Documentation & Report Writing Flashcards
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What is the correct procedure for documenting a subject's refusal to submit to a DRE evaluation?
Answer: Document the refusal and any observable indicators noted prior to refusal
When a subject refuses evaluation, the DRE officer should document the refusal and all observable indicators noted before the refusal occurred.
Chain of custody documentation for a DRE urine specimen must include:
Answer: Each person who handled the specimen, the date and time of transfers, and storage conditions
Chain of custody documentation must track every person who handled the specimen, all transfer dates and times, and storage conditions to ensure evidentiary integrity.
When documenting the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test in a DRE report, the officer should record:
Answer: The number of clues observed in each eye and the angle of onset if applicable
HGN documentation must specify the number of clues in each eye and, when angle of onset nystagmus is present, the approximate angle at which it begins.
In DRE documentation, the face-to-face interview observations should capture:
Answer: Speech patterns, breath odor, demeanor, and visible signs of drug use
The face-to-face interview section documents observable indicators including speech patterns, breath odor, behavioral demeanor, and any visible signs of drug use.
How should body temperature readings be recorded in a DRE report?
Answer: With the unit used, the time taken, and the method used to obtain the reading
Body temperature must be recorded with the exact reading, the unit of measurement, the time it was taken, and the method used (e.g., oral or tympanic thermometer).
What should be documented about the lighting conditions during a DRE evaluation?
Answer: The type and approximate level of lighting present during each examination step
Lighting conditions must be documented for each examination step, especially pupil examinations, because lighting directly affects the validity of observations.
When a DRE evaluation reveals indicators inconsistent with any single drug category, the report should:
Answer: Document all findings accurately and note the possibility of polydrug influence
When indicators suggest polydrug use, the DRE report should document all findings accurately and note that the findings are consistent with influence by a combination of drug categories.