Medical Material CDC Z4A151 Vol. 4
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the primary responsibility of medical material personnel?
✔✔To ensure the availability and proper management of medical supplies and equipment.
Which of the following is an important aspect of medical material inventory management?
✔✔Tracking and maintaining accurate stock levels of medical supplies.
What is the purpose of conducting regular inventory audits?
✔✔To verify stock levels and ensure the accuracy of records.
What should be done if an item in the medical supply inventory is found to be expired?
✔✔The item should be removed from inventory and properly disposed of.
How are medical materials typically stored to ensure safety and efficiency?
✔✔In a clean, organized, and properly labeled storage area.
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,What is the first step in processing a medical supply order?
✔✔Verify the order against the current stock levels and needs.
Why is it essential to maintain accurate records of medical supplies?
✔✔To ensure that inventory levels are properly managed and to prevent shortages.
What is the purpose of using barcodes on medical supply packages?
✔✔To streamline inventory management and facilitate quick data entry.
Which action should be taken if a medical supply is damaged during shipping?
✔✔The damaged item should be reported, and a replacement order should be made.
What is a critical consideration when receiving medical supplies?
✔✔Check for correct quantities, proper packaging, and expiration dates.
How should medical materials be rotated to ensure that older items are used first?
✔✔By implementing a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) system.
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, Why is it important to have a system for tracking the usage of medical materials?
✔✔To monitor consumption patterns and ensure supplies are replenished on time.
What type of training is required for personnel handling medical materials?
✔✔Training in inventory management, proper storage techniques, and handling hazardous
materials.
What action should be taken if a supply is identified as critical for patient care and there is a risk
of running out?
✔✔Notify appropriate personnel to expedite procurement or find an alternative source.
How often should medical material personnel conduct physical inventories?
✔✔As often as required by the organization's policy, usually monthly or quarterly.
What type of medical material requires special storage conditions, such as refrigeration?
✔✔Vaccines and certain medications.
What is the purpose of a Medical Material Management (MMM) system?
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the primary responsibility of medical material personnel?
✔✔To ensure the availability and proper management of medical supplies and equipment.
Which of the following is an important aspect of medical material inventory management?
✔✔Tracking and maintaining accurate stock levels of medical supplies.
What is the purpose of conducting regular inventory audits?
✔✔To verify stock levels and ensure the accuracy of records.
What should be done if an item in the medical supply inventory is found to be expired?
✔✔The item should be removed from inventory and properly disposed of.
How are medical materials typically stored to ensure safety and efficiency?
✔✔In a clean, organized, and properly labeled storage area.
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,What is the first step in processing a medical supply order?
✔✔Verify the order against the current stock levels and needs.
Why is it essential to maintain accurate records of medical supplies?
✔✔To ensure that inventory levels are properly managed and to prevent shortages.
What is the purpose of using barcodes on medical supply packages?
✔✔To streamline inventory management and facilitate quick data entry.
Which action should be taken if a medical supply is damaged during shipping?
✔✔The damaged item should be reported, and a replacement order should be made.
What is a critical consideration when receiving medical supplies?
✔✔Check for correct quantities, proper packaging, and expiration dates.
How should medical materials be rotated to ensure that older items are used first?
✔✔By implementing a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) system.
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, Why is it important to have a system for tracking the usage of medical materials?
✔✔To monitor consumption patterns and ensure supplies are replenished on time.
What type of training is required for personnel handling medical materials?
✔✔Training in inventory management, proper storage techniques, and handling hazardous
materials.
What action should be taken if a supply is identified as critical for patient care and there is a risk
of running out?
✔✔Notify appropriate personnel to expedite procurement or find an alternative source.
How often should medical material personnel conduct physical inventories?
✔✔As often as required by the organization's policy, usually monthly or quarterly.
What type of medical material requires special storage conditions, such as refrigeration?
✔✔Vaccines and certain medications.
What is the purpose of a Medical Material Management (MMM) system?
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