Question

28. When documenting a call in which a female was sexually assaulted, you should:

A. only use quotation marks when recording any statements made by witnesses.
B. translate the patient's words or statements using proper medical terminology.
C. record your opinion only if you have reasonable proof to justify the statement.
D. keep the report concise and record only what the patient stated in her own words.

Answer 1

The correct documentation method for a call involving sexual assault is to keep the report concise, record only what the patient stated in her own words, and use quotation marks for direct statements.

Step-by-step explanation:

When documenting a call in which a female was sexually assaulted, the correct approach is D.This method ensures that the victim's account of events is captured accurately and without interpretation or bias. It involves taking direct quotations from the victim, using quotation marks around the specific language provided by the victim, and avoiding translation into medical terminology, personal opinions or summaries that can misrepresent the victim's statements.