MDOC Exam 1
Staff shall observe universal precautions at ________________ to reduce the risk of ________________with blood, semen, vaginal fluid, or other potentially infectious material, and to prevent injury from potentially contaminated sharps.
ALL TIMES, CONTACT
A person who is exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials in a manner which could transmit a communicable bloodborne pathogen should promptly ______________the exposed areas and obtain ______________. Exposed areas other than the eye should be cleansed with soap and water or a waterless hand sanitizer; eyes should be flushed only with water (no soap) or a portable eye wash solution.
CLEANSE, FIRST AID
Offenders with a ______________________________________________infection are eligible for any housing, work or school assignment, or other program, which their behavior and health allows, except that a prisoner shall not be assigned to work in a _____________________________area.
COMMUNICABLE BLOODBORN, HEALTH SERVICE
If an employee, including an individual under contract to the Department, sustains a percutaneous, mucous membrane, or open wound exposure to the _________or ______________________of an offender, the employee may request that the offender be _______________ for HIV, HBV and/or HCV infections.
BLOOD, BODY FLUIDS, TESTED
Physical evidence: a. Does not have to be described in the report, because it will be sent to the Hearing Officer. b. Should always be put in an evidence bag, with the ticket stapled to the bag. c. Is not necessary when described thoroughly in the body of the report. d. When required, is denoted by two asterisks (**) in policy and the Pocket Guide.
d. When required, is denoted by two asterisks (**) in policy and the Pocket Guide.
A prisoner would probably be found not guilty for refusing to follow a direct order which: a. He feels is unfair. b. He is unsure if policy allows it or not. c. Is given to him in an unprofessional manner. d. Will directly affect his safety. e. All the above.
d. Will directly affect his safety.
Signs and symptoms of TB Disease could include which of the following: a) A bad cough lasting longer than two weeks. b) Chest Pain c) Coughing up blood or sputum. d) Fever, chills, night sweats, weakness, fatigue, weight loss or loss of appetite. e) All of the Above
e) All of the Above
To provide chest compressions, ___________________. a) Push hard and push fast b) Compress the chest at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. c) Compress the adult chest with a compression depth of at least 2 inches. d) Allow complete recoil of the chest after each compression, and minimize the frequency and duration of interruptions in compressions. e) All of the above
e) All of the above
It is important that a report is written in a professional manner because it: a. Increases the likelihood of a prisoner having to answer for his misconduct. b. Could potentially be used in court proceedings. c. Is a reflection on both the author and the MDOC. d. a and b. e. All the above.
e. All the above.
All newly committed prisoners and those returned to a reception facility or other institution from community status, who were not in secure confinement in a jail or other correctional facility, shall be tested for _________by a BHCS qualified health professional within ____________________________ after arrival unless the prisoner either has a prior documented positive test result or was tested within the three months preceding arrival...and the test results accompany the prisoner.
HBV, 14 CALENDAR DAYS
If it is determined that the behavior could transmit __________ and the prisoner received posttest counseling required pursuant to Paragraph LL prior to engaging in the behavior, the CFA Deputy Director and the Chief Medical Officer shall be informed in writing of the incident and shall review the case to determine if the prisoner should be classified to ___________________________________________________.
HIV, ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION
Staff shall ________________report the exposure to his/her ___________________, who shall immediately refer the employee to an occupational or emergency health care clinic to ensure any necessary treatment may begin ____________________________________after the exposure.
IMMEDIATELY, SUPERVISOR, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
The objective of universal precautions is to _________ blood and _____________________________________________.
ISOLATE, OTHER POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS
All employees shall submit to the use of a handheld screening device, or a walk through screening device, as required. In addition, employees shall submit to pat down or clothed body searches which occur as a part of a general periodic search of all employees entering a facility during a certain time period or of randomly selected employees. True or False.
True
An Airborne Pathogen is a microorganism which travels in air and causes disease. True or False
True
An employee who refuses to submit to a search shall be warned that such refusal constitutes grounds for disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. The employee also may be refused admission to the facility until disciplinary action has been completed. True or False.
True
CPR for a child victim consists of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, each cycle. True or False.
