Rape Shield Laws

question 44

Multiple Choice

Rape shield laws

• A) limit the amount of information about the defendant's past crimes that can be used in court.
• B) limit the amount of information that can be used in court about the mental health status of the defendant.
• C) are no longer used.
• D) limit the amount of information about a victim's past sexual history that can be used in court.

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Definitions:

Electronic Medical Record

Digital version of a patient's paper chart, containing medical and treatment history within one practice.

Messy Handwriting

Handwriting that is difficult to read due to irregular spacing, size, or slant of letters, potentially affecting communication.

Hand-Off Report

A communication process between healthcare providers where important patient information is transferred during transitions in care.

Oncoming Nurse

A nurse who is about to start their shift and take over patient care responsibilities from the current nurse.