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QUESTIONS & CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS||
GRADED A+
1. 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 find-
ings 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 find-
ings, making sure not to provide an opinion.: 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.
2. A sexual assault nurse examiner takes the witness stand and is asked ques-
tions 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?: 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
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.
3. What are the stages of grooming?
,(Many stages happen insidiously and simultaneously): - 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
4. 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?
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.: A. Obtain
a professional medical language interpreter for communication.
5. 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 impor-
tant 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.: D. Immediate contact with and ongoing support through
advocacy services and social support.
6. 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: Evaluate for
risk of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation
7. 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
QUESTIONS & CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS||
GRADED A+
1. 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 find-
ings 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 find-
ings, making sure not to provide an opinion.: 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.
2. A sexual assault nurse examiner takes the witness stand and is asked ques-
tions 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?: 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
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.
3. What are the stages of grooming?
,(Many stages happen insidiously and simultaneously): - 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
4. 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?
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.: A. Obtain
a professional medical language interpreter for communication.
5. 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 impor-
tant 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.: D. Immediate contact with and ongoing support through
advocacy services and social support.
6. 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: Evaluate for
risk of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation
7. 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
