BCCC 1120 Test 1 Flashcards by Robert Dietert

Natural reaction of the mind and body to a demand placed on them-pleasant or unpleasant

Stress

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Jailers should use _______, verbal de-escalation skills to talk them (de-escalation) down versus take them down.

Non-Confrentational

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Ethnicity refers to shared ______ and background.

Culture

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The Basic Corrections Course (BCC) was developed with the following objective in mind (Module 1)

To feel secure in your job. To be able to respond in a professional manner to as many situations as expected to occur. To prevent the escape of persons placed in your custody. To understand that the violation of any constitutional rights of an inmate will have the highest potential for personnel or agency liability

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Un-welcomed sexual advances or request for sexual favors are examples of:

Sexual Harassment

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3 components of communication.

Verbal communication, Body Language, Listening

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The following are categories of (paranoid/antisocial/borderline)

Personality Disorders

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An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand and without knowledge or an examination of the facts is an example of:

Prejudice

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The following are categories of (Depression/Bipolar).

Mood Disorders

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The purpose of photographing incoming inmates is for:

To avoid litigation

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Staff to inmate ratio of ____inmates to ____ guard is required.

48 inmates to 1 Guard

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The following common types of what disorder/
(Paranoid, Antisocial, Borderline).

Personality Disorder

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The necessity to photograph identifying scars, marks, and tattoos of incoming inmates is:

To avoid litigation

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Jail concept that impedes surveillance has hallways bordered by cells that are joined to a centralized administrative area.

Linear

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Which of the following is not a Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) symptom:

The symptoms of PTSD are Behavioral, Emotional, and Social

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One of the three primary construction concepts of jails discussed in this curriculum:

The Three Primary construction concepts are Linear, Podular Indirect, Podular Indirect

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Which of the following is an example of misconception about ethics?

*Ethics is not something that good people need to worry too much about
*Idealism is incompatible with realism
*People concerned about ethics dismiss every pleasure and are just “holier-than-thou”
*The principle focus of ethics is moral problems, as opposed to the formation of habits of good character
*If other jailers are not concerned, then a behavior is acceptable

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Caused by the impact to the head which creates a movement or displacement of the brain within the skull, defines?

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

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After positing the inmate with the chest board attached appropriately, photographs should be taken of:

*Front view (with/without) accessories
*Side view, left and right (with/without) accessories

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Which is not a symptom of physical withdraw?

The symptoms of physical withdraw are: Sweating, racing heart, palpitations, muscle tension, tightness in chest, difficulty breathing, tremor, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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The following definition refers to: an illness, disease, or condition that either substantially impacts a person’s thought perception of reality, emotional process or judgment, or grossly impairs a person’s behavior, as manifested by recent disturbance behavior?

Mental Illness

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While you are attempting to restrain a non-compliant inmate. You end up in the floor as back up officer arrive to assist you in restraining you. You then notice based on your training that the inmate is showing the following symptoms: (profusely sweating, starts having superhuman strengths, and starts rapidly breathing). The inmates is most probably going through which of the following conditions?

Excited Delirium

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Listening is one of the most important skills used during a crisis de-escalation? True or False

True

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To avoid adverse consequences of insensitivity, professional behavior should include all

All of the important skills that should be used for sensitivity as a professional are;
Gather knowledge and information about the person
Be non-judgmental
Tolerate differences
Show genuine interest and empathy
Be willing to communicate

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Federal laws that prohibit sexual harassment.

USCA 1983

_________ the act of regarding one's culture as the center of the universe and comparing with other cultures.

Ethnocentric

What would be considered an indicator(s) of inmate stress:

-Tension -Loss of appetite -Insomnia -Lethargy -Persistent minor illness

The ability to effectively and accurately transfer ideas and information is known as:

Communication

Schizophrenia and other Psychotic disorders don't include which of the following:

-Schizophrenia includes -delusions -hallucinations -disorganized thinking -grossly disorganized -abnormal motor behavior

An inmate was assaulted and suffered of head lacerations, due to being kicked and hit with a blunt object. The inmate most probably sustained which of the following?

