BCCC 1120 Test 2 Flashcards
1
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What type of layout with jailers is inside the placed close to them in a common area for observation? 3.1.3 C
A
Podular Direct
2
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An inmate supervision management style in which corrections officer(s) are stationed inside the housing unit 24 hours per day. 3.1.4 B
A
Direct Supervision
3
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The prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail facility: inmate playing “con game” with staff. 3.1.7 A
A
Jail Climate
4
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The discipline dealing with what is good and bad with moral duty and obligation is: 4.1.1 A
A
Ethics
5
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Deliberate or repeated sexual based behavior that is not welcome, not asked for, and not returned or is unwelcome sexual or gender-based behavior: 4.2.1
A
Sexual Harassment
6
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“The act of regarding one’s culture as the center of the universe, and hence as the basis for all comparisons with other culture.” 4.3.1 D
A
Ethnocentrism
7
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An organized and relatively unchanging combination of personal knowledge and feeling about someone or something that influences him/her to behave in a certain way to regard to that person or thing: 4.3.1 A
A
Attitude
8
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Refers to shared culture and background. Members of an ethics group usually have common ancestry and generally share languages, religion, and other culture patterns. 4.3.1 C
A
Ethnicity
9
Q
A way of thinking and acting based on tradition, learned behavior passed down from one generation to another. 4.3.1 F
A
Culture
10
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Generally, refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics 4.3.1 B
A
Race
11
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An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts. 4.3.1 E
A
Prejudice
12
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Action on the basis of prejudice 4.3.1 G
A
Discrimination
13
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Provides an outlet for projecting one’s tension and frustration onto other people is: 4.3.3 D
A
Projection
14
Q
Provides a convenient group or person to blame when things go wrong in one’s personal life or in the community. 4.3.3 C
A
scapegoating
15
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As a coping mechanism for fear and insecurity, provides justification for various types of discrimination, which are thought to be advantageous to the dominant group. 4.3.3 F
A
Societal Strain
16
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This affords convenient grouping of which one is ignorant. 4.3.3 B
A
Stereotyping and categorical treatment
17
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A body condition that may occur when a person faces a threatening or unfamiliar situation. A nonspecific or generalized response to a variety of environmental stressors is: 5.1.11 A
A
Anxiety Disorder
18
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A person with mental retardation, mental illness, or a developmental disability who is arrested or charged with a criminal offense. 5.2.1
A
Crisis related to mental health
19
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An illness, disease, or condition, other than epilepsy, senility, alcoholism, or mental deficiency, that: Substantially impairs a person’s thought, perception or reality, emotional process, or judgment; or grossly impairs behavior as demonstrated by recent disturbed behavior 5.1.2 A
A
Mental Illness
20
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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. 5.1.2 B
A
Mental Illness
21
Q
Which of the following would not be considered high-risk suicide factors? 5.3.3
A
-First-time arrestee or insignificant arrest
-Committed heinous crime, one of passion, or a revolting sex crime
-Persons with high status in community
-Isolation from family, friends, and
community
22
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Per minimum jail standard 273.5, an intake screening form must be completed on _____inmates immediately upon _____ into the facility. 5.3.4 A3
A
-All
-Admission
23
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A __________ is a writ issued by the court or clerk, directed “To any peace officer of the State of Texas”, commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately, or on a date at the term stated in the writ: 6.1.1B1b
A
Capias
24
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When by the judgment and sentence of the court, a defendant is to be confined in jail, a certified copy of such judgment and sentence shall be sufficient authority for the Sheriff to place such defendant in jail is: 6.1.1 B6
A
Certified Copy of Judgment and sentence CCP 43.11
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When a complaint is made to a magistrate that any person within his jurisdiction is a fugitive from justice from another State, he shall issue a warrant of arrest directing any peace officer to apprehend and bring the accused before him. 6.1.1 B7
Magistrates Warrant (Fugitive) CCP 51.03
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An order signed by magistrate directing sheriff to receive and place in jail the person so committed 6.1.1 A
Commitment CCP 16.20 & 16.22
