Forensic Medicine I Question Paper

Forensic Medicine I 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

SBC 425:
FORENSIC MEDICINE I


DATE: Monday, 21st December, 2009

TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
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Section A:
Short answer questions.
Attempt ALL the questions in this Section (10 marks each)
1. Outline
the
following:
a)
The
types
of
autopsies
(4
marks)

b)
The objectives for performing a postmortem

(6 marks)

2. Explain
the
following:
a)
Head injury
b)
The complications in Head injury

3.
Define the following terms:
a)
drowning
b)
expert witness


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Section B:
Essay questions.
Attempt any TWO (20 marks each)
1.
Discuss the classification of burns and the tests and difficulties associated with
investigation of death due to burns.

2.
Explain in detail and contrast the following:
a)
Forensic medicine
b)
Forensic science

3.
Discuss asphyxia and its investigation in forensic medicine

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