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

A chain of custody form documents each transfer of evidence and must be signed by both releasing and receiving parties.

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

Hair grows approximately 0.5 inches per month, so 1.5 inches represents roughly 90 days of history.

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

Locard's Exchange Principle states that when two objects contact each other, material is exchanged, forming the basis of trace evidence.

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

Answer

Gloves and a mask prevent the nurse's DNA from contaminating biological evidence samples.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 40

Answer

49 CFR Part 40 establishes Department of Transportation workplace drug and alcohol testing procedures.

CFPN - Certified Forensic Pharmacy Nurse Practice Test

CFPN - Certified Forensic Pharmacy Nurse Practice Test

CFPN Forensic Evidence Collection and Chain of Custody 2