IAHSS Basic Officer Certification Exam Prep 2026
with a Review of 300 6th Edition Questions with
Correct Answers/ Basic Healthcare Security and
Safety Certification Exam Prep 2026 (6th Ed)
Which of the following are considered the two major roles of a security officer in
preventing workplace violence? - ANSWER-Deterrence and emergency response
The security officer's notebook contains? - ANSWER-Observations and facts
The individual right to come together with others to express , promote, pursue, and
defend common interests refers to? - ANSWER-Freedom of assembly
On routine patrol you find an unattended drug chart with the keys in the lock. You
should first? - ANSWER-Notify the Nursing Supervisor
A security officer can improve and enhance their powers of observation on patrol
by? - ANSWER-Using all of their senses
All of the following are things security officers need to know when responding to a
chemical emergency EXCEPT? - ANSWER-Non-hazardous materials that are in
the area
The basic organizational structure of the typical healthcare organization resembles
a? - ANSWER-Pyramid
The best way to advocate and promote the growing, challenging, and exciting field
of security is through? - ANSWER-Direct involvement in outreach activities
1
,To help prevent infant abductions, a facility must - ANSWER-Foster a team effort
by the entire staff
An investigation report should NOT - ANSWER-Express the report writer's
attitude and opinion
A two-way radio is? - ANSWER-The most important item of equipment an officer
carries
One of the reasons healthcare organizations have put more emphasis on public
relations is? - ANSWER-Escalating healthcare costs combined with reductions in
government funding
The cost-effectiveness of the security functions and the justification of its expenses
can be demonstrated through? - ANSWER-Bench-marking
The loss of "deemed status" could stop reimbursement of revenue from the? -
ANSWER-Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Which of the following is NOT a reason healthcare organizations need security
services? - ANSWER-Governmental regulations
A not-for-profit healthcare organization does NOT generally? - ANSWER-Pay
Federal or State taxes
Civil law is intended to? - ANSWER-Govern the acts of private parties
2
,When conduction a two-person room search for a bomb, first? - ANSWER-Move
to opposite sides of the room
What three critical skills can aid a security officer in de-escalating behavior? -
ANSWER-Listening, empathy, and collaboration
A security officer interacts MOST often with? - ANSWER-Employees
Identity theft is? - ANSWER-Illegally impersonating another
The Joint Commission's standards that relate to security are found in the
accreditation manual's chapters entitled? - ANSWER-Environment of Care
A criminal's modus operandi is their? - ANSWER-Method
Which of the following is NOT true of civil law? - ANSWER-These offenses can
be categorized as code violations, misdemeanors, and felonies
A risk is? - ANSWER-The possibility of a loss
Which of the following is NOT a key attribute of one's observation skills? -
ANSWER-Questioning instincts
Which does NOT typically contribute to behavior in stressful situations? -
ANSWER-Age
Who has the PRIMARY responsibility for protecting the defendant's constitutional
rights to due process and fair trial? - ANSWER-Defense attorney
3
, What potential biological hazard in healthcare facilities is regulated by OSHA? -
ANSWER-Blood-borne pathogens
All of the following are tools used by a security officer for effective security
officer for effective security monitoring and planning EXCEPT? - ANSWER-
Time and attendance
Physical security controls can be? - ANSWER-Natural, man-made, or both
The Magnetic Resonance imaging area is divided into ____________ zones. -
ANSWER-Four
Which is not a typical way that caregivers try to divert drugs? - ANSWER-
Recompounding
Pertinent information about hazardous material is provided by the manufacturer on
a? - ANSWER-Safety Data Sheet (formerly Material Safety Data Sheet)
A security officer on patrol should? - ANSWER-Let employees know that they are
in the area
Which of the following is NOT one of the key elements of officer conduct during
crowd control? - ANSWER-Use escape routes
___________________________, both inside and outside the facility, may help
deter a person interested in placing a bomb. - ANSWER-Proper lighting
