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OPOTA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT & VERIFIED) BRAND NEW, Exams of Nursing

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OPOTA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS

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1.1.1 5 reasons for private security training - CORRECT ANSWER >>>- To standardize procedures

within the field of private security

- Acquire new knowledge and skills

- Build confidence with the new found knowledge and skills

- Prepare for proper job performance

- Improve safety and survival during critical events

1.1.2 Explain the relationship between SPO's and questions on the written state certification

examination - CORRECT ANSWER >>>- Only cognitive SPO's can be the basis of test questions -

Every cognitive SPO may be the basis of a test question

1.2.1 Explain the difference in authority between private security and law enforcement -

CORRECT ANSWER >>>Private security does not have the same authority as law enforcement.

While both groups protect property and quell disorder, security personnel do so on behalf of

their employer and not society at large, as do law enforcement officers

1.2.2 Describe the goals of private security - CORRECT ANSWER >>>- Reduce and deter losses

- Protect assets

1.2.2 What it means to reduce and deter losses - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Loss prevention- any

method used by an individual or organization to increase the likelihood of preventing or

controlling loss

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1.1.1 5 reasons for private security training - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - To standardize procedures within the field of private security

Acquire new knowledge and skills
Build confidence with the new found knowledge and skills
Prepare for proper job performance
Improve safety and survival during critical events 1.1.2 Explain the relationship between SPO's and questions on the written state certification examination - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - Only cognitive SPO's can be the basis of test questions - Every cognitive SPO may be the basis of a test question 1.2.1 Explain the difference in authority between private security and law enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Private security does not have the same authority as law enforcement. While both groups protect property and quell disorder, security personnel do so on behalf of their employer and not society at large, as do law enforcement officers 1.2.2 Describe the goals of private security - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - Reduce and deter losses
Protect assets 1.2.2 What it means to reduce and deter losses - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Loss prevention- any method used by an individual or organization to increase the likelihood of preventing or controlling loss

1.2.2 What it means to protect assets - CORRECT ANSWER >>> An asset is any real or personal property, tangible or intangible, that a company or individual owns, that can be assigned a monetary value 1.2.3 Describe the roles of private security - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Through which the security officer accomplishes the goals

management representative
intelligence agent
compliance agent 1.2.3 Compliance agent - CORRECT ANSWER >>> must be throughly familiar with relevant policies and procedures
knowledge of the rules leads to officer confidence which is critical in inspiring compliance
diplomatically manages human behavior so that management rules are followed 1.2.3 Intelligence agent - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Must understand that large problems start off small
collects relevant company specific information
limited to security concerns
most information is collected during observation centered patrol
knowledgeable where the line is between policy violation and criminal behavior - Documents and communicates to appropriate supervisory personnel 1.2.3 Management representative - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Must throughly understand the mission statement of the organization
to employees, visitors, and others
emphasis on positive relations
educational efforts regarding safety practices and policies

1.3.2 List the internal and external influences that affect and complicate an officers decision - CORRECT ANSWER >>> pressures come from

relationshipd from friends and family
the media
department regulations
citizens
interdepartmental politics
the officers own ethical and moral beliefs 1.3.3 Factors which contribute to unethical behavior - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - anger
lust
greed
peer pressure 1.3.4 What an ethical private security officer will do - CORRECT ANSWER >>> Treat everyone professionally and without bias conduct duties objectively respect the profession be responsible to his or her family and community 1.3.5 What and ethical private security officer will not do - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - use excessive force
accept gratuities
commit perjury
falsify reports 2.1.1 State the purposes of the Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - Protect an individual's freedoms
Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights

2.1.2 The 3 major components of the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - law enforcement

courts
corrections 2.1.2 How does law enforcement play a role in the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWER >>> they keep the peace
apprehend violators
combat crimes
prevent crimes
provide social services 2.1.2 How do courts play a role in the criminal justice system - CORRECT ANSWER >>> hold fair and impartial trials determine guilt of innocents impose sentences on the guilty key personnel includes judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys 2.1.2 How does corrections play a role in the criminal justice system **- CORRECT ANSWER

** Responsible for supervising the offender

prisons or county jails
parole
probation
half way houses
work release programs

force techniques must end when a person submits or surrenders - care, custody, and control of the subject 2.3.3 what to do when subject is in custody - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - once, in custody must protect the subject from himself or herself and others
must provide medical attention, if needed and monitor the subject
if handcuffs are used, you must gap and double lock them 2.3.4 2 types of liability that a private security officer can incur - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - civil
criminal 2.3.4 define a tort action - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - a civil action for damages resulting from injury, death, or loss to person or property, other than a civil action for damages for breach of a contract or another agreement between persons 2.3.4 describe civil actions and the reasons for them - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - civil actions are brought by the party claiming injury (plaintiff) for the loss or injury resulting from the act of another (defendant)
resons for these actions include
the compensate the victim for loss
To deter future conduct of similar nature
to express the disapproval of society of the conduct in question 2.3.4 describe criminal liability - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - a security officer can be charged for his/her unlawful act
a crime is an act that the law makes punishable, an offense against the public at large
the state, as the representative of the public will bring about proceedings in the form of a criminal prosecution

