ABFM Injury Documentation and Evidence Handling

Question 1

Why is accurate injury documentation important?

Accepted Answer

To support legal and medical accuracy

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To satisfy curiosity

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To create artwork

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To increase paperwork

Question 2

What tool is commonly used for measuring wounds?

Accepted Answer

Forensic ruler

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Eyeglasses

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Magnifying glass

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Laser pointer

Question 3

How should evidence be labeled?

Accepted Answer

With identifying information and case details

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With random codes

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Only with names

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With courtroom references

Question 4

What is the purpose of photographing injuries?

Accepted Answer

To support evidence and reports

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To replace documentation

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For social sharing

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To advertise medical tools

Question 5

Which of the following is considered trace evidence?

Accepted Answer

Hair and fibers

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X-ray results

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Clothing tags

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Blood pressure

Question 6

What is the benefit of using body diagrams in reports?

Accepted Answer

To visually document injury placement

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To decorate files

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To replace written notes

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To avoid photography

Question 7

What is cross-contamination of evidence?

Accepted Answer

When separate samples are contaminated

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When two officers discuss a case

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When evidence is duplicated

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When reports are edited

Question 8

What should be used to collect biological evidence?

Accepted Answer

Sterile instruments and gloves

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Bare hands

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Plastic spoons

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Wooden sticks

Question 9

Why must evidence be sealed?

Accepted Answer

To prevent tampering and maintain chain of custody

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To prevent theft

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To protect against humidity

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To keep files private