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with a Review of 300 6th Edition Questions with
Correct Answers/ Basic Healthcare Security and
Safety Certification Exam Prep 2026 (6th Ed)
Which of the following are considered the two major roles of a security officer in
preventing workplace violence? - ANSWER-Deterrence and emergency response
The security officer's notebook contains? - ANSWER-Observations and facts
The individual right to come together with others to express , promote, pursue, and
defend common interests refers to? - ANSWER-Freedom of assembly
On routine patrol you find an unattended drug chart with the keys in the lock. You
should first? - ANSWER-Notify the Nursing Supervisor
A security officer can improve and enhance their powers of observation on patrol
by? - ANSWER-Using all of their senses
All of the following are things security officers need to know when responding to a
chemical emergency EXCEPT? - ANSWER-Non-hazardous materials that are in
the area
The basic organizational structure of the typical healthcare organization resembles
a? - ANSWER-Pyramid
The best way to advocate and promote the growing, challenging, and exciting field
of security is through? - ANSWER-Direct involvement in outreach activities
1
,To help prevent infant abductions, a facility must - ANSWER-Foster a team effort
by the entire staff
An investigation report should NOT - ANSWER-Express the report writer's
attitude and opinion
A two-way radio is? - ANSWER-The most important item of equipment an officer
carries
One of the reasons healthcare organizations have put more emphasis on public
relations is? - ANSWER-Escalating healthcare costs combined with reductions in
government funding
The cost-effectiveness of the security functions and the justification of its expenses
can be demonstrated through? - ANSWER-Bench-marking
The loss of "deemed status" could stop reimbursement of revenue from the? -
ANSWER-Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Which of the following is NOT a reason healthcare organizations need security
services? - ANSWER-Governmental regulations
A not-for-profit healthcare organization does NOT generally? - ANSWER-Pay
Federal or State taxes
Civil law is intended to? - ANSWER-Govern the acts of private parties
2
,When conduction a two-person room search for a bomb, first? - ANSWER-Move
to opposite sides of the room
What three critical skills can aid a security officer in de-escalating behavior? -
ANSWER-Listening, empathy, and collaboration
A security officer interacts MOST often with? - ANSWER-Employees
Identity theft is? - ANSWER-Illegally impersonating another
The Joint Commission's standards that relate to security are found in the
accreditation manual's chapters entitled? - ANSWER-Environment of Care
A criminal's modus operandi is their? - ANSWER-Method
Which of the following is NOT true of civil law? - ANSWER-These offenses can
be categorized as code violations, misdemeanors, and felonies
A risk is? - ANSWER-The possibility of a loss
Which of the following is NOT a key attribute of one's observation skills? -
ANSWER-Questioning instincts
Which does NOT typically contribute to behavior in stressful situations? -
ANSWER-Age
Who has the PRIMARY responsibility for protecting the defendant's constitutional
rights to due process and fair trial? - ANSWER-Defense attorney
3
, What potential biological hazard in healthcare facilities is regulated by OSHA? -
ANSWER-Blood-borne pathogens
All of the following are tools used by a security officer for effective security
officer for effective security monitoring and planning EXCEPT? - ANSWER-
Time and attendance
Physical security controls can be? - ANSWER-Natural, man-made, or both
The Magnetic Resonance imaging area is divided into ____________ zones. -
ANSWER-Four
Which is not a typical way that caregivers try to divert drugs? - ANSWER-
Recompounding
Pertinent information about hazardous material is provided by the manufacturer on
a? - ANSWER-Safety Data Sheet (formerly Material Safety Data Sheet)
A security officer on patrol should? - ANSWER-Let employees know that they are
in the area
Which of the following is NOT one of the key elements of officer conduct during
crowd control? - ANSWER-Use escape routes
___________________________, both inside and outside the facility, may help
deter a person interested in placing a bomb. - ANSWER-Proper lighting
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