Take the Test

1. Which statement is accurate regarding a forensic exam of a patient who reports a sexual assault?

• a. The patient has the legal right to a forensic exam if they report the assault within 14 days.
• b. The patient can decline any part of the forensic exam.
• c. HIPAA privacy provisions do not apply to forensic examinations.
• d. A sexual assault evidence collection kit (SAEK) must be used in all forensic exams.

2. For which population should a forensic exam be conducted by a certified sexual assault examiner?

• a. Military adults
• b. Adults without disabilities
• c. Patients who request nonreporting exams
• d. Pediatric patients

3. For which group in Texas is mandatory reporting for suspected sexual assault not required?

• a. Adults ages 65 or older
• b. Children between the ages of 14 and 17
• c. Competent adults ages 18 to 64
• d. Adults with disabilities

4. In which way should a nurse obtain a history from a patient in a trauma-informed manner?

• a. Ask the patient to recall events in chronological order.
• b. Focus on questions that require a yes or no response.
• c. Inquire whether the patient may have made any choices that resulted in the assault.
• d. Remain attentive and express empathy while asking questions.

5. Which criterion is the most important when choosing a sexual assault evidence kit (SAEK)?

• a. Contains everything needed to collect evidence of a sexual assault
• b. Is intact with an unbroken seal
• c. Purchased from a specific manufacturer
• d. Includes the urine specimen bottle to be used in cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault

6. Which statement is the best example of correctly documenting a patient history?

• a. The patient states, “He put his penis in my vagina at 8:15 this morning.”
• b. The patient refuses to give the name of the person who assaulted him this morning.
• c. The patient alleges that she was sexually assaulted this morning at 8:15.
• d. The patient was sexually assaulted this morning.

7. Which statement best describes the chain-of-custody process to secure forensic evidence against possible tampering?

• a. Chronological documentation indicates the places where evidence is kept and the people who have had access to it.
• b. Both written and photographic documentation of the forensic medical examination is stored in the patient’s medical record.
• c. All evidence gathered during the examination is treated confidentially according to HIPAA regulations.
• d. Written consent is obtained from the patient for all aspects of the forensic medical examination.

8. Which guideline is followed when photographing forensic evidence?

• a. Avoid showing the person’s face in the photo to maintain privacy.
• b. Take regional, mid-range, and close-up photos of any injury.
• c. Clean and treat wounds before obtaining evidentiary photos.
• d. Avoid including patient demographic information such as name or age with photos.

9. Which statement describes the best practice for clothing collection?

• a. Place all the patient’s clothing together in one bag to avoid misidentification.
• b. Fold or roll all of the clothing tightly so that all items will fit in a single bag.
• c. Place each piece of clothing in a separate evidence bag with underwear separated and sealed for placement in the sexual assault evidence kit (SAEK).
• d. Wrap all of the clothing inside hospital or transport linens before sealing the bag.