What are the three rights to healthcare during incarceration?
The three rights are: 1) unimpeded access to care, 2) care that is ordered must be provided, and 3) entitlement to professional clinical judgement
100
What is the #1 priority of a correctional nurse?
Safety
100
What percentage of inmates report having a chronic medical condition?
40%
100
T/F: A California Correctional Nurse can earn a monthly salary between $7,600-$10,000 with an Associates Degree in Nursing.
True
100
How can Correctional Nurses maintain a professional attitude at work?
Be Caring
Be Nonjudgmental
Convey Respect
Be patient
200
What was the case and year that gave light correctional nursing?
Estelle vs Gamble
200
Why must nurses in a correctional setting be great communicators?
To relay assessment, ensure best possible treatment etc.
200
What is the most prevalent medical issue for inmates?
Hypertension
200
A Correctional Nurse who is also Custody Staff will receive this incentive for income?
Hazard / Health & Safety pay
200
Which issue is more important: Nurse safety or patient treatment
Nurse Safety
300
Approximately how long has correctional nursing been practiced?
Approx. 40 years
300
What are some of the many hats correctional nurses have to wear?
Security nurse, Er nurse, Critical care nurse.
300
What percentage of California prison inmates have a mental illness?
45%
300
T/F: Working the night shift or working holidays, such as Christmas and Independence Day, do not have any financial incentives.
False
300
What are some issues that adversely effect patient treatment?
Limited medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and other resources.
400
What are some common misconceptions that have deterred potential nurses from exploring the correctional nursing specialization?
• Working with hostile inmates
• Harsh environments
• Ability to not utilize nursing skills
• Safety issues
400
What does the inmate need to fill out to see medical staff?
Sick Card
400
T/F: 4% of female inmates report being pregnant at their time of incarceration?
True
400
4. To maintain safe nurse to patient ratios, if there is a staff shortage for the incoming shift, nurses working the current shift will be required to continue working into the following shift until relief is provided.
Mandatory Overtime
400
Name a method for conveying mutual respect towards inmates?
Acknowledge your patients & Validate their experiences and opinions.
500
What amendment was violated, and in turn formed the legal basis for healthcare delivery behind bars?
The 8th amendment
500
Why must a correctional nurse always update personal knowledge of the patient?
They must be equipped with the knowledge to ensure their safety when treating a patient.
500
Cases of TB within the correctional system account for what percent all TB cases in the U.S?
25%
500
T/F: If you are Non-Custody staff, a woman, or a minor visitor (under the age of 18) at a California State Prison, the CDC will negotiate for your release should you be taken hostage by an inmate.
False
500
Who ultimately calls the shots in a correctional facility?