PBS 1.2.1 Part 1

A place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy.

• morgue

• cemetery

• ICU

• coroner

A postmortem evaluation to determine cause of death.

• morgue

• cemetery

• autopsy

• death certificate

This term means "after death".

• premortem

• perimortem

• postmortem

When is an autopsy generally not performed?

• when the death is suspicious or unexpected

• when the death is known to be the result of known medical conditions/diseases, adequate medical history exists, and there are no signs of foul play

• when there is a public health concern, such as death by an infectious or contagious disease

• when requested by the family

Who performs the autopsy?

• medical examiner (pathologist)

• forensic technician

• entomologist

• nurse practitioner

What component of an autopsy does this describe? Organs are examined in place and then removed to be examined and weighed.

• external examination

• internal examination

• stomach contents

• tools

What component of an autopsy does this describe? Various saw, scissors, needles, and other items that are available to complete the internal examination as well as stitch up the body after an autopsy is concluded.

• tools

• documentation

• sample collection

• identification

What component of an autopsy does this describe? This includes tattoos, birthmarks, and other identifying marks, as well as personal identifying documents.

• tools

• examination of the brain

• identification

• stomach contents

What component of an autopsy does this describe? A description of the body that can include hair color, eye color, sex, measurements, and weight.

• external examination

• internal examination

• examination of the brain

• sample collection

What component of an autopsy does this describe? The brain is checked for signs of injury. It is then removed from the skull, weighed, and examined.

• internal examination

• external examination

• examination of the brain

• documentation