Author Question: The female nurse was called to the emergency department (ED) to help with a woman who had been ... (Read 58 times)

Evvie72 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The female nurse was called to the emergency department (ED) to help with a woman who had been beaten and raped. Which of the following are the nurse's responsibilities as a forensic nurse?

a. Discuss with police officers what is known and what needs to be known to close the case
b. Initiate the proper collection, preservation, and chain of custody of evidence with appropriate documentation
c. Serve as chaperone while the physician completes the physical examination
d. Be empathetic and supportive to the victim

Question 2

A school nurse at a high school suggests that all students have an educational unit on newborn care in their required health class. Which of the following provides the best rationale for this suggestion?

a. Because all adults should be knowledgeable in basic child care
b. Because the first year of life is the most hazardous until old age
c. To help convince students not to engage in sexual intercourse
d. To demonstrate the incredible responsibilities in parenthood

Mollythedog · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
It is imperative that ED registered nurses identify forensic cases and initiate the proper collection, preservation, and chain of custody of evidence and provide accurate documentation for this unique population. This collection of evidence plays an important role in the investigation of crimes and can have a major impact on legal decisions. Accurate collection of evidence is the primary responsibility of the nurse and needs to be completed before any additional action is taken. This collection of evidence plays an important role in the investigation of crimes and can have a major impact on legal decisions. It is important for the nurse to collect the necessary evidence whereas it is the responsibility of the legal system to prosecute and close the case. The primary role of the female forensic nurse would not be to serve as a chaperone to the physician or provide support to the victim.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The first year of life is the most hazardous until the age of 65 years. Many parents, often out of ignorance, do intentional acts that were not meant to injure or kill the child. Many new parents feel unprepared to care for a newborn and lack knowledge of normal growth and development. Newborn education would not help convince adolescents not to engage in sexual intercourse. Although this education may show the responsibilities associated with parenthood and is important for all adults to have, the purpose of the education is to prevent injuries and accidents among the infant population.