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  • Which rights are considered fundamental and cannot be limited?
  • Which of the following is a factor affecting the magnitude of a traumatic response?
  • The 14th Amendment provides which protection?
  • The 'U' in CHUMPS emphasizes?
  • What is individual racism?
  • Red flag indicators are defined as indicators that should immediately arouse an officer's suspicion and warrant some questions, especially when coupled with other physical and psychological indicators.
  • How should confiscated items be documented during admission?
  • Which set of essential questions should a complete incident report answer?
  • Which action is part of a first responder's duties to a sexual assault incident?
  • Which statement best describes the purpose of inspections as a security factor?
  • The 1st Amendment protects which rights?
  • Why are well-written reports important?
  • Which option is not listed as a criterion for administrative segregation?
  • What is distress?
  • The 'M' of CHUMPS emphasizes?
  • Which of the following is a duty of law enforcement as described?
  • Which area is described by the red flag indicators concept?
  • Basic requirements for body cavity searches include which of the following?
  • During a cell search, which bedding inspection step is recommended?
  • Important jail standards designate good correctional practices in which areas?
  • MRSA signs and symptoms are often mistaken for which of the following?
  • Which PPE practice is recommended when preparing to interact with inmates?
  • How is a strip search defined?
  • In EAR Engage, which of the following is not a component?
  • What is System 1 thinking?
  • Which item is not among the factors used to determine if force is excessive in a corrections setting?
  • Which option best describes administrative segregation?
  • Specificity in LAST model relates to which?
  • When should an officer seek assistance with stress?
  • Which description best defines deliberate indifference to medical needs?
  • During a cell search, what should you check in the window area?
  • Which is a basic rule for conducting body searches?
  • Which statement is true about institutional racism?
  • De-escalation for loss of perspective includes which action?
  • Which option is a warning sign of suicide?
  • The 4th Amendment addresses which issue?
  • Which is an indicator of stimulant use?
  • Body cavity search requirements include which statement?
  • Which is an indicator of depressant use?
  • What is considered the most important aspect of security in a correctional facility?
  • What is the recommended approach regarding favors for inmates?
  • Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason for corrections training?
  • Which de-escalation technique best applies to loss of control?
  • How often must the jail administrator or designee conduct an administrative review of an inmate on administrative segregation?
  • Which is a warning sign of impending violence?
  • Which statement distinguishes voluntary torts from negligent torts?
  • Which action should be taken first in an emergency to manage the situation?
  • Loss of perspective is characterized by which signs?
  • Besides HIV, what increases the risk of latent TB progressing to TB disease?
  • When handling suicidal situations, officers should...
  • Which approach is recommended to prevent contraband?
  • What is the freeze response?
  • What documentation is required within 24 hours after placement in administrative segregation?
  • What is eustress?
  • In loss of control, which statement is true?
  • Which statement is NOT one of the main objectives of security in a correctional facility?
  • Which of the following is a red flag indicator of sexual assault?
  • Which statement is NOT a function of the Courts in the criminal justice system?
  • In which situations are you more susceptible to implicit bias?
  • Which statement describes System 2 thinking?
  • Which statement best describes how inmates must be informed about the facility's rules?
  • What is the first step in conducting cell/living area searches?
  • During de-escalation of loss of reality, which action is recommended?
  • Loss of hope may be indicated by which signs?
  • What are the three elements of the fire triangle?
  • Which description best defines a census count?
  • What is the primary goal when talking to an inmate contemplating suicide?
  • What is administrative segregation?
  • What is the purpose of the 24-hour documentation and 72-hour review process in administrative segregation?
  • The 'H' in CHUMPS emphasizes?
  • What term describes a civil wrong other than breach of contract?
  • Which statement best defines interpersonal racism?
  • Which step is part of emergency procedures to manage a disturbance?
  • To reach the standard of deliberate indifference, corrections officials must know of and disregard a substantial risk of serious harm to the inmate's health.
  • Which statement is a key safety reminder during transport?
  • Which statement correctly describes discipline hearing notifications?
  • Why is monitoring withdrawal from alcohol important?
  • Which standard is designated to directly support the life, safety, and health of jail inmates, employees, and volunteers?
  • What happens after the inmate responds to the written documentation?
  • What is the purpose of searching inmates before leaving, after transport, and returning to the facility?
  • What does the PASS acronym stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
  • What is Implicit Bias?
  • Trauma is defined as?
  • Which of the following is a recommended stress management approach?
  • Which option is NOT listed as an important factor of security?
  • Loss of hope indicators include which statement?
  • Which practice improves safety when leaving a destination during inmate transport?
  • Which set of symptoms is commonly associated with alcohol withdrawal?
  • How is a frisk search defined?
  • What is System 2 thinking?
  • What does the inmate classification system assess?
  • Which factor addresses the handling of hazardous materials?
  • What will an unethical corrections officer do?
  • Which statement best defines sympathy?
  • Full service and minimum security jails must comply with what percentage of the important jail standards?
  • Custodial deaths refer to deaths that occur in custody; officers may be blamed if they know of risk and fail to act or withhold medical care.
  • Which document outlines fire prevention procedures in a facility?
  • Which statement best describes System 1 thinking in practice?
  • Which practice is recommended to avoid manipulations by inmates?
