NCCHC-CCHP CERTIFICATION ACTUAL
TEST SCRIPT 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS A+
● Medication Services. Answer: -Prescription meds are administered or
delivered to the patient only on the order of a physician or other legally
authorized individual.
-Responsible physician determines prescriptive practices
-Medications are prescribed only when clinically indicated.
-Inmates entering the facility on medication continue to receive the meds
in a timely fashion.
● Clinic Space, Equipment, and Supplies. Answer: -Exam and treatment
rooms for are large enough to accommodate the necessary equimpent,
supplies and fixtures, and to permit privacy during clinical encounters.
-All medical equipment are available and checked regularly.
-There is adequate office space with administrative files, secure storage
of health records, and writing desks.
-Mental health services are provided in an area with private interview
space for both individual and group treatment, as well as desks, chairs,
lockable file space, and relevant testing materials.
-When lab services are provided on site, the designated area is adequate
to hold equipment and records.
-Waiting areas have seats and access to drinking water and toilets.
,-Weekly inventories are maintained on items subject to abuse.
-The facility has, at minimum, the following: hand washing facilities,
exam tables, light for direct illumination, scales, thermometers, blood
pressure monitoring equipment, stethoscope, ophthalmoscope, otoscope,
transportation equipment, trash containers for biohazard and sharps,
equipment and supplies for pelvic exams for female inmates.
-Basic dental equipment: hand washing facilities, dental exam chair,
exam light, sterilizer, instruments, trash containers, a dentist's stool.
-Dental operatory equipment (if necessary): x-ray unit with developing
capability, BP monitoring equipment, oxygen.
● Diagnostic Services. Answer: 1. The RHA maintains documentation
that on-site diagnostic services are certified or licensed.
2. When the facility provides on-site diagnostic services, there is a
procedure manual for each service, including protocols for the
calibration of testing devices to ensure accuracy.
3. Facilities with full-time health staff have multiple-test dipstick UA,
finger-stick blood glucose tests, peak flow meters, stool blood-testing
material, and in pregnancy test kits (for female inmates).
● Medical Diets. Answer: -Orders for medical diets include the type of
diet, the duration for which it is to be provided, and special instructions.
-A registered or licensed dietitian reviews medical diets for nutritional
adequacy at least every 6 months and whenever a substantial change in
the menu is made.
, -Workers who prepare medical diets are trained in preparing the diets,
including appropriate substitutions and portions.
-When inmates refuse prescribed diets, follow-up nutritional counseling
is provided.
● Patient Escort. Answer: -When a patient is escorted, health staff alert
transporting custody staff to accommodations needed during the
transport process, including instructions for administration of necessary
medications.
-Patient confidentiality is maintained during transport.
-The facility provides sufficient escorting staff so that patients can meet
scheduled health care appointments.
● Emergency Response Plan. Answer: -Health aspects of the emergency
response plan include: responsibilities of health staff, procedures for
triage, predetermination of the site for care, telephone numbers for
calling health staff and community emergency response, procedures for
evacuating patients, alternate back ups.
At least one mass disaster drill is conducted annually.
-The man down drill is practiced once a year on each shift.
-Both drills are critiqued and the results shared with staff.
● Hospital and Specialty Care. Answer: -For each community hospital or
off-site speciality services used regularly for medical and mental health
care, there is a written aggreement that outlines the terms of the care to
be provided.
TEST SCRIPT 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS A+
● Medication Services. Answer: -Prescription meds are administered or
delivered to the patient only on the order of a physician or other legally
authorized individual.
-Responsible physician determines prescriptive practices
-Medications are prescribed only when clinically indicated.
-Inmates entering the facility on medication continue to receive the meds
in a timely fashion.
● Clinic Space, Equipment, and Supplies. Answer: -Exam and treatment
rooms for are large enough to accommodate the necessary equimpent,
supplies and fixtures, and to permit privacy during clinical encounters.
-All medical equipment are available and checked regularly.
-There is adequate office space with administrative files, secure storage
of health records, and writing desks.
-Mental health services are provided in an area with private interview
space for both individual and group treatment, as well as desks, chairs,
lockable file space, and relevant testing materials.
-When lab services are provided on site, the designated area is adequate
to hold equipment and records.
-Waiting areas have seats and access to drinking water and toilets.
,-Weekly inventories are maintained on items subject to abuse.
-The facility has, at minimum, the following: hand washing facilities,
exam tables, light for direct illumination, scales, thermometers, blood
pressure monitoring equipment, stethoscope, ophthalmoscope, otoscope,
transportation equipment, trash containers for biohazard and sharps,
equipment and supplies for pelvic exams for female inmates.
-Basic dental equipment: hand washing facilities, dental exam chair,
exam light, sterilizer, instruments, trash containers, a dentist's stool.
-Dental operatory equipment (if necessary): x-ray unit with developing
capability, BP monitoring equipment, oxygen.
● Diagnostic Services. Answer: 1. The RHA maintains documentation
that on-site diagnostic services are certified or licensed.
2. When the facility provides on-site diagnostic services, there is a
procedure manual for each service, including protocols for the
calibration of testing devices to ensure accuracy.
3. Facilities with full-time health staff have multiple-test dipstick UA,
finger-stick blood glucose tests, peak flow meters, stool blood-testing
material, and in pregnancy test kits (for female inmates).
● Medical Diets. Answer: -Orders for medical diets include the type of
diet, the duration for which it is to be provided, and special instructions.
-A registered or licensed dietitian reviews medical diets for nutritional
adequacy at least every 6 months and whenever a substantial change in
the menu is made.
, -Workers who prepare medical diets are trained in preparing the diets,
including appropriate substitutions and portions.
-When inmates refuse prescribed diets, follow-up nutritional counseling
is provided.
● Patient Escort. Answer: -When a patient is escorted, health staff alert
transporting custody staff to accommodations needed during the
transport process, including instructions for administration of necessary
medications.
-Patient confidentiality is maintained during transport.
-The facility provides sufficient escorting staff so that patients can meet
scheduled health care appointments.
● Emergency Response Plan. Answer: -Health aspects of the emergency
response plan include: responsibilities of health staff, procedures for
triage, predetermination of the site for care, telephone numbers for
calling health staff and community emergency response, procedures for
evacuating patients, alternate back ups.
At least one mass disaster drill is conducted annually.
-The man down drill is practiced once a year on each shift.
-Both drills are critiqued and the results shared with staff.
● Hospital and Specialty Care. Answer: -For each community hospital or
off-site speciality services used regularly for medical and mental health
care, there is a written aggreement that outlines the terms of the care to
be provided.
