CHPA Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The standard is divided into two parts: - CORRECT ANSWER Design
Concerns compliance issues
Involves creating a plan for patient care from assessment through treatment
Implementation
Putting the plan into action
Performance measures must be checked starting immediately after implementation
Design - CORRECT ANSWER Concerns compliance issues
Involves creating a plan for patient care from assessment through treatment
Has done more to improve healthcare safety and security than anything else in the last 15 years -
CORRECT ANSWER The Joint Commission
Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER Putting the plan into action
Performance measures must be checked starting immediately after implementation
The Joint Commission Survey - CORRECT ANSWER Conducts multi-disciplinary on-site
surveys
Utilizes a patient tracer methodology
What are the three elements of CPTED? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Natural access control
2) Natural surveillance
3) Territorial reinforcement
What are the two types of signage? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Command Signs
2) Informational Signs
,What does the text mean by "Control and Uniform Signage?" - CORRECT ANSWER Enforce
a basic sign standard regarding design, size, colors and placement. No handwritten signs!
Describe the growth rate of a typical master key system. - CORRECT ANSWER - It will grow
300% over 10 years
- a practical life-span is 10-12 years
What are the four levels of a master key system? - CORRECT ANSWER 1- the change key
2- the sub-master key
3- the master key
4- the grand master key
Incandescent Lighting...how many lumens per watt? - CORRECT ANSWER 20 lumens per
watt--
Excellent color discrimination
What is the minimum recommended height for security fencing? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 feet
Mercury vapor..how many lumens per watt? - CORRECT ANSWER 63 lumens per watt
Good color discrimination
Minimum recommended height for a mini-mesh security fence is: - CORRECT ANSWER 8
feet
Describe a Type 1 workplace violence event. - CORRECT ANSWER It is a criminal event
The perpetrator has no legitimate relationship to the healthcare facility.
Describe a Type 2 workplace violence event. - CORRECT ANSWER Perpetrated by a patient--
A Type 2 is committed by someone who is a recipient of a service provided by the HCF or victim.
, Describe a Type 3 workplace violence event. - CORRECT ANSWER A Type 3 event is
committed by someone who has an employment-related involvement with the HCF, such as an
employee, or former employee.
Describe a Type 4 workplace violence event. - CORRECT ANSWER A Type 4 (domestic)
event relates to interpersonal violence at the Healthcare Facility (HCF). This can include spouses,
lovers, relatives, friends, etc. It may involve visitors who
have a dispute between patients, visitors, employees, physicians, contractors...
Metal Halide...How many lumens per watt? - CORRECT ANSWER 115 lumens per watt--
Excellent color discrimination
Sodium Lighting...How many lumens per watt? - CORRECT ANSWER Sodium is 130 lumens
per watt---
with FAIR color discrimination
Fluorescent Lighting...How many lumens per watt? - CORRECT ANSWER Fluorescent
provides 83 lumens per watt....excellent color discrimination.
What two distinct purposes does lighting serve? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety
and
Security
Demands on today's healthcare protection administrator... - CORRECT ANSWER Facing more
diverse challenges
Increased financial pressures
Forced to be more efficient and effective
Must justify programs to a greater degree
Meeting performance goals
Measuring the department return on investment
Creating long term 3-5 year security master plans
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The standard is divided into two parts: - CORRECT ANSWER Design
Concerns compliance issues
Involves creating a plan for patient care from assessment through treatment
Implementation
Putting the plan into action
Performance measures must be checked starting immediately after implementation
Design - CORRECT ANSWER Concerns compliance issues
Involves creating a plan for patient care from assessment through treatment
Has done more to improve healthcare safety and security than anything else in the last 15 years -
CORRECT ANSWER The Joint Commission
Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER Putting the plan into action
Performance measures must be checked starting immediately after implementation
The Joint Commission Survey - CORRECT ANSWER Conducts multi-disciplinary on-site
surveys
Utilizes a patient tracer methodology
What are the three elements of CPTED? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Natural access control
2) Natural surveillance
3) Territorial reinforcement
What are the two types of signage? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Command Signs
2) Informational Signs
,What does the text mean by "Control and Uniform Signage?" - CORRECT ANSWER Enforce
a basic sign standard regarding design, size, colors and placement. No handwritten signs!
Describe the growth rate of a typical master key system. - CORRECT ANSWER - It will grow
300% over 10 years
- a practical life-span is 10-12 years
What are the four levels of a master key system? - CORRECT ANSWER 1- the change key
2- the sub-master key
3- the master key
4- the grand master key
Incandescent Lighting...how many lumens per watt? - CORRECT ANSWER 20 lumens per
watt--
Excellent color discrimination
What is the minimum recommended height for security fencing? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 feet
Mercury vapor..how many lumens per watt? - CORRECT ANSWER 63 lumens per watt
Good color discrimination
Minimum recommended height for a mini-mesh security fence is: - CORRECT ANSWER 8
feet
Describe a Type 1 workplace violence event. - CORRECT ANSWER It is a criminal event
The perpetrator has no legitimate relationship to the healthcare facility.
Describe a Type 2 workplace violence event. - CORRECT ANSWER Perpetrated by a patient--
A Type 2 is committed by someone who is a recipient of a service provided by the HCF or victim.
, Describe a Type 3 workplace violence event. - CORRECT ANSWER A Type 3 event is
committed by someone who has an employment-related involvement with the HCF, such as an
employee, or former employee.
Describe a Type 4 workplace violence event. - CORRECT ANSWER A Type 4 (domestic)
event relates to interpersonal violence at the Healthcare Facility (HCF). This can include spouses,
lovers, relatives, friends, etc. It may involve visitors who
have a dispute between patients, visitors, employees, physicians, contractors...
Metal Halide...How many lumens per watt? - CORRECT ANSWER 115 lumens per watt--
Excellent color discrimination
Sodium Lighting...How many lumens per watt? - CORRECT ANSWER Sodium is 130 lumens
per watt---
with FAIR color discrimination
Fluorescent Lighting...How many lumens per watt? - CORRECT ANSWER Fluorescent
provides 83 lumens per watt....excellent color discrimination.
What two distinct purposes does lighting serve? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety
and
Security
Demands on today's healthcare protection administrator... - CORRECT ANSWER Facing more
diverse challenges
Increased financial pressures
Forced to be more efficient and effective
Must justify programs to a greater degree
Meeting performance goals
Measuring the department return on investment
Creating long term 3-5 year security master plans
