Sexual Assaul

Question 1

What instructions should be referenced for sexual assault?

Answer 1

SECNAVINST 1752.4
BUMEDINST 6310.11
COMNAVSURPACINST 6000.1
COMUSFLTFORCOM 6310.2

Question 2

Should worry about compromising evidence when medically treating a sexual assault victim?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What is common sequelae to sexual assault?

Answer 3

Anxiety and PTSD

Question 4

What are the 2 principal phases of rape trauma syndrome?

Answer 4

Immediate/Acute
Late/Chronic

Question 5

What are sx of the immediate/acute phase of rape trauma syndrome?

Answer 5

Shaking, sobbing, restless activity for a few days to a few months
May experience anger, guilt, shame or may repress
Reactions vary depending on victim

Question 6

What are sx of late/chronic phase of rape trauma syndrome?

Answer 6

Problems related to attack may develop
Lifestyle and work patterns may change
Sleep disorders or phobias, loss of self esteem, SI

Question 7

What labs should be done and or how long for sexual assault victims?

Answer 7

HIV: 2-4months
RPR- 16 weeks
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