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Review the following scenario:

A 911 call came in at 3 a.m. from a local nightclub. It was reported that an individual was injured and unconscious. Upon EMS arrival, the victim was dead. You are called to the scene to investigate. This is your first death scene. You are having difficulty identifying the wounds on the body. Answer the following questions:

  • Explain how you can differentiate between injuries created from blunt force trauma versus sharp force injuries.
  • What injuries may exist in each case?
  • If the injuries are from a sharp object, what type of wounds might you see?

Suggestions for Responding to Peer Posts

  • Consider whether the proposed explanation for blunt force trauma and sharp force is thorough and covers all possibilities.
  • Are there other considerations that you would like your peer to address?
  • Are there other factors that should be examined regarding the investigation?

The following guidelines will be used for grading:

65%
The student addresses the three parts to the discussion question.
  • Explain how you can differentiate between injuries created from blunt force trauma versus sharp force injuries.
  • What injuries may exist in each case?
  • If the injuries are from a sharp object, what type of wounds might you see?
35%Responses to peer posts are substantive, well-thought, and address the suggestions for responses.
5%APA citations and references are used to support facts posed by student posts.

 

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials

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