HPM 9.2

Question 1

In regard to substance abuse testing, the role of the first designated manager in the supervisor’s chain of command.

a) Manager

b) First Line Supervisor

c) Confirming Official

d) Appropriate Commissioner

Answer 1

c) Confirming Official

Question 2

True/False- The CalHR rules provide for a urine test as the primary means of
determining whether or not an employee has abused drugs. True or false: A breath test
shall be used in cases of alcohol.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

From the moment reasonable suspicion is developed until the
time a sample is provided, the employee should remain under continual _____ observation. The employee should
not be allowed to go to a car, locker, or desk without supervision.

a) Supervisory

b) Managerial

c) Medical

d) Commander

Answer 3

a) Supervisory

Question 4

Ensure at least ___ of urine is collected (to be split into two containers after collected)

a) 60 ml

b) 50 ml

c) 30 ml

d) 100 ml

Answer 4

a) 60 ml

Question 5

True or False: Employees refusing to cooperate at any stage of the
collection process shall be ordered to cooperate and advised that failure to do so may subject them to disciplinary action for insubordination.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

All positive results will be communicated to the __ for further evaluation. In this instance, the ___ will attempt to contact the affected employee directly for information (such as legal prescriptions) to determine if there is a legitimate medical explanation for the positive test.

a) Medical Officer

b) Confirming Official

c) Supervisor

Answer 6

a) Medical Officer

Question 7

True or False: An employee may claim that a test which returns positive for marijuana is the result of a legitimate recommendation from a licensed physician,
the MRO will consider marijuana to be a legal prescription.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

As far as BAC, what amount is considered a positive test under substance abuse testing:

a) .08

b) .06

c) .05

d) .04

Answer 8

d) .04

Question 9

If only alcohol is suspected, when should an employee return to work?

a) 10 days later

b) Next day

c) 5 days later

d) 15 days later

Answer 9

b) next day

Question 10

Can employees in non sensitive positions be forced to perform a substance abuse test?

Answer 10

No, a non sensitive position employee cannot be asked to take a chemical test

Question 11

True/False- An administrative substance abuse investigation cannot be used in support of a criminal complaint.

Answer 11

True