What Is Shock Probation

question 83

Multiple Choice

What is shock probation?

• A) a sentence aimed at scaring offenders into a life of conformity by showing them the realities of prison
• B) a delay in a sentence in order to allow the defendant to perform a period of probation
• C) a requirement that convicted people must serve a brief stay in jail prior to probation placement
• D) a prison sentence imposed for crimes for which probation is normally not an option

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Definitions:

Cervix Assessment

A clinical examination of the cervix often performed to check for signs of disease, infection, or assess dilation during labor.

Betadine

A brand of antiseptic that contains povidone-iodine, used for disinfecting skin and wounds.

Surgical Dressing

Materials used to protect a wound and promote healing following surgery, often sterile and designed to be absorbent.

Purulent Drainage

A type of wound exudate that consists of pus, indicating infection in the wound area.