Answer to Question 1
ANS: C
Legal sanity is determined for the specific time of the alleged crime, so reconstructing the defendant's mental state, motivation, thinking, and other elements of functioning at the time of the alleged crime is essential to making the determination. The defendant's ability to understand the charges and assist in his defense is pertinent to an evaluation of competency. Unless the court has specifically asked for a risk assessment (which would be unusual), the risk assessment is the responsibility of clinical staff caring for the patient, not the forensic nurse examiner. Police collect evidence about the crime, and the prosecutor compiles it. A forensic nurse examiner does not participate in evidence collection other than that related to the assessment of the patient's state of mind at the time of the alleged crime.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
Newly incarcerated prisoners are often in crisis and may be suicidal. Others may be mentally ill and experiencing relapse. Therefore, being able to quickly and skillfully assess for risk of suicide and violence is an essential skill for the correctional nurse. Documenting potential evidence may occur but is not typically the primary or priority role of a correctional nurse. Community resources and counseling are helpful but would not be a priority compared to risk assessment and reduction.
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