Deck 13: The Importance Of Physical And Mental Health: Getting The Job And Keeping Fit For Duty

Question 1

Police work

A) is often sedentary and boring.
B) involves irregular hours and rotating shifts.
C) may promote poor diets.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A total fitness program includes

A) regular exercise.
B) good nutrition.
C) weight management.
D) stress management.
E) all of the other choices.

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Prime indicators of physical fitness are

A) endurance and balance.
B) agility and flexibility.
C) strength and power.
D) body composition and stamina.
E) all of the other choices.

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Employee wellness programs

A) are absolutely essential.
B) have only been established by a few police departments.
C) are not as important as physical fitness programs.
D) are required by federal law.
E) both are absolutely essential and have only been established by a few police departments.

Question 5

Fitness is so important to law enforcement that __________ has mandated a class in law enforcement fitness.

A) CALEA
B) the LAPD
C) the FBI
D) the NYPD

Question 6

Biking one day,running another day,and swimming the next day is an example of

A) speed training.
B) flexibility training.
C) cross-training.
D) triathlon training.

Question 7

The demands of the police profession may result in

A) divorce.
B) suicide.
C) burnout.
D) alcoholism.
E) all of the other choices.

Question 8

Bloodborne pathogens are spread

A) through the air by coughing or sneezing.
B) through body fluids that contain visible blood.
C) by touching or kissing.
D) by sharing eating utensils.
E) all of the other choices.

Question 9

The number-one killer of officers is

A) suicide.
B) heart attack.
C) line-of-duty death.
D) cardiovascular disease.

Question 10

The potential for exposure to HIV/AIDS in law enforcement remains

A) high.
B) minimal.
C) a constant threat.
D) none of the other choices.

Question 11

All of the following are common steps in the hiring process except

A) completion of an application and submission of a résumé.
B) background investigation of the spouse.
C) civil service exam.
D) fitness test.
E) oral interview.

Question 12

Aerobic training can incorporate

A) speed training.
B) cross-training.
C) anaerobic training.
D) both speed training and cross-training.
E) all of the other choices.

Question 13

The prime factor of a well-conditioned body is the

A) respiratory system.
B) cardiovascular system.
C) nervous system.
D) gustatory system.

Question 14

Common standards in the police hiring process include

A) having a four-year college degree.
B) having military experience.
C) being 21 years of age or older.
D) being a non-smoker.

Question 15

Excessive body fat is a serious risk factor for all except

A) AIDS.
B) heart disease.
C) stroke.
D) diabetes.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 16

Precautions against bloodborne pathogens include all of the following except

A) wearing appropriate personal protection equipment.
B) thoroughly washing your hands and other exposed parts of your body after every personal contact.
C) recapping, bending, or removing needles from syringes.
D) documenting and reporting all exposures.
E) following department protocol after every exposure.

Question 17

Physical fitness programs tend to do all of the following except

A) promote early retirement.
B) reduce absenteeism.
C) reduce sick time.
D) increase productivity.
E) decrease employee turnover.

Question 18

Tetanus shots should be repeated every _____ years.

A) 2
B) 5
C) 10
D) 20
E) 30

Question 19

When stretching,each stretch should be held

A) 5 seconds.
B) 10 seconds.
C) 15 seconds.
D) 20 seconds.
E) until the muscle being stretched feels tight.

Question 20

Body fluids known to transmit bloodborne disease include all except

A) saliva.
B) semen.
C) vaginal secretions.
D) blood.
E) both salvia and semen.

Question 21

Symptoms of burnout include

A) showing a persistent lack of energy.
B) showing a persistent lack of interest in his or her job.
C) feeling "used up."
D) all of the other choices.

Question 22

The base of the Border Patrol's survival triangle consists of

A) sound tactics.
B) weapon control.
C) mental and physical preparedness.
D) cover.
E) communication.

Question 23

The criminal justice system can induce stress in police officers by

A) a prosecutor's decision not to prosecute a case.
B) defendants "getting off" because of a loophole in the law.
C) the court's perceived leniency.
D) the early release of offenders on bail or parole.
E) all of the other choices.

Question 24

Tuberculosis (TB)is transmitted via

A) contact.
B) air.
C) saliva.
D) blood.

Question 25

Devastating psychological effects of stress include

A) posttraumatic stress disorder.
B) depression.
C) suicide.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 26

Twenty-four hours without sleep has proven to be the equivalent of _____ percent blood alcohol level.

A) 1.0
B) 0.8
C) 0.5
D) 0.3
E) 0.1

Question 27

Physical fitness and mental fitness are fundamentally unrelated.

Question 28

Motor skills important to police officers include coordination,speed,and accuracy.

