CRCST Inventory Control 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'safety stock' level in central service inventory planning?

Accepted Answer

To serve as a buffer against unexpected demand spikes or supply delays

Answer

Safety stock provides a cushion of extra inventory to prevent stockouts when demand is higher than expected or deliveries are delayed.

Question 2

Which term describes inventory that is no longer useful because it has become outdated or is no longer needed clinically?

Accepted Answer

Obsolete inventory

Answer

Obsolete inventory refers to items that are no longer clinically relevant or usable, often due to changes in practice or technology.

Question 3

A CS department uses a two-bin system for managing disposable supplies. When should replenishment be triggered?

Accepted Answer

When the first bin is emptied and the second bin is put into use

Answer

In a two-bin system, emptying the first bin signals the need to reorder while the second bin supplies demand during the replenishment lead time.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes 'consignment inventory' in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

Inventory owned by the vendor and stored at the facility until used

Answer

Consignment inventory remains the vendor's property until it is consumed, reducing the facility's upfront capital investment.

Question 5

What does 'lead time' refer to in inventory management?

Accepted Answer

The elapsed time between placing an order and receiving the goods

Answer

Lead time is the delay between order placement and delivery, and it must be factored into reorder points to avoid stockouts.

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