CCHP Special Inmate Populations 2

Question 1

Which screening tool is most appropriate for identifying cognitive impairment in elderly inmates upon intake?

Accepted Answer

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Answer

PHQ-9

Answer

AUDIT-C

Answer

PCL-5

Question 2

A transgender inmate who identifies as female requests placement in a women's facility. Under PREA standards, the housing decision must primarily consider:

Accepted Answer

The inmate's safety and welfare on a case-by-case basis

Answer

The inmate's genital status only

Answer

The preference of other inmates in the unit

Answer

Administrative convenience

Question 3

When managing a pregnant inmate with opioid use disorder, the standard of care typically includes:

Accepted Answer

Medication-assisted treatment with methadone or buprenorphine

Answer

Immediate detoxification to protect the fetus

Answer

Withholding all opioid medications until after delivery

Answer

Substituting benzodiazepines to manage withdrawal

Question 4

An inmate with severe intellectual disability is unable to follow disciplinary procedures. The correctional health professional's primary role is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a functional assessment and recommend individualized accommodations

Answer

Recommend punitive segregation to control behavior

Answer

Discharge the inmate from the healthcare caseload

Answer

Administer antipsychotics without consent to manage behavior

Question 5

Which infectious disease has the highest prevalence in correctional populations compared to the general community?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

Answer

Type 2 diabetes

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Osteoarthritis

Question 6

A juvenile inmate discloses ongoing sexual abuse by a staff member. Under PREA, the health professional must:

Accepted Answer

Report immediately to designated authorities and document the disclosure

Answer

Counsel the youth to resolve the issue informally with the staff member

Answer

Wait for the youth to file a formal written complaint

Answer

Maintain confidentiality unless the youth consents to reporting

Question 7

Which condition most commonly requires enhanced monitoring in inmates who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

Accepted Answer

Seizure disorder

Answer

Hyperthyroidism

Answer

Celiac disease

Answer

Peripheral neuropathy