CFN Trauma-Informed Care Strategies 2

Question 1

A forensic nurse is caring for a sexual assault survivor who becomes silent and dissociates during the exam. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Pause, gently ground the patient using sensory techniques, and ask if they want to continue

Answer

Pausing and using grounding techniques respects the patient's autonomy and helps them return to the present moment before continuing.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines 'secondary traumatic stress' as it relates to forensic nurses?

Accepted Answer

Emotional distress resulting from indirect exposure to a patient's traumatic experiences

Answer

Secondary traumatic stress occurs when clinicians absorb the trauma of those they care for through empathic engagement.

Question 3

When obtaining consent from a domestic violence survivor for forensic photography, the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain written informed consent and explain how images will be used and stored

Answer

Written informed consent ensures the patient understands the purpose, storage, and potential use of forensic photographs in legal proceedings.

Question 4

A trauma-informed approach to interviewing child abuse victims prioritizes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Using non-leading, open-ended questions in a child-friendly environment

Answer

Non-leading, open-ended questions preserve the integrity of disclosures and minimize re-traumatization in child forensic interviews.

Question 5

The SAMHSA framework for trauma-informed care includes six key principles. Which principle ensures patients feel physically and emotionally safe during forensic encounters?

Accepted Answer

Safety

Answer

Safety is the foundational SAMHSA principle that ensures both physical and emotional security throughout all interactions.

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CFN Trauma-Informed Care Strategies 2