Which of the following would be considered a role of the forensic ...

[ishan]

Which of the following would be considered a role of the forensic nurse?
 
  A) Investigating criminal activity of the community
  B) Providing financial assistance to the victim
  C) Serving as an expert witness
  D) Perpetrator sentencing

Question 2

Standard III states that the forensic nurse acquires and maintains current knowledge in forensic nursing practice and integrates the learning into daily practice. To achieve this standard, the forensic nurse completes all of the following except what?
 
  A) Participating in continuing education programs
  B) Seeking experience to maintain competence
  C) Participating in legal action against the perpetrator
  D) Seeking knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice setting

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
A role of the forensic nurse includes serving as an expert witness related to questions of the investigative process. The other options would not be within the role of the forensic nurse.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
To achieve Standard III of the Standards of Professional Performance, the forensic nurse seeks experience to maintain competence, participates in ongoing activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues, and seeks knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice setting. Participation in legal action against the perpetrator is not part of Standard III.