True
Chest compressions consist of forceful rhythmic applications of pressure over the lower half of the sternum. True or False.
True
Effective chest compressions are essential for providing blood flow during CPR. True or False.
True
If a prisoner flees when an employee notifies him/her of a search, the employee shall make every effort to identify the prisoner and charge him/her with the appropriate disciplinary violation. However, an employee ordinarily should not pursue a fleeing prisoner under circumstances which might endanger the employee or arouse other prisoners. True or False.
True
If a prisoner is suspected of swallowing or concealing contraband the prisoner may be held in an observation room for up to 48 hours or longer with proper approval. While in the observation room the prisoner shall have access to food, fresh drinking water and toilet facilities. True or False.
True
Immediately after placement in an observation room a referral for evaluation shall be made and an evaluation completed. If the prisoner is exhibiting suicidal or self-injurious behavior nursing staff shall monitor the prisoner. Shift commanders shall visit the prisoner at least twice each shift which will be documented each time using the Special Housing Unit Record CAJ-278, Segregation Checklist CAJ-894 or SAI Restraint Log. True or False.
True
Multi-Drug Resistant TB is the result of TB patients not taking their medication as prescribed making future treatment more difficult. True or False
True
Not more than two ounces of wine may be brought into a facility for use by a clergy member during religious ceremonies. True or False.
True
Nursing staff shall be notified immediately if the prisoner shows any signs of medical or mental decompensation. All pertinent prisoner behavior shall be documented in the unit logbook. True or False.
True
Personal cellular telephones are prohibited from being brought into a correctional facility except in accordance with PD 04.04.100. True or False.
True
Prescription drugs and controlled substances may be brought into a correctional facility as medical supplies for that facility. True or False.
True
Rescuer fatigue may lead to inadequate compression rates or depth. True or False.
True
Rescuers may use 1 or 2 hands when providing chest compressions for a child victim. True or False.
True
Rescuers should press on the breastbone at about the nipple line of a child. True or False.
True
Staff from the Office of Legislative Corrections Ombudsman entering a facility as a representative of that office shall be subject to search in the same manner as an employee. True or False.
True
Staff that may be expected to wear a NIOSH approved TB respirator must attend fit testing training prior to wearing the respirator. True or False
True
The compression rate refers to the speed of compressions, not the actual number of compressions delivered per minute. True or False
True
The greatest risk group for TB Infection are persons with HIV infection or other immunosuppressive conditions. True or False
True
The rescuer should use two fingers to press on the breastbone just below the nipple line when providing chest compressions for an infant victim. True or False.
True
To clear a blocked airway on a conscious infant you begin with 5 back blows. True or False.
True
Tobacco products are prohibited both inside and on grounds of a correctional facility except in accordance with PD 01.03.140. True or False.
True
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria (mycobacterium tuberculosis) and can cause either TB Infection or TB Disease. True or False
True
When 2 or more rescuers are available it is reasonable to switch chest compressors approximately every 2 minutes to prevent decreases in the quality of compressions. True or False.
True
When providing chest compressions for an infant victim, rescuers should press on the breastbone just below the nipple line. True or False.
True
When staff enter the room of a prisoner with suspected or confirmed TB disease or when transporting such a prisoner, staff shall wear a NIOSH approved respirator. True or False
True
Outside of a facility, as a lone rescuer of an infant or child, with a respiratory emergency, you leave and call for help: a) Right away b) After two minutes of CPR (5 cycles of 30 and 2) c) After one minute of CPR (5 cycles of 30 and 2) d) Never. Stay until someone just happens to show up.
b) After two minutes of CPR (5 cycles of 30 and 2)
Attention to detail. Which sentence reflects adequate detail? a. Some of 6-Block has no heat. b. 6-Block East from cells 32 to 51 has no heat.
b. 6-Block East from cells 32 to 51 has no heat.
Which of the following is not regarded as one of the uses of a misconduct report? a. A disciplinary tool. b. A factor in deciding a prisoner's guilt on a future ticket. c. A document that can be used in a criminal trial. d. An administrative record of the prisoner's behavior.
b. A factor in deciding a prisoner's guilt on a future ticket.
