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What is a SANE Nurse? What do they do?
A
A sexual assault nurse examiner
- provide care to assault victims
- preform forensic exam
- provide emotional support
2
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What is rape-trauma syndrome? What are the 3 phases?
A
- A human reaction to sexual assault
Acute phase: expressive, controlled, disbelief
Outward adjustment phase: normal appearing behavior masking internal struggle
Resolution phase: assault loses its prominent role in victim’s life. Appropriately assigns blame.
3
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What are signs of rape trauma syndrome?
A
Anxiety
Rationalizing event
Difficult concentrating
Anger
Sexual dysfunction
Self blame
Withdrawing behaviors
Flashbacks
Shame
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