Answer to Question 1
A, B, C
Rationale: This specialty area of nursing combines elements of nursing science, forensic science,
and the criminal justice system. Option D: Knowledge of tort law is not a requirement for
psychiatric forensic nursing. Option E: Formal report writing is an element subsumed under nursing
science and forensic science. Option F: Knowledge of parole/probation follow-up is an element
subsumed under the criminal justice system.
Answer to Question 2
C
Ventilation is the expression of one's feelings. Option A: Transference is an emotional attachment to
the therapist based on experience in the primary family. Option B: Cohesiveness refers to the
togetherness of the group. Option D: Altruism refers to learning that one can be useful to others.