What are the three primary purposes of jails?


The three primary purposes for jails are (1) to detain those awaiting trial after arrest; (2) to hold those being transferred to a state or federal prison or mental facility; and (3) to incarcerate those serving a sentence of less than a year for a minor crime (misdemeanor).

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The oral thermometer is inserted under the tongue on either side of the

a. vestibule. b. frenulum linguae. c. uvula. d. inferior frenulum linguae.

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Peptide hormones consist of chains of amino acids

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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During what type of seizure would the patient exhibit a blank stare and twitch or blink?

a. grand mal b. status epilepticus c. partial d. none of the above

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Which of the following statements concerning "standard of training" is true?

a. Acting within the "standard of training" is fundamental to reducing an OEC Technician's legal risk. b. "Standard of training" is the same thing as "standard of care." c. "Standard of training" includes the mountain area's protocols. d. "Standard of training" includes your state's laws and procedures.

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