CJO Mental Health & Suicide Prevention in Corrections 2

Question 1

What is the standard minimum observation interval for an inmate placed on 'close observation' (one level below constant watch) in most U.S. jail standards?

Accepted Answer

Every 15 minutes (staggered)

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Every 5 minutes

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Every 10 minutes

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Every 30 minutes

Question 2

Which of the following items poses the greatest ligature risk in a standard jail cell?

Accepted Answer

A bed sheet or blanket

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A paperback book

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A toothbrush

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A plastic meal spoon

Question 3

Who is authorized to make the determination to remove an inmate from suicide watch status?

Accepted Answer

A qualified mental health professional after clinical evaluation

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The on-duty shift supervisor based on behavioral observation

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The jail administrator upon written request from the inmate

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The booking officer who initially placed the inmate on watch

Question 4

What should an officer do immediately when an inmate discloses thoughts of self-harm during a routine cell check?

Accepted Answer

Notify mental health or medical staff immediately and document the disclosure

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Reassure the inmate that it is just anxiety and continue the rounds

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Move the inmate to administrative segregation pending a supervisor review

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Wait to see if the inmate raises the issue again before escalating

Question 5

In a correctional setting, 'detoxification' refers to which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

The medical process of an inmate withdrawing from alcohol or controlled substances

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Cleaning and sanitizing a cell after a biological incident

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Removing contraband from an inmate's personal property during a search

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Administrative segregation imposed as a consequence of rule violations

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a 'safety cell' (also called a padded cell or crisis room) in a jail facility?

Accepted Answer

A specially designed cell that minimizes anchor points, protrusions, and materials that could facilitate self-harm

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A reinforced cell with maximum-security locking hardware

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A disciplinary cell used exclusively for punishing rule violations

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A dedicated medical observation room staffed by nursing personnel

Question 7

Alcohol withdrawal in a jail inmate can progress to a life-threatening condition known as:

Accepted Answer

Delirium tremens (DTs)

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Acute psychosis

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Opioid toxidrome

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Malingering syndrome