Question 1

The longer inmates participate in treatment, the more likely they are to adopt prosocial attitudes and overcome their initial resistance.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that longer participation in treatment is associated with greater success in changing inmate attitudes and behaviors. This is because longer treatment allows for more opportunities to reinforce prosocial attitudes and behaviors and to address any initial resistance or negative attitudes towards treatment.

Question 2

Treating HIV and AIDS in prison is difficult because of privacy issues and the scheduling of medications.

Accepted Answer

In prison, it can be difficult to maintain privacy when treating HIV and AIDS, and ensuring that medication schedules are adhered to can be a challenge.

Question 3

The National Institute of Corrections defines prisoners who are 50 years of age or older as older inmates.

Accepted Answer

The National Institute of Corrections defines prisoners who are 50 years of age or older as older inmates.

Question 4

The federal courts have recognized that inmates who are mentally ill have a right to treatment.

Accepted Answer

This is based on the landmark case of Estelle v. Gamble (1976), in which the Supreme Court ruled that failure to provide adequate medical care to inmates violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. This includes providing treatment for mental illness.

Question 5

The most common sexually transmitted disease, caused by the bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis, which affects the eyes and lungs, is called syphilis.

Accepted Answer

The most common sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis is actually called Chlamydia, not syphilis. Syphilis is caused by the bacteria Treponema Pallidum.

Question 6

The case of Gates v. Rowland dealt with the issue of prison inmates having a right to have wheel chairs provided for them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The case of Gates v. Rowland dealt...

Question 7

_____ is an evidence-based practice that improves outcomes for people with severe mental illness who are most at-risk of homelessness, psychiatric crisis and hospitalization, and involvement in the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) has been shown to improve outcomes for people with severe mental illness who are most at-risk of homelessness, psychiatric crisis and hospitalization, and involvement in the criminal justice system. ACT is a team-based approach that provides intensive, community-based support and services to individuals with severe mental illness to help them achieve recovery and community integration. Psychopharmacology is a treatment approach that involves the use of medications to manage symptoms of mental illness, but it alone does not address the complex needs of individuals with severe mental illness. Negative air ionization therapy and narcotherapy are not evidence-based practices for treating severe mental illness.

Question 8

The Americans with Disabilities Act only applies to the prison population.

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to all individuals with disabilities, including those in prisons, but it also applies to individuals in other settings such as employment, transportation, and housing.

Question 9

The case of Gates v. Rowland dealt with the issue of:

Accepted Answer

Gates v. Rowland was a case that dealt with the issue of whether HIV-positive inmates could work in the prison kitchen. The court found that it was unconstitutional to automatically exclude HIV-positive inmates from food service jobs without individualized assessments of their health status and the risks involved. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 10

An interdisciplinary environment that prepares seriously ill patients mentally and spiritually for the natural process of dying is called a hospice.

Accepted Answer

Hospice is an interdisciplinary approach that provides care, support, and comfort for individuals who are terminally ill and nearing the end of their lives. It addresses not only the physical needs of patients but also their emotional, social, and spiritual needs, and prepares them and their families for the dying process. Hospices provide palliative care, which aims to relieve pain, symptoms, and stress while improving the quality of life for patients, rather than attempting to cure or postpone their illness.

Question 11

Telehealth technologies help improve prisoners' access to primary care doctors and specialists while reducing transportation and security problems.

Accepted Answer

Telehealth technologies allow for remote consultations, enabling prisoners to receive medical care without needing to physically leave the prison. This reduces the need for transportation and security measures, while also helping ensure that prisoners have better access to primary care doctors and specialists.

Question 12

Inmates with special needs require extra attention from jail staff.

Accepted Answer

Inmates with special needs may have disabilities, mental health issues, or medical conditions that require additional care and attention from jail staff to ensure their safety and well-being.

Question 13

The most common sexually transmitted disease, one which affects the eyes and lungs, is _____.

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease and can affect both the eyes (conjunctivitis) and lungs (pneumonia) in addition to the genital tract. Syphilis and gonorrhea primarily affect the genital area, while genital herpes causes outbreaks of blisters on the genitals or mouth.

Question 14

It is generally accepted that drug and alcohol treatment in prison has no effect on recidivism.

Accepted Answer

While there is no single definitive answer, research suggests that drug and alcohol treatment in prison can have a positive impact on reducing recidivism rates. However, the success of such programs often depends on various factors such as the quality of treatment, the individual needs of the offender, post-release support, and the severity of the addiction.

Question 15

It is estimated that in the United States, there are 10 times more mentally ill people behind bars than in state hospitals.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, there are approximately 10 times more mentally ill people in jails and prisons than in state hospitals in the United States.

Question 16

The second most common sexually transmitted disease, often called the clap, is gonorrhea.

Accepted Answer

Gonorrhea is the second most common sexually transmitted disease and is often referred to as the clap.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of the Supreme Court ruling concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court ruling concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 stated that prison officials cannot discriminate against prisoners with disabilities. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because the ruling mandated that prisons make reasonable modifications for the disabled. Option B is incorrect because state prisons do come under the ADA's definition of a public entity. Option D is incorrect because disabled prisoners have the right to access prison programs, but accommodations may need to be made for their disabilities.

Question 18

The criminal justice system has become the largest source of mandated drug treatment in the United States.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the criminal justice system has become the largest source of mandated drug treatment in the United States. This includes drug treatment as a condition of probation or parole, as well as drug courts that offer treatment instead of incarceration for nonviolent drug offenders.

Question 19

A sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus or HSV is _____.

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which is transmitted through sexual contact. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are also sexually transmitted diseases, but they are not caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Question 20

Before mental health courts in the United States can be considered an evidence-based practice, more research using non-experimental designs is needed.

Accepted Answer

Mental health courts in the United States are considered an evidence-based practice based on a variety of research methodologies, including both experimental and non-experimental designs. The effectiveness of mental health courts has been demonstrated through various studies, showing improvements in outcomes for participants, such as reduced recidivism and improved mental health, which supports their classification as an evidence-based practice.

Quiz 12: Special Prison Populations: Prisoners Who Are Substance Abusers, Who Have Hivaids, Who Are Mentally Challenged, and Who Are Elderly

The longer inmates participate in treatment, the more likely they are to adopt prosocial attitudes and overcome their initial resistance.

Treating HIV and AIDS in prison is difficult because of privacy issues and the scheduling of medications.

The National Institute of Corrections defines prisoners who are 50 years of age or older as older inmates.

The federal courts have recognized that inmates who are mentally ill have a right to treatment.

The most common sexually transmitted disease, caused by the bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis, which affects the eyes and lungs, is called syphilis.

The case of Gates v. Rowland dealt with the issue of prison inmates having a right to have wheel chairs provided for them.

_____ is an evidence-based practice that improves outcomes for people with severe mental illness who are most at-risk of homelessness, psychiatric crisis and hospitalization, and involvement in the criminal justice system.

The Americans with Disabilities Act only applies to the prison population.

The case of Gates v. Rowland dealt with the issue of:

An interdisciplinary environment that prepares seriously ill patients mentally and spiritually for the natural process of dying is called a hospice.

Telehealth technologies help improve prisoners' access to primary care doctors and specialists while reducing transportation and security problems.

Inmates with special needs require extra attention from jail staff.

The most common sexually transmitted disease, one which affects the eyes and lungs, is _____.

It is generally accepted that drug and alcohol treatment in prison has no effect on recidivism.

It is estimated that in the United States, there are 10 times more mentally ill people behind bars than in state hospitals.

The second most common sexually transmitted disease, often called the clap, is gonorrhea.

Which of the following is true of the Supreme Court ruling concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?

The criminal justice system has become the largest source of mandated drug treatment in the United States.

A sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus or HSV is _____.

Before mental health courts in the United States can be considered an evidence-based practice, more research using non-experimental designs is needed.