Traumatic Brain Injury

Race refers to groups of people with _____.

Common ancestry and physical characteristics.

The ability to effectively and accurately transfer ideas and information is the definition of:

Communicate

Staff / inmate relations can be improved by:

-Professionalism of staff -“Firm but fair” conduct -Humane treatment -Effective communication -Resolving problems or situations before they turn into a major investigation

P.C 39.03?

Official Oppression

State law that prohibits abuse of office can be found?

39.02

The following definition refers to a person health condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being?

Mental Health

To make a difference in treatment of favor on basis other than individual merit.

Discrimination

Based on what Supreme Court ruling. If a correctional officer of a different gender monitors inmates of the different shower, is constitutional.

Related Case Law; Oliver v. Scott 276 F. 3d 736 (5th Cir. 2002)

Linear construction concept in a jail has which of the following characteristics?

Linear hallways bordered by cells typically joined to a central administrative area.

The progressive decline of memory and other thinking skills due to the gradual dysfunction and loss of brain function, defines:

Dementia

Fingerprint cards must be submitted to ______ first.

DPS

The Bipolar depressive phase includes the following;

-Prolonged feelings of sadness or hopelessness -Feelings of guilt and worthlessness -Difficulty concentrating or deciding -Lack of interest -Low energy -Changes in activity level -Inability to enjoy usual activities -fatigue

Basic communication in a crisis requires?

-Empathy -sensitivity -objectivity -subjectivity

You observe an inmate walking around the cell, who is talking to himself, looking up and down as if he is looking at someone or thing. Based on your observation and training, what mental illness is the inmate most likely going through.

-Hallucinations -Schizophrenia

Borderline personality disorder is most commonly found in?

Females

Symptoms of emotional withdraw?

-Anxiety -Restlessness -Irritability -Insomnia -Headaches -Poor concentration -Social isolation

A role of a corrections officer is to be an effective supervisor though seeing, hearing and interaction. He effectiveness is based on a staff to inmate ratio of __________ in a correctional setting:

1 guard: 48 inmate ratio

Ethics and ethics practice governs?

Individual Conduct

Dual-diagnoses is now referred to as:

Co-occurring disorders

To make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit (14th amendment) is the definition of:

discrimination

Delirium can often be traced to these factors

-severe or chronic illnesses -changes in your metabolic balance, such as low sodium -medication -infection -surgery -diabetes -water intoxication -high ammonia levels -alcohol or drug withdrawal

A stress reduction technique.

Physical relaxation Exercise Mental relaxation emotional relaxation

De-Escalation paradox requires utilizing

Less physical less authoritative less controlling approach

Public interest, Objective Judgement, Accountability, are part of:

principles of public service

Federal laws that prohibit abuse of office does not include:

USCA 1985 Article 7

Texas Penal Code that defines sexual harassment.

39.04

The difference between traditional inmate encounters and an encounter with an inmate who has mental illness is the need to be non-confrontational?

Split second decisions about their safety, command techniques can escalate an encounter with a mentally ill inmate

Which jail concept impedes surveillance, since it requires that correctional staff conduct mobile patrols to observe and hear what is occurring in inmate cells?

Linear Construction

A set of rules and standards that governs individual conduct:

Ethics

An inmate is telling you that they are going to take him; then a few minutes later the same inmate tells you they are going to come for his/her family. Then, few minutes later he/her introduce you to a family member that is not there. The inmate is going through what type of mental illness?

Psychosis

Principles of public service include all except:

-Public interest -Objective judgement -Accountability -Democracy -respectability

The following hearing, seeing, smelling, or feeling things that others cannot, is a symptom of:

Hallucinations

The Bipolar- mania phase includes with of the following:

-Abnormally high, expansive or irritated mood -Inflated self-esteem -Decreased need for sleep -More talkative than usual -Flight of ideas or feeling of thoughts racing -Excessive risk taking

The common eating disorders?

-Anorexia nervosa -Bulimia nervosa -Binge eating

_______ is one of the most important skills used during a crisis de-escalation

Listening

The statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow.

