NCCHC CCHP Exam, CCHP Final Exam - Quizzes
with verified questions and answers 2026\2027 A+
Grade
A. Detailed description for carrying out policy
- correct answer 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
D. Rules and regulations
A. Access to care
- correct answer 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
B. Approved budget
- correct answer 3. Which of the following is least important in determining the number of health staff
needed to deliver services in a correctional setting?
A. Needs of inmate population
B. Approved budget
C. Delivery system
D. Proportion of female inmates
,D. None of the above
- correct answer 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
B. Private physician
C. U.S. congressman
D. None of the above
C. Assuming all patients present a potential for transmission of infectious disease and adopting the same
protective techniques with every patient
- correct answer 5. Which statement below best describes universal precautions?
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 exposure of
workers and others to contagious disease
C. Assuming all patients present a potential for transmission of infectious disease and adopting the same
protective techniques with every patient
D. Using masks, gowns and gloves for protection from infectious disease
Inmates have access to care for their serious medical, dental, and mental health needs.
- correct answer What is the Access to Care standard?
1. In a timely manner, a patient is seen by a qualified health care professional,
2. is rendered a clinical judgment,
3. and receives care that is ordered
- correct answer Define "access to care" (three criteria)
Inmates must have access to care to meet their serious health needs.
- correct answer What is the basic principle established by the U.S. Supreme Court landmark case in
1976 Estelle v. Gamble?
, Inmates must have access to care to meet their serious health needs.
- correct answer What is the fundamental principle on which all National Commission on Correctional
Health Care standards based?
1. punishing inmates for seeking care for their health needs
2. assessing excessive fees that prevent or deter 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
appropriate and timely access to care
5. having a utilization review process that delays or denies necessary care
- correct answer List five examples of unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services.
1. punishing
2. excessive fines
3. deterring
4. understaffed, underfunded, poorly organized system
5. utilization review that delays or denies care
- correct answer List 5 unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services.
access to care
- correct answer What Standard is defined as: in a timely manner, a patient is seen by a qualified health
care professional, is rendered a clinical judgment, and receives care that is ordered?
1976 Estelle v. Gamble
- correct answer which U.S. Supreme Court case set the standard for inmate access to care?
The responsible health authority (RHA) ensures that the facility maintains a coordinated system for
health care delivery.
- correct answer What is the Responsible Health Authority (RHA) standard?
RHA arranges for all levels of health care and ensures quality, accessible, and timely health services for
inmates.
with verified questions and answers 2026\2027 A+
Grade
A. Detailed description for carrying out policy
- correct answer 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
D. Rules and regulations
A. Access to care
- correct answer 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
B. Approved budget
- correct answer 3. Which of the following is least important in determining the number of health staff
needed to deliver services in a correctional setting?
A. Needs of inmate population
B. Approved budget
C. Delivery system
D. Proportion of female inmates
,D. None of the above
- correct answer 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
B. Private physician
C. U.S. congressman
D. None of the above
C. Assuming all patients present a potential for transmission of infectious disease and adopting the same
protective techniques with every patient
- correct answer 5. Which statement below best describes universal precautions?
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 exposure of
workers and others to contagious disease
C. Assuming all patients present a potential for transmission of infectious disease and adopting the same
protective techniques with every patient
D. Using masks, gowns and gloves for protection from infectious disease
Inmates have access to care for their serious medical, dental, and mental health needs.
- correct answer What is the Access to Care standard?
1. In a timely manner, a patient is seen by a qualified health care professional,
2. is rendered a clinical judgment,
3. and receives care that is ordered
- correct answer Define "access to care" (three criteria)
Inmates must have access to care to meet their serious health needs.
- correct answer What is the basic principle established by the U.S. Supreme Court landmark case in
1976 Estelle v. Gamble?
, Inmates must have access to care to meet their serious health needs.
- correct answer What is the fundamental principle on which all National Commission on Correctional
Health Care standards based?
1. punishing inmates for seeking care for their health needs
2. assessing excessive fees that prevent or deter 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
appropriate and timely access to care
5. having a utilization review process that delays or denies necessary care
- correct answer List five examples of unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services.
1. punishing
2. excessive fines
3. deterring
4. understaffed, underfunded, poorly organized system
5. utilization review that delays or denies care
- correct answer List 5 unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services.
access to care
- correct answer What Standard is defined as: in a timely manner, a patient is seen by a qualified health
care professional, is rendered a clinical judgment, and receives care that is ordered?
1976 Estelle v. Gamble
- correct answer which U.S. Supreme Court case set the standard for inmate access to care?
The responsible health authority (RHA) ensures that the facility maintains a coordinated system for
health care delivery.
- correct answer What is the Responsible Health Authority (RHA) standard?
RHA arranges for all levels of health care and ensures quality, accessible, and timely health services for
inmates.
