While Considered Non-Lethal Force, the Use of Tasers Has Resulted

question 49

True/False

While considered non-lethal force, the use of Tasers has resulted in about 17 deaths a year, according to statistics provided in the text.

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Definitions:

Conduction Hearing Loss

Occurs when there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane (eardrum), or middle ear, leading to a reduction in hearing.

Dissociation

A psychological process involving a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory.

Loss of Balance

A disturbance that causes individuals to feel unsteady, dizzy or have a difficulty in maintaining the body's natural equilibrium.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear and is involved in the process of hearing.