Corrections Staff Members Who Fail to Protect Inmates Can Be

question 17

Multiple Choice

Corrections staff members who fail to protect inmates can be held accountable for what the courts refer to as

• A)Deliberate indifference
• B)Failure to act
• C)Limited use of force
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Contrecoup Effects

Refers to injuries that occur on the side of the brain opposite to where an impact occurs, typically associated with traumatic brain injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Damage to the brain resulting from an external mechanical force, potentially causing temporary or permanent impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions.

Epilepsy

A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to abnormal brain activity.

Seizures

Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain, leading to changes in behavior, movements, feelings, or consciousness.