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A written order form magistrate, directed to a peace officer or some person specifically named, commanding him to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law 6.1.1 B
Warrant of Arrest
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A writ that directs a person detaining another, commanding him to produce the body of the person detained to test the legality of the person's detention or imprisonment. 6.1.1 B
Warrant of Arrest
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Recording of certain information relating to the inmate during the admissions process. 6.3.1 A
Intake
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A report form that documents an agency's authority to retain in custody pending fulfillment of a legal obligation or transfer to another jurisdiction is: 6.3.3A
Detainer
31
A cell designed that holds intoxicated persons is ________________________. 7.1.1
Detox Cell
32
A__________ is any group that meets the definition of a criminal street gang? 7.1.1A
A security threat group
33
Which of the following does NOT describe a criminal street gang? 7.1.1B
Criminal street gang- three or more persons having a common identifying sign or symbol or an identifiable leadership who continuously or regularly associate in the commission of criminal activities P.C. 71.01
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Three or more persons having common identifying sign or symbol or an identifiable leadership, who continuously or regularly associate in the commission of criminal activities is: 7.1.1B
Street Gang
35
A security threat group may pose a threat to the physical safety of other inmates or staff by virtue of the group's nature and activities is: 7.1.1
Criminal Street Gang
36
What group was formed in California in 1974, by Texas, predominantly for Mexican male and some whites? 7.1.4 A
Texas Syndicates
37
A formal process for separating and managing inmates. The process relies on trained classification staff, use of reliable and valid data, and conducting process assessment and outcome evaluation. 7.2.1
Objective classification
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A person who, because of good conduct, is given some measures of freedom in and around the prison and or jail is: 7.2.14
Trusty
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A person who is ten years of age or older an under 17 years of age or seventeen years of age or older and under 18 years of age is alleged or found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision as a result of 7.2.2
Juvenile
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__________ is layout where a jailer is either outside/inside the dorm in direct view or with the inmates. 3.1.3
Dorm Style
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The assignment of an inmate to a special housing unit, usually a separation or single cell, when staff determines that such close custody is needed for the safety of inmates or staff, for the security of the facility, or to promote order in the facility. 5.3.5 4B
Administrative Separation
42
The following street gangs is also known as "Pirus" and identify by the color red. 7.1.4 F
Bloods
43
A reason to document manual labor on a daily basis is to ensure that ________. 7.2.16
Inmates should not be required to work more than 48 hours per week, except in an emergency (TCJS 289.3)
44
Inmates shall be searched (patted down) prior to placing them in the vehicle only if? 10.7.2
Inmates shall be searched prior to placing them in the vehicle, even if another jailer has reportedly searched the inmate.
45
CCP 104.002 Expenses an inmate that receives medical, dental, or health related services is financial obligated to ________. 9.1.1 G
to the county/the hospital district/ local policy
46
Documenting and reporting injuries. 9.1.4
To provide adequate medical care
For investigative purposes
Reduce civil liability (Tort)
47
How do you verify an inmate claims regarding specific medication? 9.1.5 A
Call the physician
48
When identifying an inmate to receive medication, you should: 9.1.6
-Verify the inmate’s name and assigned
medication
-Call out the name of the inmate who is to
receive the medication
-Identify the inmate by armband or as
directed by departmental policy
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You must insure that inmates receive ____ at proper time to____. 9.1.7 B
Medication
Avoid reactions
50
TRUE OR FALSE?
A communicable disease is one that is spread from one person to another through a variety of ways that include contact with blood and bodily fluids breathing in an airborne virus, or by being bitten by an insect. 9.2.1
True
51
Which of the following is one of the 8 general infection control procedures. 9.2.14
-Handwashing
-Cough Etiquette
-Using hand sanitizer
-Using gloves
-Avoid close contact
-Clean and disinfect frequently touched
surfaces
-Avoid touching eyes and face
-Clean up any spills of blood using a mix of -1:10 dilution of bleach with water
52
One of the most effective methods of preventing transmission of pathogens. 9.1.14 A
Handwashing
53
_______ is spread through the air from one person to another; when a person breathes in the bacteria. The bacteria settle in the lungs and begins to grow. 9.2.5 F
Tuberculosis (TB)
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Tuberculosis is carried through the ____ and infects another person. 9.2.5 F1
Air
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The standard skin test for detecting tuberculosis is the: 9.2.6
The standard screening method for TB is a skin test, usually in the forearm.
