CFN Victim Assessment and Documentation 2

Question 1

When documenting injuries on a body diagram for a sexual assault victim, which principle should guide the forensic nurse's notation?

Accepted Answer

Document all observed findings using objective, anatomically precise terminology

Answer

Body diagrams must reflect all objective findings using precise anatomical language to ensure accurate forensic documentation.

Question 2

A forensic nurse is assessing a strangulation victim. Which finding most strongly indicates internal injury requiring immediate medical evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Petechiae on the conjunctiva and face

Answer

Petechiae on the conjunctiva and face are hallmark signs of venous obstruction from strangulation and indicate significant internal vascular pressure.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the chain of custody in forensic evidence collection?

Accepted Answer

A documented process tracking every person who handles evidence from collection to court

Answer

Chain of custody is the documented chronological record of evidence handling that ensures admissibility and integrity in legal proceedings.

Question 4

During a forensic assessment of a domestic violence victim, the patient recants her initial disclosure. The nurse's priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the recantation while preserving original objective findings in the record

Answer

Objective physical findings remain part of the permanent record; recantation is documented separately and does not erase previously noted evidence.

Question 5

A SANE nurse photographs injuries on a sexual assault patient. Which photographic technique provides the best forensic documentation of a bruise?

Accepted Answer

Close-up photo with a color-calibrated ruler placed adjacent to the injury

Answer

A close-up photograph with a color-calibrated reference scale allows accurate size and color assessment for forensic comparison.

(CFN) Certified Forensic Nurse Practice Test

(CFN) Certified Forensic Nurse Practice Test

CFN Victim Assessment and Documentation 2