01-03 Appendix "A" Medical Advisory Notes

Question 1

When attending a scene where the risk of contact with blood or bodily fluids exists, members shall

a) wear gloves

b) exercise caution

c) use universal precautions

d) both b and c

Answer 1

d) both b and c

Question 2

__________ is the most important infection control measure for the prevention of self and cross contamination

a) vaccination

b) N95 masks

c) wearing gloves

d) hand washing

Answer 2

d) hand washing

Question 3

Where it is suspected or known that a person is a carrier of an air-borne transmitted disease such as TB members

a) shall at the station place the person in an area with adequate ventilation, wear a surgical mask

b) shall at the station place the person in an interview , wear a surgical mask, where possible have the infected person wear a surgical mask

c) shall at the station place the person in an area with adequate ventilation, wear a surgical mask, where possible have the infected person wear a surgical mask

d) shall at the station place the person in an area with adequate ventilation, where possible have the infected person wear a surgical mask

Answer 3

c) shall at the station place the person in an area with adequate ventilation, wear a surgical mask, where possible have the infected person wear a surgical mask

Question 4

Where a prisoner appears ill, shows symptoms of distress or adverse reaction, or reports any of these symptoms, as a result of drug use, or for any other reason, further medical advice shall be sought and/or

a) The OIC be made aware

b) The booker to check in on the prisoner on a more frequent basis

c) transport to the hospital for further medical examination

d) all of the above

Answer 4

c) transport to the hospital for further medical examination

Question 5

Any person who has or is suspected of having taken a drug prior to being arrested, and is accepted at a police facility, shall be monitored more closely for at least ___ hours from the time when the drug was taken

a) 6

b) 1

c) 3

d) 2

Answer 5

c) 3

Question 6

Individuals with violent or suicidal tendencies shall be ________________ whenever practicable and their behaviour closely monitored

a) transported to the hospital

b) medically cleared by Toronto Ambulance Services

c) kept in an interview room as opposed to a holding cell

d) lodged in a seperate cell

Answer 6

d) lodged in a seperate cell

Question 7

Prisoners housed in a divisional cell or lock-up should be placed in the same cell with another prisoner where possible. This can provide an opportunity for one prisoner to give early warning of illness, suicide, or self-injury involving another person

True of False

Answer 7

False, Prisoners housed in a divisional cell or lock-up should be opposite each other where possible. This can provide an opportunity for one prisoner to give early warning of illness, suicide, or self-injury involving another person

Question 8

Unexpected deaths or intoxicated individuals may occurr as a result of a condition called obstructive sleep apnea

True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) is characterized by physical and mental symptoms that can occur after a person discontinues consuming high doses of alcohol. Symptoms may appear within ____ to ____ hours after a persons last drink

a) 2 to 4 hours

b) 6 to 12 hours

c) 8 to 10 hours

d) can occur at any time

Answer 9

b) 6 to 12 hours

Question 10

Determining _____________________________ is important in assessing the onset of AWS

a) time-stamp as to persons last consumption of alcohol

b) how often a person usually drinks

c) what type of alcohol they drank

d) if they mixed drugs with their alcohol

Answer 10

a) time-stamp as to persons last consumption of alcohol

Question 11

Mild symptoms can occur within ____ hours after the discontinuance and should subside within ____

a) 12, 24

b) 24, 48

c) 0,12

d) 48, 36

Answer 11

b) 24, 48

Question 12

Moderate symptoms can occur within ____ hours after the discontinuance and should subside within ____

a) 24, 36

b) 24, 48

c) 12, 24

d) 36, 48

Answer 12

a) 24, 36

Question 13

Symptoms of DT’s usually occur ____ hours to ____ hours after the continuance and include profoundly intensified mild/moderate/severe symptoms

a)12, 24

b) 48, 72

c) 36, 48

d) 36, 24

Answer 13

b) 48, 72

Question 14

Severe symptoms can occur with ____ hours after the discontinuance and/or decrease in consumption of alcohol and can cause a persons conditions to deteriorate to a very serious condition known as delirium tremens (DT’s)

a) 6

b) 12

c) 36

d) 48

Answer 14

d) 48

Question 15

If left untreated, DT’s can result in death

True or False

Answer 15

True

Question 16

The time frames for the onset of AWS symptoms have been generalized. Symptoms occurring outside of the times frames must still be considered. Seizures may present between ___ to ___ hours after a persons last alcohol consumption

a) 4, 40

b) 6, 60

c) 10, 50

d) 12, 60

Answer 16

d) 12, 60

Question 17

Intoxicated individuals who lapse into sleep should be placed _______________ whenever possible

a) recovery position

b) seated upright

c) fetal position

d) whatever position will make them the most comfortable

Answer 17

a) recovery position

Question 18

Members shall not inject any medication into a prisoner, and under no circumstances shall a medication container be given to the prisoner. The following items IS EXEMPT from this

a) transition related hormones

b) injectable insulin

c) epinephrine auto-injectors

d) all of the above

Answer 18

c) epinephrine auto-injectors

Question 19

_____________ who require methadone treatement should be treated at hospital regardless of the dispensed form of methadone

a) known drug users

b) intoxicated persons

c) pregnant persons

d) persons under the influence of other narcotics

Answer 19

c) pregnant persons

Question 20

All methadone brought into custody shall be taken from the prisoners possession. Where lawful authority to possess the methadone is established, a clearly labelled and sealed “carry” shall be placed

a) in a seperate sealed prisoner bag

b) in the same property bag as other general property

c) in a fridge

d) outside of their cell or holding room

Answer 20

c) in a fridge