Which of the following is listed as a valid option for cavity search authorization?

• A. Correctional officer
• B. Nurse
• C. Police officer
• D. Fairfax hospital physician

Answer: (D)

Who is authorized to approve a cavity search? Medical oversight is required because the procedure is invasive and carries health risks. A Fairfax hospital physician is the appropriate person to authorize and supervise such an examination, as doctors have the training to assess medical risk, obtain appropriate consent, and perform or direct the procedure in a sterile, respectful setting. Non-medical staff like correctional officers or police officers do not have the authority to authorize this invasive procedure, and while nurses have clinical training, authorization typically rests with a physician or other medical professional. This is why the hospital physician is listed as the valid option.