What Conclusions Can Be Drawn When Comparing the Prison Population

question 18

Multiple Choice

What conclusions can be drawn when comparing the prison population in the United States to the general adult population in the United States? Select all that apply.

• A)More prisoners are from low-income,single-parent homes.
• B)More prisoners have been diagnosed with a mental problem and substance abuse.
• C)More prisoners are exposed to drug trafficking,weapons,and gang violence.
• D)More prisoners have a lower level of education.
• E)More prisoners receive better and more extensive health care.
• F)More prisoners have a decreased risk of injury while incarcerated.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Suctioning

A procedure used in respiratory care where suction is applied at intervals to clear airways, as opposed to continuous suction.

Suction Catheter

A tube used to remove fluids from the body by suction, commonly used in medical settings.

Mechanical Ventilation

A life-support technique that mechanically assists or replaces spontaneous breathing by delivering air to the lungs.

Closed In-Line Catheter

A medical device designed to provide continuous access to a patient's vascular system without the need to repeatedly puncture the skin, often used in critical care to administer medications or fluids.