SANE CERTIFICATION FORENSIC NURSING EXAM
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ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
How will the nurse describe the focus of forensic nursing?
A. "Forensic nurses investigate why perpetrators commit crimes involving violence."
B. "Forensic nurses assist only in adult cases of abuse, injury, and homicide, not on juvenile
cases."
C. "Forensic nurses concentrate on learning the role of medical coroner in order to replace
that role."
D. "Forensic nurses apply legal processes and investigation of injury related to violence and
accidents."
CORRECT ANSWER
D. "Forensic nurses apply legal processes and investigation of injury related to violence and
accidents."
Forensic nurses apply the nursing process to the legal processes and the investigation of
injury related to violence and accidents that result in injury or death. Forensic nurses use
principles of sociology and psychology to support their work but do not focus on
investigating why crimes are committed. Forensic nurses assist in investigating cases of
abuse, injury, and homicide involving children and adults. Forensic nurses work with medical
coroners; the forensic nurse does not aim to replace that role.
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,The forensic nurse is teaching on the current state and future of forensic nursing and asks
participants to share what they have learned. Which reply requires further education?
A. "Forensic nursing is a specialty that is expected to grow."
B. "Violent crime is a burden to communities medically and economically."
C. "Healthcare professionals have an obligation to screen for violence and abuse."
D. "There has been a sharp increase in violent crime tracked by the U.S. Department of
Justice."
CORRECT ANSWER
D. "There has been a sharp increase in violent crime tracked by the U.S. Department of
Justice."
There has been a slight decrease, not a sharp increase, in violent crime tracked by the U.S.
Department of Justice when comparing violent crime rates from 2011 to 2015. The other
replies show understanding of the topic. Forensic nursing is a specialty that is expected to
grow. Violent crime does cause a medical and economic burden to communities. Healthcare
professionals have an obligation to screen for violence and abuse in all populations, with
heightened awareness in vulnerable groups, such as the elderly.
Which patients reflect examples of cases where the forensic nurse should be involved?
Select all that apply.
A. Victim of suspected homicide
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, B. College student reporting rape
C. Older adult with signs of abuse
D. Patient who has sued for malpractice
E. Victim of assault while committing a robbery
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Victim of suspected homicide
B. College student reporting rape
C. Older adult with signs of abuse
E. Victim of assault while committing a robbery
The forensic nurse in an emergency department would address victims and perpetrators of
crime including a homicide victim, the victim of rape, elder abuse, and victims of assault
during violent crimes, such as robbery. The person who has sued for malpractice is not a
current concern for the forensic nurse role in the emergency room but may encounter a
legal nurse consultant later in legal proceedings.
Which activities are included in the forensic nurse's role? Select all that apply.
A. Collecting evidence
B. Refining assessment skills
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|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
How will the nurse describe the focus of forensic nursing?
A. "Forensic nurses investigate why perpetrators commit crimes involving violence."
B. "Forensic nurses assist only in adult cases of abuse, injury, and homicide, not on juvenile
cases."
C. "Forensic nurses concentrate on learning the role of medical coroner in order to replace
that role."
D. "Forensic nurses apply legal processes and investigation of injury related to violence and
accidents."
CORRECT ANSWER
D. "Forensic nurses apply legal processes and investigation of injury related to violence and
accidents."
Forensic nurses apply the nursing process to the legal processes and the investigation of
injury related to violence and accidents that result in injury or death. Forensic nurses use
principles of sociology and psychology to support their work but do not focus on
investigating why crimes are committed. Forensic nurses assist in investigating cases of
abuse, injury, and homicide involving children and adults. Forensic nurses work with medical
coroners; the forensic nurse does not aim to replace that role.
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,The forensic nurse is teaching on the current state and future of forensic nursing and asks
participants to share what they have learned. Which reply requires further education?
A. "Forensic nursing is a specialty that is expected to grow."
B. "Violent crime is a burden to communities medically and economically."
C. "Healthcare professionals have an obligation to screen for violence and abuse."
D. "There has been a sharp increase in violent crime tracked by the U.S. Department of
Justice."
CORRECT ANSWER
D. "There has been a sharp increase in violent crime tracked by the U.S. Department of
Justice."
There has been a slight decrease, not a sharp increase, in violent crime tracked by the U.S.
Department of Justice when comparing violent crime rates from 2011 to 2015. The other
replies show understanding of the topic. Forensic nursing is a specialty that is expected to
grow. Violent crime does cause a medical and economic burden to communities. Healthcare
professionals have an obligation to screen for violence and abuse in all populations, with
heightened awareness in vulnerable groups, such as the elderly.
Which patients reflect examples of cases where the forensic nurse should be involved?
Select all that apply.
A. Victim of suspected homicide
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, B. College student reporting rape
C. Older adult with signs of abuse
D. Patient who has sued for malpractice
E. Victim of assault while committing a robbery
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Victim of suspected homicide
B. College student reporting rape
C. Older adult with signs of abuse
E. Victim of assault while committing a robbery
The forensic nurse in an emergency department would address victims and perpetrators of
crime including a homicide victim, the victim of rape, elder abuse, and victims of assault
during violent crimes, such as robbery. The person who has sued for malpractice is not a
current concern for the forensic nurse role in the emergency room but may encounter a
legal nurse consultant later in legal proceedings.
Which activities are included in the forensic nurse's role? Select all that apply.
A. Collecting evidence
B. Refining assessment skills
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