Question 29

Employee wellness plans are not effective in addressing relationship issues with family or fellow officers.

Question 30

Contributors to the high rate of police suicide include

A) family problems.
B) alcohol.
C) stress.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 31

Which of the following is not one of the five Cs for survival tactics?

A) control
B) courage
C) cover
D) communications
E) containment

Question 32

The general capacity to adapt and respond favorably to physical effort is known as

A) awareness.
B) survival.
C) fitness.
D) resistance.
E) ethics.

Question 33

Negative stress is a major threat to an officer's mental fitness.

Question 34

Using barrier protection,washing hands,and safe handling of used sharps are examples of

A) infection control.
B) hazmat precautions.
C) swine flu precautions.
D) personal protective measures.

Question 35

Chronic stress can result in all except

A) high blood pressure.
B) chronic headaches.
C) AIDS.
D) chronic back pain.
E) skin rashes.

Question 36

Common indictors of aggression include all of the following except

A) pacing.
B) focused attention.
C) folded-arm stance.
D) hands on hips.
E) none-all are common indicators of aggression.

Question 37

The trend is for police departments to use height/weight charts rather than body composition to set physical standards.

Question 38

The police rate of suicide is about ______ percent higher than that of the general population.

A) 10
B) 30
C) 50
D) 70
E) 90

Question 39

Administrative and organizational stress can be caused by

A) excessive paperwork.
B) unfair discipline.
C) lack of promotional opportunities.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 40

Strategies to prevent burnout include

A) keeping the body healthy.
B) watching work hours.
C) varying assignments.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 41

Low-cholesterol,low-fat foods reduce the risks of coronary heart disease.

Question 42

Stress can cause physical problems such as ulcers,heartburn,and constipation.

Question 43

Research and literature have helped to identify that police work can prove more emotionally dangerous than physically dangerous.

Question 44

It takes physical pain when working out to get maximum benefit.

Question 45

Physical fitness may make the difference between success and failure on the job.

Question 46

In Woods v.White,the court held that individuals do not have a constitutional right to privacy in information relating to AIDS in the interest of public safety.

Question 47

Although speed is usually needed in a foot chase,agility is often even more important.

Question 48

More people "wear out" from hard physical work than "rust out" from inactivity.

Question 49

Officers are not expected to be in constant emotional control.

Question 50

If a person becomes totally out of shape,it is next to impossible to become physically fit again.

Question 51

Police officers are often surprised to learn that their efforts are not appreciated and that their uniform can be an object of scorn and derision.

Question 52

Aerobic training should be done at least three times a week for a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes.

Question 53

Hepatitis B is much more treacherous than hepatitis C.

Question 54

Officers should be educated that after a deadly force encounter they will be able to accurately recount the event in detail.

Question 55

Including a suspect's HIV status in a police report may violate medical information laws.

Question 56

A vaccine is available for hepatitis B.

Question 57

Aerobic training can also help reduce low-back problems.

Question 58

Any kind of exercise is good.

Question 59

Officers should treat all people all of the time as if they have a bloodborne disease.

Question 60

Police can find themselves trapped in a profession that does not allow room for family and recreational pursuits.

Question 61

Employee wellness plans can improve recruitment and retention of police officers if developed and implemented properly.

Question 62

Stress can be positive.

Question 63

Stress can lead to high rates of alcoholism and divorce.

Question 64

Officers who are not physically fit may be at increased risk for lawsuits.

Question 65

Driving is the most dangerous activity that police officers perform.

Question 66

To prevail on the job,officers need a combative mind set.

Question 67

The most important factor in reducing stress is to be involved in an activity outside of law enforcement.

Question 68

Studies have shown that fit officers are more productive.

Question 69

A tetanus shot should be routinely given every five years.

Question 70

"No pain,no gain" is a true statement when discussing physical fitness.

Question 71

After many years on the job,officers often come to feel invincible and develop the "it won't happen to me" syndrome.

Question 72

Suicide among law enforcement officers is about 15 percent higher than the general public because of the stresses involved in police work.

Question 73

Hepatitis B is a greater threat than HIV/AIDS.

Question 74

The split-second syndrome asserts that if a person has intentionally or unintentionally provoked or threatened a police officer,at that instant the provoker rather than the police officer should be viewed as the cause of any resulting injuries or damages.

Question 75

Being able to recognize aggression by a suspect is part of officer survival.

Question 76

Depression can be treated by medication.

Question 77

Officers often become complacent when they are 4 to 6 years into their policing career.

Question 78

Officers often live in denial that they can become victims themselves.

Question 79

Devastating psychological effects of stress include posttraumatic stress disorder,burnout,depression,and suicide.

Question 80

Burnout is only a physical state.