2.3.4 the common areas of criminal liability - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - assault

felonious assault
unlawful restraint
menacing 2.3.4 define assault - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - excessive force in effecting arrest or using force that is not privileged. may result in criminal charges for assault 2.3.4 define felonious assault - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - unprivileged or wrongful use of a firearm or other weapon an officer may result in criminal charges of felonious assault 2.3.4 define unlawful restraint - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - unlawfully detaining someone 2.3.4 define menacing - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - knowingly causing a person to believe you will cause him/her harm 2.3.5 define the term negligence - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - the failure to exercise that degree of care which an ordinarily careful and prudent person would exercise under the same or similar circumstances 2.3.6 define the term vicarious liability - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - the legal concept which allows for one party to be held liable for injuries or damages sustained by another party, despite having had no active involvement in the incident 2.7.1 General rules for effective testimony - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - be prepared
project a positive image

know the facts of the case and the material upon which you be testifying 2.7.2 why verbal badgering and staring is used and what are the counters - CORRECT ANSWER >>> why: - used to anger the officer so that officer loses composure counter:

remain calm
look at the person who is asking the question, then answer the question to the jury or the judge 2.7.2 why asking 2 questions at the same time is used and what are the counters - CORRECT ANSWER >>> why: - used in an attempt to confuse the officer counter: - remain calm
ask the attorney which question should be answered first 2.7.2 why friendly counsel is used and what are the counters - CORRECT ANSWER >>> why: - used in an attempt to place the officer in a false level of comfort counter: - stay alert and listen
be aware the purpose of the friendly demeanor maybe to lull the officer into a false sense of security so the officer becomes sloppy with the testimony 2.7.1 why misquoting the officer's testimony is used and what are the counters - CORRECT ANSWER >>> why: - used to confuse the or get different information before the jury counter:
listen carefully to the questions asked by the attorney
if the attorney paraphrases the officer's testimony differently than how it was presented, correct the error
if the attorney uses the officer's testimony in a follow up question incorrectly, make the correction 3.1.1 benefits of the private security officer to establish effective communication with the media - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - for security agency the media coverage influences public perception
provides a quick way to reach large audiences

agencies need a method of distributing information to the public about developing situations and threats and requesting assistance with investigation
by working together, media can fill that role 3.1.1 benefits of the media to establish effective communication with private security - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - for the media, information from security is necessary for them to develop and produce accurate news stories 3.1.1 reason for establishing effective communication with the media - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - you and the media each have a job to do and each can benefit from the cooperative nature of the other. This makes mutual respect for each other's objectives important 3.1.2 guidelines a security officer should follow when interacting with the media - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - be prepared to think on your feet
be familiar with your agency's policies and procedures
respond within those policies and procedures
maintain a professional decrom at all times
give consistent information to all media outlets, make certain that all media on the scene receives the same message
never speak off the record 3.1.2 what to do when the media arrives - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - make certain that the scene is secured
establish a safe staging area for media
advise the media of the appropriate time frame that information will be made available if you are going to refer the media to a supervisor or public information officer (PIO), be aware that camera crews may still be recording and you may indirectly make a statement to the media by your actions and demeanor

40 years of age or younger, with untreated psychosis
paranoid symptoms
delusions
narcissism 3.2.2 difference between traditional encounters and special populations encounters - CORRECT ANSWER >>> ...is the need to be non-confrontational such a requirement to, in effect, shift gears is completely opposed to the way officers are routinely expected to, and may instinctively, try to control conflict 3.2.2 the de-escalation paradox - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - when responding, officers ar forced to make split second decisions about their safety and the safety of others
those decisions are often based upon command and control tactics
the same command techniques employed to control a suspect can escalate an encounter with an individual with a mental illness into violence 3.2.3 definition of active listening - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - attempting to hear and understand what a person is saying 3.2.3 the purpose of active listening - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - most people in crisis have a desire to be heard a be understood
active listening attends to this need, demonstrate you are aware and sensitive to emotions
active listening is critical in developing a relationship that will assist in crisis resolution 3.2.3 additional benefits of active listening - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - officers who use active listening skills acquire additional facts that allow them to form accurate judgements about incidents or individuals armed with more accurate information, you can identify better alternatives to resolve

situations and respond or act more intelligently 3.2.3 how to demonstrate active listening - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - mirroring (repeating the last few words or gist of the person in crisis)

demonstrates attentiveness
helps to clearly identify the specific concerns and issues
paraphrasing 3.2.3 emotional labeling - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - conveys effort to understand the person's situation, which can defuse the situation of calm the person's emotions 3.2.3 summarizing - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - clarifies what the person is experiencing
reflects effort to understand the person's viewpoint of the situation 3.2.3 supplemental active listening skills - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - effective pausing
minimal encouragements
open-ended questions 3.2.3 effective pausing - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - used before a meaningful statement increases attention and focus
used after a meaningful statements prompts reflection 3.2.3 minimal encouragements - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - verbal uses indicating attention to the speaker's words
used while listening to the speaker

