SANE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS And Answers 2025
Which of the following best describes expert witness testimony in
a sexual abuse trial?
a. the witness presents the patient's medical history and physical
findings while advocating for the patient
b. the witness presents the patients medical history and physical
exam findings and can offer an opinion based on the witness's
area of expertise.
c. The witness presents the patient's medical history and physical
exam findings while supporting the position of the prosecuting
attorney
d. the witness presents the patient's medical history and physical
exam findings, making sure not to provide an opinion. - correct
answers ✅✅B. Expert witnesses are qualified by a court system
based on their knowledge, skill, training, and experience. An
expert witness may testify about scientific, nursing, or medical
concepts and may offer an opinion based on the witness's
expertise. Expert witness testimony does not advocate for the
patient and is not influenced by an attorney's position.
A sexual assault nurse examiner takes the witness stand and is
asked questions that highlight their qualifications (e.g., education,
specialized training, relevant experience, skills, publications, and
prior experience teaching other SANEs). The judge asks a couple
of additional questions. What is the purpose of this line of
questioning? - correct answers ✅✅D. A witness must be
established as an expert by the presiding judge. The attorney
asks questions of the witness to highlight the witness's
,SANE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS And Answers 2025
professional qualifications including education, specialized
training, and experience. A lay witness does not need to possess
specific qualifications. Direct examination is the initial questioning
of a witness to obtain evidence on a case. Voir dire questioning is
performed by the opposing counsel to challenge the witness's
qualifications.
What are the stages of grooming?
(Many stages happen insidiously and simultaneously) - correct
answers ✅✅- Identify a victim
- Increase role in victim's life
- Make assurance of power difference
- Gain trust
- Establish secrecy
- Isolate
- Slowly introduce nonsexual to sexual touch
An 18-year-old male patient is found by police unconscious in a
car on the side of the road with his pants and underwear off, and
brought into the ED. The patient is from a different country,
speaks minimal English, and is having a difficult time
understanding the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), when
the SANE arrives. In order to provide patient-centered care, what
is the most appropriate way to communicate the medical forensic
exam options for this patient?
,SANE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS And Answers 2025
A. Obtain a professional medical language interpreter for
communication
B. Speak more slowly and loudly to help the patient understand
you better.
C. Print all materials in the preferred language for the patient to
read before the exam.
D. Provide a phone for the patient to call someone to help
translate. - correct answers ✅✅A. Obtain a professional medical
language interpreter for communication.
An 18-year-old male patient was partying at a hotel and doesn't
remember anything after drinking a few mixed drinks he was
given. He states that he thinks that he has been sexually
assaulted. Applying what the sexual assault nurse examiner
(SANE) knows regarding special challenges in vulnerable
populations after the medical forensic examination, what is the
most important follow-up care for this patient?
A. A referral to a sexually transmitted infection clinic
B. A social work consult to offer an inpatient substance abuse
treatment program
C. A referral to primary care provider to address alcohol use and
other health concerns.
D. Immediate contact with and ongoing support through advocacy
services and social support. - correct answers ✅✅D. Immediate
contact with and ongoing support through advocacy services and
social support.
, SANE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS And Answers 2025
A very young-looking 19-year-old ED patients presents for the fifth
time this month with her aunt. Today she is treated for a urinary
tract infection, but it is discovered that she also has pelvic
inflammatory disease and several unexplained contusions. What
is the most important way to proceed with her care?
A. Allow her aunt to stay in the room because the aunt is
answering all the questions.
B. Evaluate for risk of human trafficking and commercial sexual
exploitation
C. Assess the patient's need for advocacy and counseling
D. Call law enforcement and child protective services immediately
- correct answers ✅✅Evaluate for risk of human trafficking and
commercial sexual exploitation
What statement below best describes the role of a forensic nurse?
A. A static role that focuses on being the link between nursing
science and the legal system
B. A dynamic role that integrates nursing science, forensic
science, and the legal system
C. A dynamic role whose scope of practice is governed by the
office of the district attorney.
