When Are Correctional Officers Permitted to Use "Reasonable Force

question 15

Multiple Choice

When are correctional officers permitted to use "reasonable force"?

• A)To protect themselves
• B)To get inmates to comply with institutional policy
• C)To prevent escape
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Elder Maltreatment

Acts or omissions of care that cause harm to the older person and occur within the context of a trusting relationship, such as physical, sexual, psychological, or financial abuse.

Understaffed Nursing Home

A long-term care facility that does not have enough staff members to adequately provide for the needs of its residents.

Bed Sores

Pressure ulcers that develop on the skin from prolonged pressure, often affecting individuals who are bedridden or immobile.

Physical Neglect

Failing to provide adequate physical care, such as food, shelter, health care, and safety, to a dependent individual.