If an employee feels that none of the misconduct charges listed in policy fits a prisoner's behavior, the employee can make up a title to a charge; for instance, "Visual Harassment" for a prisoner who keeps staring at the employee. a. True b. False
b. False
In a report for Disobeying a Direct Order, it is sufficient to say that a prisoner refused the order for a hearing officer to decide that the prisoner did not obey it. a. True b. False
b. False
Rules of evidence for misconduct hearings are stricter than in courts of law. a. True b. False
b. False
The sentence "I've had daily contact with Lonyo" is a valid way of verifying a prisoner's identity in the body of a misconduct report. a. True b. False
b. False
Choose the correct expression of the quotation, whether direct or indirect. I told him you have no business there. a. Leave as written. b. I told him, "You have no business in there."
b. I told him, "You have no business in there."
Punctuation is very important because: a. It has been unchanged for centuries. b. It makes the intended meaning of a sentence clearer. c. You don't have to use as many words to express yourself. d. Incorrect punctuation is a violation of a prisoner's due process.
b. It makes the intended meaning of a sentence clearer.
Deputy Warden Olivia Newsome and ARUS Charlotte Yang attended the professional conference. _She_ is my supervisor. Does the underlined pronoun refer to a specific noun? a. Yes b. No
b. No
I was four feet away from prisoner Dahlia when I asked her to go to the Control Center. She looked right at me when I said it and then walked to her room. No other person was within 20 feet of us. I checked her I.D. card. Is the description valid for Disobeying a Direct Order? a. Yes b. No
b. No
A prisoner who cannot produce an ID card and has not requested a new one from the Control Center would be charged with: a. make up a charge b. Out of Place
b. Out of Place
The statement "He doesn't have no tickets in his file" is an example of: a. A correctly written statement. b. Poor grammar. c. A sentence with an incomplete predicate. d. A double contraction.
b. Poor grammar.
Charge: Contraband In the prisoner clerk's desk we found 20 copies of a poem with his name listed as author. Each copy had the State of Michigan logo characteristic of documents made on State copiers. An XActo knife with a one and one-half inch blade tapered to a point on one side and a six inch round handle was taped on the underside of the center desk drawer. His supervisor said he was not authorized to make or possess copies of personal documents or to have the X-Acto knife. I tagged and bagged the copies and knife and put them in the Control Center. A photocopy of each item is attached. Which charges besides Contraband should be included? a. No other charge b. Possession of Dangerous Contraband c. Possession of a Weapon
b. Possession of Dangerous Contraband
Choose whether to keep or to replace the underlined words. _Due_to_the_fact_that_ Prisoner Bodkin has been assaultive, he carries a high management level. a. Leave as written. b. Since
b. Since
Reporting employee: Dillon Prisoner: Julian, #179989 Julian struck me in the face with padlock attached to the end of a belt. The proper charge is Assault Resulting in Serious Physical Injury: a. Prisoner/victim b. Staff/victim c. Other/victim
b. Staff/victim
Which of the following is considered an important function of the MDOC? a. To change a prisoner's behavior with selective humiliation techniques. b. The protection of the public. c. Changing prisoner's attitudes through the use of misconduct reports. d. To use force whenever necessary to control prisoner behavior.
b. The protection of the public.
Which sentence is objective as required in a misconduct report for fighting? a. His face looked angry. b. The veins on his forehead stood out as he shouted, "You got it coming, Valence!"
b. The veins on his forehead stood out as he shouted, "You got it coming, Valence!"
Cray and Cyber slapped each other with open hands and called each other names while smiling. How many reports will be written, if necessary? a. One b. Two
b. Two
The only time slang should be used in a report is: a. If the writer feels that it will make the report clearer. b. When the slang is part of a quotation. c. When the slang is used to describe physical evidence, such as a "shank". d. When there is no other word to describe the situation or thing.
b. When the slang is part of a quotation.
