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Because the tuberculosis bacteria generally stay dormant after they invade the body, only ___________ percent of people infected with TB will ever develop the active disease.

10

Correctional facilities with a population of ___________ or more offenders must test for TB within ___________ days of incarceration.

100 / 7

If an inmate claims to be on a specific medication, what should be checked with the inmate's physician?

Accuracy of claim and accuracy of dosage

Which of the following are pieces of protective equipment used to prevent transmission of disease in jail environments? a. Hazmat suits b. Air purification systems c. Duckbill masks

Air purification systems and duckbill masks

A Needs Assessment Instrument (NAI) may be used to assess the needs and qualifications of inmates for participation in which programs? a. Vocational and educational programs b. Mental health programs c. Work programs d. Substance abuse programs e. All of the above

All of the above

A corrections officer may be exposed to infection in which situation? a. When intervening in fights b. While conducting searches c. While working near areas where injections are given d. a and c e. All of the above

All of the above

An inmate's health record should include ___________. a. written requests filed by an inmate b. diagnostic findings c. treatments d. refusals of treatment and/or medication e. all of the above

All of the above

During intake procedures, if a foreign national's country of citizenship is not on the mandatory notification list, you should do which of the following? a. Offer to notify the inmate's consular b. Inform the inmate about you making the notification c. Notify the consular without delay if the inmate agrees to notification d. All of the above

All of the above

Health tags may identify the inmate as having special medical needs and shall be noted where and/or to whom? a. Inmate's medical record b. Inform health personnel c. Inform supervisor on duty d. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following are preventative measures employed in jails to prevent the spread of communicable diseases? a. General area cleanliness b. Protective equipment to prevent transmission of disease c. Departmental policies d. All of the above

All of the above

If an inmate claims to be on a specific medication, what actions should the officer take?

Call the physician

All of the following are true about tuberculosis, except that TB ___________. a. is an infectious disease b. can spread through the lymph nodes and bloodstream c. bacteria eat away tissue of organs d. is usually found in the lungs e. cannot be fatal

Cannot be fatal

Which of the following are bacterial STDs?

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis

Inmates cannot be allowed to take and keep any medication with them.

False

Requests for medical care can be overlooked or dismissed if an inmate did not follow the facility rules in the past. True or false

False

Sexual interaction is the only way STDs can be transmitted. True or false

False

The only cleaning solution that is effective in cleaning up spills of blood or other bodily fluid is a dilution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. True or false

False

Upon intake, an inmate file should be created that needs to contain a record of offenses and injuries, disabilities, property, emergency contact information, and documentation of illegal status. True or false

False

For which type of inmates is it important that their custody level does not exceed the construction level of the assigned housing?

Federal and TDCJ inmates

All of the following are qualifications of a trustee position, EXCEPT ___________. a. interview of inmate b. type of work c. behavior d. gender e. quality of work habits

Gender

Which of the following are disease carrying vectors? a. Chiggers b. Spiders c. Head lice d. Skin mites

Head lice

Which of the following are common STDs? a. Herpes b. HIV c. AIDS d. Syphilis

Herpes and Syphilis

When cleaning any spills of blood or bodily fluids you should use water and a 1:10 dilution of ___________.

Household bleach

What should you do to verify the identity of the inmate before administering his/her medication?

Identify inmate by armband (?)

The intake screening has to be conducted when?

Immediately upon entering facility

Where should all medications, dosages, and frequency of dosage be documented?

In the inmate medical file

Communicable diseases commonly found in jails include all of the following, except ___________. a. Influenza b. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome c. tuberculosis d. Hepatitis e. Human immunodeficiency virus

Influenza

___________ should be reported so health care personnel can follow up with medical attention and an investigation can take place, if necessary.

Injuries

The two causes of contagious infections are Staphylococcus bateria and ___________.

MRSA

What is the cause of Scabies?

Mites

Which disease(s) is/are normally transmitted by direct contact?

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

What is the most common form of staphylococcal infection?

