PDATED 2025-2026 NCCHC-CCHP
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EXAM WITH Q&A 100%
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. Which of the following best defines a "procedure"?
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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
. This standard is based on the basic principle established by the U.S. Supreme Court
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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
. Which of the following is least important in determining the number of health staff
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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
. The following individuals, in the absence of any written authorization from the adult
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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
. Which statement below best describes universal precautions?
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A. Adhering to advisories published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
for disposing of infectious waste
, . Taking protective steps with patients known to have infectious diseases so as to
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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
hat is the Access to Care standard? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates have access to
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care for their serious medical, dental, and mental health needs.
efine "access to care" (three criteria) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. In a timely manner, a
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patient is seen by a qualified health care professional,
2. is rendered a clinical judgment,
3. and receives care that is ordered
hat is the basic principle established by the U.S. Supreme Court landmark case in
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1976 Estelle v. Gamble? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates must have access to care to
meet their serious health needs.
hat is the fundamental principle on which all National Commission on Correctional
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Health Care standards based? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates must have access to
care to meet their serious health needs.
ist five examples of unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services. -
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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
ist 5 unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services. - CORRECT
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ANSWER-1. punishing
2. excessive fines
3. deterring
4. understaffed, underfunded, poorly organized system
5. utilization review that delays or denies care
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EXAM WITH Q&A 100%
GUARANTEED
. Which of the following best defines a "procedure"?
1
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
. This standard is based on the basic principle established by the U.S. Supreme Court
2
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
. Which of the following is least important in determining the number of health staff
3
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
. The following individuals, in the absence of any written authorization from the adult
4
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
. Which statement below best describes universal precautions?
5
A. Adhering to advisories published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
for disposing of infectious waste
, . Taking protective steps with patients known to have infectious diseases so as to
B
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
hat is the Access to Care standard? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates have access to
W
care for their serious medical, dental, and mental health needs.
efine "access to care" (three criteria) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. In a timely manner, a
D
patient is seen by a qualified health care professional,
2. is rendered a clinical judgment,
3. and receives care that is ordered
hat is the basic principle established by the U.S. Supreme Court landmark case in
W
1976 Estelle v. Gamble? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates must have access to care to
meet their serious health needs.
hat is the fundamental principle on which all National Commission on Correctional
W
Health Care standards based? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inmates must have access to
care to meet their serious health needs.
ist five examples of unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services. -
L
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
ist 5 unreasonable barriers to inmates' access to health services. - CORRECT
L
ANSWER-1. punishing
2. excessive fines
3. deterring
4. understaffed, underfunded, poorly organized system
5. utilization review that delays or denies care
