Use of restraints Flashcards

1
Q

policy s532

A

use of restraints

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2
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restraint shall be use in normal or extraordinary precautions to prevent against

A

inmate self injury
injury to others
property damage

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3
Q

preauthorization from the ___ is required for the continued application of restraints while confined to a cell.

A

shift commander

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4
Q

if an inmate is restrained in the cell the officer will conduct ____ checks which will be recorded in the logbook and ask if they will comply with every check

A

15 minute

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5
Q

department approved restraints

A

handcuff
leg iron
flex cuff
waist-chain
restraint chair
posey
other devises

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6
Q

what is the correct sequence of steps when handcuffing

A

immobilize
control
handcuff
search
monitor
transport

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7
Q

when applying or removing handcuffs officer should approach from __ or from the ___ in a defensive posture

A

behind
side

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8
Q

officers at anytime increase the control exerted by applying ___ restraints but may never ___ the of security required by this policy

A

additional
lessen

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9
Q

restraints shall never be ___ or ___ during transportation unless it is necessary for ___ or ___ concerns

A

remove or adjust
medical or security

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10
Q

no vehicle should be entered to adjust or remove restraints except in an ___in such case only do so while __ and sufficient back up

A

emergency
unarmed

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11
Q

single inmate in a vehicle transported locally shall be handcuffed only ___ with ___ or ___ and __ for hospital

A

in front with leg irons
waist-chain leg irons

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12
Q

for one-way trips for more than __ hour inmates will be transported handcuffed with hands ___ palms facing ___ and ___

A

in front
out
leg irons

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13
Q

inmates transported in a van shall be restrained how

A

handcuffed in front with leg irons

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14
Q

two inmates transported together to the same destination will be handcuffed in __ palms facing __ while linking inmates together ___ at the elbow

A

front
outward
arm-in-arm

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15
Q

no more than ___ inmates will be restrained together linked arm and arm

A

5

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16
Q

two groups of inmates may be connected by restraining at the ___ or ___ one from each end of each group using ___

A

ankles
elbows
leg irons

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17
Q

all inmates being transported to the hospital are required to wear ___ and ___

A

waist-chains
leg irons

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18
Q

if an inmate had a wrist injury to a hand then __ hand may be restrained by the use of ___

A

one uninjured
waist-chain

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19
Q

if an injury to the person leg injury which leg irons would aggravate then only ___ may be applied

A

waist chains

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20
Q

___ or ____ shall not be used on a pregnant or during post partum recuperation

A

leg irons
waist-chains

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21
Q

how can a pregnant or post partum female be transported to court or hospital

A

handcuffed hand in front no leg irons
in a seatbelt

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22
Q

an inmate who is in any stage of labor delivery or post-delivery as determined by a health care professional shall ___ be placed in restraints including during ___

A

not
transport

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23
Q

if possible officers in the room during child birth shall be ___

A

female

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24
Q

an inmate in post-delivery recuperation shall __ be placed in restraints except in ___

A

not
extraordinary circumstances

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25
Q

situation in which an officer determines that the specific inmate presents an immediate and serious threat to herself or others or presents immediate credible risk of escape.

A

extraordinary circumstances

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26
Q

if the inmate is restrained during post-delivery recuperation then the restraints should be in the ___ restrictive available and the most ___ under the circumstances

A

least
reasonable

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27
Q

if restraints used in extraordinary circumstances then the officer must document in writing

A

the determination of why these circumstanced existed
the kind of restraints
why they believe they were the least restrictive available and most reasonable

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28
Q

the ___ shall approved use of restraints during extraordinary circumstanced either ___ or ___ the officer submits documentation

A

superintendent
before
after

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29
Q

in the absence of prior-approval of application of restraints during extraordinary circumstances the ___ must be ___ notified immediately upon the application of restraints

A

superintendent
verbally

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30
Q

if an attending physician or nurse treating a pregnant inmates requests that restraints be removed for medical reasons then the officer shall ___ all restraints and ___ notify the ___

A

be removed
verbally
superintendent

31
Q

nothing in the policy ___ the use of hospital ___ requested by the treating physician for the medical safety of a patient

A

prohibits
restraints

32
Q

handcuff are to be place in the inmate’s __between the __ and the ___

A

wrists
hand
wrist knuckle

33
Q

handcuff should be closed fully against the __ but should not pinch the skin or ___ circulation

A

skin
impede

34
Q

handcuff should always be ___

A

double locked

35
Q

an alternative restraining procedure with or without handcuffs is leg irons may be placed above the inmates ___ with the chain across the inmates ___

