SANE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE EXAM 2025|112
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. If the SANE decides to proceed with the examination against the
daughter's wishes, what ethical principle is primarily at stake?
The principle of patient autonomy and informed consent.
The principle of beneficence and non-maleficence.
The principle of justice and fairness.
The principle of confidentiality and privacy.
2. Why is it important to use the minimum number of swabs per site when
collecting specimens in sexual assault cases?
It maximizes the concentration of the specimen collected.
It reduces the time taken for evidence collection.
It minimizes the discomfort for the patient.
It ensures a wider variety of specimens are collected.
3. Which of the following statements is true about the frail elderly?
They are predominantly engaged in the life of the community.
They are usually mentally and physically fit.
They have no chronic health conditions.
Need help from others for carrying out their daily activities.
4. Community-based, multi-disciplinary teams that work collaboratively to
improve their local area's response to adult sexual assault
Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART)
Local Crisis Centers
Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs)
, Domestic Violence High Risk Teams (DVHRTs)
5. In a case where a sexual assault patient feels unsafe during their
examination, which trauma-informed principle should the SANE prioritize
to address the patient's needs?
Safety
Peer support
Collaboration
Trustworthiness
6. Why is collaboration among colleagues considered essential for sexual
assault nurse examiners in their practice?
Collaboration enhances the quality of care and ensures
adherence to legal and ethical standards.
Collaboration is primarily for administrative purposes and does
not impact patient care.
Collaboration allows SANEs to avoid legal responsibilities in their
practice.
Collaboration is only necessary in cases involving minors or
vulnerable populations.
7. When assessing a sexual assault victim, the sexual assault nurse examiner
should:
Respect the patient's privacy and sensitivity.
Shave all pubic hair for laboratory analysis.
Place items for evidence in plastic bags.
Bathe the patient before the examination.
,8. Which health care provider is appropriate to perform the assessment of a
sexual assault victim?
Emergency department physician
Registered nurse (RN)
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)
9. Before conducting a forensic exam the victim/survivor shall be offered to
have an ________ present
legal guardian
Friend
Advocate
All the above
10. If a patient decides to proceed with the medical forensic exam but later
changes her mind about evidence collection, what should the SANE do
in this situation?
Respect the patient's decision and provide care according to
her wishes.
Collect evidence regardless of the patient's wishes to ensure
legal protection.
Notify law enforcement immediately to document the change in
decision.
Proceed with evidence collection to avoid losing important
information.
11. If a SANE is approached by law enforcement to ask the patient sensitive
questions that are unrelated to the medical exam, what should the SANE
do to maintain ethical standards?
, The SANE should inform law enforcement that such questions
should be directed to the patient by the officer.
The SANE should ask the questions to gather more information
for the investigation.
The SANE should refuse to communicate with law enforcement
altogether.
The SANE should consult with the patient before responding to
law enforcement.
12. Discuss the implications of grooming in the context of sexual abuse,
particularly regarding the perceptions of victims and their families.
Grooming can lead victims and their families to have distorted
perceptions of the abuser, often viewing them as trustworthy
figures.
Grooming is a process that only affects the victim's understanding
of the abuse.
Grooming has no impact on the family's perception of the abuser.
Grooming is a term used only in legal contexts.
13. Why is it crucial for the sexual assault response team (SART) to consider
the admissibility of joint interviews in court?
Joint interviews can affect how evidence is perceived in court,
impacting the trial's outcome.
The victim's emotional state is more important than legal
considerations.
The consistency of the victim's story is irrelevant to legal
proceedings.
The number of interviews conducted is the primary concern for
the team.
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. If the SANE decides to proceed with the examination against the
daughter's wishes, what ethical principle is primarily at stake?
The principle of patient autonomy and informed consent.
The principle of beneficence and non-maleficence.
The principle of justice and fairness.
The principle of confidentiality and privacy.
2. Why is it important to use the minimum number of swabs per site when
collecting specimens in sexual assault cases?
It maximizes the concentration of the specimen collected.
It reduces the time taken for evidence collection.
It minimizes the discomfort for the patient.
It ensures a wider variety of specimens are collected.
3. Which of the following statements is true about the frail elderly?
They are predominantly engaged in the life of the community.
They are usually mentally and physically fit.
They have no chronic health conditions.
Need help from others for carrying out their daily activities.
4. Community-based, multi-disciplinary teams that work collaboratively to
improve their local area's response to adult sexual assault
Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART)
Local Crisis Centers
Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs)
, Domestic Violence High Risk Teams (DVHRTs)
5. In a case where a sexual assault patient feels unsafe during their
examination, which trauma-informed principle should the SANE prioritize
to address the patient's needs?
Safety
Peer support
Collaboration
Trustworthiness
6. Why is collaboration among colleagues considered essential for sexual
assault nurse examiners in their practice?
Collaboration enhances the quality of care and ensures
adherence to legal and ethical standards.
Collaboration is primarily for administrative purposes and does
not impact patient care.
Collaboration allows SANEs to avoid legal responsibilities in their
practice.
Collaboration is only necessary in cases involving minors or
vulnerable populations.
7. When assessing a sexual assault victim, the sexual assault nurse examiner
should:
Respect the patient's privacy and sensitivity.
Shave all pubic hair for laboratory analysis.
Place items for evidence in plastic bags.
Bathe the patient before the examination.
,8. Which health care provider is appropriate to perform the assessment of a
sexual assault victim?
Emergency department physician
Registered nurse (RN)
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)
9. Before conducting a forensic exam the victim/survivor shall be offered to
have an ________ present
legal guardian
Friend
Advocate
All the above
10. If a patient decides to proceed with the medical forensic exam but later
changes her mind about evidence collection, what should the SANE do
in this situation?
Respect the patient's decision and provide care according to
her wishes.
Collect evidence regardless of the patient's wishes to ensure
legal protection.
Notify law enforcement immediately to document the change in
decision.
Proceed with evidence collection to avoid losing important
information.
11. If a SANE is approached by law enforcement to ask the patient sensitive
questions that are unrelated to the medical exam, what should the SANE
do to maintain ethical standards?
, The SANE should inform law enforcement that such questions
should be directed to the patient by the officer.
The SANE should ask the questions to gather more information
for the investigation.
The SANE should refuse to communicate with law enforcement
altogether.
The SANE should consult with the patient before responding to
law enforcement.
12. Discuss the implications of grooming in the context of sexual abuse,
particularly regarding the perceptions of victims and their families.
Grooming can lead victims and their families to have distorted
perceptions of the abuser, often viewing them as trustworthy
figures.
Grooming is a process that only affects the victim's understanding
of the abuse.
Grooming has no impact on the family's perception of the abuser.
Grooming is a term used only in legal contexts.
13. Why is it crucial for the sexual assault response team (SART) to consider
the admissibility of joint interviews in court?
Joint interviews can affect how evidence is perceived in court,
impacting the trial's outcome.
The victim's emotional state is more important than legal
considerations.
The consistency of the victim's story is irrelevant to legal
proceedings.
The number of interviews conducted is the primary concern for
the team.
