CHPA ASSESSMENT
STUDY QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
The standard is divided into two parts: - ANS-Design
Concerns compliance issues
Involves creating a plan for patient care from assessment through treatment
Implementation
Putting the plan into action
Performance measures must be checked starting immediately after implementation
Design - ANS-Concerns compliance issues
Involves creating a plan for patient care from assessment through treatment
Has done more to improve healthcare safety and security than anything else in the last
15 years - ANS-The Joint Commission
Implementation - ANS-Putting the plan into action
Performance measures must be checked starting immediately after implementation
The Joint Commission Survey - ANS-Conducts multi-disciplinary on-site surveys
Utilizes a patient tracer methodology
What are the three elements of CPTED? - ANS-1) Natural access control
,2) Natural surveillance
3) Territorial reinforcement
What are the two types of signage? - ANS-1) Command Signs
2) Informational Signs
What does the text mean by "Control and Uniform Signage?" - ANS-Enforce a basic sign
standard regarding design, size, colors and placement. No handwritten signs!
Describe the growth rate of a typical master key system. - ANS-- It will grow 300% over
10 years
- a practical life-span is 10-12 years
What are the four levels of a master key system? - ANS-1- the change key
2- the sub-master key
3- the master key
4- the grand master key
Incandescent Lighting...how many lumens per watt? - ANS-20 lumens per watt--
Excellent color discrimination
What is the minimum recommended height for security fencing? - ANS-7 feet
Mercury vapor..how many lumens per watt? - ANS-63 lumens per watt
Good color discrimination
Minimum recommended height for a mini-mesh security fence is: - ANS-8 feet
Describe a Type 1 workplace violence event. - ANS-It is a criminal event
The perpetrator has no legitimate relationship to the healthcare facility.
, Describe a Type 2 workplace violence event. - ANS-Perpetrated by a patient-- A Type 2
is committed by someone who is a recipient of a service provided by the HCF or victim.
Describe a Type 3 workplace violence event. - ANS-A Type 3 event is committed by
someone who has an employment-related involvement with the HCF, such as an
employee, or former employee.
Describe a Type 4 workplace violence event. - ANS-A Type 4 (domestic) event relates to
interpersonal violence at the Healthcare Facility (HCF). This can include spouses,
lovers, relatives, friends, etc. It may involve visitors who
have a dispute between patients, visitors, employees, physicians, contractors...
Metal Halide...How many lumens per watt? - ANS-115 lumens per watt--
Excellent color discrimination
Sodium Lighting...How many lumens per watt? - ANS-Sodium is 130 lumens per watt---
with FAIR color discrimination
Fluorescent Lighting...How many lumens per watt? - ANS-Fluorescent provides 83
lumens per watt....excellent color discrimination.
What two distinct purposes does lighting serve? - ANS-Safety
and
Security
Demands on today's healthcare protection administrator... - ANS-Facing more diverse
challenges
Increased financial pressures
Forced to be more efficient and effective
Must justify programs to a greater degree
Meeting performance goals
STUDY QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
The standard is divided into two parts: - ANS-Design
Concerns compliance issues
Involves creating a plan for patient care from assessment through treatment
Implementation
Putting the plan into action
Performance measures must be checked starting immediately after implementation
Design - ANS-Concerns compliance issues
Involves creating a plan for patient care from assessment through treatment
Has done more to improve healthcare safety and security than anything else in the last
15 years - ANS-The Joint Commission
Implementation - ANS-Putting the plan into action
Performance measures must be checked starting immediately after implementation
The Joint Commission Survey - ANS-Conducts multi-disciplinary on-site surveys
Utilizes a patient tracer methodology
What are the three elements of CPTED? - ANS-1) Natural access control
,2) Natural surveillance
3) Territorial reinforcement
What are the two types of signage? - ANS-1) Command Signs
2) Informational Signs
What does the text mean by "Control and Uniform Signage?" - ANS-Enforce a basic sign
standard regarding design, size, colors and placement. No handwritten signs!
Describe the growth rate of a typical master key system. - ANS-- It will grow 300% over
10 years
- a practical life-span is 10-12 years
What are the four levels of a master key system? - ANS-1- the change key
2- the sub-master key
3- the master key
4- the grand master key
Incandescent Lighting...how many lumens per watt? - ANS-20 lumens per watt--
Excellent color discrimination
What is the minimum recommended height for security fencing? - ANS-7 feet
Mercury vapor..how many lumens per watt? - ANS-63 lumens per watt
Good color discrimination
Minimum recommended height for a mini-mesh security fence is: - ANS-8 feet
Describe a Type 1 workplace violence event. - ANS-It is a criminal event
The perpetrator has no legitimate relationship to the healthcare facility.
, Describe a Type 2 workplace violence event. - ANS-Perpetrated by a patient-- A Type 2
is committed by someone who is a recipient of a service provided by the HCF or victim.
Describe a Type 3 workplace violence event. - ANS-A Type 3 event is committed by
someone who has an employment-related involvement with the HCF, such as an
employee, or former employee.
Describe a Type 4 workplace violence event. - ANS-A Type 4 (domestic) event relates to
interpersonal violence at the Healthcare Facility (HCF). This can include spouses,
lovers, relatives, friends, etc. It may involve visitors who
have a dispute between patients, visitors, employees, physicians, contractors...
Metal Halide...How many lumens per watt? - ANS-115 lumens per watt--
Excellent color discrimination
Sodium Lighting...How many lumens per watt? - ANS-Sodium is 130 lumens per watt---
with FAIR color discrimination
Fluorescent Lighting...How many lumens per watt? - ANS-Fluorescent provides 83
lumens per watt....excellent color discrimination.
What two distinct purposes does lighting serve? - ANS-Safety
and
Security
Demands on today's healthcare protection administrator... - ANS-Facing more diverse
challenges
Increased financial pressures
Forced to be more efficient and effective
Must justify programs to a greater degree
Meeting performance goals
