NCCHC CCHP EXAM (WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS) 100% SUCCESS.
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Detailed description for carrying out
policy
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Access to care
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Approved budget
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-D. None of the above
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 - CORRECT
ANSWER-C. Assuming all patients present a potential for transmission of infectious
disease and adopting the same protective techniques with every patient
, What is the Access to Care standard? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates have access to
care for their serious medical, dental, and mental health needs.
Define "access to care" (three criteria) - CORRECT ANSWER-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
What is the basic principle established by the U.S. Supreme Court landmark case in
1976 Estelle v. Gamble? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates must have access to care to
meet their serious health needs.
What is the fundamental principle on which all National Commission on Correctional
Health Care standards based? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates must have access to
care to meet their serious health needs.
List five examples of unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services. -
CORRECT ANSWER-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
List 5 unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services. - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. punishing
2. excessive fines
3. deterring
4. understaffed, underfunded, poorly organized system
5. utilization review that delays or denies care
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-access to care
which U.S. Supreme Court case set the standard for inmate access to care? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1976 Estelle v. Gamble
What is the Responsible Health Authority (RHA) standard? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
responsible health authority (RHA) ensures that the facility maintains a coordinated
system for health care delivery.
Responsible Health Authority compliance indicators include that the RHA arranges for
.... - CORRECT ANSWER-RHA arranges for all levels of health care and ensures
quality, accessible, and timely health services for inmates.
ANSWERS) 100% SUCCESS.
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Detailed description for carrying out
policy
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Access to care
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Approved budget
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-D. None of the above
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 - CORRECT
ANSWER-C. Assuming all patients present a potential for transmission of infectious
disease and adopting the same protective techniques with every patient
, What is the Access to Care standard? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates have access to
care for their serious medical, dental, and mental health needs.
Define "access to care" (three criteria) - CORRECT ANSWER-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
What is the basic principle established by the U.S. Supreme Court landmark case in
1976 Estelle v. Gamble? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates must have access to care to
meet their serious health needs.
What is the fundamental principle on which all National Commission on Correctional
Health Care standards based? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates must have access to
care to meet their serious health needs.
List five examples of unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services. -
CORRECT ANSWER-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
List 5 unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services. - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. punishing
2. excessive fines
3. deterring
4. understaffed, underfunded, poorly organized system
5. utilization review that delays or denies care
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-access to care
which U.S. Supreme Court case set the standard for inmate access to care? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1976 Estelle v. Gamble
What is the Responsible Health Authority (RHA) standard? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
responsible health authority (RHA) ensures that the facility maintains a coordinated
system for health care delivery.
Responsible Health Authority compliance indicators include that the RHA arranges for
.... - CORRECT ANSWER-RHA arranges for all levels of health care and ensures
quality, accessible, and timely health services for inmates.
