Forensics: Unit 5, ADDITIONAL
CAREERS IN FORENSICS
The cause of the majority of cases forensic nurses see is usually related to abuse or _____. correct
answersd. Violence
Domestic violence would NOT occur between a woman and _____. correct answersa. A nosy neighbor
The name of this area of nursing care was coined in _____ by a group of nurses who worked with
forensic sexual-abuse cases. correct answersa. 1992
Many forensic nurses work on a SANE team. The term SANE refers to: correct answersc. A forensic nurse
examiner who exams sexual assault victims
A SART includes a police officer, a victim's advocate, and a(n) _____. correct answersc. Sexual assault
nurse examiner (SANE)
Forensic nurses serve as the bridge between two very different systems. They work with both the health-
care system and the _____ in caring for a sexually assaulted victim. correct answersc. Law-enforcement
agency
The training of a forensic nurse is very specialized, finishing with a degree in both nursing and forensics.
correct answersb. False
In addition to caring for the patient, a forensic nurse is involved in _____. correct answersb. Gathering
evidence which may identify the perpetrator
Forensic nurses also care for patients who _____. correct answersb. Suffer abuse and wrongful death in
elder care situations
, A forensic nurse would be called to assist at a(n) _____. correct answersb. Big trauma center, working
with families of potential organ donors
A trained team who investigates and advocates for sexual assault victims: correct answersSART
violence and abuse between individuals living in the same household or intimately related to each other:
correct answersDomestic violence
Poor interpersonal relations and lack of good communication skills put stress on a household, causing
domestic _____. Forensic nurses are specifically trained to examine and work with these problems.
correct answersc. Violence
A forensic nurse who works as an examiner of sexual assault cases: correct answersSANE
The increasing trend of sexual assault and violence strongly influences the growth of the number of
nurses involved in both forensic and nursing, called forensic nurses. correct answersb. True
The percentage of unreported rape and sexual assaults has gone down since 1993 and the enactment of
the Violence Against Women Act. correct answersb. True
The acronym VAWA refers to Violence Against Women Act. correct answersb. True
Forensic nursing is a medical-specialist career that grew out of a response to divorce in society. correct
answersa. False
Forensic nurses are specifically trained to care for forensic cases, which do NOT include: correct
answersb. Heart attack suffered at a ball game
Head trauma suffered by a child who appears in an emergency room is a concern to what organizations?
correct answersc. Medical, law enforcement, and social service
CAREERS IN FORENSICS
The cause of the majority of cases forensic nurses see is usually related to abuse or _____. correct
answersd. Violence
Domestic violence would NOT occur between a woman and _____. correct answersa. A nosy neighbor
The name of this area of nursing care was coined in _____ by a group of nurses who worked with
forensic sexual-abuse cases. correct answersa. 1992
Many forensic nurses work on a SANE team. The term SANE refers to: correct answersc. A forensic nurse
examiner who exams sexual assault victims
A SART includes a police officer, a victim's advocate, and a(n) _____. correct answersc. Sexual assault
nurse examiner (SANE)
Forensic nurses serve as the bridge between two very different systems. They work with both the health-
care system and the _____ in caring for a sexually assaulted victim. correct answersc. Law-enforcement
agency
The training of a forensic nurse is very specialized, finishing with a degree in both nursing and forensics.
correct answersb. False
In addition to caring for the patient, a forensic nurse is involved in _____. correct answersb. Gathering
evidence which may identify the perpetrator
Forensic nurses also care for patients who _____. correct answersb. Suffer abuse and wrongful death in
elder care situations
, A forensic nurse would be called to assist at a(n) _____. correct answersb. Big trauma center, working
with families of potential organ donors
A trained team who investigates and advocates for sexual assault victims: correct answersSART
violence and abuse between individuals living in the same household or intimately related to each other:
correct answersDomestic violence
Poor interpersonal relations and lack of good communication skills put stress on a household, causing
domestic _____. Forensic nurses are specifically trained to examine and work with these problems.
correct answersc. Violence
A forensic nurse who works as an examiner of sexual assault cases: correct answersSANE
The increasing trend of sexual assault and violence strongly influences the growth of the number of
nurses involved in both forensic and nursing, called forensic nurses. correct answersb. True
The percentage of unreported rape and sexual assaults has gone down since 1993 and the enactment of
the Violence Against Women Act. correct answersb. True
The acronym VAWA refers to Violence Against Women Act. correct answersb. True
Forensic nursing is a medical-specialist career that grew out of a response to divorce in society. correct
answersa. False
Forensic nurses are specifically trained to care for forensic cases, which do NOT include: correct
answersb. Heart attack suffered at a ball game
Head trauma suffered by a child who appears in an emergency room is a concern to what organizations?
correct answersc. Medical, law enforcement, and social service
