Forensic and Correctional Nursing questions with correct answers

How has the prevalence of violence and violent crimes changed the professional practice of health care providers? CORRECT ANSWER Each patient is now routinely screened for violence. If a forensic nurse was employed in the most widely recognized subspecialty in forensic nursing, what would be the nurse's primary tasks? CORRECT ANSWER Do a history and physical assessment and collect evidence If a forensic nurse is nationally certified, what subspecialty is the focus of the nurse's efforts? CORRECT ANSWER Child or adult sexual assault forensic examiner Which cause of death on a death certificate would need correction by the forensic nurse? CORRECT ANSWER Untimely What can a forensic nurse, serving in the elected office of coroner, bring to the situation compared with other professionals? CORRECT ANSWER Superb communication and empathy skills The legal nurse consultant (LNC) was surprised to find that former friends were no longer interested in a colleague relationship and one even accused the LNC of trashing clinical nursing practice in the courtroom. What would be the best response? CORRECT ANSWER "I'm defending the expertise and experience of skilled nursing clinicians by helping remove dangerous practitioners from the field." The legal nurse consultant (LNC) was asked