1. A female prisoner has been arrested that is under a doctor's care for high blood pressure. Two weeks prior to her arrest, she suffered a miscarriage. The appropriate action is?
A.
Require medical clearance
B.
Place in observation cell
C.
No action necessary
2. A suicide prevention plan shall address all of the following except:
A.
training
B.
salaries
C.
housing
D.
treatment
3. All jail staff who have contact with inmates should have which of the following training?
A.
basic first aid
B.
basic psychology
C.
CPR
D.
basic first aid and CPR
4. All jails are required to compile and implement a suicide prevention plan.
A.
true
B.
false
5. An inmate admits to attempting suicide by means of an overdose. He stated that this occurred several years ago when his home was destroyed by a fire. At what level of suicidal risk would you associate this inmate?
A.
low
B.
medium
C.
high
6. An inmate being booked in is having difficulties answering basic questions about himself. The booking officer has to repeat questions several times because the inmate does not seem to comprehend nor focus on what is being asked, When he does respond, he speaks very slowly and has to really concentrate on his answers. Of which of the following is the inmate exhibiting signs?
A.
depression
B.
poor education
C.
depression and poor education
D.
neither depression nor poor education
7. An inmate has become very withdrawn and will not engage in conversation with anyone. Another inmate observed him tearing a bed sheet and towel into strips. During a search of the cell, jailers found the materials tied together in the form of a makeshift noose. At what level of suicidal risk would you associate this inmate?
A.
low
B.
medium
C.
high
8. An inmate has been convicted for sexually assaulting a child. He feels very helpless and fears what will happen to him once he is transferred to a prison unit. He is despondent, emotionally withdrawn, and has commented that his family would be better off without him because of the shame he has brought. He says that without his family he is not sure there is anything worth living for. At what level of suicidal risk would you associate this inmate?
A.
low
B.
medium
C.
high
9. An inmate has scarring on both wrists from suicide attempts 5 years ago at which time they underwent psychological counseling. What should you do?
A.
require medical clearance
B.
place in observation cell
C.
no action necessary
10. An inmate is displaying extreme rage and threatening revenge on his accuser. He is very agitated and somewhat volatile towards the officers. Is the inmate at potential risk of suicide?
A.
no
B.
yes
11. Are inmates with mental or physical disabilities required to give consent regarding the disclosure of confidential information if for the purpose of providing continuity of care.
A.
no
B.
yes
12. Are inmates with mental or physical disabilities required to give consent regarding the disclosure of confidential information if for the purpose of providing continuity of care.
A.
true
B.
false
13. difficulty using the telephone, bipolar disorder, and onset at any time in life
A.
provide options, divert their thought process, and allow them to speak
B.
dare the inmate, divert their thought process, and allow them to speak
C.
be empathetic and understanding, make promises you might not keep, and divert their thought process
D.
divert their thought process, allow them to speak, and make promises you might not keep
14. Inmate Adams has been in jail for six months and has been a model prisoner. He has just been notified by the jail of the death of his daughter and due to his incarceration, he will not be able to attend her funeral. In light of this situation, he appears to be handling the news very well. Should he be considered as potentially suicidal?
A.
no
B.
yes
15. Inmate Brown has been arrested for Public Intoxication. He is very cooperative but appears to have to really concentrate resulting in slow responses to questions. In between questions, he repeatedly states his name and where he is from, spelling the city every time. Of what are these signs a result?
A.
possible depression
B.
intoxicated state
16. Inmate Franks always complained about jail staff and the facility. He has been in several altercations with other inmates. Bond has been denied, but lately he has talked of getting out of jail soon. Jailers normally have to tell him to clean his cell, but now it is very tidy with all of his personal belongings stacked in a corner. He also seems to be at peace with himself and has ceased in causing any further problems. Which signs alert staff that Inmate Franks may be contemplating suicide?
A.
unrealistic statements of getting out of jail
B.
packing his belongings
C.
noticeable behavior changes
D.
all of these statements are signs
17. Inmate Johnson shares a cell with four others. All are about the same age and their personalities are fairly compatible. After a recent loss in a checker game, the other inmates state that Inmate Johnson has become very moody and agitated, and that he paces around the cell at night when they are trying to sleep. How should the situation be handled?
A.
Remove Inmate Johnson and place him under suicide watch
B.
Leave Inmate Johnson in the cell and observe everyone's conduct
C.
Obtain more information by talking with each inmate separately before making a decision
D.
Ignore the behavior because the inmates are just trying to get Inmate Johnson removed from their cell
18. Inmate Wilson is transported to the jail after an altercation with several officers. He has numerous lacerations which are minor and were attended to by EMS at the arrest scene. What is the appropriate action?
A.
Require medical clearance
B.
Place in observation cell
C.
No action necessary
19. Is suicide risk higher at 2:00 A.M. or P.M.?
A.
A.M.
B.
P.M.
20. Is suicide risk higher for those incarcerated less than 24 hours or more than 24 hours?
A.
less than 24 hours
B.
more than 24 hours
21. Upon questioning, it is determined that an inmate is 21, never been arrested, been out of work for a few weeks, currently married with three children, and has never previously considered suicide. Which, if any, of the following may be construed as possible warning signs?
A.
recent loss of job
B.
age and number of children
C.
recent loss of job, age, and number of children
D.
none; the inmate has never had suicidal thoughts
22. What is the correct order of the four phases of dealing with a psychotic episode?
A.
take charge, maintain safety, enter the disturbance, and approach the subject
B.
approach the subject, take charge, maintain safety, and enter the disturbance
C.
enter the disturbance, maintain safety, and approach the subject
D.
maintain safety, enter the disturbance, approach the subject, and take charge
23. What is the correct process order for dealing with a suicide or attempted suicide?
A.
review, respond, revive, refer
B.
refer, respond, revive, review
C.
revive, review, respond, refer
D.
revive, review, respond, refer
24. Which of the following are characteristics of illness?
A.
bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and onset at any time in life
B.
poor coordination, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
C.
acts babyish, schizophrenia, and onset at any time in life
D.
difficulty using the telephone, bipolar disorder, and onset at any time in life
25. Which of the following are characteristics of mental retardation?
A.
poor coordination, easily distracted, and unable to understand instructions
B.
poor coordination, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
C.
acts babyish, schizophrenia, and onset at any time in life
D.
difficulty using the telephone, bipolar disorder, and onset at any time in life
26. Which of the following is a characteristic of the national profile for jail sucide?
A.
45 years old
B.
Asian male
C.
arrested for Public Intoxication
D.
extensive criminal history
27. Which state has the highest number of jail suicides?
