Psych Exam 1 Correctly answered Questions Revised
and Graded Excellent
A patient diagnosed with severe and persistent paranoid schizophrenia is accused of killing a
homeless man when auditory hallucinations commanded the patient to do so. One reason for a
psychiatric examination would be to determine - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -Competence to
stand trial
To stand trial the individual must be alert, oriented, and have the ability to understand the
complexities of the situation he or she is facing while on trial.
pp. 603-604
What traits are associated with forensic nurse generalists? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ --
Possesses excellent assessment skills
-Has completed a forensic certificate program
-Knowledgeable evidence collection in accordance with legal standards
-May serve as a resource in a variety of care providing environments
To be called a forensic nurse generalist, the nurse with a baccalaureate or associate degree or
diploma may acquire additional knowledge and skills by completing a certificate program that
,comprises continuing education in an area of forensic nursing. The role of the forensic nurse
generalist may vary according to clinical setting, but consistent within this role is the need to be
proficient in assessment and treatment of victims of violence, evidence collection and
preservation, proper documentation, the legal system, and setting standards of care for victims
and perpetrators. A doctor of philosophy (PhD) prepares nurses in an advanced practice role to
initiate and conduct research in the area of forensics to ultimately enhance the practice of
forensic nursing.
p. 601
The forensic nurse examiner is evaluating a defendant for legal sanity. What finding does little to
help the nurse determine legal sanity of the defendant? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -Past
criminal record
Knowledge of the past criminal record will do little to help the nurse determine the legal sanity
of the defendant. A person who is legally sane during a previous criminal act as well as its legal
proceedings may or may not be legally sane during the present instance. Any past diagnoses may
help to determine the risk of any current mental illness and its effect on the sanity of the
individual. The nurse also notes the reduction in the cognitive ability and symptoms of mental
disorder to determine if the defendant is legally sane and understands the magnitude and
consequences of the act conducted.
, p. 604
The nurse is explaining to a nursing student about forensic nursing. What statement by the
student indicates a need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -"The forensic nurse
provides emotional support to a victim of assault."
Emotional support is provided to a victim of assault by any nurse providing direct care to the
victim. It is not part of forensic nursing. Rather, the forensic nurse uses an objective approach
and tries to be neutral and detached. A forensic nurse may review the medical record of a victim
of arson. The nurse does this to be able to summarize and explain complex medical records to the
jury during the legal proceedings. The forensic nurse may testify as an expert witness in a
criminal case to help determine the legal sanity of either the victim or the perpetrator or both.
The nurse may be deemed as an authority to provide expert testimony based on evidence-based
practice. The forensic nurses focus on the crime and the criminal or victim status of the patient.
They may assess a prisoner at a correctional center to collect evidence for a criminal case.
pp. 601, 603, Box 33.2
Which of the following would not be considered a responsibility of a psychiatric forensic nurse?
- CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -Direct care to inmates
and Graded Excellent
A patient diagnosed with severe and persistent paranoid schizophrenia is accused of killing a
homeless man when auditory hallucinations commanded the patient to do so. One reason for a
psychiatric examination would be to determine - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -Competence to
stand trial
To stand trial the individual must be alert, oriented, and have the ability to understand the
complexities of the situation he or she is facing while on trial.
pp. 603-604
What traits are associated with forensic nurse generalists? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ --
Possesses excellent assessment skills
-Has completed a forensic certificate program
-Knowledgeable evidence collection in accordance with legal standards
-May serve as a resource in a variety of care providing environments
To be called a forensic nurse generalist, the nurse with a baccalaureate or associate degree or
diploma may acquire additional knowledge and skills by completing a certificate program that
,comprises continuing education in an area of forensic nursing. The role of the forensic nurse
generalist may vary according to clinical setting, but consistent within this role is the need to be
proficient in assessment and treatment of victims of violence, evidence collection and
preservation, proper documentation, the legal system, and setting standards of care for victims
and perpetrators. A doctor of philosophy (PhD) prepares nurses in an advanced practice role to
initiate and conduct research in the area of forensics to ultimately enhance the practice of
forensic nursing.
p. 601
The forensic nurse examiner is evaluating a defendant for legal sanity. What finding does little to
help the nurse determine legal sanity of the defendant? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -Past
criminal record
Knowledge of the past criminal record will do little to help the nurse determine the legal sanity
of the defendant. A person who is legally sane during a previous criminal act as well as its legal
proceedings may or may not be legally sane during the present instance. Any past diagnoses may
help to determine the risk of any current mental illness and its effect on the sanity of the
individual. The nurse also notes the reduction in the cognitive ability and symptoms of mental
disorder to determine if the defendant is legally sane and understands the magnitude and
consequences of the act conducted.
, p. 604
The nurse is explaining to a nursing student about forensic nursing. What statement by the
student indicates a need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -"The forensic nurse
provides emotional support to a victim of assault."
Emotional support is provided to a victim of assault by any nurse providing direct care to the
victim. It is not part of forensic nursing. Rather, the forensic nurse uses an objective approach
and tries to be neutral and detached. A forensic nurse may review the medical record of a victim
of arson. The nurse does this to be able to summarize and explain complex medical records to the
jury during the legal proceedings. The forensic nurse may testify as an expert witness in a
criminal case to help determine the legal sanity of either the victim or the perpetrator or both.
The nurse may be deemed as an authority to provide expert testimony based on evidence-based
practice. The forensic nurses focus on the crime and the criminal or victim status of the patient.
They may assess a prisoner at a correctional center to collect evidence for a criminal case.
pp. 601, 603, Box 33.2
Which of the following would not be considered a responsibility of a psychiatric forensic nurse?
- CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -Direct care to inmates
