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CHPA REVIEW STUDY GUIDE
Question 1: What are the three elements of CPTED?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1) Natural access control 2) Natural
surveillance 3) Territorial reinforcement
Question 2: What are the two types of signage?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1) Command Signs 2) Informational
Signs
Question 3: What does the text mean by "Control and Uniform
Signage?"
CORRECT ANSWER : Enforce a basic sign standard regarding
design, size, colors and placement. No handwritten signs!
Question 4: Describe the growth rate of a typical master key
system.
CORRECT ANSWER: - It will grow 300% over 10 years - a
practical life-span is 10-12 years
Question 5: What are the four levels of a master key system?
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CORRECT ANSWER : 1- the change key 2- the sub-master key
3- the master key 4- the grand master key
Question 6: Incandescent Lighting...how many lumens per watt?
CORRECT ANSWER : 20 lumens per watt-- Excellent color
discrimination
Question 7: What is the minimum recommended height for
security fencing?
CORRECT ANSWER : 7 feet
Question 8: Mercury vapor..how many lumens per watt?
CORRECT ANSWER : 63 lumens per watt Good color
discrimination
Question 9: Minimum recommended height for a mini-mesh
security fence is:
CORRECT ANSWER : 8 feet
Question 10: Describe a Type 1 workplace violence event.
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CORRECT ANSWER : It is a criminal event The perpetrator has
no legitimate relationship to the healthcare facility.
Question 11: Describe a Type 2 workplace violence event.
CORRECT ANSWER : Perpetrated by a patient-- A Type 2 is
committed by someone who is a recipient of a service provided by the HCF or victim.
Question 12: Describe a Type 3 workplace violence event.
CORRECT ANSWER : A Type 3 event is committed by
someone who has an employment-related involvement with the HCF, such as an employee, or former employee.
Question 13: Describe a Type 4 workplace violence event.
CORRECT ANSWER : A Type 4 (domestic) event relates to
interpersonal violence at the Healthcare Facility (HCF). This can include spouses, lovers, relatives, friends, etc. It may involve visitors who have a dispute between patients, visitors, employees, physicians, contractors...
Question 14: Metal Halide...How many lumens per watt?
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CORRECT ANSWER : 115 lumens per watt-- Excellent color
discrimination
Question 15: Sodium Lighting...How many lumens per watt?
CORRECT ANSWER : Sodium is 130 lumens per watt--- with
FAIR color discrimination
Question 16: Fluorescent Lighting...How many lumens per
watt?
CORRECT ANSWER : Fluorescent provides 83 lumens per
watt....excellent color discrimination.
Question 17: What two distinct purposes does lighting serve?
CORRECT ANSWER : Safety and Security
Question 18: Describe the Joint Commission Survey...
CORRECT ANSWER : Conducts multi-disciplinary on-site
surveys Utilizes a patient tracer methodology Select a sample of patients who have been through the health system Traces the path the patient had taken through the health care system ensuring compliance