Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) A Practice Exam

Which action is NOT typically part of the FNDI role?

1. Obtaining additional sample collection

2. Implementing referrals when caring for survivors

3. Evaluating actions taken during an investigation

4. Providing emotional support to the deceased's family

The correct answer is: Providing emotional support to the deceased's family

The role of a Forensic Nurse Death Investigator (FNDI) primarily focuses on the investigation of deaths, especially those that are sudden, unexpected, or involve violence. This includes tasks such as collecting evidence, documenting the scene, and collaborating with law enforcement and other relevant agencies. Providing emotional support to the deceased's family, while an important aspect of holistic patient care in general nursing, is not a typical responsibility of an FNDI. Their focus is more on the forensic and investigative processes rather than on providing emotional grief support, which is usually the role of social workers, mental health professionals, or grief counselors. Actions like obtaining additional sample collections, implementing referrals for survivors, and evaluating actions taken during an investigation are all integral to the investigative process, contributing directly to the integrity and thoroughness of the investigation related to the death. This reinforces the critical objectives of the FNDI role, ensuring that evidence is properly handled and that survivors receive necessary follow-up care.