MEDICAL ETHICS AND DETAINEE OPERATIONS
BASIC COURSE EXAM
How often, at a minimum, should a detainee's weight be checked while in the
detention facility? - ANSWER Daily
Twice a week
Weekly
Monthly**
Which of the following procedures is NOT part of the detainee in-processing medical
examination? - ANSWER Rectal cavity search*
Height and weight check
Dental screening
Chest x-ray
Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions protects prisoners of war and wounded
combatants from all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER Mutilation during
interrogation
Murder
Execution after receiving a fair trial**
Cruel treatment and torture
In Middle Eastern culture, the _____ is considered the most unclean part of the
body. - ANSWER Thumb
Sole of the foot **
Right hand
The Qur'an is the holy book of Islam and it guides Muslims in the following areas: -
ANSWER Modesty
Dietary restrictions
Prayer
All of the answers are correct**
, Screening Requirements include all of the following EXCEPT? - ANSWER Physical
exam
Body cavity exam**
Medical history review
Chest x-rays and immunizations
Routine vital signs
Dental screening
Height and weight measurement
Key points about dealing with the language barriers include which of the following? -
ANSWER Use translators with some medical expertise
Make sure detainees understand what care you are providing to them
Ensure that detainees don't agree to care they don't understand
All of the answers are correct**
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about the role healthcare personnel
would play in interrogations? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Healthcare personnel
can serve as medical provider and as part of the Behavioral Science Support (BSS)
team at the same time
Medical personnel who help interrogation team should not be a part of the
healthcare team**
Healthcare personnel are prohibited from assisting detainee interrogation teams**
Healthcare personnel are encouraged to assist detainee interrogation teams
Which of the following behaviors would NOT be considered rude or inappropriate
according to Middle Eastern culture? - ANSWER Leaning against a wall
Crossing your legs in the presence of an elder
Standing extremely close to a person during a conversation **
Pointing your shoe sole at someone
The Principles of Medical Ethics require healthcare personnel to avoid which of the
following acts? - ANSWER Participate actively or passively in acts in an attempt to
commit torture or other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment **
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