CCHP Intake Screening and Health Assessment

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

Answer

NCCHC standards require receiving screening to be performed at the time of admission or within a few hours to identify urgent health needs immediately.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Suicide risk inquiry

Answer

Suicide risk inquiry is a mandatory element of the receiving screening because incarceration is a high-risk period for self-harm.

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

Answer

NCCHC standards require that a comprehensive health assessment be completed within 14 days of admission to a prison facility.

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

Answer

TB screening at intake is essential to identify individuals with active TB so they can be isolated and treated, preventing spread within the facility.

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

Answer

Alcohol withdrawal can progress to life-threatening delirium tremens, so urgent clinical evaluation and monitoring is required immediately.

(CCHP) Certified Correctional Health Professional Practice Test

(CCHP) Certified Correctional Health Professional Practice Test

CCHP Intake Screening and Health Assessment