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IAHSS BASIC OFFICER CERTIFICATION LATEST 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH SURE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS || 100% GRADED AT A+ SCORE SURE GUARANTEED PASS!! 1. The basic structure of a typical healthcare organization resembles a A. Circle B. Pentagon C. Pyramid D. Straight line - ANSWER b. Pyramid 2. The most primary overriding concern of any security department should be A. Its image B. The safety and well-being of anyone in the facility C. The goals and mission if the entity employing the security services D. Cost-effectiveness - ANSWER b. The safety and well-being of anyone in the facility 3. What are the two key elements in civil disturbance planning? A. Planning and Preparation B. Planning and Response C. Preparation and Response D. Preparation and Documentation - ANSWER a. Planning and Preparation 4. How many room sweeps are suggested to properly conduct a bomb search? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 - ANSWER a. 4 5. Which of the following is NOT one of the seven signs of terrorism? A. Surveillance B. Communication C. Test of security D. Acquiring supplies and assets - ANSWER b. Communication 6. The fourth stage of a fire - after the incipient stage, smoldering stage, and the flame stage - is what? A. Heat stage B. Extinguished stage C. Burning stage D. Fuel stage - ANSWER a. Heat stage 7. The four phases in Emergency Management are: A. Funding, Mitigation, Recovery, Rescue B. Preparedness, Recovery, Mitigation, Rescue C. Recovery, Response, Mitigation, Safety D. Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery - ANSWER d. Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery 8. Which is the most common source of identity theft from healthcare facilities? A. Computer records B. Unattended purses and wallets C. Discarded paperwork D. Hearing the information and copying it - ANSWER b. Unattended purses and wallets 9. Which of the following defines vulnerability? A. The act of being physically wounded B. Something with the potential to be physically wounded or open to attack or damage C. Possibility of a loss D. The act of being attacked - ANSWER b. Something with the potential to be physically wounded or open to attack or damage 10. The security department is considered which type of department? A. Support B. Clinical C. Direct Patient Care D. Service - ANSWER a. Support 11. The areas with the highest potential for hostage taking are: A. Administration, Emergency Department, Obstetrics, Pharmacy B. ICU, PCU, Obstetrics, Administration C. Engineering, Administration, Finance, Obstetrics D. Administration, Emergency Department, Obstetrics, Admitting - ANSWER a. Administration, Emergency Department, Obstetrics, Pharmacy 12. Which of the following do NOT regulate and accredit healthcare facilities? A. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) B. International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) D. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations - ANSWER b. International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) 13. The best way to avoid loss of patient valuables is: A. Lock them up B. Inventory them C. Place into a safe with double lock and key D. Discourage from bringing valuables into the facility - ANSWER d. Discourage from bringing valuables into the facility 14. Which organization developed a code of ethics for healthcare security? A. International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) B. National fire and Protection Association (NFPA) C. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) D. Department of Public Health (DPH) - ANSWER a. International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) 15. You cannot effectively patrol a facility unless you are: A. Are looking good B. Are prepared C. Are finished eating D. Have your radio - ANSWER b. Are prepared 16. Which organization requires the hospital to train forensic staff? A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) C. The Joint Commission (TJC) D. National Fire and Protection Association (NFPA) - ANSWER The Joint Commission (TJC) 17. Which of the following is a physical environment consideration, as defined by the Joint Commission? A. Staffing competency B. Medical records C. Life safety D. Patient privacy - ANSWER c. Life safety 18. Security officers face sanctions under criminal law if they violate the constitutional or civil rights of a party or engage in criminal acts. The sanctions are in which two areas? A. Constitutional and Civil Rights B. Judicial and Constitutional Rights C. Civil and Judicial Rights D. Civil and Personal Rights - ANSWER a. Constitutional and Civil Rights 19. Which answer best describes security's role in a workplace violence program? A. Security is the sole department responsible for the workplace violence program B. Security has virtually no role in the workplace violence program C. Workplace violence programs are a partnership between security and many other healthcare disciplines D. State and federal governments dictate the role of security in workplace violence programs - ANSWER c. Workplace violence programs are a partnership between security and many other healthcare disciplines 20. A protection order is designed to do what? A. Provide a legal mechanism to enforce no contact between victim and assailant B. Begin the process of reconciliation between victim and assailant C. Protect the physical well being of the victim D. Both A and C - ANSWER d. Both A and C 21. Which of the following best describe de-escalation techniques: A. Do not provide limits B. Do not spend time listening to the individual C. Use listening skills and respond in a way that shows empathy D. Both A and B - ANSWER c. Use listening skills and respond in a way that shows empathy 22. Which of the following is NOT a valid assumption when developing a plan for response to a civil disturbance? A. Availability of adequate staffing may be affected B. Planning and coordination will be an ongoing activity C. Outside services such as transportation and deliveries will not be affected D. Needed response by police and fire may be delayed - ANSWER c. Outside services such as transportation and deliveries will not be affected 23. Who should handle any demonstrator action on public sidewalks or streets? A. Administration B. Security C. Facility personnel D. Local law enforcement - ANSWER d. Local law enforcement 24. During a disturbance, which of these is a critical action to be taken by the facility? A. Control access and validate all entering the building as necessary