CBSPD Inventory Management and Supply Chain 2

Question 1

In a consignment inventory arrangement, when does the hospital take ownership of the supplied items?

Accepted Answer

At the point of use or consumption

Answer

When the items are delivered to the facility

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When the invoice is generated by the vendor

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When items are placed into sterile storage

Question 2

Which factor most directly determines the reorder point for sterile supplies in the central sterile department?

Accepted Answer

Lead time for delivery plus safety stock quantity

Answer

The unit cost of the supply item

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The physical storage space available in the department

Answer

The number of sterile processing staff on each shift

Question 3

What is the purpose of cycle counting in inventory management?

Accepted Answer

To verify inventory accuracy by counting portions of stock on a rotating basis

Answer

To count the number of sterilization cycles completed each day

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To record results of biological indicator tests

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To track the number of instrument trays processed per shift

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a case cart system in sterile processing?

Accepted Answer

To assemble and deliver all supplies needed for a specific surgical procedure

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To store expired sterile supplies until disposal

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To transport contaminated instruments to the decontamination area

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To organize administrative and billing paperwork for each case

Question 5

Which document is used by a clinical department to formally request instruments or supplies from the sterile processing department?

Accepted Answer

Requisition form

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Incident report form

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Biological indicator log

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Sterilization load record

Question 6

What is the first action sterile processing staff should take when receiving a shipment of supplies from a vendor?

Accepted Answer

Verify that items match the purchase order in type, quantity, and condition

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Check the color and labeling of each package

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Weigh each package to confirm shipping accuracy

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Confirm the manufacturer's country of origin on each item

Question 7

What does the economic order quantity (EOQ) formula help a sterile processing manager calculate?

Accepted Answer

The optimal order quantity that minimizes combined ordering and holding costs

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The maximum amount of supplies that can fit in storage

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The total cost of emergency or rush supply orders

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The number of sterilization cycles needed to meet monthly demand