Forensic and Correctional Nursing (Chapter 32)

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which best describes how the prevalence of violence and violent crimes has changed the professional practice of health care providers? a. Vulnerable groups are now assessed for evidence of abuse. b. The focus has now shifted from patient care toward more personal safety. c. It is now recognized that new specialties continue to be created. d. Each patient is now routinely screened for violence. ANS: D All persons should be assessed for evidence of abuse, not just vulnerable groups. Screening for violence is now considered to be a minimum standard of care for all clients. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) 2. If a forensic nurse was employed in the most widely recognized subspecialty in forensic nursing, which would be the nurse’s primary tasks? a. Be employed by insurance companies to review and interpret medical records b. Complete the death certificate, including causes of death c. Do a history and physical assessment and collect evidence d. Review the crime scene for insights with police officers ANS: C Sexual assault forensic examiner (SANE) is the most widely recognized subspecialty in forensic nursing. The SANE assesses and documents detailed examination findings, collects forensic evidence related to a reported crime, and frequently testifies as an expert witness at subsequent trials. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) 3. A forensic nurse is responsible for conducting a thorough examination, including a history, performing a physical assessment, and collecting forensic evidence on a female client following a rape. In which subspecialty of forensic nursing is this nurse practicing? a. Sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) b. Nurse coroner c. Legal nurse consultant d. Forensic nurse death investigator ANS: A