CFN Forensic Evidence Collection & Documentation 5

Question 1

In a suspected elder abuse case, a forensic nurse notes multiple bruises in different stages of healing. This finding is significant because it suggests:

Accepted Answer

Repeated traumatic events occurring over time rather than a single incident

Answer

Multiple bruises in varying stages of healing suggest repetitive injury at different points in time, which is a key indicator of ongoing physical abuse.

Question 2

When collecting foreign material (soil, glass fragments) from a trauma patient's wounds, the forensic nurse should use:

Accepted Answer

Clean forceps or swabs to collect material into separate labeled containers

Answer

Foreign material should be collected with clean instruments into individually labeled containers to preserve each specimen's location-specific evidentiary value.

Question 3

A forensic nurse discovers that an evidence seal on a kit has been broken prior to her receiving it for documentation review. She should:

Accepted Answer

Document the compromised seal, note it on the chain of custody, and notify the appropriate supervisor

Answer

A broken evidence seal must be documented immediately and noted on the chain of custody form, as any tampering or seal compromise must be transparently recorded.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the nurse's role when using a body diagram in forensic documentation?

Accepted Answer

They provide a visual representation of injury location to supplement written descriptions and photographs

Answer

Body diagrams are a supplemental documentation tool that visually maps injury location and orientation to complement written descriptions and photographs.

Question 5

A forensic nurse is asked to collect a DNA buccal swab from a suspect by law enforcement. Before proceeding, the nurse must confirm:

Accepted Answer

Proper legal authorization (consent or court order) has been obtained for the collection

Answer

Collecting DNA from a suspect without consent or a court-ordered warrant violates Fourth Amendment rights and can render evidence inadmissible.

(CFN) Certified Forensic Nurse Practice Test

(CFN) Certified Forensic Nurse Practice Test

CFN Forensic Evidence Collection & Documentation 5