NCCHC CCHP Final Test 2024/2025 (Questions with 100% Correct Answers) (A+ Graded Verified)
13 views 0 purchase
Course
NCCHC CCHP
Institution
NCCHC CCHP
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...
NCCHC CCHP Final Test 2024/2025 (Questions with
100% Correct Answers) (A+ Graded Verified)
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 benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller smartjstuvia. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
