Which of the Following Statements About Corrections and Correctional Nursing

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about corrections and correctional nursing is accurate?

• A) The majority of inmates are younger than 40 years of age and as a result have lower rates of chronic illnesses than the general population.
• B) There are more mentally ill persons incarcerated in state prisons than being treated in state hospitals.
• C) Correctional nurses work primarily with medically ill persons rather than with psychiatric or substance abuse disorders.
• D) If one is a correctional nurse working with mentally ill persons,he/she is also a forensic psychiatric nurse.

---

Definitions:

Joint Commission

An independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States to ensure compliance with certain performance standards.

Do Not Use List

A list of abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols that should not be used in medical documentation to prevent misinterpretation.

Problem-Oriented

An approach or method that focuses primarily on identifying and solving problems, often used in professional and technical fields.

Medical Records

Documented information related to a patient's medical history, treatments received, diagnostic tests, and other healthcare services.