Exam 42: Forensic Nursing

Which inmate statement to the prison nurse describes the circumstances that have the strongest correlation with recidivism among the prison population?

A forensic nurse collects a semen sample from a rape victim.Which nursing action maintains the proper chain of evidence?

For several years,the nurse has been working in the subspecialty field of forensic nursing.In this field,the nurse should recognize which current trend?

Which of following factors would impede an inmate from benefiting from the nurse-led educational program in a correctional facility? Select all that apply.

A prison nurse overhears an inmate state,"Hey,man.Can I catch a ride?" How should the nurse interpret this prison slang?

A forensic nurse assesses hesitation wounds on a client diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.Which assessment data led to this conclusion?

A rape victim is concerned about becoming pregnant.Which is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse practitioner?

An 18-year-old client is admitted to an emergency department,reporting that she has just been raped.On physical assessment,the nurse notices no trauma to the genital region.Which information should influence the forensic nurse's evaluation of this assessment data?

The nurse providing health teaching to inmates of a correctional facility is most likely to include which of the following topics? Select all that apply.

In a gang war,a member is wounded.The police have confiscated a switchblade.When assessing the victim,which type of injury should the forensic nurse expect to assess?

A sexual assault nurse examiner is called to examine a college student who reports a date rape.Which is the priority nursing intervention?

Which indicates the most important reason for the forensic nurse to maintain a proper chain of evidence?

Which factor impedes the establishment of a therapeutic relationship between the nurse and a prison inmate?

A prison nurse is reviewing an inmate's health record.Which documentation indicates a dual diagnosis?

A forensic nurse identified patterned injuries on a 3-year-old child.Which assessment data led to this conclusion?

A forensic nurse notices that a victim of a street mugging has bloody,bruised hands and lower arms.The nurse should document this evidence as which type of wound?