Forensic and Correctional Nursing questions with correct answers

1. How has the prevalence of violence and violent crimes changed the professional practice of health care providers? a. Vulnerable groups are now assessed for evidence of abuse. b. Keeps focus on patient care more than on issues such as personal safety c. It is now recognized that new specialties continue to be created. d. Each patient is now routinely screened for violence. CORRECT ANSWER D 2. If a forensic nurse was employed in the most widely recognized subspecialty in forensic nursing, what would be the nurse's primary tasks? a. Be employed by insurance companies to review and interpret medical records b. Complete the death certificate, including causes of death c. Do a history and physical assessment and collect evidence d. With police officers, review the crime scene for insights CORRECT ANSWER C 3. If a forensic nurse is nationally certified, what subspecialty is the focus of the nurse's efforts? a. Child or adult sexual assault forensic examiner b. Coroner and death investigator c. Legal consultant and nurse attorney d. Forensic nurse examiner CORRECT ANSWER A 4. Which cause of death on a death certificate would need correction by the forensic nurse?