Forensic Psychiatric Nursing questions with correct answers

A forensic nurse is appointed as a criminal profiler. What is the responsibility of the nurse as a criminal profiler? CORRECT ANSWER Collect all the data available at the crime scene, and reconstruct the evidence An individual is found not guilty by reason of insanity after planting explosive devices in a local church. What would be the nurse's expectation regarding this person? The individual: CORRECT ANSWER was unable to act with intent at the time of the offense because of mental illness. The forensic psychiatric nurse is expected to use professional opinion when assessing a defendant. On what basis does the nurse form a professional opinion? Select all that apply. CORRECT ANSWER Scientific principles Uniform standards What are the basic roles of the forensic nurse? Select all that apply. CORRECT ANSWER Identifying victims Collecting and documenting potential evidence When the court has subpoenaed a nurse to be a witness in a criminal case, what can establish the expertise of the nurse? CORRECT ANSWER The nurse has publications in professional journals