Certified Corrections Nurse (CCN) Exam

Question 1

Which bloodborne pathogen poses the highest transmission risk in a correctional facility due to the prevalence of injection drug use history among the incarcerated population?

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) HIV Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Hepatitis D virus (HDV)

Correct Answer:

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

Question 2

Upon intake, an inmate has a positive tuberculin skin test (TST) but no symptoms. Chest X-ray is negative. What is the correct classification and management?

Latent TB infection (LTBI) — offer treatment with isoniazid or rifampin regimen Active TB — initiate airborne isolation immediately False positive — no further action needed Pulmonary TB — begin four-drug RIPE therapy

Correct Answer:

Latent TB infection (LTBI) — offer treatment with isoniazid or rifampin regimen

Question 3

A correctional nurse identifies an inmate with active pulmonary tuberculosis. What is the immediate infection control priority?

Place the inmate in airborne infection isolation in a negative-pressure room Place the inmate in droplet precautions with a surgical mask Transfer to a community hospital without isolation Begin treatment and allow return to general population within 24 hours

Correct Answer:

Place the inmate in airborne infection isolation in a negative-pressure room

Question 4

Which vaccine is recommended by the CDC for all incarcerated adults who lack documented immunity to hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B vaccine series (3-dose or 2-dose) Hepatitis A vaccine only Combined hepatitis A/B vaccine series No hepatitis B vaccination is recommended in corrections

Correct Answer:

Hepatitis B vaccine series (3-dose or 2-dose)

Question 5

An inmate reports a productive cough for 3 weeks, night sweats, and a 10-pound weight loss. Which nursing action takes priority?

Isolate the inmate and notify the provider for TB workup immediately Schedule a routine sick call appointment for next week Administer cough suppressant and reassess in 72 hours Obtain a throat culture and return the inmate to their cell

Correct Answer:

Isolate the inmate and notify the provider for TB workup immediately

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Prepare with the Certified Corrections Nurse (CCN) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 150 questions covering nurse, corrections, correctional, inmate, and medication. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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