D. A static role that focuses on being the specialist in forensic
collection of evidence and testifying on behave of the survivor. -
QUESTIONS And Answers 2025
Which of the following best describes expert witness testimony in
a sexual abuse trial?
a. the witness presents the patient's medical history and physical
findings while advocating for the patient
b. the witness presents the patients medical history and physical
exam findings and can offer an opinion based on the witness's
area of expertise.
c. The witness presents the patient's medical history and physical
exam findings while supporting the position of the prosecuting
attorney
d. the witness presents the patient's medical history and physical
exam findings, making sure not to provide an opinion. - correct
answers ✅✅B. Expert witnesses are qualified by a court system
based on their knowledge, skill, training, and experience. An
expert witness may testify about scientific, nursing, or medical
concepts and may offer an opinion based on the witness's
expertise. Expert witness testimony does not advocate for the
patient and is not influenced by an attorney's position.
A sexual assault nurse examiner takes the witness stand and is
asked questions that highlight their qualifications (e.g., education,
specialized training, relevant experience, skills, publications, and
prior experience teaching other SANEs). The judge asks a couple
of additional questions. What is the purpose of this line of
questioning? - correct answers ✅✅D. A witness must be
established as an expert by the presiding judge. The attorney
asks questions of the witness to highlight the witness's
,SANE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS And Answers 2025
professional qualifications including education, specialized
training, and experience. A lay witness does not need to possess
specific qualifications. Direct examination is the initial questioning
of a witness to obtain evidence on a case. Voir dire questioning is
performed by the opposing counsel to challenge the witness's
qualifications.
What are the stages of grooming?
(Many stages happen insidiously and simultaneously) - correct
answers ✅✅- Identify a victim
- Increase role in victim's life
- Make assurance of power difference
- Gain trust
- Establish secrecy
- Isolate
- Slowly introduce nonsexual to sexual touch
An 18-year-old male patient is found by police unconscious in a
car on the side of the road with his pants and underwear off, and
brought into the ED. The patient is from a different country,
speaks minimal English, and is having a difficult time
understanding the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), when
the SANE arrives. In order to provide patient-centered care, what
is the most appropriate way to communicate the medical forensic
exam options for this patient?
,SANE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS And Answers 2025
A. Obtain a professional medical language interpreter for
communication
B. Speak more slowly and loudly to help the patient understand
you better.
C. Print all materials in the preferred language for the patient to
read before the exam.
D. Provide a phone for the patient to call someone to help
translate. - correct answers ✅✅A. Obtain a professional medical
language interpreter for communication.
An 18-year-old male patient was partying at a hotel and doesn't
remember anything after drinking a few mixed drinks he was
given. He states that he thinks that he has been sexually
assaulted. Applying what the sexual assault nurse examiner
(SANE) knows regarding special challenges in vulnerable
populations after the medical forensic examination, what is the
most important follow-up care for this patient?
A. A referral to a sexually transmitted infection clinic
B. A social work consult to offer an inpatient substance abuse
treatment program
C. A referral to primary care provider to address alcohol use and
other health concerns.
D. Immediate contact with and ongoing support through advocacy
services and social support. - correct answers ✅✅D. Immediate
contact with and ongoing support through advocacy services and
social support.
, SANE CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS And Answers 2025
A very young-looking 19-year-old ED patients presents for the fifth
time this month with her aunt. Today she is treated for a urinary
tract infection, but it is discovered that she also has pelvic
inflammatory disease and several unexplained contusions. What
is the most important way to proceed with her care?
A. Allow her aunt to stay in the room because the aunt is
answering all the questions.
B. Evaluate for risk of human trafficking and commercial sexual
exploitation
C. Assess the patient's need for advocacy and counseling
D. Call law enforcement and child protective services immediately
- correct answers ✅✅Evaluate for risk of human trafficking and
commercial sexual exploitation
What statement below best describes the role of a forensic nurse?
A. A static role that focuses on being the link between nursing
science and the legal system
B. A dynamic role that integrates nursing science, forensic
science, and the legal system
C. A dynamic role whose scope of practice is governed by the
office of the district attorney.
D. A static role that focuses on being the specialist in forensic
collection of evidence and testifying on behave of the survivor. -
