Select the Best Question for a Psychiatric Forensic Nurse Examiner

question 9

Multiple Choice

Select the best question for a psychiatric forensic nurse examiner to ask when assessing the legal sanity of an individual charged with a crime.

• A) "Tell me about what you were thinking at the time of the alleged crime."
• B) "What would you do if you heard a fire alarm going off where you live?"
• C) "At this time, are you having any experiences that others might think strange?"
• D) "Do you feel as though you would like to harm yourself or anyone else at the present time?"

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Definitions:

Verbal

Pertaining to words, either spoken or written, used in communication to convey messages and express thoughts.

Sexual Violence

Any sexual act or attempt to obtain a sexual act by violence or coercion, acts to traffic someone or acts directed against a person's sexuality, regardless of the relationship to the victim.

Family Member

An individual who belongs to one's immediate or extended family.

Day Care

A service that provides care for children during the day, especially while parents are at work.