Forensic Nursing Quiz: Evidence Collection

1. What is the primary purpose of maintaining a chain of custody in forensic evidence collection?

To ensure evidence admissibility in court and track handling history

To reduce the time spent documenting evidence

To eliminate the need for witness statements

To speed up the evidence collection process

2. Which body fluid requires the most careful handling due to bloodborne pathogen risk in forensic nursing?

Saliva and tears

Blood and body fluids

Urine only

Sweat samples

3. When collecting DNA evidence from a sexual assault survivor, which anatomical area is typically prioritized?

Arms and legs

Oral, vaginal, and anal cavities

Hair samples only

Fingernails exclusively

4. Proper documentation in forensic nursing includes what key element?

Only the final diagnosis

Objective findings, measurements, photographs, and exact times

General observations without specific details

Subjective opinions of the nurse

5. Which of the following is NOT appropriate when collecting evidence from a trauma patient?

Wearing clean gloves for each specimen

Contaminating samples with personal items

Using separate sterile containers for each specimen

Labeling each container immediately with patient identifiers

6. In forensic nursing, what does the term 'pattern injury' refer to?

Injuries that match the shape of the object causing them

Random bruising with no identifiable cause

Injuries that appear in multiple patients

Injuries that heal predictably

7. What is the recommended time window for collecting evidence after a sexual assault?

Within 24 hours

Within 72 hours

Within 1 week

Within 30 days

8. Which type of photograph is most critical in documenting forensic injuries?

Close-ups only

Wide shots only

Both overview and close-up with scale markers

Photographs are optional in forensic documentation

9. When obtaining consent for evidence collection from a trauma patient, which principle is essential?

Implied consent is always sufficient

Written informed consent when possible, with documentation

Consent is not required in emergency situations

Verbal consent from family members is acceptable

10. In forensic nursing, what does 'anogenital trauma assessment' evaluate?

General abdominal pain only

Visible and microscopic injuries to genital and anal tissues

Psychological trauma exclusively

Infection rates only

11. Which evidence collection method is most appropriate for recovering hair samples?

Cutting with scissors

Plucking with forceps to obtain root material

Combing gently without preservation

Washing the area thoroughly first

12. What is the primary role of a forensic nurse examiner in the legal process?

To determine guilt or innocence

To collect and document physical evidence objectively for legal proceedings

To provide only medical treatment

To report findings only to law enforcement

13. In forensic nursing documentation, what abbreviation represents the standard tool for assessing injuries?

SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan)

ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure)

SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) protocol

SAFE (Screening, Assessment, Forensic, Evaluation)

14. Which specimen requires refrigeration to preserve DNA integrity during forensic analysis?

Saliva swabs at room temperature

Blood and body fluid samples

Hair samples in dry conditions

Skin cells on tape lifts

15. What is the critical first step when a forensic nursing patient arrives with potential evidence on clothing?

Remove all clothing immediately without protection

Have patient change into hospital gown without preserving original clothing

Place each item in a separate paper bag to preserve evidence and prevent cross-contamination

Wash clothing before collection

Forensic Nursing Quiz: Can You Collect Evidence Right?