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HPM 9.2 Substance Testing - Quiz 1 Flashcards

1
Q

True or False
There is nothing in CalHR rules which precludes an
employee from voluntarily submitting to a substance test

A

True

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2
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Reasonable suspicion exists only after the ____________ has also considered the facts and/or evidence and agrees that they constitute a finding of reasonable suspicion.

A

confirming official

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3
Q

Use of the PAS device to establish reasonable

suspicion is or is not authorized.

A

is not

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4
Q

True of False

If both drug and alcohol use are suspected, employees are required to submit to both urine and breath tests

A

True

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5
Q

True or False
If after a reasonable period of time the employee is still unable to provide a urine sample, this will be treated as a refusal

A

True

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6
Q

Employees suspected of being under the combined influence of alcohol and a drug(s) are required to submit to both a ______ and _______ test.

A

urine and breath

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7
Q
  1. Is a copy of the CHP 202X retained in the personal folder of the employee if there is a positive test results
A

B. False

  1. B (Pages 11-5)
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8
Q
  1. Laboratory test results that are either negative or positive will first be sent to the
A

D. Medical Review Officer

  1. D (Pages 7-7)
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9
Q

True or False

Per CalHR, a reliable informant must be a peace officer.

A

True

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10
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  1. Positive specimens shall be securely stored and frozen at -20 degrees or lower for
A

A. One year

  1. A (Pages 7-9)
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11
Q

departmental policy extends POBR to all employees, except ______

A

cadets

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12
Q

True or False

An administrative investigation can be used to support the criminal investigation?

A

False

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13
Q

True or False

there is nothing in the rule which precludes a nonsensitive employee from voluntarily submitting to a substance test.

A

True

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14
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  1. What three things are required for reasonable suspicion to be based on?
A
  1. Articulable Facts, Close Observations, Reasonable Suspension (Pages 5-3)
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15
Q

Negative Samples. All samples initially screened negative, as well as those which test negative on the confirmatory test, will be securely stored by the
laboratory for a period of ______ weeks.

A

three

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16
Q

Only employees serving in _________shall be

subject to substance testing

A

sensitive positions

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17
Q

True or False
No action can be taken against the employee for not participating in a test unless there is reasonable suspicion of substance abuse.

A

True

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18
Q

True or False

Employees shall be entitled to representation in any of their discussions with the Medical Review Officer (MRO)

A

True

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19
Q

A driver of a commercial vehicle has engaged in prohibited conduct when alcohol concentration of _____or greater

A

0.04%

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20
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  1. The Area Commander is responsible to have two unused collection kits available at all times
A

A. True

  1. A (Pages 7-10)
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21
Q

True or False.
If the supervisor believes criminal violations(s) exist, a criminal investigation should be conducted before or after the administrative investigation.

A

before

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22
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  1. What departmental employees are considered as sensitive positions?
A

A. Cadets, Gunsmith, Heavy Truck Driver and School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator
1. A (HPM 9.2 Pages 4-3 and 4-4)

23
Q

A positive test will result from a blood alcohol level of _______

A

.04 percent

24
Q
  1. At least _____ milliliters (Approximately 2 Ounces) or Urine collected and broken up into two samples.
A

C. 60

  1. C (Pages 7-5)
25
Q

Positive test results and the documented reasonable
suspicion will become part of the request for adverse action file. This information will be maintained for a period of _____ years

A

five

26
Q

In regards to nonsensitive positions, supervisors shall make their determination based upon what three things.

A

(1) Articulable facts;
(2) Close observation; and
(3) Good faith.

27
Q

For the substance test to be effective, each supervisor must ensure that:

A

(a) Reasonable suspicion is supported by proper documentation;
(b) The sample is properly collected;
(c) The chain of custody is maintained; and
(d) The employee’s rights are not violated.

28
Q
  1. Specimens with Negative results will be kept at the laboratory for _______, then destroyed.
A

C. 3 weeks

  1. C (Pages 7-9)
29
Q

True or False

an anonymous tip alone is sufficient to order a substance test.

A

False - is not

30
Q

True or False
For uniformed employees, evidence gathered during a criminal investigation can be used to support the administrative investigation.

A

True

31
Q

True or False
negative test results and the documentation regarding reasonable suspicion for the test shall be maintained apart from the employee’s personnel folder

A

True

32
Q

True or False
In accordance with CalHR regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements, urine tests will not be tested for alcohol.

A

True

33
Q

The state’s substance testing policy requires the involvement of specified managers in all substance tests as a ___________before any sample
can be collected.

A

confirming official

34
Q

Commanders shall or should ensure _____ unused kits are available at all times.

A

shall/two

35
Q

True or False

It is permissible to utilize a urine test for the purpose of determining alcohol intoxication.

A

False

36
Q

Reasonable suspicion is the good faith belief based on what two things?

A

Articulable facts and good faith.

37
Q

The CalHR rules provide for a _______ test as the primary means of determining whether or not an employee has abused drugs.

A

urine

38
Q
  1. The urine test is the primary test for both alcohol and drugs
A

B. False - required to submit to both urine and breath

  1. B (Pages 7-3)
39
Q

Urine testing is the most widely used method in substance testing today because of what three things.

A

(1) It is less intrusive than blood testing since it does not require extraction from the body.
(2) The sample can be collected by non-medical personnel.
(3) Individuals using drugs will test positive for the longest period of time on a urine test.

40
Q

Positive specimens shall be securely stored and frozen at _______degrees centigrade or lower for ______ to assure availability for retesting in case of appeal or litigation.

A

minus 20/one year

41
Q

If a conflict exists between CalHR and MOU the _____ is controlling.

A

MOU

42
Q

After the sample has been collected, the command shall make notification to the substance testing coordinator at the Office of Internal Affairs (OIA) shall be emailed or faxed to OIA no later than _____ hours after the specimen is collected.

A

48

43
Q

A copy of the reasonable suspicion report shall be provided to the affected employee within ____ hours

A

48

44
Q

If a “nonsenstive” employee is suspected of substance abuse, supervisors shall or should investigate the incident in accordance with HPM 10.2

A

Shall

45
Q

Ensure at least ___milliliters (approximately two fluid ounces) of urine is collected (to be split into two containers after collected);

A

60

46
Q

The following elements are critical if the program is to be successful:

A 
Consistency
Confirmation
Collection of Sample
Chain of Custody
Control of Quality
Contracts
47
Q

The California Department of Human Resources rules do not permit the mandated substance testing of persons in _________ positions.

A

nonsensitive

48
Q
  1. Is it permissible to require non-sensitive positions to submit to a chemical test?
A

B. No

pages 5-3

49
Q

any detected level of alcohol is prohibited by the statement of ___________________

A

Inconsistent and Incompatible Activities.

50
Q

True or False
Per CalHR, the employee in question must be told who the reliable informant is, what the reliable informant said, and be given an opportunity to respond to this
as part of the determination of reasonable suspicion

A

True

51
Q

True or False

an employee is entitled to representation during the collection of the sample.

A

False - not entitled

52
Q

Employees are not permitted to drink water for the purpose of aiding them in providing a sample, so long as it is supervised.

A

False

53
Q

___________authorizes substance testing for employees serving in designated sensitive
positions when reasonable suspicion exists

A

California Code of Regulations (CCR)

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