A

elbows
back

36
Q

what restraint is used when an inmates has a hand or arm cast

A

posey

37
Q

leg irons are applied from ___ the inmate

A

behind

38
Q

leg irons are places on the inmates __ close to the foot closely against the skin or socks but should not __ or __- circulation

A

ankles
pinch
impede

39
Q

leg irons should not be placed over the inmates ___ or ___

A

pants
boots

40
Q

keyholes are always facing __ when applying leg irons

A

down

41
Q

leg irons should always be ___and applied ___ handcuffs or waist chains are applied

A

double locked
after

42
Q

waist chains should be applied from ___ or ___ the inmates

A

behind
beside

43
Q

the waist chain should ___ passed through a ___ if available

A

be
belt loop

44
Q

the waist chain is placed against the inmates body around the waist and above the __and secured by a ___

A

hips
padlock

45
Q

what restraint can be used with handcuffs for placement of a wait chain

A

martin chain

46
Q

flex cuffs may be used in substitute for handcuffs and leg irons in an ___ situation

A

emergency

47
Q

flex cuffs are a __- time use

A

one

48
Q

flex cuffs may be used in ___ with other restraints

A

conjunction

49
Q

when flex cuffs are used on transportation the ___ will be notified so they can replace them

A

transportation supervisor

50
Q

modified martin chains are placed from ___ the inmate

A

beside

51
Q

before restraining an inmate in the restraint chair a ___ or ___ should assess whether any medical contradictions to using the restraint device

A

physician
nurse

52
Q

upon the placement of an inmate in the restraint chair a physician or nurse ___ conduct a ___ exam

A

shall
medical

53
Q

after the initial medical assessment the inmates vital signs and respiration will be assessed ___and every ___ thereafter until the restraints are removed

A

15 minutes
1 hour

54
Q

at every wellness check by the ___ the inmate will be asked if they will comply and will immeditly notify the ___ once the inmate agrees

A

unit officer
area supervisor

55
Q

the inmates behavior and physical condition will be noted in the log book every ___ minutes

A

15

56
Q

when the continuation of the restraint chair is required beyond ___ and offer of controlled and limb exercise shall be made by the ___

A

2 hours
nurse

57
Q

the limb exercise will be removed independently for a period or __ to __ minutes

A

5
7

58
Q

the ___ shall order the inmates release from the restraint chair when they no longer exhibit ___ and __- behavior

A

shift commander
violent
resistive

59
Q

restraints should not be applied for more time than is ___ necessary to ensure the safety of the staff and inmate

A

absolutely

60
Q

inmates in restraints shall be under the supervision of an officer who shall have on their person or have access to the ___ to the restraints in order to enable the prompt release in the event of a ___ or other emergency

A

key
fire

61
Q

___staff shall examine inmates in restraints or the restraint chair at ___ and ___intervals

A

medical
regular
frequent

62
Q

control should always be exercised over a subject when applying or removing restraints keeping the subject ___

A

off-balance

63
Q

when removing or applying restraints officers must maintain secure control of their ___ and ___ equipment

A

firearm
security

64
Q

post partum is how many weeks

A

six

65
Q

when escorting and inmate in handcuffs the officer shall hold them bodily and shall not hold the handcuff ___

A

chain

66
Q

when may it be necessary to add supplemental restraints (flex-cuffs leg irons) to a handcuffed inmate

A

inmates with small hands such as females and juveniles

67
Q

inmates in seg units who continue to demonstrate disruptive behavior shall be placed in restraints before being allowed __of their cell for ___reason

A

out
any

68
Q

when handcuffing an inmate in seg they will be handcuffed through the ___in front palms facing __

A

cell trap door
outward

69
Q

martin chains are secured by a ___

A

fastener

70
Q

the unit officer shall record the inmates ___and __- and ___ they were placed in a restraint chair in the unit log

A

name
date
time

71
Q

the physician or nurse will examine the inmates ___signs and ___of inmates in restraint chair

A

vital
respiration

72
Q

any significant change in the inmates physical condition while in a restraint chair must be immedicably communicated to ___staff

A

medical

73
Q

the ___ shall immediately order the inmates release form a restraint chair

A

shift commander

74
Q

when releasing an inmate from the chair what needs to be done

A

date and time must be recorded in the unit log and use of force report
inmates limbs where restraints were applied shall be video-taped
any injuries observed shall be photographed