  • Which groups are included in the essential jail standards?
  • In hostage survival techniques, which action should you take to prioritize safety?
  • Which statement about possible responses following a critical incident is NOT listed?
  • Which symptom is associated with tuberculosis?
  • Which requirement must a jail have regarding administrative segregation?
  • Which option is NOT a responsibility of a corrections officer?
  • Which statement about administrative segregation is false?
  • Which statement best describes the corrections component?
  • Custodial deaths are defined as deaths that occur while the person is in jail or prison custody; which condition could lead to institutional liability?
  • Which of the following is an example of an incident variable affecting trauma?
  • Which statement best defines apathy?
  • Which description best defines a formal count?
  • Which infection increases the risk of progressing from latent TB to TB disease among inmates?
  • A stated benefit of adhering to medical standards is to?
  • Which of the following is a symptom of tuberculosis?
  • Inmates may manipulate by using your first name. What is the recommended response?
  • Which statement correctly defines a strip search?
  • Which factor is considered when determining whether force used in corrections is excessive?
  • Describe the major components of the criminal justice system: Which is NOT a major component?
  • Which of the following is a potential characteristic of an abuser?
  • The 5th Amendment primarily covers which protection?
  • Which statement best describes indirect exposure?
  • Which statement about race best describes its nature?
  • In de-escalating a situation involving loss of hope, what is the primary goal?
  • Which aspect of correctional facilities' physical structure can contribute to tuberculosis transmission?
  • What is Explicit Bias?
  • What best describes genetics?
  • The CHUMPS framework is primarily used to help officers?
  • Two officers: Engage lead?
  • Delirium tremens, a potential progression of alcohol withdrawal, can involve which symptoms?
  • Which of the following is a potential characteristic of an abuser?
  • Which statement best defines empathy?
  • Which statement best describes structural racism?
  • NOT a primary source of inmate rights?
  • Which of the following could indicate loss of perspective risk?
  • Direct exposure is defined as?
  • Which option is NOT a recommended practice for courtroom demeanor?
  • Before leaving the facility for transport, which action helps assess an inmate's frame of mind?
  • Which criterion is used to determine whether an inmate's rights may be limited?
  • What factor can interrupt TB therapy for inmates?
  • Which of the following is NOT a duty of corrections officers during admission?
  • Loss of reality is characterized by which signs?
  • NOT a red flag indicator?
  • Which housekeeping practice reduces fire risk in inmate storage areas?
  • Which of the following is NOT a goal of sentencing?
  • Which of the following is a stated reason for placement in administrative segregation?
  • During transport, keeping an inmate within sight is recommended. Which option reflects this guidance?
  • The 'S' of CHUMPS emphasizes?
  • What will an ethical corrections officer do?
  • Which entity is primarily responsible for supervising offenders through programs such as probation and parole?
  • Which statement best describes contraband control?
  • Who decides that an inmate has a need of protection under administrative segregation?
  • What is the minimum interval for administrative reviews while an inmate is in administrative segregation?
  • During use of a fire extinguisher, how far should you stand from the fire?
  • Which statement about contraband control is most accurate?
  • The 'C' in CHUMPS stands for?
  • Which statement about administrative segregation is correct?
  • Which is the fourth component of the LAST model?
  • Which factor is described as part of administrative segregation as decided by the jail administrator or designee?
  • Which statement about cumulative stress is true?
  • What are the purposes of the Bill of Rights?
  • The 6th Amendment covers which rights?
  • Which statement is true about frisk searches?
  • Which description best defines an emergency count?
  • Which description best defines the 'control' role of a corrections officer?
  • NOT a part of the EAR model?
  • Which of the following is an internal influence on an officer's decisions?
  • Which statement describes the government interest involved when restricting inmate rights?
  • RESOLVE step: which is a possible resolution?
  • If permitted to take reports and notes to the witness stand, what should you do?
  • Which role is described as one of the most important jobs of a correctional officer?
  • Which of the following is a direct guideline for truthful testimony?
  • A well-written report should be understandable to a third party.
  • Which of the following is a common criterion to evaluate needs?
  • Which of the following is NOT a common criterion to evaluate risk?
  • In an emergency situation, which action directly supports coordination among staff?
  • Which rule best ensures restraints are secure before transport?
  • NOT listed as a primary source of inmate rights?
  • Which is NOT a quality of a well-written report?
  • Which option best describes a condition for placing an inmate in administrative segregation?
  • What is the relationship between a student performance objective (SPO) and a test question?
  • MRSA spreads usually by which route?
  • Which document is described as a primary source of inmate rights through court interpretation of laws?
  • In an encounter with an inmate who has a mental illness, officers should primarily do what?
  • The 'P' of CHUMPS emphasizes?
  • Which practice helps prevent rumors when interacting with inmates?
  • ASSESS step statement truth?
  • What is critical incident stress?
  • Which statement best contrasts eustress and distress?
  • What best describes the fight response?
  • What best describes the flight response in high-stress situations?
  • Which of the following is NOT a recommended de-escalation technique?
  • NOT a red flag indicator of sexual assault?
  • At a minimum, when should an inmate be searched?
  • Which of the following is a component of fire prevention in a corrections setting?
  • What should you do after the fire is extinguished?
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