56
A correctional facility with a capacity of 100 or more inmates must test inmates for TB within______ days. 9.2.7 B
7 days
57
According to TCJS 273.4 Medical records Plan ______include the maintenance of a _____health record for each inmate. 6.3.1 4
Shall, Separate
58
An inmate who refuses to comply with any valid commands given him by an officer is: 10.6.1 A
Uncooperative inmate
59
An uncooperative inmate includes: 10.6.1 B
Work, clean cell, eat, participate in “required activity”, move around
60
A person who is emotionally or mentally disoriented with a loss self-control, attempts to inflict bodily harm to themselves or others, has prior escapes or attempted escapes, has a history of violence is: 10.6.2
violent inmate
61
Which of the following inmates does not present a security risk? 10.6.1-10.6.2
uncooperative or violent inmate
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Which of the following situations require the summoning of assistance, due to potential security risk? 10.6.4
-Violence by one or more inmates
-suicide attempts
-prior escapes or attempted escape
-refusal to obey verbal orders
-violent/separation cell is to be entered
-inmate with history of violence is handled
63
When there is a security risks, why is backup personnel needed? 10.6.4
-Violence by one or more inmates
-suicide attempts
-prior escapes or attempted escape
-refusal to obey verbal orders
-violent/separation cell is to be entered
-inmate with history of violence is handled
64
The receiving officer shall carefully record and store the inmate's property as it is taken. A receipt signed by the receiving officer and the inmate shall be maintained in the inmate's file. 6.4.1 A
Inmate Property Checking: The receiving officer shall carefully record and store the inmate’s property as it is taken. A receipt signed by the receiving officer and the inmate shall be maintained in the inmate’s file. In the event an inmate refuses to sign the property receipt, the receiving officer, with a witness present, shall note the refusal and sign the receipt.
65
A _______ is a wrongful act other than a breach of contract for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages or an injunction. 6.4.1
TORT
66
Of the following which will an officer be liable for if he / she does not have accountability of an inmate's property? 6.4.1
Civil liability - negligence action in tort.
67
When describing and inventorying an inmate’s property, the officer shall describe each item except for: 6.4.1
Value
When inventorying and describing items according to; Color, shape and size, identifying characteristics, serial number, visible damage, design, inscription
68
When describing the color of metal for jewelry, an officer should use? 6.4.2
colors only, not name of metals or stones
69
The necessity to photograph identifying scars, marks and tattoos of incoming inmates for include all but: 6.2.1
Positive ID and to avoid litigation
70
The primary reason for photographing and fingerprinting inmates is 6.2.1
properly identify the inmate
71
After positioning the inmate with the chest board attached appropriately, photographs should be taken of: 6.2.2
Front/Sides (left,right) with/without accessories
72
What two types of impressions are recorded on fingerprint cards? 6.2.4
Plain, Rolled
73
Which of the following is a situational and/or personal factor of potential suicides 5.3.3
-first time arrestee
-committed heinous crime
-young inmate
-persons with high status in community
-prior suicide by loved one
74
TRUE OR FALSE?
Segregation increases risk of psychological difficulties, especially in the mentally ill and juveniles 5.3.3
True
75
Key times to observe signs and symptoms for potential suicides are: 5.3.3
-at arrest and booking
-during transportation
-first 24hrs
-intoxication/withdrawal
-waiting for high profile trial/sentencing
76
The Screening Form for Suicide and Medical and Mental Impairments is used for some main goals. 5.3.4
○ to create an objective suicide risk assessment
○ to assist sheriffs to meet all statute requirements
○ to be user friendly for the typical range of expertise of
a Texas co. Jailer
77
CCP §16.22 - EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF DEFENDANT SUSPECTED OF HAVING MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED. (a) (1) Not later than _____ hours after receiving credible information that may establish reasonable cause to believe that a defendant committed to the sheriff's custody has a mental illness or is a person with an intellectual disability, including observation of the defendant's behavior immediately before, during, and after the defendant's arrest and the results of any previous assessment of the defendant, the sheriff shall provide written or electronic notice of the information to the magistrate 5.3.4
12
78
Behaviors to observe and document during a suicide watch are: 5.3.5
○ is the inmate eating meals
○ is the inmate sleeping normally
○ inmates behavior when awake
○ is the inmate attentive to hygiene
○ does the inmate communicate appropriately with
jailers and other inmates
79
When responding to potentially suicidal inmate, the jailer/guard/detention officer should: 5.3.6
● maintain contact
● address inmate by name
● try to keep the inmates sense of future positive
● support from family and friends that care
● provide a feeling of control
80
TRUE OR FALSE?
When responding to a suicidal inmate that has attempted to hang himself, detention officers should begin basic life saving techniques. 5.3.7
True
81
TRUE OR FALSE?
