4A0 CDC - URE Volume 4 Questions and
Answers Already Passed
What is the primary responsibility of a medical materiel technician?
✔✔A medical materiel technician is responsible for managing and maintaining medical supplies,
ensuring their availability, and distributing them to healthcare facilities.
What action should be taken when a medical supply item is found to be expired?
✔✔The expired item should be removed from the inventory and disposed of according to
established guidelines.
What is the purpose of the inventory management system in medical materiel?
✔✔The inventory management system tracks the receipt, storage, and distribution of medical
supplies to ensure accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
How should controlled medical substances be handled?
✔✔Controlled medical substances must be securely stored, accurately documented, and
monitored to prevent misuse or theft.
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,What does the term "stock rotation" refer to in medical materiel management?
✔✔Stock rotation refers to the practice of ensuring that older items are used first to prevent
expiration and maintain inventory accuracy.
What is the purpose of a medical supply requisition?
✔✔A medical supply requisition is used to request and order necessary medical supplies based
on patient care needs and inventory levels.
What is a key factor to consider when selecting medical equipment for use in a healthcare
facility?
✔✔The key factor is ensuring the equipment meets the needs of the facility, is functional, and is
compliant with safety standards.
How should a medical materiel technician handle damaged items in inventory?
✔✔Damaged items should be reported, segregated from usable stock, and either returned to the
supplier or disposed of following proper protocols.
What is the purpose of the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) system?
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, ✔✔The DMLSS system helps track medical supplies, equipment, and maintenance requests
across military healthcare facilities.
What action should be taken when receiving medical supplies from a vendor?
✔✔The supplies should be inspected for accuracy, quality, and expiration dates, and
discrepancies should be reported immediately.
How are medical supply backorders managed?
✔✔Backorders are tracked and managed by monitoring the order status and coordinating with
vendors for timely delivery.
What is the proper procedure for handling medical supply recalls?
✔✔The recalled items should be immediately removed from inventory, and the supplier or
manufacturer should be contacted for further instructions.
What is the difference between a "one-time" and "standing" medical supply requisition?
✔✔A one-time requisition is for a specific order, while a standing requisition is used for regular,
recurring orders based on established needs.
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Answers Already Passed
What is the primary responsibility of a medical materiel technician?
✔✔A medical materiel technician is responsible for managing and maintaining medical supplies,
ensuring their availability, and distributing them to healthcare facilities.
What action should be taken when a medical supply item is found to be expired?
✔✔The expired item should be removed from the inventory and disposed of according to
established guidelines.
What is the purpose of the inventory management system in medical materiel?
✔✔The inventory management system tracks the receipt, storage, and distribution of medical
supplies to ensure accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
How should controlled medical substances be handled?
✔✔Controlled medical substances must be securely stored, accurately documented, and
monitored to prevent misuse or theft.
1
,What does the term "stock rotation" refer to in medical materiel management?
✔✔Stock rotation refers to the practice of ensuring that older items are used first to prevent
expiration and maintain inventory accuracy.
What is the purpose of a medical supply requisition?
✔✔A medical supply requisition is used to request and order necessary medical supplies based
on patient care needs and inventory levels.
What is a key factor to consider when selecting medical equipment for use in a healthcare
facility?
✔✔The key factor is ensuring the equipment meets the needs of the facility, is functional, and is
compliant with safety standards.
How should a medical materiel technician handle damaged items in inventory?
✔✔Damaged items should be reported, segregated from usable stock, and either returned to the
supplier or disposed of following proper protocols.
What is the purpose of the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) system?
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, ✔✔The DMLSS system helps track medical supplies, equipment, and maintenance requests
across military healthcare facilities.
What action should be taken when receiving medical supplies from a vendor?
✔✔The supplies should be inspected for accuracy, quality, and expiration dates, and
discrepancies should be reported immediately.
How are medical supply backorders managed?
✔✔Backorders are tracked and managed by monitoring the order status and coordinating with
vendors for timely delivery.
What is the proper procedure for handling medical supply recalls?
✔✔The recalled items should be immediately removed from inventory, and the supplier or
manufacturer should be contacted for further instructions.
What is the difference between a "one-time" and "standing" medical supply requisition?
✔✔A one-time requisition is for a specific order, while a standing requisition is used for regular,
recurring orders based on established needs.
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