Question

1. Identify three areas to assess when working with a person who has been sexually assaulted.

Answer 1

Head to toe assessment

Collecting and sending sample

Inform the legal authorities

DESCRIPTION :

Head to toe assessment includes the detailed examination of the victim to rule out abrasion, lacerations and bruises. Take informed consent. Record the injury pattern (size, shape, site, depth). Detailed examination of genito urinary area and the procedure should be explained to the patient. Maintain privacy throughout the procedure.

Sending sample :samples are taken for medical diagnosis and for forensic purposes to serve as an evidence.

Inform legal authorities :

For filing the medico legal case and to protect the victim from further harm and to provide shelter to the victim.