CFN Trauma-Informed Care Strategies 4

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'vicarious trauma' in the context of forensic nursing?

Accepted Answer

A cumulative change in the nurse's worldview resulting from repeated exposure to patient trauma

Answer

Vicarious trauma refers to the lasting shift in a clinician's beliefs, identity, and worldview caused by sustained empathic engagement with traumatized patients.

Question 2

A trauma-informed forensic nurse is preparing to collect evidence from a patient who experienced intimate partner violence. Which action best supports the patient's sense of control?

Accepted Answer

Asking the patient to choose the order in which the exam proceeds

Answer

Allowing the patient to direct the order of the exam restores agency lost during the violent event.

Question 3

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between trauma and memory in forensic patients?

Accepted Answer

Trauma can fragment memory, causing gaps or inconsistencies that do not indicate dishonesty

Answer

The neurobiology of trauma disrupts memory encoding, so fragmented or inconsistent accounts are expected and do not imply fabrication.

Question 4

When a pediatric patient refuses to answer questions during a forensic interview, the most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the child's right to remain silent and offer to continue another time

Answer

Respecting a child's refusal honors their autonomy and preserves trust, which may lead to future voluntary disclosure.

Question 5

A forensic nurse is screening a patient using the HITS tool. What does HITS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Hurt, Insulted, Threatened, Screamed at

Answer

HITS (Hurt, Insulted, Threatened, Screamed at) is a validated four-item domestic violence screening tool used in clinical settings.

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CFN Trauma-Informed Care Strategies 4