IAHCSMM Inventory and Supply Management

Question 1

Which inventory management system issues supplies in the order they were received, ensuring oldest stock is used first?

Accepted Answer

First In, First Out (FIFO)

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Last In, First Out (LIFO)

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Just-In-Time (JIT)

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Par Level System

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a par level system in Central Service?

Accepted Answer

To establish minimum and maximum inventory quantities that trigger reorder

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To track employee productivity

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To document sterilization cycle logs

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To schedule preventive maintenance on equipment

Question 3

Which technology uses radio frequency signals embedded in tags to track surgical instruments and supply items throughout the facility?

Accepted Answer

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

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Bar code scanning

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QR code scanning

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Manual count sheets

Question 4

When conducting a physical inventory count in Central Service, what is the MOST important reason to count items stored in separate locations?

Accepted Answer

To ensure accurate total stock levels and prevent over- or under-ordering

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To comply with Joint Commission accreditation standards

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To identify items that need to be reprocessed

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To document chain of custody for recalled items

Question 5

A case cart system is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Deliver sterile supplies and instruments to the OR for specific surgical procedures

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Transport contaminated instruments to decontamination

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Store bulk inventory in Central Service

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Transfer biological indicator results to infection control

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes a consignment inventory arrangement in a hospital Central Service department?

Accepted Answer

The vendor retains ownership of products until they are used, at which point the hospital is billed

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The hospital owns the inventory and pays upon delivery

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The hospital buys bulk supplies at a discounted rate

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The vendor manages storage locations inside the CS department

Question 7

When should a Central Service technician remove an item from inventory and quarantine it?

Accepted Answer

When the item packaging has a tear, puncture, or compromised seal

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When the item has been on the shelf for more than 30 days

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When the item's color does not match the expected appearance

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When the item was ordered from a non-preferred vendor