3.2.5 the purpose of Engage in the EAR model - CORRECT ANSWER >>> make a connection with the person so you can calm him/her 3.2.5 additional info about engage - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - the 1st 10 seconds of a crisis or special populations encounter are critical in setting the tone for de-escalation

remove distraction from the scene
introduce yourself and asl for the person's name
state the reason why you are there. and let him/her know you are there to help
if safety is not compromised, remember that special population encounters are medical encounters and you should begin to look for identifiers - ask questions
vocalize about the subject's observable characteristics
ask the person "what do you need right now"
model calmness that you want the person to mirror
in order to make correction and calm the situation during the engage phase, you need to be empathetic to the person's situation or state of mind
speak softly, simply, briefly and move slowly
if more than one officer, have one lead to avoid confusion 3.2.5 the purpose of Assess in the EAR model - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - gather the information you need about the situation and the person's condition so that you can make the needed resolution 3.2.5 additional information about assessing - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - if the encounter changes and there is an imminent risk of harm, follow your agency's policy to determine you response
your threat assessment in continuous
recognize that the person may be overwhelmed by frightening beliefs, sounds, or other things in the environment
be patient during the encounter

check to see if a crime has been committed
if the person perpetrated the crime, your job is to contact law enforcement and gain control of the situation, including trying to de-escalate the person, until law enforcement arrives
ask about medical history
ask about and or look for signs of drug or alcohol uses
when possible and outside of the presence of the person is crisis, to talk to other people about the person's medical history, current medications, ongoing medical treatments - be non- threatening yet remain vigilant 3.2.5 purpose of resolve in the EAR model - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - bring the encounter to a safe resolution and get the person to obtain. the help the person needs 3.2.5 additional information about resolving - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - refer to the decision tree, which was developed to help officers guide their exercise of discretion
once you decide on a course of action forecast your intentions to the person by telling the person what you are about to do or what will happen next, it is important to continually communicate your actions throughout the interaction
limit the number of instructions you give at one time
contact law enforcement early if a crime has been committed or you cannot bring the situation under control quickly 3.2.6 tactics and behaviors to avoid while engaging in de-escalation - CORRECT ANSWER >>> moving suddenly, giving rapid orders or shouting
forcing a discussion
maintaining direct and continuous eye contact
touching the person without letting the person know you intend to do so, unless essential to safety
crowding the person or moving into his or her comfort zone

3.2.7 de-escalation and communication tactics for 'loss of hope' - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - in still some hope within the encounter so that the person can be persuaded to talk to someone or seek help

you should be prepared to address thoughts of suicide 3.2.7 profile description of 'loss of control' - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - this person may be angry, irritable or hostile
can present himself/herself as a victim ans he/she does not feel listened to - maybe manipulative, impulsive, destructive or argumentative 3.2.7 de-escalation goal and communication tactics of 'loss of control' **- CORRECT ANSWER

** - remain professional; don't take what he/she says personally

be aware of signs, such as clenched fists, pacing or flushed cheeks which may indicate potential
attempt to calm the person by letting him/her vent; use active listening skills
when establishing trust within these encounters, try to identify the source of the person's anger; acknowledge the emotion and give a directive 3.2.7 profile description of 'loss of perspective' - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - this person is anxious, worried, or nervous which can escalate to feeling panicked
physical symptoms include trembling, shaking, chest pain and/or discomfort
the person could also seem overly energetic or be displaying extreme highs and lows during encounter 3.2.7 de-escalation goal and communication tactics for 'loss of perspective' - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - bring the person's energy down
calm the person's anxiety through empathy and patience; oftentimes using soft and calm tone encourages individuals to mirror your tone

3.3.1 risk factors that can add to a person's likelihood for drug use - CORRECT ANSWER >>> early aggressive behavior

lack of parental supervision
substance abuse
drug availability 3.3.2 general indicators of stimulant use - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - restlessness
talkative
excitation
euphoria
exaggerated reflexes
loss of appetite
anxiety
grinding teeth
redness to nasal area
body tremors 3.3.3 paraphernalia associated with cocaine use - CORRECT ANSWER >>> - pipes to smoke crack
small mirrors
short plastic straws
rolled up paper tubes
razor blades
small spoons - lighters
butane torch
chore boy
push rod

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