To maximize the effectiveness of chest compressions the following should occur: a) Place the victim on a firm surface when possible, lying on their back. b) Place the hands on the center and lower half of the sternum of the victim's chest c) A & B d) None of the above
c) A & B
To reduce your risk of contracting TB disease an employee shall do which of the following? a) Identify potential source cases and report immediately b) Receive annual skin testing c) All of the above
c) All of the above
Which of the following is a correct example of military time? a. 13:15 b. Thirteen fifteen hours c. 1315 hours d. 13 hours, 15 minutes
c. 1315 hours
Which of the following is not a possible consequence of a prisoner being found guilty on a Class I or Class II misconduct? a. Sanctions b. Unfavorable Parole Board action. c. An increase in "points." d. Returning any personal mail that the prisoner receives to the sender.
c. An increase in "points."
A prisoner who engages in behavior that constitutes a felony: a. Will be charged with a misdemeanor, since he is already in prison. b. Will not be allowed visitors until the matter is cleared up. c. Can receive a ticket and also be referred to the local prosecutor. d. Can have time added to his current sentence by the Director.
c. Can receive a ticket and also be referred to the local prosecutor.
Which is an example of an indirect quote? a. "I am not sure of his exact words." b. Prisoner Barnes called Livingston a "big jackass." c. I then told Lincoln to calm down. d. Kennedy told Warren to "sit down and shut up."
c. I then told Lincoln to calm down.
A misconduct charge that is listed with an asterisk (*) to the left of the title: a. Requires a description of any physical evidence in the body of the report. b. Is referred to the local prosecutor's office for possible criminal charges to be pursued. c. Indicates a non-bondable charge. d. Indicates a minor misconduct charge.
c. Indicates a non-bondable charge.
A person should refrain from using the names of charges, like Fighting, Threatening Behavior, and Theft in the body of the ticket because: a. They don't describe the misconduct very accurately. b. It is redundant to write a word that is already in the title. c. They are considered subjective. d. The content of the body of the ticket has nothing to do with the title of the charge.
c. They are considered subjective.
Which of the following is true in reference to chest compressions for an infant victim: a) Compressions are done at a rate of at least 100 per minute b)Compression depth is about 1 1/2 inches. c) Compression ratio is 30 compressions and 2 breaths d) All of the above
d) All of the above
(1) While making rounds on 3rd gallery I opened the cell of Britton, #199999, for a shower. (2) He then raised his right fist above his shoulder and shook it while saying, "I had a string of girls on the street and one of them looked just like you." (3) "Bitch, why you keep messin' with me?" (4) Britton, no doubt, has a psychological problem with women. Which sentence contains subjective language by the reporting employee? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
d. 4
A method that we use to maintain control over prisoners is through: a. Our presence. b. Using people skills. c. Utilizing the disciplinary system. d. All the above.
d. All of the above
Which of the following phrases best exemplifies the MDOC's approach to prisoner management? a. Firm people skills. b. Quid Pro Quo. c. Firm today, fair tomorrow. d. Firm, fair and consistent.
d. Firm, fair and consistent.
Which of the following lines would be considered a valid identification in the body of a ticket of a prisoner charged with misconduct? a. The prisoner locks in the Housing Unit that I work in. b. Officer Gaines is very familiar with the prisoner White and verified his name and number. c. The prisoner had his ID card with him. d. Prisoner White was identified by checking his prisoner ID card.
d. Prisoner White was identified by checking his prisoner ID card.
Which of the following sentences contains a proper noun? a. He said in a barely audible voice, "I didn't do it." b. It was lying on top of those. c. Those are not allowed to be placed on top of the others. d. The prisoner said that he had just transferred in from Jackson.
d. The prisoner said that he had just transferred in from Jackson.
Conducting searches of a prisoner, and/or their room/cell, and/or property who is receiving inpatient or psychiatric services through CSP, RTS will be done as determined by the Warden. True or False.
False
Tuberculosis can also be spread by contact with infected blood. True or False
False
When attempting to clear a blocked airway for an infant you should sweep each time after doing compressions. True or False.
False
When conducting abdominal thrust on an infant with a blocked airway the rescuer should use two fingers just above the belly button. True or False.
False
To request such testing, the employee shall complete an _________________________________________________________________ (________-_____) and submit it to the appropriate Warden, FOA Deputy Director or designee, within _________________________________________________ occurs.
