NCCHC CCHP Exam Test Questions and 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 A. Detailed description for carrying out policy
C. Oflcial position on a work-related issue
D. Rules and regulations
2. This standard is based on the basic principle estab-
lished by the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1976 landmark
case Estelle v. Gamble.
A. Access to care A. Access to care
B. Inmate workers
C. Medical autonomy
D. Privacy of care
3. Which of the following is least important in determining
the number of health statt needed to deliver services in a
correctional setting?
A. Needs of inmate population B. Approved budget
B. Approved budget
C. Delivery system
D. Proportion of female inmates
4. The following individuals, in the absence of any written
authorization from the adult inmate-patient, may have
access to that patient's medical records:
A. Inmate's attorney D. None of the above
B. Private physician
C. U.S. congressman
D. None of the above
5. Which statement below best describes universal pre-
cautions?
A. Adhering to advisories published by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention for disposing of infectious
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waste
B. Taking protective steps with patients known to have
infectious diseases so as to minimize exposure of workers
and others to contagious disease C. Assuming all patients present a potential for transmis-
C. Assuming all patients present a potential for transmis- sion of infectious disease and adopting the same protec-
sion of infectious disease and adopting the same protec- tive techniques with every patient
tive techniques with every patient
D. Using masks, gowns and gloves for protection from
infectious disease
Inmates have access to care for their serious medical,
What is the Access to Care standard?
dental, and mental health needs.
1. In a timely manner, a patient is seen by a qualified health
care professional,
Define "access to care" (three criteria)
2. is rendered a clinical judgment,
3. and receives care that is ordered
What is the basic principle established by the U.S. Inmates must have access to care to meet their serious
Supreme Court landmark case in 1976 Estelle v. Gamble? health needs.
What is the fundamental principle on which all Nation-
Inmates must have access to care to meet their serious
al Commission on Correctional Health Care standards
health needs.
based?
1. punishing inmates for seeking care for their health
needs
2. assessing excessive fees that prevent or deter inmates
from seeking care
List five examples of unreasonable barriers to inmates'
3. deterring inmates from seeking care, such as holding
access to health services.
sick call at 2AM
4. having understatted, underfunded, poorly organized
system resulting in inability to provide appropriate and
timely access to care
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1. Which of the following best defines a "procedure"?
A. Detailed description for carrying out policy
B. A measurable objective to be achieved A. Detailed description for carrying out policy
C. Oflcial position on a work-related issue
D. Rules and regulations
2. This standard is based on the basic principle estab-
lished by the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1976 landmark
case Estelle v. Gamble.
A. Access to care A. Access to care
B. Inmate workers
C. Medical autonomy
D. Privacy of care
3. Which of the following is least important in determining
the number of health statt needed to deliver services in a
correctional setting?
A. Needs of inmate population B. Approved budget
B. Approved budget
C. Delivery system
D. Proportion of female inmates
4. The following individuals, in the absence of any written
authorization from the adult inmate-patient, may have
access to that patient's medical records:
A. Inmate's attorney D. None of the above
B. Private physician
C. U.S. congressman
D. None of the above
5. Which statement below best describes universal pre-
cautions?
A. Adhering to advisories published by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention for disposing of infectious
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waste
B. Taking protective steps with patients known to have
infectious diseases so as to minimize exposure of workers
and others to contagious disease C. Assuming all patients present a potential for transmis-
C. Assuming all patients present a potential for transmis- sion of infectious disease and adopting the same protec-
sion of infectious disease and adopting the same protec- tive techniques with every patient
tive techniques with every patient
D. Using masks, gowns and gloves for protection from
infectious disease
Inmates have access to care for their serious medical,
What is the Access to Care standard?
dental, and mental health needs.
1. In a timely manner, a patient is seen by a qualified health
care professional,
Define "access to care" (three criteria)
2. is rendered a clinical judgment,
3. and receives care that is ordered
What is the basic principle established by the U.S. Inmates must have access to care to meet their serious
Supreme Court landmark case in 1976 Estelle v. Gamble? health needs.
What is the fundamental principle on which all Nation-
Inmates must have access to care to meet their serious
al Commission on Correctional Health Care standards
health needs.
based?
1. punishing inmates for seeking care for their health
needs
2. assessing excessive fees that prevent or deter inmates
from seeking care
List five examples of unreasonable barriers to inmates'
3. deterring inmates from seeking care, such as holding
access to health services.
sick call at 2AM
4. having understatted, underfunded, poorly organized
system resulting in inability to provide appropriate and
timely access to care
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