Occupations Code Chapter 1701

The following are characteristics of: (superhuman strength, dilated pupils, rapid breathing, profuse sweating):

Excited Delerium

Prejudice could be which of the following examples?

Prejudice is an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts

The prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail facility defines:

Jail climate

When dealing with an individual with a crisis it is essential to judge, belittle and give advice. (True or False)

False

You ask your supervisor for a weekend off. Your supervisor tells you that he'll give you the days off, only if you give him something in return.

Quid pro quo

A concept of basic social ethics.

“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do”

Podular Direct has what following characteristics?

Podular Direct cells may form the perimeter around a common area. The jailers are located within the common area, allowing the jailer to hear and observe what is occurring.

Refers to shared culture and background

Ethnicity

Tending to reinforce prejudice concerning the group's alleged inferiority is an example of:

Discrimination

Some examples of sexual harassment are;

-Unwelcomed sexual advances -Request for sexual favors -Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature -Emails, jokes, and images of a sexual nature -Sexual innuendos and comments -Sexually suggestive sounds or gestures

Refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics.

Race

This state legislature established TCOLE?

The 59th state legislature on September 1, 1965

The jails in Texas are primarily county jails operated by the __________ of each county under the rules and guidance of the _____________.

The Sheriff, The Texas Commission of Jail Standards

What percent of adults experience a major depressive episode (MDE)?

6.6%

An inmate with compromised coping capacity who is experiencing a crisis may have ______, which can be mistaken of non-compliance with your commands

Unpredictable behavior

An individual that presents an immediate danger to self or other?

An individual in Crisis

De-escalation techniques include;

-To build trust and rapport. -Empathy -Sensitivity -Listening -Respond effectively

_________ is the act of regarding one's culture as the center of the universe and comparing with other cultures.

Ethnocentric

_________ is a person, organization or entity that may be affected by what you do.

Stakeholders

What type of mindset should be used in dealing with individuals with mental impairments.

Jailers should use a “de-escalation” mindset

Key phrases in the use of assist with clarification in a de-escalation crisis

-“sounds like you’re feeling…” -You’re pretty (angry, upset, sad) -I want to make sure that I understand what you are saying

Podular Direct operational design focuses on enhancing interaction between staff and inmates through all but:

-The Podular Direct concept includes -The jailers are located withing the common area allowing jailers to hear and observe -The jailers have improved visibility

This is the date that TCOLE was established by the Texas Legislature.

September 1, 1965

Accountability and Objectivity are part of what?

Principles of public service

Communication includes 3 components: verbal, listening and ____.

Body language

Writing rules and procedures that establish minimum standards, inspection procedures, enforcement policies, and technical assistance for care, custody and control of inmates.

TCJS responsibilities

You see a co-worker inappropriately touch another co-worker and such actions bothered you. The actions of your co-worker made you change your job performance.

Hostile work environment

Sexual Harassment charges filed on a corrections staff employee will be prosecuted under which of the following Texas Penal Code provisions:

Hostile work environment

To obtain ___________ impressions, all fingers are taken simultaneously.

Plain Impressions

Which statement is true in regards to rolled impressions?

To take advantage of the natural movement in making finger impressions, the hand should be rotated from the more difficult to the easy position

State Laws that prohibit sexual harassment.

-Abuse of Official Capacity – Texas Penal Code 39.02(a)(1) -Official Oppression – Texas Penal Code 39.03

Ethnocentrism is which of the following?

The act of regarding one’s culture as the center of the universe, and hence as the basis for all comparisons with other cultures

In this civil rights action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, state jail inmate challenges the practice of permitting female guards to monitor male inmates in bathrooms and showers but not using male guards to monitor female inmates under similar circumstances.

Oliver v. Scott, 276 F. 3d 736 (5th Cir. 2002)

Which of the following is not a de-escalation guideline:

-use short, clear direct sentences -keep the content of communications simple -keep the stimulation level as low as possible -if the individual appears withdrawn, allow time for them to acclimate to the situation and re-approach -instructions and directions will often have to be repeated. Be patient