IAHCSMM Inventory and Supply Management 2

Question 1

What does the term 'stockout' refer to in Central Service inventory management?

Accepted Answer

A condition where a needed supply item is unavailable when required

Answer

A stockout occurs when a required item is depleted and unavailable, which can delay surgical procedures and compromise patient care.

Question 2

Which document is used by Central Service to track what instruments and supplies were used for a specific patient's surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

Case cart pick list / instrument count sheet

Answer

The case cart pick list or instrument count sheet documents items pulled for a procedure and supports traceability, billing, and inventory reconciliation.

Question 3

A surgeon's preference card in Central Service is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A standardized record of instruments and supplies a specific surgeon requests for a given procedure

Answer

Preference cards document the specific instruments, sutures, and supplies a surgeon prefers for each type of procedure, guiding accurate case cart assembly.

Question 4

What is the primary goal of a Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory system?

Accepted Answer

To receive supplies as close as possible to the time they are needed, minimizing on-hand inventory

Answer

JIT inventory minimizes carrying costs and storage needs by timing supply deliveries to coincide closely with actual demand.

Question 5

During a product recall, which action should Central Service take FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Identify and remove all affected items from service, then notify the appropriate departments

Answer

Immediate removal of recalled products from service is the first priority to prevent patient harm, followed by department notification and vendor communication.

(IAHCSMM) International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Manage Practice Test

(IAHCSMM) International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Manage Practice Test

IAHCSMM Inventory and Supply Management 2