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1. Which of the following best defines a "procedure"?
A. Detailed descrip on for carrying out policy
B. A measurable objec ve to be achieved
C. Official posi on on a work-related issue
D. Rules and regula ons - Answers A. Detailed descrip on for carrying out policy
2. This standard is based on the basic principle established by the U.S. Supreme Court in the
1976 landmark case Estelle v. Gamble.
A. Access to care
B. Inmate workers
C. Medical autonomy
D. Privacy of care - Answers A. Access to care
3. Which of the following is least important in determining the number of health staff needed
to deliver services in a correc onal se6ng?
A. Needs of inmate popula on
B. Approved budget
C. Delivery system
D. Propor on of female inmates - Answers B. Approved budget
4. The following individuals, in the absence of any wri:en authoriza on from the adult inmate-
pa ent, may have access to that pa ent's medical records:
A. Inmate's a:orney
B. Private physician
, C. U.S. congressman
D. None of the above - Answers D. None of the above
5. Which statement below best describes universal precau ons?
A. Adhering to advisories published by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven on for
disposing of infec ous waste
B. Taking protec ve steps with pa ents known to have infec ous diseases so as to minimize
exposure of workers and others to contagious disease
C. Assuming all pa ents present a poten al for transmission of infec ous disease and adop ng
the same protec ve techniques with every pa ent
D. Using masks, gowns and gloves for protec on from infec ous disease - Answers C.
Assuming all pa ents present a poten al for transmission of infec ous disease and adop ng the
same protec ve techniques with every pa ent
Define "access to care" (three criteria) - Answers 1. In a mely manner, a pa ent is seen by a
qualified health care professional,
2. is rendered a clinical judgment,
3. and receives care that is ordered
Define the Responsible Health Authority - Answers a designated individual or en ty that is
tasked with ensuring the organiza on and delivery of all health care in the facility
How are administra ve decisions coordinated with clinical needs? - Answers so that pa ent
care is not jeopardized
How are all aspects of the Medical Autonomy Standard addressed? - Answers by wri:en
policy and defined procedures