CCHP Exams with 141 Questions and Answers
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 -
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? - ANSWER Inmates have access to care for
their serious medical, dental, and mental health needs.
Define "access to care" (three criteria) - 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? - 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? - 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. -
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. - 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? - ANSWER access to care
which U.S. Supreme Court case set the standard for inmate access to care? -
ANSWER 1976 Estelle v. Gamble
What is the Responsible Health Authority (RHA) standard? - 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 .... - ANSWER RHA arranges for all levels of health care and ensures quality,
accessible, and timely health services for inmates.
The RHA's responsibilities are documented where? - ANSWER RHA's
responsibilities are documented in a written agreement, contract, or job description.
How frequently must the RHA be on-site? - ANSWER weekly
With whom do final clinical judgments rest? - ANSWER A single, designated,
licensed *responsible physician*
When there is a separate organizational structure for mental health services, what
else must there be? - ANSWER a designated mental health clinician
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 -
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? - ANSWER Inmates have access to care for
their serious medical, dental, and mental health needs.
Define "access to care" (three criteria) - 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? - 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? - 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. -
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. - 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? - ANSWER access to care
which U.S. Supreme Court case set the standard for inmate access to care? -
ANSWER 1976 Estelle v. Gamble
What is the Responsible Health Authority (RHA) standard? - 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 .... - ANSWER RHA arranges for all levels of health care and ensures quality,
accessible, and timely health services for inmates.
The RHA's responsibilities are documented where? - ANSWER RHA's
responsibilities are documented in a written agreement, contract, or job description.
How frequently must the RHA be on-site? - ANSWER weekly
With whom do final clinical judgments rest? - ANSWER A single, designated,
licensed *responsible physician*
When there is a separate organizational structure for mental health services, what
else must there be? - ANSWER a designated mental health clinician
