Sexual assault exam nursing, evidence collection, and mandatory reporting concepts for the forensic nurse examiner role.
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- What does the acronym SANE stand for in forensic nursing?
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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- What is the primary purpose of a sexual assault forensic exam?
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To provide medical care to the survivor while properly collecting and preserving evidence- What must a nurse obtain before beginning any part of a sexual assault forensic exam?
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Informed consent from the patient- Can a sexual assault survivor consent to some parts of the forensic exam while declining others?
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Yes, consent can be given for individual components separately- What is chain of custody in forensic evidence handling?
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An unbroken, documented record of everyone who collected, handled, or transferred a piece of evidence- Maintaining chain of custody ensures that forensic evidence remains ____ in court.
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admissible- What is the common name for the kit used to collect sexual assault forensic evidence?
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Sexual assault evidence kit (rape kit)- Before a sexual assault forensic exam, what should a survivor be advised to avoid if possible?
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Showering, bathing, douching, or changing clothes- Why is clothing evidence packaged in paper bags instead of plastic?
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Paper lets moisture evaporate, preventing mold growth and DNA degradation- How should multiple pieces of clothing evidence be packaged?
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Each item is placed in its own separate bag- How should a nurse document a survivor's account of the assault?
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In the patient's exact words, using quotation marks- What should a nurse avoid including when charting about a sexual assault survivor?
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Personal opinions or legal conclusions, such as stating a crime occurred- What tool is commonly used to document the location of a survivor's injuries?
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A body diagram- What evidence is commonly collected from under a survivor's fingernails?
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Fingernail scrapings- What is collected by combing through a survivor's hair during a forensic exam?
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Trace evidence or foreign debris
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