Sexual Assault Patient Flashcards
References to consider when treating a sexual assault patient
(a) SECNAVINST 1752.4 series
(b) BUMEDINST 6310.11 series
(c) COMNAVSURFPACINST 6000.1 / COMNAVSURFLANTINST 6000.1 series
(d) COMUSFLTFORCOM/ COMPACFLTINST 6310.2 series
According to what reference
The Navy defines sexual assault as Intentional sexual contact characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
SECNAVINST 1752.4 series
What platforms are required to have complete capabilities, and are designated platforms for receiving sexual assault victims, providing victim centered care, and for the collection of medical-forensic evidence in the operational environment?
-What is the guiding instruction?
Large deck amphibious assault ships (LHA/LHD), nuclear aircraft carriers (CVN) and other platforms identified by TYCOM
-COMUSFLTFORCOM/ COMPACFLTINST 6310.2 series
Operational medical department in U.S. Ports should refer victims to where?
appropriate MTF or civilian emergency facility
What instruction is the sexual assult prevention and response?
SECNAVINST 1752.4 series
Navy sexual assault prevention and response MEDICAL forensic program instruction
BUMEDINST 6310.11 series
If Victim Advocate is not yet involved what do you do?
contact them immediately.
–1) Be mindful of the potential for restricted reporting
True/False
Serious / life threatening injuries
-IDC must try to preserve evidence when treating the patient
FALSE
Do not worry about compromising evidence to treat the patient
True/False
Encourage patient not to shower or change their clothes if possible.
True
True/False
If the patient has have changed, ensure the clothes they were wearing during the assault are taken with them when MEDEVAC’ed.
True
When is the HIV and RPR labs repeated?
HIV: 2-4 Months
RPR; 16 weeks
