Who performs examination whether court order or voluntary?

• A. Forensic pathologist
• B. ER nurse
• C. Detective
• D. Medical examiner

Answer: (B)

In emergency care, the immediate medical examination and ongoing assessment are performed by the emergency department nurse, whether the patient is there voluntarily or under a court order. The nurse conducts the initial triage, records vital signs, performs a head-to-toe assessment, documents injuries or symptoms, and coordinates care with the physician. The court order governs which tests or procedures may be done, but the actual examination in the ED context is carried out by the medical team, with the nurse playing a central role in the intake and ongoing evaluation. Forensic pathologists or medical examiners handle postmortem or specialized forensic work, not routine emergency examinations, and a detective is not the person who conducts clinical medical exams.