CCHP-RN
Comprehensive Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action
for a nurse when assessing an incarcerated patient with severe
chest pain?
- A) Administering pain medication
- B) Conducting a full physical examination
- C) Sending the patient back to their cell
- D) Contacting emergency medical services (EMS)
- ANS: D) Contacting emergency medical services (EMS)
- Rationale: Severe chest pain could indicate a life-
threatening condition such as a heart attack, and immediate
medical attention is necessary.
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,2. What is the primary goal of chronic disease management in a
correctional setting?
- A) Minimizing medication use
- B) Preventing disease progression and complications
- C) Reducing healthcare costs
- D) Limiting patient access to healthcare services
- ANS: B) Preventing disease progression and complications
- Rationale: The primary goal is to prevent the progression of
chronic diseases and reduce the risk of complications through
effective management.
Promotion of Safe and Secure Health Care Environment
3. Which of the following best describes the role of a nurse in
maintaining a safe and secure health care environment in a
correctional facility?
- A) Only providing medical care
- B) Ensuring the safety of both patients and staff
- C) Conducting disciplinary actions for inmates
- D) Managing the facility’s budget
- ANS: B) Ensuring the safety of both patients and staff
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, - Rationale: Nurses play a crucial role in ensuring a safe
environment for both patients and staff by following safety
protocols and procedures.
4. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of
infections in a correctional healthcare setting?
- A) Isolating all inmates
- B) Implementing strict hand hygiene practices
- C) Reducing the number of healthcare staff
- D) Limiting inmate access to healthcare services
- ANS: B) Implementing strict hand hygiene practices
- Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental practice to
prevent the spread of infections in any healthcare setting,
including correctional facilities.
Health Promotion and Maintenance
5. Which of the following strategies is most effective for
promoting health and wellness among incarcerated individuals?
- A) Providing daily health education sessions
- B) Limiting physical activity
- C) Reducing nutritional options
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, - D) Encouraging smoking and substance use
- ANS: A) Providing daily health education sessions
- Rationale: Health education sessions can empower inmates
with knowledge about healthy behaviors and practices.
6. What is the primary focus of health maintenance programs in
correctional facilities?
- A) Reducing healthcare staff
- B) Ensuring continuous care for chronic conditions
- C) Limiting access to healthcare resources
- D) Promoting a sedentary lifestyle
- ANS: B) Ensuring continuous care for chronic conditions
- Rationale: Continuous care is essential for managing
chronic conditions and maintaining the overall health of
incarcerated individuals.
Professional Role and Responsibilities
7. Which of the following is a fundamental ethical obligation of
correctional nurses?
- A) Avoiding patient care responsibilities
- B) Ensuring confidentiality of inmate health information
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Comprehensive Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action
for a nurse when assessing an incarcerated patient with severe
chest pain?
- A) Administering pain medication
- B) Conducting a full physical examination
- C) Sending the patient back to their cell
- D) Contacting emergency medical services (EMS)
- ANS: D) Contacting emergency medical services (EMS)
- Rationale: Severe chest pain could indicate a life-
threatening condition such as a heart attack, and immediate
medical attention is necessary.
©/2025
,2. What is the primary goal of chronic disease management in a
correctional setting?
- A) Minimizing medication use
- B) Preventing disease progression and complications
- C) Reducing healthcare costs
- D) Limiting patient access to healthcare services
- ANS: B) Preventing disease progression and complications
- Rationale: The primary goal is to prevent the progression of
chronic diseases and reduce the risk of complications through
effective management.
Promotion of Safe and Secure Health Care Environment
3. Which of the following best describes the role of a nurse in
maintaining a safe and secure health care environment in a
correctional facility?
- A) Only providing medical care
- B) Ensuring the safety of both patients and staff
- C) Conducting disciplinary actions for inmates
- D) Managing the facility’s budget
- ANS: B) Ensuring the safety of both patients and staff
©/2025
, - Rationale: Nurses play a crucial role in ensuring a safe
environment for both patients and staff by following safety
protocols and procedures.
4. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of
infections in a correctional healthcare setting?
- A) Isolating all inmates
- B) Implementing strict hand hygiene practices
- C) Reducing the number of healthcare staff
- D) Limiting inmate access to healthcare services
- ANS: B) Implementing strict hand hygiene practices
- Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental practice to
prevent the spread of infections in any healthcare setting,
including correctional facilities.
Health Promotion and Maintenance
5. Which of the following strategies is most effective for
promoting health and wellness among incarcerated individuals?
- A) Providing daily health education sessions
- B) Limiting physical activity
- C) Reducing nutritional options
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, - D) Encouraging smoking and substance use
- ANS: A) Providing daily health education sessions
- Rationale: Health education sessions can empower inmates
with knowledge about healthy behaviors and practices.
6. What is the primary focus of health maintenance programs in
correctional facilities?
- A) Reducing healthcare staff
- B) Ensuring continuous care for chronic conditions
- C) Limiting access to healthcare resources
- D) Promoting a sedentary lifestyle
- ANS: B) Ensuring continuous care for chronic conditions
- Rationale: Continuous care is essential for managing
chronic conditions and maintaining the overall health of
incarcerated individuals.
Professional Role and Responsibilities
7. Which of the following is a fundamental ethical obligation of
correctional nurses?
- A) Avoiding patient care responsibilities
- B) Ensuring confidentiality of inmate health information
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