The "Hands-Off Doctrine" Refers To

question 88

Multiple Choice

The "hands-off doctrine" refers to:

• A) the inmate code for handling prison snitches.
• B) the passive federal court approach to inmate complaints prior to the 1960s.
• C) a correctional policy of segregating HIV-infected inmates from the mainstream population.
• D) the court ruling that forbid the use of corporal punishment in prison.

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Definitions:

Proper Hand Washing

A hygiene practice involving the thorough cleaning of hands with soap and water to remove dirt, germs, and microorganisms, preventing disease transmission.

Speculum

An instrument that permits viewing inside a body cavity.

Surgical Asepsis

The practice of creating and maintaining a sterile environment to prevent infection during surgical procedures.

Body Cavity

A space within the body that holds and protects internal organs.