CFN Victim Assessment and Documentation 5

Question 1

Which legal concept protects a victim's prior sexual history from being introduced in court during a sexual assault trial?

Accepted Answer

Rape shield laws

Answer

Rape shield laws prohibit introduction of a victim's prior sexual history as evidence in assault prosecutions, protecting victim dignity and evidence focus.

Question 2

A forensic nurse documents a wound as '2 cm x 1 cm ecchymosis on the left upper arm at the 3 o'clock position.' What documentation principle does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

Objective, measured, and anatomically referenced injury documentation

Answer

Using precise measurements and anatomical clock-face orientation exemplifies objective, reproducible forensic documentation standards.

Question 3

When performing a forensic assessment on a victim who does not speak English, the forensic nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Use a qualified, neutral medical interpreter and document interpreter use in the record

Answer

A qualified neutral interpreter ensures accurate communication, protects confidentiality, and meets professional and legal standards for informed consent and disclosure.

Question 4

The term 'mandated reporter' in the context of forensic nursing primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

A legal obligation to report suspected child abuse, elder abuse, or other defined conditions to authorities

Answer

Mandated reporter laws require forensic nurses to notify designated authorities when they identify or reasonably suspect abuse of protected populations.

Question 5

In SANE practice, which action violates the principle of trauma-informed care during the forensic examination?

Accepted Answer

Asking the patient repeatedly to confirm details of the assault during evidence collection

Answer

Repeated questioning about assault details during examination retraumatizes the patient; history-taking and evidence collection should be separated and handled sensitively.

(CFN) Certified Forensic Nurse Practice Test

(CFN) Certified Forensic Nurse Practice Test

CFN Victim Assessment and Documentation 5