CFN Victim Assessment and Documentation 4

Question 1

A forensic nurse completes a sexual assault examination and finds no anogenital injuries. The most appropriate documentation would state:

Accepted Answer

No acute anogenital injuries identified; absence of injury does not exclude sexual assault

Answer

Research shows the majority of sexual assault victims have no anogenital injuries, so absence of injury must be explicitly documented without implying non-occurrence.

Question 2

Which toxicological specimen has the longest window of detection for drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) substances?

Accepted Answer

Hair sample collected 4–6 weeks post-assault

Answer

Hair analysis can detect drug-facilitated assault substances weeks to months after ingestion, far exceeding the detection windows of urine or blood.

Question 3

During a forensic assessment, a patient discloses suicidal ideation. The forensic nurse's priority action is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately address safety, initiate appropriate mental health referral, and document the disclosure

Answer

Patient safety takes priority; suicidal ideation requires immediate assessment, appropriate intervention, and documentation concurrent with forensic care.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the FERN (Forensic Evidence Recovery Nurse) protocol in sexual assault cases?

Accepted Answer

To standardize evidence collection procedures, ensuring completeness and legal admissibility

Answer

FERN and similar standardized protocols ensure consistent, thorough evidence collection that withstands legal scrutiny.

Question 5

A victim reports being assaulted 6 days ago but is presenting for the first time. The forensic nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough assessment, document delayed healing injuries, and collect available evidence

Answer

Delayed presentations can still yield documentation of resolving injuries and, in some cases, biological evidence, making a full assessment essential.

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CFN Victim Assessment and Documentation 4