CCHP Intake Screening and Health Assessment 1

Question 1

According to NCCHC standards, a receiving screening for newly admitted inmates must be completed:

Accepted Answer

At the time of admission or within a few hours

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Within 24 hours of admission

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Within 7 days of admission

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Within 14 days of admission

Question 2

Which of the following is a required component of the initial receiving screening under NCCHC standards?

Accepted Answer

Suicide risk inquiry

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Full dental radiographs

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Cholesterol panel

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Echocardiogram

Question 3

For inmates in a prison setting, NCCHC standards require a comprehensive health assessment to be completed within:

Accepted Answer

14 days of admission

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24 hours of admission

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7 days of admission

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30 days of admission

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of tuberculosis (TB) screening at correctional intake?

Accepted Answer

To identify and isolate active TB to prevent transmission

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To satisfy insurance requirements

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To document prior vaccination history

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To establish a baseline for workers' compensation claims

Question 5

During intake screening, a nurse observes an inmate showing signs of alcohol withdrawal. The most appropriate immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Refer for urgent clinical evaluation and monitoring

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Document findings and schedule a follow-up in 48 hours

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Administer over-the-counter analgesics and place in general population

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Contact the inmate's family for medical history

Question 6

Which tool is commonly recommended for structured mental health screening at correctional intake?

Accepted Answer

A validated mental health screening instrument such as the Brief Jail Mental Health Screen

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Glasgow Coma Scale

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CAGE questionnaire only

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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) alone

Question 7

When an inmate arrives at intake currently taking prescription medications, the most appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Verify medications and arrange for continuity without interruption when clinically indicated

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Discontinue all medications until a physician reviews them in 30 days

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Require the inmate to restart medications from the beginning of each prescription cycle

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Contact the pharmacy only if the inmate requests it