CFTC CFTC Forensic Documentation & Evidence Collection

Question 1

In forensic trauma practice, 'chain of custody' refers to:

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The chronological documentation tracking evidence from collection to court

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The hierarchy of clinical supervision in a forensic unit

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The legal process for obtaining a court order for medical records

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The sequence of trauma-informed screening tools used

Question 2

When collecting biological evidence from a sexual assault survivor, the forensic clinician should FIRST:

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Obtain informed consent and explain the examination process

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Photograph all injuries before any examination

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Contact law enforcement to begin the criminal investigation

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Administer prophylactic medications

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of colposcopy in sexual assault forensic examinations?

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To magnify and document anogenital injuries that may be invisible to the naked eye

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To collect urine samples for toxicology screening

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To measure the extent of soft tissue trauma to extremities

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To perform a pregnancy test following sexual assault

Question 4

A SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) document contains findings described as 'consistent with' the reported assault. This phrasing means:

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The findings are not inconsistent with the reported history but cannot prove assault

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The findings confirm that assault occurred

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The findings are inconclusive and should be excluded from evidence

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Medical findings always confirm the survivor's account

Question 5

Which type of documentation is MOST critical for preserving the forensic value of a survivor's verbal account?

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Using the survivor's own words in quotation marks

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Paraphrasing the survivor's words in clinical terminology

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Summarizing the account at the end of the examination

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Recording only information relevant to physical injuries

Question 6

Under HIPAA, forensic medical records may be released to law enforcement WITHOUT patient authorization when:

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Required by a court order, warrant, or subpoena

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The clinician believes disclosure would help the investigation

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The patient is a minor and parents request the records

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Law enforcement makes a verbal request