barrister,solicitor or legally qualified medical practitioner of not less than five years standing in his profession and is elected by the county council or borough council.
A) None of these
B) Medical Jurisprudence
C) Medical Examiner
D) Coroner System
- 92. is an inquest officer whose duty is to inquire into the
circumstances of certain medico-legal deaths within his jurisdiction.
A) Coroner
B) None of these
C) Jurisprudence
D) Examiner
- 93. He was the chief physician and architect of ________ of the third dynasty in egypt
A) King Loser
B) King Zoser
C) None of these
D) King Zower
E) King Zocel
- 94. the oldest code of law (2200 B.C.) included
legislation on adultery, rape, divorce, incest, abortion and violence.
A) None of these
B) Imhotep
C) Hippocrates
D) Code of Hammurabi
- 95. (100-44 B.C.) wa murdered and his body exposed in the forum and
Antistius performed the autopsy.
A) None of these
B) Antistuis
C) Justanian
D) Julius Caesar
- 96. (483-565 A.D.), in his Digest, made mention that a physician is not an ordinary witness and that a physician gives judgement rather than testimony. This led to the recognition of expert witness in court.
A) Justanian
B) Antistuis
C) Julius Caesar
D) Pope Innocent III
- 97. In 1575, __________considered legal medicine as a separate discipline and he discussed in his book abortion, infanticide, death by lightning, hanging, drowning, feign diseases, distinction between ante-mortem and post-mortem wound and poisoning by carbon monoxide and by corrosives.
A) Paulus Zacchia
B) Ambroise Pare
C) None of these
D) Severin Pineau
- 98. In 1598,who __________&published in Paris a work on virginity and defloration. He confirmed the existence of the hymen and that it may not rupture during sexual intercourse.
A) Orfila
B) None of these
C) Severin Pineau
D) Paulus Zacchia
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