EMPLOYEE REQUEST FOR HIV/HBV/HCV TESTING OF POTENTIAL EXPOSURE SOURCE FORM, CHJ-405, 72 HOURS AFTER THE EXPOSURE
Employees shall not be _________________from working with or caring for offenders with a communicable bloodborne infection or from __________________with such employees.
EXCUSED, WORKING
A person with TB Infection is considered contagious and able to spread the bacteria. True or False
False
Cardiac emergencies in infants are primarily triggered by a weak heart. True or False.
False
As is the case with all ________________________________________ the results of tests for communicable bloodborne infections and information regarding any person's HIV, HBV, or HCV status, including employees and offenders, shall not be _______________________to anyone other than the person tested except as authorized by Department policy and state law.
MEDICAL INFORMATION, DISCLOSED
A strip search shall be performed only by employees of the same sex as the person being searched, except in an emergency situation where members of the same sex are not readily available. A strip search shall be performed only in the presence of employees of the same sex except that it may be conducted in the presence of a supervisory employee as required by policy and a supervisor of the same sex is not readily available. True or False.
True
After a strip search that is not a routine search or where there are members of the opposite sex involved or present during a routine search, a written report identifying the employees involved and the reason for the search must be filled out and submitted to the Warden. True or False.
True
A prisoner may be forced to submit to a search, subject to the guidelines contained in PD 04.05.110, Use of Force. True or False.
True
A prisoner's possessions, living area and work area are subject to search at any time, with or without suspicion that contraband is present. True or False.
True
When giving CPR how long should each breath take to deliver? a) 1 second b) 3 seconds c) 4 seconds d) 5 - 10 seconds
a) 1 second
Chest compressions for a child victim are done at a depth of _______ and at a rate of _______ per minute. a) about 2 inches, at least 100 compressions b) 1 inch, 30 compressions c)1 & 1/2 inches, 50 compressions d) None of the above
a) about 2 inches, at least 100 compressions
On Monday you write Prisoner Hotchkiss a Cell Condition Report which informs her that her room is littered and requires cleaning. On Tuesday her room is still littered and you counseled her for a Fire Hazard. It is now Wednesday and her room is in the same condition. What is your action? a. Class III Misconduct for Fire Hazard b. Class II Misconduct for Disobeying a Direct Order
a. Class III Misconduct for Fire Hazard
Which of the following contains a grammatical error? a. He don't go to school on Tuesdays. b. The prisoner said, "Give me just a minute, will you?" c. They don't have any mattresses on their beds. d. A report that is written well contains few punctuation errors.
a. He don't go to school on Tuesdays.
Which of the following is not true for a charge of "Fighting"? a. Just one prisoner can be charged with fighting. b. There does not have to be a weapon present. c. There has to be the intent to injure. d. It is a non-bondable charge.
a. Just one prisoner can be charged with fighting.
If an employee were to find a contradiction between policy and the Pocket Guide for Misconduct Violations, a. Policy takes precedence over the Pocket Guide. b. The Pocket Guide takes precedence over policy. c. The shift Captain has the final say-so. d. Make your best judgment; the worst that will happen is that the report will be sent back to you to rewrite.
a. Policy takes precedence over the Pocket Guide.
I found a baggie of white powder between legal papers in Ondulay's room. I gave it to Sergeant Gurney for drug testing. Which charge is supported by the description if the substance tests positive for cocaine? a. Substance Abuse - cocaine b. Contraband c. Possession of Dangerous Contraband
a. Substance Abuse - cocaine
A prisoner 'skating' during the day in a housing unit other than her own can be charged with Out of Place. a. True b. False
a. True
A report written in chronological order is easiest for the reader. a. True b. False
a. True
After applying progressive discipline, an employee might reduce a normally bondable major rule violation to a lesser charge. For example, instead of writing a Class II Misconduct report for Out of Place, an employee could choose to write a Class III Misconduct report for Temporary Out of Place. a. True b. False
a. True
Since Threatening Behavior is a non-bondable violation, it is a more serious violation than Insolence or Creating a Disturbance. a. True b. False
a. True
If a person needs more space to write after using up the empty lines on one report, s/he should: a. Use another blank misconduct report. b. Use a blank sheet of paper. c. Rewrite the ticket but use smaller letters. d. Write on the back of the report.
a. Use another blank misconduct report.