Skin infections

The ___________ form should be completed and provided to the receiving criminal justice facility when an inmate is transferred.

Texas Uniform Health Status Update

According to TCJS, who is responsible for developing and implementing an objective classification plan that must be approved by the commission?

The sheriff

TB is primarily spread via all of the following, except ___________ . a. coughing b. sneezing c. speaking d. touching e. singing

Touching

Pre-existing injuries should be photographed at the time of booking to prevent an inmate from blaming an officer for causing harm. True or false

True

The legal ramifications of not updating a file can result in both criminal liability and civil liability. True or false

True

A mild cough, bloody sputum, and weight loss are all symptoms of ___________.

Tuberculosis

___________ is usually found in the lungs but can be spread through the body via the lymph nodes and bloodstream.

Tuberculosis

___________, a health file will be initiated through the completion of a department medical form.

Upon an inmate's admission

Which of these are effective strategies for preventing the spread of pathogens?

Use gloves when handling contaminated items

Which of the following behaviors would an observer look for in a jailer?

Uses jailer jargon

_______________ diseases are caused by pathogens and parasites in human populations.

Vector-borne

According to TCJS 273.1, inmates have the right to have ____________.

adequate medical care

TB is spread from person to person primarily by means of ___________ droplets.

airborne

Proper administering of medication involves all of the following, except ___________. a. observing inmate place medicine in mouth b. allowing the inmate to save the medication for later c. having inmate swallow medicine d. having inmate open mouth to verify the medicine was swallowed

allowing the inmate to save the medication for later

Medication should always be delivered ___________ to prevent ___________.

at the proper time / reactions

Protective clothing should be worn when you expect to encounter ___________.

blood or bodily fluids

An illness that occurs through the transmission of an infectious agent is the definition of ___________.

communicable disease

HSC Section 81.046 states that ___________________ information is not public record and may not be released.

communicable diseases

All of the following medical needs of the inmate must be recognized and dealt with, except ___________. a. physical problems b. compatibility with medical personnel c. dental problems d. mental disabilities

compatibility with medical personnel

All communications between a patient and a professional, along with the identity, diagnosis, and treatment of the inmate is ___________.

confidential

Initial custody assessment is completed on newly admitted inmates prior to housing to ___________.

determine custody levels

Direct contact and droplet spread are modes of ___________ transmission.

direct

The two modes of communicable disease transmission are __________________.

direct/indirect

Inmates are ___________ expenses incurred related to health care treatment.

financially responsible for

TCJS 265.5 states that ___________ should be used in an inmate's record to identify an inmate requiring special medical needs.

health tags

Airborne transmission, vehicle borne transmission, and vector borne transmission are all modes of ____________ transmission.

indirect

Upon an inmate's admission, a health file shall be initiated and ___________ assessed.

mental problems and medical/physical problems

If it is determined that an inmate's country of citizenship is on the list of mandatory notifications, notification ___________.

must be made regardless of inmate's wishes

The ___________ of each facility shall provide medical, mental, and dental services in accordance with an approved health services plan.

owner/operator

Jail health care workers should treat all offenders as ___________.

potentially infected with HIV

Classification criteria shall not include race, ethnicity, or ___________ preference.

religious

Methods for maintaining inventory of medications include all of the following, except ___________. a. count each medication b. keep inventory current c. reorder only when you run out d. make note of when medication is dispensed

reorder only when you run out

According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, it is the duty of the ___________ to maintain the safety of the prisoners.

sheriff

TB is usually diagnosed through ___________.

skin test and x-rays

According to HSC Section 81.179, _________________ must accommodate transportation to any court ordered designated health facility.

the Sheriff

All of the following are reasons for conducting medical, dental or mental examinations on an inmate except ____________________. a. the inmate has a need such as routine screening, sickness, or emergencies b. the doctor requests it for routine or follow-up examinations c. the inmate's family members request it d. sick call placed by a nurse or jailer

the inmate's family members request it

An officer can receive a request from an inmate for sick call by ___________.

verbal and written requests