LESSON 4
PRACTICE EXERCISE
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK
Item
Correct Answer and Feedback
1.
C.
Gross specimen photography
Gross specimen photography is the photography of human tissue and
organs removed during surgery or an autopsy (page 2, para Id).
2.
B.
Contour.
Contour lighting is used to reveal volume, form, and the shape of
subjects (page 4, para 4b(2)).
3.
C.
Neutral mid-gray
Neutral mid-gray background presents the most natural appearance
and should be used when documenting abuse cases, before and after
shots, and progress records (page 5, para 5b(3)).
4.
A.
A ruler
It is a good technique to include a ruler in close-ups of cuts,
bruises, and other marks to provide scale (page 7, para 7d(2)).
5.
C.
Climb above the body on a step ladder
For front and rear full-length photos of the body you need an 8'
to 10' step ladder to gain the elevation necessary (page 7, para
7d(2)).
6.
D.
Wipe it down with a cloth soaked with alcohol
Prior to entering an OR, clean all exterior surfaces of your
equipment by wiping it down with a cloth soaked in alcohol (page
8, para 8b).
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