Personal hygiene is a factor to consider when assigning inmates to kitchen. 8.2.6 B
True
82
Which are dangerous tools. 8.2.8
○ knives
○ cleavers
○ mallets
○ ice picks
83
What procedures should be used for controlling weapons "dangerous tools". 8.2.9
● Maintain a sign-out log
● secure utensils
84
Requirements for visitation plan include? 8.3.1
● indicate frequency of visitation periods
● provide at least one visitation period to be allowed during evenings or weekends
● provide for reasonable attorney/client visitation
85
How is an inmate being visited identified 8.3.2
● ask for inmate by name
● visually observe for identity, check ID
86
Methods of identifying visitors entering facility 8.3.3
● ID Card
● Drivers license
● State ID
● Lawyer- State BAR cards
● passport
87
When would a pat down be feasible? 8.3.4
● Tip from informant
● suspicious actions
● contact visits
88
Rational for searching visitation rooms (before visits)? 8.3.7
Inmates may leave notes regarding; narcotics, escape attempts, other contraband
89
Privileged mail may include 8.4.1
All mail addressed to or received from the following
persons or organizations:
○ Officials of federal, state, local courts
○ all federal officials and officers
○ state officials and officers
○ bona fide news media
○ the inmates attorneys
90
Immediately after booking, but in no case later than ___ hours after arrival, a person shall be permitted to make at least ___ completed telephone calls. 8.4.5
4 hours, 2 calls
91
A defendant who performs labor under this article during a day, which he is confined, is entitled to credit for? 8.1.2
● Credit for Confinement and labor
● completion of educational programs
● active participation in an inmate work program
92
Methods of issuing recreational equipment? 8.1.3
● date/time of issuance and return
● condition at issuance and return
93
How are inmates supervised during recreational activities. 8.1.4
● observe activity from a distance
● exercise caution and awareness as to possible intentional distractions
94
Department plans regulate how recreational activities are documented 8.1.5
● Note name, date, time, type of activity, indoor/outdoor
● note inmates who are participating and who refused
95
When should inmates be segregated from general population during recreation 8.1.6
● juveniles
● inmates who require protection or separation
96
What is the best practice for Inmates entering of leaving recreation. 8.1.7
search rec area for pickup/delivery of contraband
97
According to TCJS rules, inmate health services: 6.3.1
● health history
● current illness
● known pregnancy
● current medical, mental, and dental care and treatment
● behavioral observations
98
A disease is one that is spread from one person to another through a variety of ways that include; contact with blood and bodily fluids; breathing in an airborne virus; or by being bitten by an insect?
communicable disease
99
____________ are illnesses caused by pathogens and parasites in human populations, is a definition for: 9.2.11
Vector-borne diseases
100
Which is equipment use to prevent the transmission of diseases: 9.2.15
○ gloves
○ duckbill masks
○ smocks or aprons
○ air purification systems
○ negative air isolation systems
101
TRUE OR FALSE?
Decision tree/Point additive scale are the two dominant approaches in objective classification system 7.2.7
TRUE
102
TRUE OR FALSE?
Any refusals of medical or medications shall be noticed in the inmate’s files. 9.1.3 B1
TRUE
103
What are the three components of communication? 4.5.8
● Verbal
● Body Language
● listening
104
Who investigates sexual harassment allegation-Title VII of the City Rights Act of 1964. 4.2.4
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
105
Having a depressed mood for most of the day and marked loss of interest or pleasure, among other symptoms present nearly every day for a least a two-week period is known as: 5.1.5
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
106
A depressed mood or loss of interest of at least two weeks duration including weight loss/gain is known as: 5.1.5
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
107
Coexistence of both mental health and a substance use disorder is referred as: 5.1.14
Co-occurring Disorders
108
A severe, chronic disability is known as 5.1.26
Developmental disability
109
Inmate with compromised coping capacity who is experiencing a crisis may have unpredictable behavior which can be mistaken for non-compliance with your commands. 5.2.3
de-escalation paradox.
110
The Texas Ethics Commission was created in ________ to administer and enforce provisions relating to, among other things, the standards of conduct of state officers and employees. 4.1.4
1992
111
TRUE OR FALSE?
