Which of the Following Is FALSE Regarding the Death Certificate

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the death certificate and the cause of death?

• A)A death certificate must be completed before the final disposition of the body can be made.
• B)If an infant is younger that 1 year of age and no cause of death can be found, then the death can be reported as SIDS.
• C)The majority of doctors in the United States have very little training in completing death certificates.
• D)According to the World Health Organization, most of the countries of the world require death certificates.

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Definitions:

Terminal Decline

The phenomenon of accelerated deterioration of cognitive and physical function closely preceding death.

Mental Ability

Refers to the capacity to perform cognitive tasks, solve problems, and learn from experience, often assessed through intelligence tests.

Death

The cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.

Heart Disease

Heart disease encompasses a range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure.