The Penitentiary Act of 1779 Occurred in Which Era of Corrections

question 132

Multiple Choice

The Penitentiary Act of 1779 occurred in which era of corrections?

• A) Colonial
• B) Penitentiary
• C) Reformatory
• D) Progressive
• E) Medical

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Definitions:

Thick and Tenacious

Describes substances that are dense and sticky, making them difficult to move or separate.

Copious Amounts

Quantities that are very large or plentiful.

Instill Normal Saline

The process of introducing a solution of sodium chloride in water into a body cavity or tissue for therapeutic purposes, such as cleaning wounds or diluting medications.

Chest Tube

A medical device inserted into the pleural space of the chest to remove air, fluid, or pus, thereby facilitating lung expansion.