Autopsy in Poisoning & Viscera Preservation MCQ Quiz | General Toxicology

Welcome to the General Toxicology MCQ quiz, specifically designed for MBBS students. This quiz focuses on the critical topics of Autopsy in Poisoning and Viscera Preservation. A thorough understanding of these procedures is fundamental for forensic medicine, helping to establish the cause of death in suspected poisoning cases. This assessment will test your knowledge on post-mortem findings, proper sample collection, preservatives used, and the legal chain of custody. You will face 25 multiple-choice questions designed to challenge and reinforce your learning. After submitting your answers, you’ll receive your score and see the correct responses highlighted. For future reference and study, you can also download all the questions and their correct answers in a convenient PDF format.

1. What is the most commonly used preservative for viscera for chemical analysis?

2. For the estimation of blood alcohol, which preservative should be added to the blood sample?

3. A characteristic “bitter almond” smell during an autopsy is highly suggestive of poisoning by:

4. Bright cherry-red post-mortem lividity is a classical sign of poisoning with:

5. Which of the following preservatives is contraindicated for viscera in suspected corrosive acid poisoning?

6. What is the recommended minimum amount of each organ (e.g., liver, kidney) to be preserved for toxicological analysis?

7. The ideal containers for preserving viscera are:

8. In suspected chronic arsenic poisoning, which of the following samples are of utmost importance?

9. What is the primary reason for preserving a portion of the liver in poisoning cases?

10. A negative chemical analysis report of viscera means:

11. Why is a control sample of the preservative sent along with the viscera jars?

12. In a case of suspected carbolic acid (phenol) poisoning, what is the recommended preservative?

13. The process of lawfully digging up a body from a grave for medico-legal examination is called:

14. Which of the following is NOT routinely preserved for chemical analysis in a standard case of suspected poisoning?

15. Frothy fluid in the mouth, nose, and respiratory tract along with congested and edematous lungs at autopsy is a common finding in:

16. The stomach mucosa may appear bluish-green in color in cases of poisoning with:

17. In a suspected case of death due to inhalation of a volatile poison, which organ should be preserved with special care and in a separate airtight container?

18. The official document accompanying the viscera to the forensic science laboratory is typically called:

19. Which of the following information is mandatory on the label of a viscera jar?

20. Formalin is not used as a preservative for general toxicological analysis because it:

21. Vitreous humor is a useful sample for post-mortem chemistry because it:

22. If a body is highly decomposed, which sample is most reliable for detecting heavy metals like arsenic?

23. The “chain of custody” for viscera samples refers to:

24. What amount of urine should ideally be preserved for toxicological screening?

25. In suspected poisoning, why are both kidneys preserved for analysis?