JAIL ACADEMY PHASE 1 PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS
T/F Most jails exceed the DOC 350 Standards - ANSWERSTrue
What amendment(s) are used to establish "prisoner rights" - ANSWERS-8th
amendment
-14th amendment
In addition to the three basic goals and purposes for jails (incapacitation, deterrence
and punishment), what is also considered a "secondary goal" for jails - ANSWERSTo
rehabilitate
What is one of the Wisconsin State Statutes that govern offenses which correctional
staff can commit on the job and be prosecuted for? - ANSWERS- s.302.095- delivering
articles to inmates
- s.940.225- sexual assault
- s940.29- abuse of residents in penal facilities
Section 938 of Wisconsin State Statutes governs: - ANSWERSHolding a juvenile in
physical custody
What are considered correctional emergencies - ANSWERSDisturbance, Medical, Fire,
Misc
REACT Acronym stands for - ANSWERSRequest cooperation, explain reason, allow
choice, check decision, take action
Hudson v Mcmillian: US Supreme Court said that a correctional officer's use of force
could be a violation of an inmate's constitutional rights if the force was used for a reason
that was - ANSWERSTo punish the inmate
What are the 4 Intervention options - ANSWERSPresence, dialogue, control
alternatives, protective alternatives
POSC is a system of - ANSWERSVerbalization skills coupled with physical alternatives
Legal standards for governing use of force - ANSWERSConstitutional Standards,
Wisconsin Standards, Agency policy & Training
, 5 factors to consider as part of threat assessment - ANSWERSLevel of resistance, early
warning signs, pre-attack postures, weapon control, indicators of emotional disturbance
If an inmate refuses any dosage of medication, or all dosages of medication, what
should happen? - ANSWERS- A sheriff, jailer, keeper or officer arranges for a health
care professional, to observe the inmate
- The health care professional indicates on records kept by a sheriff, jailer, keeper or
officer that appropriate care or treatment was offered and that the prisoner refused that
care or treatment.",
- The health care professional informs the prisoner of the availability of appropriate care
or treatment
The court case that dictated a health care professional informing a prisoner of the
availability of appropriate care or treatment - ANSWERSEstelle v. Gamble
What is one way to move an inmate if you are by yourself? - ANSWERSShoulder pull
Storage and control of medications states: - ANSWERS- All medications should be
securely stored
- Medications should be in a locked cabinet or drawer
- An inmate may keep medication(s) with him/her in a living area
What should you do when you give an inmate a tablet or a capsule - ANSWERS- Watch
the inmate place the tablet/capsule in his/her mouth and watch them swallow it
- Make the inmate show you his/her hands and tell them to separate his fingers apart
Two basic types of medical orders - ANSWERSSpecific orders and standing orders
Admin Code for Inmate health screening and care - ANSWERS350.13
Identify and responding to inmates needs for medical and health care involves: -
ANSWERS- Responding to inmate requests for health care
- Being aware of non-emergency medical or health care needs
- Being aware of emergency medical or health care needs
Requirements of Wisconsin's strip search law applies to - ANSWERSPre-trial detainee
with written authorization
The process of a criminal conviction appeal - ANSWERSState conviction appeals to
intermediate level, appeals to an even higher-level court
Purpose of the Turner Test - ANSWERSTo assess to reasonableness of prison policy
Purpose of the Fourth Amendment - ANSWERSUnreasonable searches
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS
T/F Most jails exceed the DOC 350 Standards - ANSWERSTrue
What amendment(s) are used to establish "prisoner rights" - ANSWERS-8th
amendment
-14th amendment
In addition to the three basic goals and purposes for jails (incapacitation, deterrence
and punishment), what is also considered a "secondary goal" for jails - ANSWERSTo
rehabilitate
What is one of the Wisconsin State Statutes that govern offenses which correctional
staff can commit on the job and be prosecuted for? - ANSWERS- s.302.095- delivering
articles to inmates
- s.940.225- sexual assault
- s940.29- abuse of residents in penal facilities
Section 938 of Wisconsin State Statutes governs: - ANSWERSHolding a juvenile in
physical custody
What are considered correctional emergencies - ANSWERSDisturbance, Medical, Fire,
Misc
REACT Acronym stands for - ANSWERSRequest cooperation, explain reason, allow
choice, check decision, take action
Hudson v Mcmillian: US Supreme Court said that a correctional officer's use of force
could be a violation of an inmate's constitutional rights if the force was used for a reason
that was - ANSWERSTo punish the inmate
What are the 4 Intervention options - ANSWERSPresence, dialogue, control
alternatives, protective alternatives
POSC is a system of - ANSWERSVerbalization skills coupled with physical alternatives
Legal standards for governing use of force - ANSWERSConstitutional Standards,
Wisconsin Standards, Agency policy & Training
, 5 factors to consider as part of threat assessment - ANSWERSLevel of resistance, early
warning signs, pre-attack postures, weapon control, indicators of emotional disturbance
If an inmate refuses any dosage of medication, or all dosages of medication, what
should happen? - ANSWERS- A sheriff, jailer, keeper or officer arranges for a health
care professional, to observe the inmate
- The health care professional indicates on records kept by a sheriff, jailer, keeper or
officer that appropriate care or treatment was offered and that the prisoner refused that
care or treatment.",
- The health care professional informs the prisoner of the availability of appropriate care
or treatment
The court case that dictated a health care professional informing a prisoner of the
availability of appropriate care or treatment - ANSWERSEstelle v. Gamble
What is one way to move an inmate if you are by yourself? - ANSWERSShoulder pull
Storage and control of medications states: - ANSWERS- All medications should be
securely stored
- Medications should be in a locked cabinet or drawer
- An inmate may keep medication(s) with him/her in a living area
What should you do when you give an inmate a tablet or a capsule - ANSWERS- Watch
the inmate place the tablet/capsule in his/her mouth and watch them swallow it
- Make the inmate show you his/her hands and tell them to separate his fingers apart
Two basic types of medical orders - ANSWERSSpecific orders and standing orders
Admin Code for Inmate health screening and care - ANSWERS350.13
Identify and responding to inmates needs for medical and health care involves: -
ANSWERS- Responding to inmate requests for health care
- Being aware of non-emergency medical or health care needs
- Being aware of emergency medical or health care needs
Requirements of Wisconsin's strip search law applies to - ANSWERSPre-trial detainee
with written authorization
The process of a criminal conviction appeal - ANSWERSState conviction appeals to
intermediate level, appeals to an even higher-level court
Purpose of the Turner Test - ANSWERSTo assess to reasonableness of prison policy
Purpose of the Fourth Amendment - ANSWERSUnreasonable searches
