IAHSS BASIC OFFICER CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

IAHSS BASIC OFFICER CERTIFICATION
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The basic structure of a typical healthcare organization resembles a
a. Circle
b. Pentagon
c. Pyramid
d. Straight line - ANSWER-b. Pyramid

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

Which accreditation body provides standards to address Environment of Care,
Emergency Management, and Life Safety in the healthcare environment?
a. The Joint Commission (TJC)
b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
c. National fire and Protection Association (NFPA)
d. American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) - ANSWER-a. The Joint
Commission (TJC)

According to IAHSS Hospital Crime Survey, assaults have
a. Increased
b. Decreased
c. Remained the same
d. Become less violent - ANSWER-a. Increased

Which is the best method to control a bomb threat?
a. Wait for the threat to come in and see what happens
b. Call the public health department to handle
c. Relax because it is probably a hoax
d. Prepare before the threat is received - ANSWER-d. Prepare before the threat is
received

The Joint Commission (TJC) requires how many disaster drills each year?
a. Three
b. One
c. Two
d. Six - ANSWER-c. Two

The measurable indications that workplace violence programs should include are:

, a. Employee surveys, prior incidents, independent reviewers
b. Independent reviewers, opinions of elected officials, prior incidents
c. Employee surveys, environmental considerations, prior incidents
d. Employee surveys, independent reviewers, engineering input - ANSWER-a.
Employee surveys, prior incidents, independent reviewers

Which of the following is NOT a misdemeanor?
a. Simple assault
b. Trespass
c. Burglary
d. Vandalism - ANSWER-c. Burglary

According to statistics published by the National Association of Security Companies,
how many states have NO regulations for security officers?
a. Twelve
b. Ten
c. Five
d. Eight - ANSWER-b. Ten

What are the two types of criminal acts?
a. Burglaries and Felonies
b. Misdemeanors and Felonies
c. Larceny and Misconduct
d. Misdemeanors and Larceny - ANSWER-b. Misdemeanors and Felonies

Business offices are often measured by:
a. Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)
b. The admission process
c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days)
d. The physician survey - ANSWER-c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days)

Which of the following is a security issue for employees of support or ancillary services?
a. Well staffed during the day
b. Isolated at night
c. Mix of certified and non-certified employees
d. Located in the center of the facility - ANSWER-b. Isolated at night

Which of the following defines property risk:
a. Lawsuits brought about by action or inaction, including negligent security or safety
hazards
b. Loss of staff due to perception of an unsafe environment
c. The healthcare organizations inability to perform one or many of its normal functions,
leading to the inability to generate income
d. Damage, theft, or vandalism to buildings, equipment, and supplies - ANSWER-d.
Damage, theft, or vandalism to buildings, equipment, and supplies