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NCCHC CCHP Actual Exam 2024 Questions
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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.
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