The Texas Ethics Commission has subpoena power and can initiate their own investigations. 4.1.4
TRUE
112
List some principles of public service: 4.1.5
● Public Interest
● Objective Judgment
● accountability
● democracy
● respectability
113
List some principles of public service: 4.1.5
● Public Interest
● Objective Judgment
● accountability
● democracy
● respectability
114
Sexual Harassment charges filed on a corrections staff employee will be prosecuted under which of the following Texas Penal Code provisions. 4.2.4
Official Oppression PC 39.03
115
The ability to effectively and accurately transfer ideas and information is the definition of: 4.5.8
communication
116
After positing the inmate with the chest board attached appropriately, photographs should be taken of: 6.2.2
front view, Side view; left and right side. With/without accessories
117
Federal laws that prohibit sexual harassment. 4.2.3
Violations under Color of Law, United States Code Annotated (USCA) 1983
118
Texas Penal Code that defines sexual harassment. 4.2.4
Abuse of Official Capacity PC 39.02
119
Federal laws that prohibit abuse of office: 4.2.4
Violations under Color of Law, United States Code Annotated (USCA) 1983
120
Fingerprint cards must be submitted to ______ first. 6.2.4
DPS
121
The Basic Corrections Course (BCC) was developed with the following objective in mind M1 pg1
● to feel secure in his job
● to be able to respond in a professional manner
● to prevent escape
122
The jails in Texas are primarily county jails operated by ___ of each county under the rules and guidance of the _____. (Module 1) Module 1 pg1
the sheriff, TCJS
123
This is the date that TCOLE was established by the Texas Legislature. 2.1.1
September 1, 1965
124
The state legislature established TCOLE? 2.1.1
59th State legislature
125
The statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow. 2.1.1
The Occupations Code
126
De-Escalation paradox requires utilizing. 5.2.3
non-confrentational approach
127
The following are categories of (Depression/Bipolar) 5.1.5
mood disorders
128
The Bipolar- mania phase includes the following: 5.1.5
○ 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
129
the following are in de-escalation guideline? 5.2.2
○ Communication
○ Sensitivity
○ Listening
○ Clarification
130
TRUE OR FALSE?
The difference between traditional inmate encounters and an encounter with an inmate who has mental illness is the need to be non-confrontational? 5.2.3
TRUE
131
TRUE OR FALSE?
Listening is one of the most important skills used during a crisis de-escalation. 5.2.2
TRUE
132
Key phrases in the use of assist with clarification in a de-escalation crisis. 5.2.2
● Sounds like your feeling (angry, upset, and sad)
● You’re pretty (angry, upset, and sad) right now, aren’t you?
● I want to make sure that I understand what you are saying - are you telling me that you are...?
133
An inmate with compromised coping capacity who is experiencing a crisis may have ______, which can be mistaken for non-compliance with your commands. 5.2.3
Unpredictable behavior
134
Jailers should use _______, verbal de-escalation skills to talk them (de-escalation) down versus take them down. 5.2.3
non-confrentational
135
What type of mindset should be used in dealing with individuals with mental impairments. 5.2.3
de-escalation mindset
136
TRUE OR FALSE?
When dealing with an individual with a crisis it is essential to judge, belittle and give advice. 5.2.2
FALSE
137
_______ is one of the most important skills used during a crisis de-escalation. 5.2.2
listening
138
An individual that presents an immediate danger to self or other? 5.1.1
an individual in crisis
139
De-escalation techniques include. 5.1.2
○ Communication
○ Sensitivity
○ Listening
○ Clarification
140
Basic communication in a crisis requires. 5.2.2
● trust
● empathy
● sensitivity
● listening
141
Coexistence of both mental health and a substance use disorder is referred as: 5.1.14
co-occurring disorders
142
When it comes to kitchen duty, "dangerous tools" are: 8.2.8
● knives
● cleavers
● mallets
● ice picks
143
A depressed mood or loss of interest of at least two weeks duration including weight loss/gain is known as. 5.1.5
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
144
Which of the following situations require the summoning of back up? 10.6.4
● violence by one or more inmates
● suicide attempts
● prior escapes or attempts
● refusal to obey verbal orders by jailer
● anytime a violent/separation cell is entered
145
Who is permitted to repair locks or fabricate keys other than a trained employee? 8.1.1
Maintenance of locking systems and other security detention devices SHALL NOT be performed by inmates.
146
The Texas Ethics Commission was created in 1992 to administer and enforce provisions relating to the standards of conduct of state officers and employees, what power do they have? 4.1.4
They have subpoena power and can initiate their own investigations.
147
A role of corrections officer is to be an effective supervisor through seeing, hearing and interaction. The effectiveness is based on a staff to inmate ratio of _____ in a correctional setting. 3.1.5
1:48
148
Which are some dangerous tools? 10.1.12
knives, cleavers, mallets, and Ice picks
149
When cleaning up spills of blood and body fluids thorough and promptly, you should use ______ dilution of household bleach. 9.2.14
1:10
150
Any cleaning solution that are available, I should dilute as ____ part common household bleach to _____ parts of water. 9.2.14
1 Part bleach to 10 parts water
