Estimating Time of Death Quiz

Which of the following methods is used to estimate the time of death by observing the stiffness of the body?

• Algor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

• Rigor Mortis

• Putrefaction

Rigor mortis typically peaks between:

• 1-4 hours

• 2-6 hours

• 6-24 hours

• 12-36 hours

Livor mortis begins to develop within:

• 1-4 hours

• 2-6 hours

• 6-24 hours

• 12-36 hours

Which of the following statements is true about algor mortis?

• It describes the pooling of blood in the body.

• It describes the cooling of the body after death.

• It describes the stiffness of the body after death.

• It describes the stages of decomposition.

During the initial phase of algor mortis, the body loses approximately how many degrees per hour?

• 1-1.5 degrees

• 2-2.5 degrees

• 3-3.5 degrees

• 4-4.5 degrees

Which of the following can indicate if a body has been moved after death?

• Rigor Mortis

• Algor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

• Putrefaction

Putrefaction typically begins with which of the following stages?

• Complete decay

• Bloating and gas formation

• Rigor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

The complete decay stage of putrefaction usually occurs within:

• 1-4 days

• 5-7 days

• 8-18 days

• 19-30 days

Which of the following is NOT a method to estimate the time of death?

• Rigor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

• Algor Mortis

• Blood Type Analysis

Which of the following environmental factors can affect algor mortis?

• Ambient temperature

• Body position

• Clothing

• All of the above