SANE Exam Question 2025
Abrasion - Blunt force wound caused by scraping or rubbing away
the upper layers of skin
Bruise - Wound that occurs when blunt force, ruptures or tears, a
blood vessel, resulting in leakage of blood into the tissue, also
known as a contusion
Laceration - Wound caused by tearing, ripping, crushing
overstretching or shearing of tissue
Petechiae - Red non-elevated bruising that is less than 3 mm in
diameter and results from the rupture of capillaries. Do not
blanch, are nontender, and may be seen in clusters
What is a sexual assault nurse examiner - A registered nurse with
specialized training. They provide comprehensive care to patients
who report sexual assault
What is a forensic nurse? - A forensic nurse is a registered nurse
who has received specific education and training. Forensic nurses
provide specialized care for patients who are experiencing acute
and long-term health consequences associated with victimization
or violence. They work in a multiple fields.
What did training for sane consist of? - Licensed as a registered
nurse, completed a 40 hour sane training on caring for adolescent
and adults, and additional/ongoing training, such as conferences
case, reviews, monthly research articles, and monthly meetings
, SANE Exam Question 2025
Describe the 40 hour forensic nursing training - Presentations by
members of the multidisciplinary team, including prosecuting and
defense, attorneys, law enforcement, advocates, the crime lab,
etc. training specific to the care of a patient who reports SA
including gathering a medical history, providing a detailed
physical exam, including injury, identification, and
documentation, and performing a detailed genital exam, as well
as evidence collection, and preservation
Do you have standard reviews or training? - Charts are peer
reviewed and we have monthly staff/training meetings. I attend
the monthly meeting and read professional articles
Do physicians ever consult with you? - Yes, we consult with the ED
doctor before and after the medical forensic exam
Difference between a medical forensic exam and a diagnostic
exam - Diagnostic pelvic exam is usually very quick collection of
samples to identify disease. The medical forensic exam is very
thorough and detailed looking for injury, collecting samples to
identify DNA.
Is there a medical component to your exam? - Yes, I provide
healthcare, I assess my patient to identify injury other health
concerns, document that assessment and communicate those
findings and recommendations to care for the medical provider. I
provide resource information and discharge instructions for my
patient at discharge and follow up with my patient to address any
ongoing health concerns.
Abrasion - Blunt force wound caused by scraping or rubbing away
the upper layers of skin
Bruise - Wound that occurs when blunt force, ruptures or tears, a
blood vessel, resulting in leakage of blood into the tissue, also
known as a contusion
Laceration - Wound caused by tearing, ripping, crushing
overstretching or shearing of tissue
Petechiae - Red non-elevated bruising that is less than 3 mm in
diameter and results from the rupture of capillaries. Do not
blanch, are nontender, and may be seen in clusters
What is a sexual assault nurse examiner - A registered nurse with
specialized training. They provide comprehensive care to patients
who report sexual assault
What is a forensic nurse? - A forensic nurse is a registered nurse
who has received specific education and training. Forensic nurses
provide specialized care for patients who are experiencing acute
and long-term health consequences associated with victimization
or violence. They work in a multiple fields.
What did training for sane consist of? - Licensed as a registered
nurse, completed a 40 hour sane training on caring for adolescent
and adults, and additional/ongoing training, such as conferences
case, reviews, monthly research articles, and monthly meetings
, SANE Exam Question 2025
Describe the 40 hour forensic nursing training - Presentations by
members of the multidisciplinary team, including prosecuting and
defense, attorneys, law enforcement, advocates, the crime lab,
etc. training specific to the care of a patient who reports SA
including gathering a medical history, providing a detailed
physical exam, including injury, identification, and
documentation, and performing a detailed genital exam, as well
as evidence collection, and preservation
Do you have standard reviews or training? - Charts are peer
reviewed and we have monthly staff/training meetings. I attend
the monthly meeting and read professional articles
Do physicians ever consult with you? - Yes, we consult with the ED
doctor before and after the medical forensic exam
Difference between a medical forensic exam and a diagnostic
exam - Diagnostic pelvic exam is usually very quick collection of
samples to identify disease. The medical forensic exam is very
thorough and detailed looking for injury, collecting samples to
identify DNA.
Is there a medical component to your exam? - Yes, I provide
healthcare, I assess my patient to identify injury other health
concerns, document that assessment and communicate those
findings and recommendations to care for the medical provider. I
provide resource information and discharge instructions for my
patient at discharge and follow up with my patient to address any
ongoing health concerns.
