CFPN Forensic Evidence Collection and Chain of Custody 2

Question 1

Which document formally transfers custody of evidence from the forensic nurse to law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Chain of custody form

Answer

Incident report

Answer

Discharge summary

Answer

Pharmacy medication reconciliation form

Question 2

A forensic pharmacy nurse collects hair samples for drug testing. What is the standard length required to capture approximately 90 days of drug history?

Accepted Answer

1.5 inches (3.9 cm)

Answer

0.5 inches (1.3 cm)

Answer

3 inches (7.6 cm)

Answer

6 inches (15.2 cm)

Question 3

In forensic evidence collection, what does the term 'locard's exchange principle' mean in practice?

Accepted Answer

Every contact leaves a trace

Answer

Evidence must be exchanged between agencies

Answer

Lab results must be shared with both parties

Answer

Nurses must exchange gloves between patients

Question 4

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when a forensic pharmacy nurse collects evidence to prevent cross-contamination of DNA?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and mask at minimum

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Only gloves

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Only a lab coat

Answer

No PPE is required for evidence collection

Question 5

Which federal regulation governs workplace drug testing procedures that forensic pharmacy nurses must understand?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 40

Answer

21 CFR Part 820

Answer

45 CFR Part 164

Answer

29 CFR Part 1910

Question 6

When photographing forensic evidence at a clinical site, images should be taken in which order?

Accepted Answer

Overall scene, mid-range, then close-up

Answer

Close-up first, then overall scene

Answer

Mid-range only to save time

Answer

Order does not matter as long as all items are photographed