Module 9 Sexual Assault With Exam
Question And Answer 2025
How do we define sexual assault? - correct answers ✅✅any
sexual act performed by one person onto another without their
consent, rape is defined by state/status and generally refers to
vaginal/penile penetration
What is a SANE nurse? - correct answers ✅✅Sexual Assault
Nurse Examiner
Could be RN, NP, PA or MD
-to use this title, must have certification from IAFN
-NYS certification from DOH- NYSAFE
Do I have to be certified to do a SANE exam or collect evidence? -
correct answers ✅✅Yes, however, it's important to recognize
that doing so may reduce the likelihood that evidence will be
usable,
What are some things that the patient must avoid when
presenting for a SANE exam? - correct answers ✅✅Do NOT allow
the patient to...
-ear or drink
-smoke or chew gum
-change clothing
-use the bathroom (if they cannot wait - save entire specimen and
do NOT have patient wipe)
-wash hands
,Module 9 Sexual Assault With Exam
Question And Answer 2025
What are the 4 major steps of a medical/forensic examination? -
correct answers ✅✅1. obtain consent
2. medical history
3. forensic history
4. physical assessment
What is important to know about consent for SANE exams? -
correct answers ✅✅consent is required for exam regardless of
age, a patient can choose what services s/he is provided, you do
NOT have to perform every step in the kit and may decline testing
or medications
Special circumstances:
-minors
-intoxicated and/or unconscious
-mentally ill, disabled, or demented
For what procedures are separate consents required when a
patient consents to a SANE exam? - correct answers ✅✅1.
performing a medical/forensic exam
2. completing any necessary testing
3. use of photography
4. collection of forensic evidence
5. release of forensic evidence to law enforcement
6. release of information to appropriate agencies
7. drug-facilitated kit needs a separate consent form
, Module 9 Sexual Assault With Exam
Question And Answer 2025
What documentation terms should be avoided? - correct answers
✅✅Avoid terms like allergies, denies, uncooperative, victim,
WNL, normal, intact (this is VERY misleading to people), do not
make conclusions or give opinions, ("patient was raped")
What documentation terms SHOULD be used? - correct answers
✅✅-Patient reports or patient states, patient declines
-no injury noted
-document what you see and do
What should be included in a medical history? - correct answers
✅✅-Medications/Allergies
-Medical problems/Surgeries
-Genital surgeries/Pregnancies
-Date of last menses
-Date of last consensual intercourse
-Disabilities
-History of prior physical injury
-Height, weight, vital signs
What should be included in a forensic history? - correct answers
✅✅-Detailed description of event (in patient's own words)
-Where and when event occurred
-If drugs/alcohol were involved
Question And Answer 2025
How do we define sexual assault? - correct answers ✅✅any
sexual act performed by one person onto another without their
consent, rape is defined by state/status and generally refers to
vaginal/penile penetration
What is a SANE nurse? - correct answers ✅✅Sexual Assault
Nurse Examiner
Could be RN, NP, PA or MD
-to use this title, must have certification from IAFN
-NYS certification from DOH- NYSAFE
Do I have to be certified to do a SANE exam or collect evidence? -
correct answers ✅✅Yes, however, it's important to recognize
that doing so may reduce the likelihood that evidence will be
usable,
What are some things that the patient must avoid when
presenting for a SANE exam? - correct answers ✅✅Do NOT allow
the patient to...
-ear or drink
-smoke or chew gum
-change clothing
-use the bathroom (if they cannot wait - save entire specimen and
do NOT have patient wipe)
-wash hands
,Module 9 Sexual Assault With Exam
Question And Answer 2025
What are the 4 major steps of a medical/forensic examination? -
correct answers ✅✅1. obtain consent
2. medical history
3. forensic history
4. physical assessment
What is important to know about consent for SANE exams? -
correct answers ✅✅consent is required for exam regardless of
age, a patient can choose what services s/he is provided, you do
NOT have to perform every step in the kit and may decline testing
or medications
Special circumstances:
-minors
-intoxicated and/or unconscious
-mentally ill, disabled, or demented
For what procedures are separate consents required when a
patient consents to a SANE exam? - correct answers ✅✅1.
performing a medical/forensic exam
2. completing any necessary testing
3. use of photography
4. collection of forensic evidence
5. release of forensic evidence to law enforcement
6. release of information to appropriate agencies
7. drug-facilitated kit needs a separate consent form
, Module 9 Sexual Assault With Exam
Question And Answer 2025
What documentation terms should be avoided? - correct answers
✅✅Avoid terms like allergies, denies, uncooperative, victim,
WNL, normal, intact (this is VERY misleading to people), do not
make conclusions or give opinions, ("patient was raped")
What documentation terms SHOULD be used? - correct answers
✅✅-Patient reports or patient states, patient declines
-no injury noted
-document what you see and do
What should be included in a medical history? - correct answers
✅✅-Medications/Allergies
-Medical problems/Surgeries
-Genital surgeries/Pregnancies
-Date of last menses
-Date of last consensual intercourse
-Disabilities
-History of prior physical injury
-Height, weight, vital signs
What should be included in a forensic history? - correct answers
✅✅-Detailed description of event (in patient's own words)
-Where and when event occurred
-If drugs/alcohol were involved
