NCCHC CCHP FINAL EXAM 2026 WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. What was the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Estelle v.
Gamble?
Inmates can be denied medical treatment if it is deemed
unnecessary.
Inmates have no rights to medical care while incarcerated.
Inmates must have access to care to meet their serious health
needs.
Inmates must pay for their medical care out of pocket.
2. Discuss the implications of ageism in health care settings, particularly
within correctional facilities.
Ageism only affects the social interactions among inmates.
Ageism has no impact on health care delivery in correctional
facilities.
Ageism can lead to inadequate medical care and neglect of
older inmates' specific health needs.
Ageism promotes equal treatment of all age groups in health
care.
3. What term describes the ongoing process of learning about different
cultural groups in health education?
Sensitivity
Empathy
Awareness
,Skills
,4. Discuss the significance of including both health care professionals and
administrative staff in the definition of Health Staff in correctional
facilities.
Health care delivery is solely the responsibility of the
correctional officers.
Administrative staff do not play a role in health care delivery.
Including both health care professionals and administrative
staff ensures comprehensive health care delivery and support
within correctional facilities.
Only health care professionals are necessary for effective health
care delivery.
5. What term describes discrimination based on a person's age?
Gerontology
Partiality
Ageism
Age Bias
6. Discuss the significance of access to care in the context of the National
Commission on Correctional Health Care standards.
Access to care is optional and can be limited based on facility
resources.
Access to care is only necessary for inmates with chronic
illnesses.
Access to care is primarily focused on mental health rather than
physical health.
Access to care is crucial as it ensures that inmates receive
necessary medical attention for serious health issues, which is
a fundamental right.
, 7. If a correctional facility implements cultural competence training for its
health staff, what potential effect might this have on the LGBTQ
community's access to care?
It may decrease the LGBTQ community's access to care due to
increased scrutiny.
It may improve the LGBTQ community's access to care by
fostering a more inclusive and understanding environment.
It may lead to more restrictive health policies for the LGBTQ
community.
It will have no effect on the LGBTQ community's access to care.
8. According to the text, homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender persons
in the United States
are intentionally undercounted by lesbian and gay advocates
who fear a backlash from people who are "straight."
are difficult to count because the Bureau of the Census does
not specifically ask people about their sexual orientation.
constitute approximately 20 percent of the total population.
are not willing to self-report their sexual orientation on
questionnaires or in other kinds of research.
9. What is required to be designated alongside the RHA when it is a state,
regional, national, or corporate entity?
An individual at the local level who is on-site at least weekly to
ensure that policies are carried out
A legal advisor to handle compliance issues
A financial officer to manage budgets
A committee of health professionals to oversee care
ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. What was the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Estelle v.
Gamble?
Inmates can be denied medical treatment if it is deemed
unnecessary.
Inmates have no rights to medical care while incarcerated.
Inmates must have access to care to meet their serious health
needs.
Inmates must pay for their medical care out of pocket.
2. Discuss the implications of ageism in health care settings, particularly
within correctional facilities.
Ageism only affects the social interactions among inmates.
Ageism has no impact on health care delivery in correctional
facilities.
Ageism can lead to inadequate medical care and neglect of
older inmates' specific health needs.
Ageism promotes equal treatment of all age groups in health
care.
3. What term describes the ongoing process of learning about different
cultural groups in health education?
Sensitivity
Empathy
Awareness
,Skills
,4. Discuss the significance of including both health care professionals and
administrative staff in the definition of Health Staff in correctional
facilities.
Health care delivery is solely the responsibility of the
correctional officers.
Administrative staff do not play a role in health care delivery.
Including both health care professionals and administrative
staff ensures comprehensive health care delivery and support
within correctional facilities.
Only health care professionals are necessary for effective health
care delivery.
5. What term describes discrimination based on a person's age?
Gerontology
Partiality
Ageism
Age Bias
6. Discuss the significance of access to care in the context of the National
Commission on Correctional Health Care standards.
Access to care is optional and can be limited based on facility
resources.
Access to care is only necessary for inmates with chronic
illnesses.
Access to care is primarily focused on mental health rather than
physical health.
Access to care is crucial as it ensures that inmates receive
necessary medical attention for serious health issues, which is
a fundamental right.
, 7. If a correctional facility implements cultural competence training for its
health staff, what potential effect might this have on the LGBTQ
community's access to care?
It may decrease the LGBTQ community's access to care due to
increased scrutiny.
It may improve the LGBTQ community's access to care by
fostering a more inclusive and understanding environment.
It may lead to more restrictive health policies for the LGBTQ
community.
It will have no effect on the LGBTQ community's access to care.
8. According to the text, homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender persons
in the United States
are intentionally undercounted by lesbian and gay advocates
who fear a backlash from people who are "straight."
are difficult to count because the Bureau of the Census does
not specifically ask people about their sexual orientation.
constitute approximately 20 percent of the total population.
are not willing to self-report their sexual orientation on
questionnaires or in other kinds of research.
9. What is required to be designated alongside the RHA when it is a state,
regional, national, or corporate entity?
An individual at the local level who is on-site at least weekly to
ensure that policies are carried out
A legal advisor to handle compliance issues
A financial officer to manage budgets
A committee of health professionals to oversee care
