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NCCHC CCHP REAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION| ALREADY, Exams of Health sciences

NCCHC CCHP REAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION| ALREADY GRADED A+ (VERIFIED AND REVISED 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

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NCCHC CCHP REAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS
AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS LATEST
VERSION| ALREADY GRADED A+ (VERIFIED
AND REVISED 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
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NCCHC CCHP REAL EXAM ALL QUESTIONS

AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS LATEST

VERSION| ALREADY GRADED A+ (VERIFIED

AND REVISED 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
  1. 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
  4. assessing excessive fees that prevent or deter inmates from seeking care
  5. deterring inmates from seeking care, such as holding sick call at 2AM

When there is a separate organizational structure for mental health services, what else must there be? - ANSWER>>a designated mental health clinician When there is a separate organizational structure for dental services, what else must there be? - ANSWER>>a designated dental clinician The responsible physician (and designated mental health clinician and dental clinician, if applicable) is available to the facility frequently enough to fulfill what two responsibilities? - ANSWER>>the position's clinical and administrative responsibilities How are all aspects of the RHA standard addressed? - ANSWER>>by written policy and defined procedures Define the Responsible Health Authority - ANSWER>>a designated individual or entity that is tasked with ensuring the organization and delivery of all health care in the facility List three entities that can fill the role of responsible health authority. - ANSWER>>a physician, health services administrator, or agency When the RHA is a state, regional, national, or corporate entity, what also must be designated? - ANSWER>>an individual at the local level who is on-site at least weekly to ensure that policies are carried out How is "health care" defined in the RHA standard? - ANSWER>>Health care is the sum of all actions, preventative and therapeutic, taken for the physical and mental well-being of a population. Health care includes medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, and other ancillary services, as well as maintaining clean and safe environmental conditions. How is "responsible physician" defined in the RHA standard? - ANSWER>>a designated MD or DO who has the final authority at a given facility regarding clinical issues

How is "designated mental health clinician" defined in the RHA standard? - ANSWER>>a psychiatrist, psychologist, or psychiatric social worker who is responsible for clinical mental health issues when mental health services at the facility are under a different authority than medical services How is "designated dental clinician" defined in the RHA standard? - ANSWER>>a DMD or DDS who is responsible for dental issues when dental services at the facility are under a different authority than medical services How is "health services administrator" defined in the RHA standard? - ANSWER>>a person who by education, experience, or certification (e.g. MSN, MPH, MHA, FACHE, CCHP) is capable of assuming responsibility for arranging all levels of health care and ensuring quality and accessible health services for inmates True or False: The RHA functions to ensure that health services are organized, adequate, and efficient. - ANSWER>>True True or False: A single designated responsible physician is required and can be filled by an MD, DO, NP, or PA. - ANSWER>>False. A single, designated responsible physician is required and must be an MD or DO. An NP or PA cannot substitute as the responsible physician. What is the Medical Autonomy Standard? - ANSWER>>Health care decisions are made by qualified health care professionals for clinical purposes. The Medical Autonomy Standard requires clinical decisions are determined by whom? - ANSWER>>by qualified health care professionals and implemented in an effective and safe manner

records admin, lab techs, nursing and medical assistants, clerical workers).

  • ANSWER>>True True or False: Examples of interference with medical autonomy includes cancellation of community consultants' appointments without qualified health care professional approval. - ANSWER>>True True or False: Examples of interference with medical autonomy includes discontinuation of necessary medical diets without qualified health care professional approval. - ANSWER>>True Name two methods for addressing specific problems impeding medical autonomy: - ANSWER>>1. revised policies
  1. reviewed as part of the continuous quality improvement program