NURs 3180 Forensic and Correctional Nursing- Exam 4 Study Guide. Latest Update

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The prevalence of violence and violent crimes has changed the professional practice of health care providers for example: All patients are now routinely screened for violence. Which of the following... best describe how the prevalence of violence and violent crimes has changed the professional practice of health care providers? a. Vulnerable groups are now assessed for evidence of abuse. b. The focus has now shifted from patient care toward more personal safety. c. It is now recognized that new specialties continue to be created. d. Each patient is now routinely screened for violence. ANS: D All persons should be assessed for evidence of abuse, not just vulnerable groups. Screening for violence is now considered to be a minimum standard of care for all clients. Which statement about the practice of correctional nursing is accurate? c.More persons diagnosed with mental illness receive treatment services in prisons than in inpatient psychiatric facilities. Sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) is responsible for conducting a thorough examination, including a history, performing a physical assessment, and collecting forensic evidence on a female client following a rape. They initiate the proper collection, preservation, and chain of custody of evidence with appropriate documentation. A forensic nurse is responsible for conducting a thorough examination, including a history, performing a physical assessment, and collecting forensic evidence on a female client following a rape. In which of the following subspecialties of forensic nursing is this nurse practicing? a. Sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) b. Nurse coroner c. Legal nurse consultant d. Forensic nurse death investigator ANS: A A SANE is a specially trained registered nurse who applies the nursing process during forensic examinations to victims or perpetrators of sexual assault. The SANE collects forensic evidence related to a reported crime and frequently testifies as an expert witness at subsequent trials. If the client is medically stable, the SANE is responsible for conducting a thorough examination, including obtaining a history, performing the physical assessment, and collecting forensic evidence. The nurse coroner would be responsible for ensuring that appropriate measures were taken to perform death investigations and certify death certificates. Legal nurse consultants provide assistance within the legal system using specialized nursing knowledge and expertise when interactions of law and health issues arise. The forensic nurse death investigator evaluates the death scene from a holistic nursing perspective and might interpret the scene differently. A partner or spouse is most likely to physically abuse elderly Americans Which of the following are most likely to physically abuse elderly Americans? a. A partner or spouse b. A caregiver https://www.coursehero.com/file/51885640/Microsoft-Word-Exam-4-Study-Guidedocxpdf/ This study resource was shared via CourseHero.com c. A stranger d. An adult child ANS: A In a study by Acierno et al. (2009), 1.6% of subjects report physical mistreatment, with family members accounting for 76% of the mistreatment, and specifically 57% was conducted by a partner or spouse. The most common form of elder abuse is neglect by self or caregivers Which of the following are the most common forms of elder abuse? a. Emotional abuse by caregivers b. Financial abuse when resources are used without the elder’s consent c. Neglect by self or caregivers d. Physical mistreatment resulting in injuries ANS: C Neglect is the most common form of elder abuse, whether it is caregiver neglect or self-neglect. Neglect is more likely to occur than emotional abuse, financial abuse, or physical mistreatment resulting in injuries. The forensic psychiatric nurse Examiner is involved primarily with judging intent or diminished capacity of the client during the incident. On a lesser level they assisting with the deposition, collecting evidence to be used in future legal proceedings, preparing to testify in court. Which of the following describes a responsibility of the forensic psychiatric nurse? a. Assisting with the deposition b. Collecting evidence to be used in future legal proceedings c. Judging intent or diminished capacity of the client during the incident d. Preparing to testify in court ANS: C Forensic psychiatric nurses collect evidence by determining intent or diminished capacity in the client’s thinking at the time of the incident. To do this, they often spend several hours interviewing and observing the client, carefully documenting conversations and observations [Show More]

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