NCCHC CCHP Exam Test Questions with Verified
Answers Graded A
1. Which of the following best defines a
"procedure"?
A. Detailed description for carrying out policy
B. A measurable objective to be achieved
C. Official position on a work-related issue 5. Which statement below best describes
D. Rules and regulations - ANSWER -A. universal precautions?
Detailed description for carrying out policy A. Adhering to advisories published by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for
disposing of infectious waste
B. Taking protective steps with patients known to
have infectious diseases so as to minimize
2. This standard is based on the basic principle exposure of workers and others to contagious
established by the U.S. Supreme Court in the disease
1976 landmark case Estelle v. Gamble. C. Assuming all patients present a potential for
A. Access to care transmission of infectious disease and adopting
B. Inmate workers the same protective techniques with every patient
C. Medical autonomy D. Using masks, gowns and gloves for protection
D. Privacy of care - ANSWER -A. Access to from infectious disease - ANSWER -C.
care Assuming all patients present a potential for
transmission of infectious disease and adopting
the same protective techniques with every patient
3. Which of the following is least important in
determining the number of health staff needed to
deliver services in a correctional setting? What is the Access to Care standard? -
A. Needs of inmate population ANSWER -Inmates have access to care for
B. Approved budget their serious medical, dental, and mental health
C. Delivery system needs.
D. Proportion of female inmates -
ANSWER -B. Approved budget
Define "access to care" (three criteria) -
ANSWER -1. In a timely manner, a patient
4. The following individuals, in the absence of is seen by a qualified health care professional,
any written authorization from the adult inmate- 2. is rendered a clinical judgment,
patient, may have access to that patient's 3. and receives care that is ordered
medical records:
A. Inmate's attorney
B. Private physician
C. U.S. congressman
D. None of the above - ANSWER -D. None What is the basic principle established by the
of the above U.S. Supreme Court landmark case in 1976
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Answers Graded A
Estelle v. Gamble? - ANSWER -Inmates What Standard is defined as: in a timely manner,
must have access to care to meet their serious a patient is seen by a qualified health care
health needs. professional, is rendered a clinical judgment, and
receives care that is ordered? - ANSWER -
access to care
What is the fundamental principle on which all
National Commission on Correctional Health
Care standards based? - ANSWER - which U.S. Supreme Court case set the standard
Inmates must have access to care to meet their for inmate access to care? - ANSWER -
serious health needs. 1976 Estelle v. Gamble
List five examples of unreasonable barriers to What is the Responsible Health Authority (RHA)
inmates' access to health services. - standard? - ANSWER -The responsible
ANSWER -1. punishing inmates for seeking health authority (RHA) ensures that the facility
care for their health needs maintains a coordinated system for health care
2. assessing excessive fees that prevent or deter delivery.
inmates from seeking care
3. deterring inmates from seeking care, such as
holding sick call at 2AM
4. having understaffed, underfunded, poorly
organized system resulting in inability to provide Responsible Health Authority compliance
appropriate and timely access to care indicators include that the RHA arranges for .... -
5. having a utilization review process that delays ANSWER -RHA arranges for all levels of
or denies necessary care health care and ensures quality, accessible, and
timely health services for inmates.
List 5 unreasonable barriers to inmates' access
to health services. - ANSWER -1. punishing The RHA's responsibilities are documented
2. excessive fines where? - ANSWER -RHA's responsibilities
3. deterring are documented in a written agreement, contract,
4. understaffed, underfunded, poorly organized or job description.
system
5. utilization review that delays or denies care
How frequently must the RHA be on-site? -
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Answers Graded A
1. Which of the following best defines a
"procedure"?
A. Detailed description for carrying out policy
B. A measurable objective to be achieved
C. Official position on a work-related issue 5. Which statement below best describes
D. Rules and regulations - ANSWER -A. universal precautions?
Detailed description for carrying out policy A. Adhering to advisories published by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for
disposing of infectious waste
B. Taking protective steps with patients known to
have infectious diseases so as to minimize
2. This standard is based on the basic principle exposure of workers and others to contagious
established by the U.S. Supreme Court in the disease
1976 landmark case Estelle v. Gamble. C. Assuming all patients present a potential for
A. Access to care transmission of infectious disease and adopting
B. Inmate workers the same protective techniques with every patient
C. Medical autonomy D. Using masks, gowns and gloves for protection
D. Privacy of care - ANSWER -A. Access to from infectious disease - ANSWER -C.
care Assuming all patients present a potential for
transmission of infectious disease and adopting
the same protective techniques with every patient
3. Which of the following is least important in
determining the number of health staff needed to
deliver services in a correctional setting? What is the Access to Care standard? -
A. Needs of inmate population ANSWER -Inmates have access to care for
B. Approved budget their serious medical, dental, and mental health
C. Delivery system needs.
D. Proportion of female inmates -
ANSWER -B. Approved budget
Define "access to care" (three criteria) -
ANSWER -1. In a timely manner, a patient
4. The following individuals, in the absence of is seen by a qualified health care professional,
any written authorization from the adult inmate- 2. is rendered a clinical judgment,
patient, may have access to that patient's 3. and receives care that is ordered
medical records:
A. Inmate's attorney
B. Private physician
C. U.S. congressman
D. None of the above - ANSWER -D. None What is the basic principle established by the
of the above U.S. Supreme Court landmark case in 1976
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Answers Graded A
Estelle v. Gamble? - ANSWER -Inmates What Standard is defined as: in a timely manner,
must have access to care to meet their serious a patient is seen by a qualified health care
health needs. professional, is rendered a clinical judgment, and
receives care that is ordered? - ANSWER -
access to care
What is the fundamental principle on which all
National Commission on Correctional Health
Care standards based? - ANSWER - which U.S. Supreme Court case set the standard
Inmates must have access to care to meet their for inmate access to care? - ANSWER -
serious health needs. 1976 Estelle v. Gamble
List five examples of unreasonable barriers to What is the Responsible Health Authority (RHA)
inmates' access to health services. - standard? - ANSWER -The responsible
ANSWER -1. punishing inmates for seeking health authority (RHA) ensures that the facility
care for their health needs maintains a coordinated system for health care
2. assessing excessive fees that prevent or deter delivery.
inmates from seeking care
3. deterring inmates from seeking care, such as
holding sick call at 2AM
4. having understaffed, underfunded, poorly
organized system resulting in inability to provide Responsible Health Authority compliance
appropriate and timely access to care indicators include that the RHA arranges for .... -
5. having a utilization review process that delays ANSWER -RHA arranges for all levels of
or denies necessary care health care and ensures quality, accessible, and
timely health services for inmates.
List 5 unreasonable barriers to inmates' access
to health services. - ANSWER -1. punishing The RHA's responsibilities are documented
2. excessive fines where? - ANSWER -RHA's responsibilities
3. deterring are documented in a written agreement, contract,
4. understaffed, underfunded, poorly organized or job description.
system
5. utilization review that delays or denies care
How frequently must the RHA be on-site? -
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