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

In consignment arrangements, the vendor retains ownership of supplies until they are actually used, reducing the hospital's upfront capital investment in inventory.

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 reorder point is calculated based on the time needed to receive new stock (lead time) plus a safety buffer quantity to prevent stockouts during the delivery period.

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

Cycle counting involves regularly counting small sections of inventory in rotation to verify accuracy without requiring a complete shutdown for a full physical count.

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

Answer

A case cart system pre-assembles all sterile instruments and supplies required for a specific surgical procedure and delivers them to the operating room before the scheduled 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

Answer

A requisition form is the official document departments use to formally communicate specific supply or instrument needs to the sterile processing department.

CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Practice Test

CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Practice Test

CBSPD Inventory Management and Supply Chain 2