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Final Qtr 1

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Who legally can sign a death certificate?   an M.D., a D.C., a D.O. (medical dr, dr. of chiropractic, dr. of osteopathy)  
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When must a funeral director contact the ME/Coroner?   When the deceased does not have a medical attendant or has not been to a doctor within a certain amount of time  
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Is it unlawful to remove a body without Coroner/ME permission if it's a Coroner's/ME case?   Yes  
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Where does a Coroner/ME not have jurisdiction over a body?   On Federal property ex: National Park, Post Offices, FBI property, Embassies  
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Who does the funeral director get the information from for the death certificate?   The informant *They are put on the death cert as the informant  
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Where does the death cert get filed?   With the local registrar  
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If there are multiple registrars, where does the death cert get filed?   *In the district where the death occurred *Where the body is found (county/district, etc) *If death occurs on a moving conveyance, it is filed where the body is removed  
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Describe the Coroner *Are they elected? *Term length *Experience needed, etc...   *Elected Official *Term: 4 year renewable term *No medical exp. needed  
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Name the types of death the Coroner investigates   Sudden/violent, sex crimes, suspicious/obscure, if drugs/alcohol contributed, if there was no attending physician, death during surgery  
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What can Coroners conduct to determine the manner of death?   An Inquest  
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How many jurors hear the testimony during an inquest?   6  
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The legal category of death   Manner of Death  
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Can a Coroner order an autopsy by a physician within his jurisdiction who is licensed?   Yes  
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Can a coroner order an autopsy even against a family's wishes?   Yes  
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Coroners can issue subpoenas for documents, etc to help during their investigations   True  
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Describe a Medical Examiner (ME) *Elected? *Term Length? *Experience Needed?   *Not an elected position, they are appointed by Pres. of County Board *No set term; needs to resign, or be removed from office *Must be a licensed Dr. and a Forensic Path. Specialist  
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Do MEs have to conduct inquiries?   No, only if they so choose  
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MEs investigate the same deaths as a Coroner, what other deaths can they investigate that a Coroner cannot?   Chemical/Industrial Hazards, Communicable Diseases, Unexplained Diseases  
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The ME can dispose of any unclaimed body by burial, cremation, or donation at the county's expense   True  
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What type of ink can be used to fill out at death cert? Can there be erasures or strike outs?   Black Ink Only, NO Erasures, NO Strike outs  
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If a mother or father's name is not known, what can you put in the box?   "Unavailable"  
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Is "Retired" a valid occupation to put on a death cert?   No  
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Death prior to complete expulsion/extraction from its mother of a product of human conception irrespective of the length of the pregnancy   Fetal Death (Stillborn)  
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Period from the date of the beginning of the mother's last normal menses to the date of delivery   Uterogestation  
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If an infant is born alive but dies thereafter, do you fill out a fetal cert of death or a regular death cert?   Regular death cert  
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What are the circumstances needed to fill out a fetal cert of death?   *20+ weeks of uterogestation *If they are to be interred in a definite assigned grave site *Member of a multiple birth of which at least one member is born alive  
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Name the services considered the Funeral Services Proper that the military will pay for   Services of funeral staff, embalming, RA, hairdressing, cosmetology, clothing, dressing & casketing, casket, shipping, certifieds, cremation expenses  
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Name the services considered the Interment Services Proper that the military will pay for   Receiving remains from another FH, direct burial, facility staff, facility, family limo, single gravespace in a private cemetery, Opening/closing at cemetery, vault, niche, transportation services, thank yous/register book/folders or prayer cards  
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One who served in the Armed Forces during one of the legally defined war periods and who was released/discharged from such service under conditions other than dishonorable   Veteran  
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In which instances can peace-time veterans receive benefits?   *If they die as patients in a VA Medical Facility *While receiving compensation for a service connected disability *If their death is service related *Those discharged for disability  
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Form number for the Application for Funeral Burial Allowance   VA21-530  
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What needs to be sent in with the App for Funeral Burial Allowance to receive benefits?   *the Application *Itemized Bill *Certified Death Cert *Original/Certified DD214  
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When must the Application for Funeral Burial Allowance be sent in?   Within 2 years of the burial or cremation date of the veteran  
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Name the form needed to receive a flag   VA21-2008  
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What is the maximum reimbursement for the burial allowance?   $300  
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If a veteran dies in a VA medical facility, the VA will compensate the cost of the transportation from the VA to the FH, FH to the cemetery, & shipping to another city if reasonable   This is all true  
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How can a flag be used during a visitation?   *As a pall over the casket *Draped over the foot end of the casket *In a triangular fold placed above the left shoulder of the vet  
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If you drape a flag over the foot end of the casket, how is it to be folded?   In three 10 inch folds  
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If the flag is used as a pall over the casket, what can/cannot be done to the flag? Where are the stars positioned?   *Stars are placed over the left shoulder of vet *It cannot be cremated, buried *Cannot touch the ground *Cannot pin or attach anything to it *Cannot place anything on top of it  
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What is the order of the family members who can receive the flag during the military honors?   *Surviving Spouse *Eldest Living Child *Father of deceased *Mother of deceased *Brother of deceased *Sister of deceased *Uncle or Aunt of deceased *Nephews or Nieces *Grandparents *If no family, a close friend can accept  
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Name the form number of the Government Marker Application   VA40-1330  
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Who is entitled to receive a government marker?   Any veteran discharged under any conditions unless dishonorable  
