CRCST Inventory Control 2

Question 1

Which inventory management method prioritizes dispensing the oldest stock first to minimize product expiration?

Accepted Answer

FIFO (First In, First Out)

Answer

FIFO ensures that older items with earlier expiration dates are used before newer stock, reducing waste.

Question 2

What is a 'par level' in central service inventory management?

Accepted Answer

The minimum quantity that triggers an order and the target replenishment quantity

Answer

Par level defines the minimum stock threshold that triggers reordering and the quantity needed to return to optimal levels.

Question 3

When conducting a physical inventory count, which action ensures accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Halting all movement of items in the area being counted

Answer

Stopping item movement during a physical count prevents discrepancies caused by items being added or removed mid-count.

Question 4

Which term describes the cost incurred when a supply item is unavailable and a procedure must be delayed or substituted?

Accepted Answer

Stockout cost

Answer

Stockout cost refers to the operational and financial impact when a needed item is out of stock.

Question 5

A CS technician notices that several instrument sets consistently return with unused items. What is the BEST inventory-related response?

Accepted Answer

Analyze usage data and consider reducing set content

Answer

Reviewing usage data and rightsizing set contents reduces unnecessary sterilization costs and instrument wear.

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