Chapter 44: Forensic Nursing in the Community Questions and Answers

Chapter 44: Forensic Nursing in the Community Questions and Answers What has been the focus of the majority of scientific research in forensic nursing? a. Role of the forensic nurse and client population b. Sexual assault team response c. Client satisfaction with forensic nurses d. Collaboration with other disciplines - Correct Answer️️ -A Scientific research in forensic nursing is in its early stages. Currently, research is largely a description of the forensic nursing role and client population. A forensic nurse has collected trace evidence. Which of the following best describes what has been collected? a. Fingerprints b. Bloodstains c. Hand gun d. Autopsy report - Correct Answer️️ -B The most common types of trace evidence from victims of violence are clothing, bullets, bloodstains, hairs, fibers, and small pieces of material, such as fragments of metal, glass, paint, and wood.SMART PDF A nurse uses the scope and standards for forensic nursing practice to differentiate this practice from other nursing specialties. Which parameter best describes the practice of forensic nursing? a. Assessment includes assessing the community for potential violence. b. Identification of outcomes of care are accomplished by collaborating with health care professionals. c. Coordination of care involves education and other strategies to prevent injuries well after the occurrence. d. Evaluation of outcomes relates to program evaluation. - Correct Answer️️ -D Coordination of care relevant to forensic outcomes often involves education and other strategies to prevent injuries well after the occurrence, perhaps after the death of an individual who has been injured. Assessment includes the collection of forensic data, identification of realistic outcomes of care are most commonly performed in collaboration with a team of professionals outside of nursing and medicine, and evaluation of outcomes may involve dissemination of results to the client and the community. A forensic nurse assesses a child who has injuries that indicate possible abuse. What is the best way to document the assessment findings? a. Tape recorded statements from the child b. Digital photographs of injuries c. Video recording to record statements and show injuriesSMART PDF d. Written documentation and photography - Correct Answer️️ -D Documentation of all forms of violence should include written documentation as well as photography. What is the main purpose of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control? a. Assist victims of violence b. Maintain records of the incidence of injuries c. Coordinate the prevention of injuries, violence, and their consequences d. Encourage collaboration among professionals from various disciplines - Correct Answer️️ -C The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control was es