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If the family buys a private marker, will they be reimbursed?   No  
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Who runs the national cemeteries?   The Bureau of Veterans Affairs  
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Who runs Arlington National Cemetery?   The Army  
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**Know the requirements for burial in a National Cemetery *There are too many to list here*    
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Who can be interred in Arlington National Cemetery?   *Members who die in active duty *Vets of more than 20+ years of active service (career men) *Vets discharged for service related disability *Holders of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross  
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Certificate that a veteran can receive that expresses the country's grateful recognition signed by the President   Presidential Memorial Certificate  
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For burial at sea, what must the casket be constructed of? How many bands must the casket be secured with? How many holes must be drilled in the casket?   *Metal *6 nylon or metal bands *20 holes, 2in. in diameter  
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FYI Slide: The 6 bands positions: 2 around the head end, 2 around the foot end, 1 around the handles, 1 around top to bottom *click flip for the 2o holes positions   FYI Slide: The positions of the 2o drilled holes: *4 in the foot end, 4 in the head end in the top of casket *8 in the same positions on the bottom *2 at the foot end, 2 at the head end  
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How far off shore does the burial at sea take place?   At no closer than 3 miles, 600 feet or deeper  
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Who can order a private autopsy?   *Decedent can sign a form requesting one before death *NOK/Person with the right to disposition can ask for one with written consent  
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When 2 or more people have the right to disposition of the deceased, the permission from one of them can authorize a private autopsy   True *BUT this can be null and void if the other person objects to the autopsy  
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Any individual of sound mind, 18 yrs or older, may give all or part of his/her body to scientific research, transplant/tissue recovery, or teaching by will, by written document witnessed by 2 people   Uniform Anatomical Gift Act  
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Who can give all or part of the deceased's body for anatomical gift, donation, etc?   *Surviving Spouse *Adult Son or daughter *Either Parent *Adult Brother or Sister *Legal Guardian *Any person authorized or obligated to dispose of the remains  
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What are the ways permission can be revoked for a donation?   *Signed stmnt to the donee *Oral stmnt in presence of 2 witnesses communicated to donee *Stmnt made in Articulo Mortis *Stmnt signed and found in deceased's personal effects or on his person *By surviving relative in writing  
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Time of death of the decedent will be determined by a physician who will not benefit from the death/donation and they may not take part in the removal or transplant   True  
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Under the Social Security Lump Sum Death Benefit, what is the max amount that can be paid?   $255  
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Who can receive the payment from the S.S. Lump Sum Death Benefit?   *Surviving spouse living in the same household with deceased if the spouse is entitled to it during the month of death *If no spouse, given to surviving minor children entitled to benefits on worker's record for month of death  
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Name the application number for the lump sum death benefit   SSA-8  
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Name the number of the Statement of Death by Funeral Director form filled out by the funeral home   SSA-721  
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How could a funeral director violate the Civil Rights Act?   If they deny full, equal enjoyment of his facility; if they directly/indirectly publish any written communication that denies facilities or services because of race, religion, color, gender, or national ancestry  
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The Federal Wage & Hour Act establishes....   *Minimum Wage *Equal pay for equal work *Max. hours per shift/week *Overtime Pay *Child Labor Standard & Limitations  
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Every employee is covered by the Federal Wage & Hour Act if the funeral home grosses $362,000 per year   True  
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What does the Federal Truth & Lending Act control?   *Controls the credit extended for personal, family, housing, etc.. *Regulates advertising for credit  
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Has the legal obligation to pay for the decedent's funeral and burial if they are on public aid   Responsible  
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Who would be considered responsible?   Surviving Spouse, Parents of deceased children under 21 **If they are able to pay  
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Claim submitted by a funeral home or cemetery; submitted when the responsible person cannot pay for the funeral/burial of the deceased   Vendor Claim  
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Claim submitted by non-responsible persons who agree to pay for deceased   Reimbursement Claim  
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Name the form number of the Vendor Claim form   IL form 444-0029  
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Name the form number of the Reimbursement Claim Form   IL form 444-0094  
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What deaths do the NTSB have jurisdiction over?   Plane, Train Disasters  
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The funeral procession has the right of way but the lead car must yield to traffic signs and control devices   True  
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What other vehicles would have the right of way before a funeral procession?   Emergency vehicles, police with lights  
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Other drivers cannot cut into a funeral procession unless directed to do so by a traffic cop or an emergency vehicle   True  
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Arrangements made in advance of need and include provisions for payment/pre-funding   Pre-Funded  
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Arrangements made in advance of need but do not have provisions for pre-payment   Pre-Planned  
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What are the pros of pre-arranging services?   *There is more time to make decisions *The family will know what their loved one wants, there is no guessing *NOK are relieved of the financial burden  
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May be terminated by the purchaser at any time prior to death of the beneficiary with refund of the funds of the contract as prescribed by state law   Revocable Contract  
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Cannot be terminated or canceled prior to death of the beneficiary   Irrevocable Contract  
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The funeral home guarantees the services and merchandise will be provided at the time of need for an amount not exceeding the original amount of the contract or accruals   Guaranteed Contract  
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Funeral home only agrees that the amount prepaid + interest will be credited towards the cost at the time of need at the current prices   Non-guaranteed  
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If funds are put into a trust fund by the funeral director, the funeral director is the trustee   True  
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What does OSHA do?   Ensures safety in the work place  
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